JDF in the Inter-Enterprise Workflow Achieving JDF workflow automation.

JDF in the Inter-Enterprise Workflow

Achieving JDF workflow automation

JDF Workflow AutomationWhat is JDF Inter-Enterprise Workflow? Data Exchange Format based on XML A standard of tags allowing systems and MIS to speak the same language

What Does JDF Inter-Enterprise Workflow Do? JDF enables and automates processes JDF provides portability between different platforms and lets you extend your workflow beyond your enterprise JDF eliminates manual processes, reducing thee opportunity for errors. Enhances customer experiences

Why JDF Inter-Enterprise Workflow? Connectivity

JDF INTER-ENTERPRISE WORKFLOW

Automation of your digital workflows

Must cross multiple enterprises and platforms

Interoperability between devices

Requires connectivity between devices at your client, vendor and partners locations.

Integrated systems Requires more security and bandwidth.Additional info for Planning, Scheduling, Process Results, Job Status/Tracking [MIS]

JDF - Inter Enterprise Workflow Issues

Opening up communication between multiple enterprises may bring about several issues.

Build it yourself or

utilize a managed service provider

JDF - Inter Enterprise Workflow Options

What is involved in building it yourself: Select a file transfer application portal that can manage

JDF/JMF instructions and associated content. Purchase servers and other capex and associated

maintenance/licenses Design a wide area network to connect clients, vendors

and partners Purchase bandwidth and network connectivity equipment Coordinate with client, vendor and partner IT departments Install a network management system Hire staff to manage and support the network while monitoring file transmissions Set up redundant system as a backup

JDF - Inter Enterprise Workflow Options

Build it yourself option

Manage all layers of communication between you and your partners,Telco CarriersInternet / PN capacity providersData security and integrity managementAccess security Coordination with all parties, creation and management of a common automated

workflow systembetween all parties

Utilize a Managed Service Provider Or you could utilize a Managed Service

Secure access to supply chainLAN like access to JDF enabled partnersNo capital expense

Services are growing and will soon overtake standalone hardware and software sales in the content management market [Gistics]

Projected US digital content management expenditure

WAM!NET Direct! JDF

Printer

Agency Packager

Publisher

JMFMessaging

JDFContent

WAM!NET Savvis Private Network

A unique combination of infrastructure, services, applications and APIs that enable inter-enterprise JDF workflows.

– “LAN like” access to JDF enabled partners in your supply chain– “JDF Community” to your plant/site/enterprise

Content management and digital asset delivery services connecting workflow partners through a single connection.

Industry workflow solutions. Print and Publishing WAM!NET Direct! JDF – inter-enterprise JDF

content distribution

Private, fully-managed global network and infrastructure spanning 45 countries with 23 data centers worldwide.

–JDF–Content

SAVVIS Media Services Utility

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WAM!NET Direct! JDF Direct! JDF allows users to fully automate the distribution of JDF

content through the WAM!NET Media Services Platform. With a single connection to our managed network, users have

secure access to partners, vendors and clients, many of which are already on our network.

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JDF Enabled Content Production

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And ERP Systems

JDF Enabled Prepress & Printing

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JDF Enabled

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and MIS Systems

JDF Enabled Printing

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The Mantis Cellular Scenario

Background: Multinational corporation based in Manhattan Rolling out a new registration program for their cellular subsidiaries that requires

the creation of a printed registration form Telco Printing will be printing the new registration form for this program The Mantis Cellular creative department will be sending the new registration form

to Telco Printing via the WAM!NET Media Services Utility

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JDF – Inter Enterprise Workflow

JDF - Inter Enterprise Workflow

Summary: A JDF enabled workflow will provide: Efficiencies through consistency of data across the supply chain reducing costs JDF provides a “common language” to greatly enhance and automate workflows JDF extends beyond the Site, Plant and enterprise

Making inter-enterprise JDF a reality

Thousands of printers, publishers, ad agencies, corporate marketing departments, music and film companies and broadcasters are already on the network

A unique combination of infrastructure,services, applications and APIs

The WAM!NET Media Services PlatformBuilt to enable global inter-enterprise print, audio and video workflows for the media production industry

Thank You

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