Version 4.5 of the iBrams web-based brand management solution is now available with immediate effect. Diverse functional enhancements such as the automated production of merge documents, metadata that can be grouped as well as improved and new automation functions (field rules) accelerate and optimize processes connected with the production of marketing materials. Companies, agencies, and service providers profit from the new features such as the media catalogue, the SOAP interface, the iBrams Desktop Assistant (IDA), and the Shop. Using iBrams 4.5, all the marketing materials can be created, coordinated, and produced more simply, clearly and more quickly than before. [more...]

The bvdm (German Printing and Media Industries Federation) and ZIPCON Consulting presented the findings of their joint study "Web-to-Print 09/10". A total of 96 products and solutions from Germany and Europe were studied and evaluated in terms of their possible uses. Already in the first edition of the study in 2007, the iBrams integrated Brand Management Solution came top in the highest application category. Now in the current study, the solution was excellently rated in two categories and demonstrated its capability for different target groups. [more...]

Starting immediately, CDO will be offering training courses for the use of the iBrams brand management solution. The workshops are specially aimed at the needs of the various groups of users - from industry, agencies and the providers of printing services. In addition to beginners’ courses there will also be offers for administrators and template managers as well as more in-depth insights into new features. [more...]

Tom Blume will be responsible with immediate effect for the project business and the customer-oriented further development of iBrams as the Director of Customer Service at CDO Corporate Design Online. He will add his sound knowledge in the fields of IT consulting, customer relationship management, marketing, business process modeling, and service-oriented architectures to the company. [more...]

The Henry Stewart Symposium is one of the most famous events in the world for suppliers, users and experts in the field of digital asset management. As an exchange forum for innovative ideas and technologies it offers visitors the option to inform themselves about the best solutions for their field of work at first hand. [more...]

CDO has concluded a new sales marketing agreement with Data Revolution regarding the sale of iBrams in the United Kingdom as part of its international growth strategy. The supplier of solutions for digital asset management has attained a leading role in the English market in the past two year due to its strong levels of growth. Data Revolution wants to extend its portfolio, which also includes the Xinet WebNative technology, making it a complete asset management and brand management solution by integrating it with the iBrams platform. [more...]

Drops in sales are currently the order of the day throughout all industries. However, to remain profitable it is important to reduce expenses and simultaneously increase productivity. Reduced budgets constitute a reality in corporate departments; this also applies to the marketing sector. The question poses itself for those responsible of how they should react to this situation. [more...]

The iBrams brand management solution was awarded the distinction of being the best software in the “web-to-print” sector by the European Digital Press Association (EDP). This constitutes the third success for iBrams this year having already won the Adobe Innovation Award and the Convergators Award in the “Marketing and Crossmedia” category. [more...]

Adobe Systems has granted iBrams the 2008 Innovation Award for Solution Partners. iBrams allows marketing professionals to create communication and advertising media more quickly and cost-effectively while guaranteeing compliance with existing corporate design rules. The new iBrams Desktop Assistant (IDA) based on Adobe AIR technology provides users a desktop icon through which they can upload Adobe InDesign templates and Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator documents more quickly to their iBrams account. [more...]

Andreas Michalski, CEO of CDO Corporate Design Online, won the Convergators’ Award 2009 in the "Marketing & Crossmedia" category. Since 2006, this award recognizes international business personalities who are proven pioneers of convergence (the integration of technologies, applications and media) in the German market. [more...]

Gerhard Maier assumed the post of Vice President Sales and Marketing at CDO Corporate Design Online, where he is responsible for global sales activities. Maier has extensive international sales experience, which he will apply to advance the expansion of CDO's international business. [more...]

Since January 2009, CDO launches the “Dynamic Layout” module, a new function for its iBrams brand management solution. This unique tool allows users to automatically adjust the size of existing InDesign documents based on a fixed set of rules and regulations without additional costs. “With this function we are offering our customers a distinct added value which they can only get from iBrams,” said Andreas Michalski, Chief Executive Officer of CDO Corporate Design Online. [more...]