InfoPrint Solutions Company, a joint venture between IBM and Ricoh, has enhanced its developer support programme. The move is aimed at enabling partners to test and integrate new components into InfoPrint ProcessDirector (IPPD), the flagship output management workflow system. This development will allow independent software vendors (ISVs), who want to expand IPPD functionality, to interact with the InfoPrint technical team and InfoPrint development support resources. Larger ISVs can extend their packaged offering by being able to market with print workflow software, while smaller ISV partners gain additional reach by selling their components as part of IPPD bids, the company said.

The programme includes several elements such as an integration guide, written samples, case studies and technical tutorials for partners. Users gain access to an external development system, or a loan of the required software for testing purposes. Placing a focus on ongoing learning, InfoPrint also offers an education series and technical support to all participating partners.

"Enabling our partners to test and integrate their offerings with our core workflow products means that we go to market with the best solutions possible, that will meet current business demand and ensure customers remain competitive," said Enrico Parodi, Vice President (WW Software & Services).

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