callas software introduces new line-up of PDF/A solutions at AIIM/On Demand

Berlin, Germany, Boston, MA - March 3rd, 2008 - callas software, developer of powerful and innovative PDF solutions announces a realignment of its pdfaPilot range of productions for document archival. The line-up simplifies callas’ offering, keeping one plugin for Adobe Acrobat, pdfaPilot and one automated production, pdfaPilot Server for checking and making files PDF/A compliant. callas software is demonstrating its latest products on Booth #551 at AIIM/on demand from 4 to 6 March 2008 in Boston, MA.

callas pdfaPilot is the easiest way to make document archives future-proof from within Adobe Acrobat

callas pdfaPilot Server provides automated future-proof PDF archiving for high-volume document workflows

As electronic documents have become the norm for information exchange and storage, a robust archiving strategy is now an essential requirement for any organization. Based on Adobe’s Portable Document Format (PDF), PDF/A is an international standard 
(ISO 19005-1) created precisely to answer this need. PDF/A ensures that documents archived today will be completely future-proof. All files created according to the PDF/A standard are reproducible on screen, paper and ready for future technologies while omitting features unsuited to long-term archiving.

The callas pdfaPilot product range provides companies with an easy way to make PDF/A part of their long-term document strategy. Through the validation of PDFs according to the PDF/A standard documents are reproducible on screen, paper and ready for future technologies while omitting features unsuited to long-term archiving. To make documents PDF/A compliant, callas pdfaPilot uses the complete set of checks and fixes available in the industry. pdfaPilot Server 3 seamlessly integrates in new or existing document environments either through command line interface or the more visual automation platforms FullSWITCH or PowerSWITCH of its technology partner Gradual Software.

callas software has built up extensive core-technology around PDF verification and correction. As the developer of Adobe Acrobat’s preflight functionality this technology was recognized by the inventors of PDF. callas’ founder, Olaf Drümmer is and active member in various industry associations such as the PDF/A competence center. He is also co-author of an education publication on PDF/A: PDF/A in a Nutshell.

About callas software

callas software was founded in Berlin in 1995 and specializes in software applications for press, prepress and publishing industries. callas plug-ins, extensions and PDF technologies output, Preflight and correct files, convert colors and embed fonts. All callas products share a common aim: to automate and standardize output processes, reduce errors, and increase productivity. callas software is privately held. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.