callas software declares full support for the PDF/A testsuite "Isartor"

Berlin, Germany, - April 22nd, 2008 - callas software welcomes the PDF/A testsuite that has yet been introduced at the PDF/A conference in Amsterdam. The provider of software for validation and conversion of PDF files announces full compatibility with the testsuite. The PDF/A testsuite will be publicly available in early summer 2008. All PDF/A related products from callas software will support Isartor from the first date the testsuite is being published.

"The PDF/A testsuite ends the situation in which some users where not sure whether a given PDF/A application fully supports the PDF/A standard or not. The new testsuite has been specified and implemented by inernational PDF experts and "translates" the PDF/A standard into common, practical test cases. All the PDF/A software industry and their customers take advantage of the new PDF/A testsuite. It has sometimes been difficult until now to explain differences between different PDF/A products. callas software for example is now in the situation to prove full PDF/A support based on an independent test field. Olaf Drümmer, Managing Director callas software GmbH

PDF/A testsuite, developed by PDF/A Competence Center

The PDF/A testsuite offers practical tests for all details of PDF/A, the ISO standard for long term archiving of electronic documents. It has been developed with the contribution of several providers of PDF/A software worldwide organized in the Technical Working Group of the PDF/A Competence Center. The PDF/A testsuite comprises of more than 200 PDF files that have been specially designed to test all aspects of the PDF/A standard: Each PDF contains one distinct and particular property, that is prohibited in the PDF/A standard. Additional information incorporated into each of these files describes the test case and makes it very easy to check whether a PDF/A program is able to properly identify the respective problem.

The PDF/A testsuite is a unique tool for developers and providers of PDF/A programs to prove that their products fully support the ISO standard PDF/A. Any uncertainties about how the PDF/A standard is being understood are clarified and differences in the results between the programs from different vendors are thereby avoided. It offers a common base to all vendors of PDF/A products. In addition uncertainties for end users are finished by allowing for user friendly testing of PDF/A applications which does not require deeper PDF knowledge.

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.