Cerm launches cloud-based O2 MIS

Cerm will launch O2, a new cloud-based management information system (MIS) for label, flexible packaging and folding carton converters, at Loupe Americas 2026.

The browser-based platform combines cloud technology, automation, an enhanced user experience and built-in print industry intelligence. An API-first architecture will support integrations with technology providers including Esko, Hybrid Software, ABG and Screen.

O2 draws on Cerm’s four decades of industry experience and the development of its CERM7 MIS, which is used by more than 500 companies worldwide. The company said its 2025 acquisition of Omikai added cloud development expertise and technology that helped accelerate the development of the new platform.

Jan Heyse, CEO of Cerm, said: ‘We continue the development of our well-proven CERM7 suite while adding a next-generation, cloud-native MIS product to our offering. Built by a dedicated team, it relieves customers from IT infrastructure and security concerns while giving them access to 40 years of label and packaging workflow experience in a modern stack.’

Rather than reproducing the full scope of CERM7 immediately, Cerm will introduce O2 progressively. The initial version will focus primarily on specific use cases for small and medium-sized label converters seeking digitalization and automation without the complexity of a traditional enterprise MIS implementation.

Functionality designed specifically for flexible packaging and folding carton production will be introduced during a second phase. Cerm plans to expand the platform gradually to support more sophisticated production environments and workflows.

‘Our goal is to create a platform that companies can grow with,’ added Heyse. ‘We are starting with specific use cases where O2 can immediately provide value and will continue expanding its capabilities as both the platform and our customers evolve.’

O2 will officially launch on September 15 at Loupe Americas, taking place on September 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

Cerm will also demonstrate Lexis, an AI agent that converts incoming customer emails and attachments into validated sales orders; Smart BI Enterprise; the Cerm Tempo scheduling platform; and enhanced quality management and traceability functionality.