Eco3 introduces Apogee IQ

Eco3 has unveiled Apogee IQ, the next generation of its Apogee prepress workflow platform. Where Apogee has automated prepress workflows, Apogee IQ expands that foundation into full print operation integration, connecting business systems, shop floor equipment and production data into one environment. It reflects Eco3's commitment to building a future-proof platform for print businesses.

As print operations have grown more sophisticated, so has the number of systems involved in running them. MIS, ERP, eCommerce, CRM, logistics and workflow platforms increasingly operate alongside prepress workflow tools like Eco3 Apogee, often with limited integration between them. The result is manual data transfer, fragile point-to-point connections and limited visibility into what is actually happening on the production floor.

Apogee IQ is designed to bridge that gap. Built around a central integration layer, the platform connects business applications and production systems and automates the flow of information between them. Print businesses gain real-time visibility into order status, production progress and shop floor activity, for a connected, data-driven operation.

Apogee IQ is built on two connected applications.

Apogee IQ Integrate connects business applications, including MIS, ERP, eCommerce, CRM and logistics platforms, through a central integration layer, reducing manual data entry and keeping systems synchronized.

Apogee IQ Retrieve captures operational data directly from connected production equipment, including presses, CTP systems, digital presses and finishing equipment.

Together, these capabilities enable print businesses to automate multi-step processes based on events and conditions, automatically route and validate information, and turn data into actionable insights for scheduling, planning and resource allocation.

'We’re moving beyond automating individual workflows to connecting the entire print operation. Apogee IQ gives our customers one connected platform to see what’s happening across their operation and make faster, better-informed decisions,' said Arnaud Becuwe, head of software at Eco3.