Esko updates Suite 14 for Labelexpo Europe

At Labelexpo Europe, Esko will launch globally its Software Suite release 14.1, a comprehensive update of its full Suite of software technologies. Besides a range of functional updates for each of the Suite’s applications, Esko Software Suite 14.1 will be rolling out with Software as a Service (SaaS) and Subscription options that give users greater flexibility, scalability and, says the company, a lower total cost of ownership.

‘SaaS and Subscription models for software are becoming the de facto standard in the software industry,’ explains Bernard Zwaenepoel, Esko’s senior vice-president, software business. ‘Esko has worked hard to keep pace with customer needs and industry trends, and to bring more value to customers with our Suite 14.1 release. While we have been offering a subscription model for some time for certain software modules, this release broadens the scope of that effort across more Suite 14.1 modules and responds to customer requests for increased cloud-based delivery of Esko software. While perpetual software licenses will continue to be offered, customers now have the option of choosing a SaaS or Software Subscription model if it better fits their operational needs.’

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