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Pearson installs IBS book distribution software in Europe

2007-12-21

IBS has signed an agreement with Pearson, a leading international media company, for the installation of Bookmaster, IBS’ publishing and book distribution solution, in four European countries. The planned installation includes software, services and hardware with a total value of EUR 4.5 m.
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Industry insights with the IBS Bookmaster Bulletin

Issue 22 - Can you believe that we are at the end of the year already! 2007 has been a busy year for Bookmaster and it is particularly exciting to be welcoming our first IBS Bookmaster customer in Iberia, Texto Editores, which you can read about in this newsletter. There is also a great story about the success that Harvard University Press is having with Bookmaster and some interesting results from the survey that we carried out at the Frankfurt Book Fair. I would like to wish you a great festive season and all the best for 2008. Enjoy your reading! Mike Irving, Vice President Publishing, IBS
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Survey at Frankfurt book fair reveals 87% of publishers are not fully prepared to handle digital content

2007-10-19

A survey to find out if publishers are prepared for digital change, carried out at the Frankfurt Book Fair by IBS, has found that 23% of publishers answered with a resounding NO.
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Portuguese publisher Texto Editores chooses IBS Bookmaster

2007-10-11

IBS has signed an agreement with the Portugese publishing house Texto Editores to install IBS´ specialized software for the publishing industry, IBS Bookmaster. IBS will deliver software, services and hardware with a total order value of approximately 720 000 euros.
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IBS launches publishing advisory board

2007-10-10

IBS Bookmaster customers join forces to guide future developments
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IBS announces continued development of IBS Bookmaster with launch of release 7.4

2007-10-09

Frankfurt Book Fair 2007: 10 - 14 October. Stand 4.0 G1315 and Hall 8.0 C942
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Industry insights with the IBS Bookmaster Bulletin

Issue 21 - In the third issue for this year you are able to download a white paper about ebooks, read about our customers Triliteral and On the Dot as well as read press releases about Bertrand and Publications Ontario. Enjoy your reading! Mike Irving Vice President, Publishing, IBS
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Oregon Catholic Press signs a software and services agreement for IBS Bookmaster software

2007-08-17

FOLSOM, California -- Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), a major publisher of liturgical music and worship resources has signed an enterprise software and services agreement with IBS to install IBS Bookmaster software for publishing and book distribution.
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Publications Ontario goes live with IBS Bookmaster e-Commerce

2007-08-08

Publications Ontario (PO) has experienced great success with IBS Bookmaster software since going live in 2002. Now they are enjoying the newest addition to their ERP system: IBS Bookmaster e-Commerce, which compliments their subscriptions, financial software and warehouse management software.
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Librerías Bertrand selects IBS Supply Chain Software in Spain

2007-06-14

The contract includes IBS supply chain software and Professional Services for consulting and support of the implementation.
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Software can help you go green

Companies in virtually all industries are under real pressure to increase their eco-awareness and behave in a more environmentally responsible fashion. The Bookseller is doing its part by hosting a seminar designed to inform publishers of up-to-date research on green consumerism and to encourage them to focus on environmental business objectives as well as just profit-related objectives.
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EMC Paradigm Publishing signs a software license agreement for IBS Bookmaster software.

2007-05-07

EMC Paradigm Publishing, which recently celebrated fifty years in the publishing industry, has signed a software and services agreement with IBS to install the world-leading software suite for publishers – IBS Bookmaster. The new system will include financials, book production, inventory control, warehouse management, subscription management, royalties and retail management.
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IBS reveals results of publishing industry survey at London Book Fair

2007-04-20

IBS ran a survey at the London Book Fair to establish the real business trends and concerns for the publishing industry. (full results below) More than 200 publishers provided insight into the industry and 56% cited the creation and management of distribution channels as a major concern for publishers. Maintaining profitability was also key with 48% rating this as a key concern.
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IBS Bookmaster helps publishers add new revenue stream

2007-04-13

New functionality allows IBS Bookmaster to help Publishers rise to the Digital Challenge
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Industry insights with the IBS Bookmaster Bulletin

22nd March 2007 - Issue 19. In the first issue for this year we bring you an e-book of the top stories featured in this newsletter during 2006. Read also about the recent upgrade of Elsevier Australia to IBS Bookmaster 7.3 and the enhancements to the CRM module in partnership with LexisNexis South Africa.
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IBS confirms commitment to global publishing market at London Book Fair

2007-03-15

London Book Fair, Earls Court 16-18 April 2007, Stand Q200
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Elsevier Australia upgrades to IBS Bookmaster 7.3

2007-03-09

Elsevier Australia, a leading health science publisher and an IBS Bookmaster customer for more than 12 years, has recently upgraded to the latest release – IBS Bookmaster 7.3.
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Customer First with LexisNexis South Africa

In late 2006, Lee Busson who works on Special Projects for LexisNexis South Africa (LNSA), went to Australia and spent several weeks working with IBS product developers on enhancements to the CRM module. IBS took the opportunity to speak with Lee about LNSA’s required enhancements to the CRM module and how this will help their business.
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