Global Graphics has formed a Harlequin Partner Network partner programme to bring together software developers whose products work with the Harlequin Rip.
The network formally recognises the growing community of third-party software developers whose products are used in the same print workflow as the Harlequin Rip, or alongside it inside a digital front end. Initial members include Pageflex, Color-Logic, Ultimate TechnoGraphics, Hamillroad Software, Bodoni Systems, Dynagram and Alwan. Global Graphics expects the network to expand steadily over time to include vendors of products used in newsprint and publishing, direct mail, packaging and wide format graphics.
“The Harlequin Rip has an extensive installed base worldwide, offering an extremely rewarding ecosystem for a business to develop and market add-on applications that are tied to the Rip,” said Martin Bailey, Global Graphics’ chief technology officer.
“There are already many third-party products designed to work with the Harlequin Rip that we are aware of but there could be many others who would benefit from joining. With the Harlequin Partner Network we are building a cooperative environment in which software developers can thrive.”
Network members can request copies of the Harlequin Rip for use in test labs and will receive alerts about upcoming releases and enhancements so that they can accelerate development of their own products. They will also have a limited amount of access to Global Graphics support teams and product management and the opportunity to influence and take part in co-marketing programmes. Members are also permitted to display the Harlequin Partner Network logo on their websites.