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Here are a selection of articles on a variety of topics, aimed at those within the print and media industries, which I hope my readers will find helpful.

EFI delivers end-to-end online solutions

As a result of a lot of hard work and dedication by the Syncoms team, I take quite a bit of personal satisfaction in sharing this article, outlining the transformation of the Impact Digital eCommerce site. First published in the July/August 2019 edition of Australian Printer, this describes how Impact Digital was able to more easily engage with their clients with the assistance of Syncoms’ cutting-edge MDSF technology and customisation techniques, fully and effectively maximising their Web2Print Investment.

Syncoms W2P pioneer to present at EFI Connect

This article was originally published by PrintWeek, on Tuesday, 20th November, 2018, by Richard Stuart-Turner.  Syncoms Group vice-president of print and technology Ali Ridha Jaffar will present three Business Builder sessions at the EFI Connect...

1st Print21 and EFI webinar great success

This notice was originally published on Print21, on Friday, 1st June 2018.  Syncoms’ Ali Jaffar joined Print21 editor Patrick Howard from a late evening in London to discuss the benefits and strategies of Web2Print solutions for...

Print Week Article – Do print industry standards stand up to the test?

Does the adherence to industry standards necessarily imply high-quality printing? John Severs discusses this and other ISO-related subjects with me and other luminaries of the print industry.

Print Week Article – The speed demons who race against the clock

Print Week talks to various industry figures, including me, about three hour print fulfilments, maintaining quality standards and the challenge of working with London’s wonderful traffic congestion.

Ways to expand your sphere of influence

I contribute to an article in which Jon Severs talks about the importance of networking with customers.

Transforming an Organisation with Effectiveness for Web2Print

This article appears in the September/October 2018 edition of Print21. EFI technology expert Ali Ridha Jaffar discusses important aspects about the adoption of Web2Print, as part of an organisation's transformation from a traditional print business...

Print Week Article – Speed specialists supply the want-it-now generation

I contribute to an article in which Jon Severs talks about the trend towards last-minute print ordering, the shorter and shorter turn-arounds expected by today’s customers and the challenges it poses for bespoke printers.

Preparing for Valentine’s and Mother’s Day

Inside Retail interviewed me about ideas for gifting to our loved ones on their appreciation days, offering advice to retailers and manufacturers about planning for this busy season.

Failure is not an option

This article is the first in a series of three for an Australian Print Magazine, Print21, where I will discuss important aspects of the adoption of Web2Print as part of an organisation's transformation from a traditional printer's business model, to a more technically-oriented print business.