BeyondPrint®, Digital Distribution Solution for Publishers
We've been hearing about it for some time now and wondering just when the "digital revolution" is going to take a firm hold in the publishing market. The "wait and see" approach has given niche publishers time to sit back and observe what mainstream publishers are doing, monitor consumer patterns, learn about e-reader devices and formats, and then take control of their digital strategy.
While this time is advantageous, the tricky part is developing strategy around a moving target. The transition to digital involves modifications to business and operational processes, as well as the added technical complexity that comes with supporting a multitude of devices and formats.
What's more, the very meaning of "book" is being redefined. New e-reader devices are driving changes in the way content is written, organized, displayed, marketed and sold. Increased demand for digital content has created something of an arms race in e-book formats and distribution channels. Management of rights and permissions is becoming exponentially more confusing.
PBD's BeyondPrint® solution helps publishers manage the transition to digital content.
By folding the delivery of e-Books into the same order handling procedure as printed books, PBD is making it easy for Publishers to give consumers access to digital content. Publishers are now free to offer bundles consisting of print titles and e-Books, which gives consumers flexible and convenient options, all wrapped together in a single transition.
- Products are sold through existing channels - web, phone, email, mail/lockbox
- Option to browse books before purchase on the web
Plus, BeyondPrint® provides publishers with a seamless, fully-integrated solution for promoting content, capturing sales and fulfilling products. As with all transactions, PBD verifies and secures payments before product is released electronically. Sales trend and demand information is available in PBD's SmartReports® System.
- BeyondPrint® Solution based on Adobe® Content Server and Adobe® Digital Editions
- File formats supported - .pdf and ePUB files (for e-Book readers)
- Digital Rights Management (DRM) included
- No product is released before payment has been successfully processed
- Information in real time (using PBD web service) and via email with link to e-Book for download
- Customer Service/Technical Support by PBD's trained CSRs
BeyondPrint® removes the hassle of dealing with multiple providers for printed and electronic products, and vastly simplifies customer service and reporting tasks.