Latest Product Updates and Feature Enhancements on Universal Type Server
Extensis Portfolio 8.5 Review
Extensis Portfolio 8.5 offers extensive cataloguing features for organizing digital photo files, supporting a wide range of file types including RAW formats. It includes automatic keywording and meta...data extraction, but the interface is criticized for being clunky and lacking intuitive design. The software is available for 149 from Extensis or ePHOTOzine.
Strategic Partnerships and Integrations of Universal Type Server
Press Release: Extensis and Servisoft Launch Reseller Recruitment Program in Portugal
Extensis and Servisoft have launched a reseller recruitment program in Portugal, leveraging Extensis' new Creative Intelligence Suite. This suite, integrating with Adobe Creative Cloud, offers scalab...le font and creative asset management solutions. The partnership aims to expand Extensis' market reach in Portugal, enhancing revenue opportunities for resellers.
Press Release: Extensis Expands European Reseller Channel Program Into Italy With Computer Gross
Extensis has expanded its European reseller channel program into Italy through a partnership with Computer Gross. This collaboration aims to enhance the distribution of the Extensis Creative Intellig...ence Suite, which integrates with Adobe Creative Cloud, offering resellers an add-on business opportunity. The suite simplifies creative operations and provides risk management solutions, enhancing the value proposition for resellers in Italy.
Press Release: Extensis Partners with Climb Channel Solutions to Expand Reseller Program in North America
Extensis has partnered with Climb Channel Solutions to expand its reseller program in North America. This collaboration will allow Climb to distribute Extensis' Creative Intelligence Suite, an all-in...-one solution for font and creative asset management, to resellers. The suite integrates with Adobe Creative Cloud and offers features like font usage compliance and creative risk management, providing resellers with new revenue opportunities.
Press Release: Extensis Partners with QBS Software to Expand Its Reseller Program in France
Extensis has partnered with QBS Software to expand its reseller program in France, aiming to increase the reach of its Creative Intelligence Suite among creative businesses. This collaboration will l...everage QBS's distribution capabilities to offer Extensis's solutions, including Extensis Connect and Connect + Insight, to a broader audience, enhancing efficiency and risk management in creative operations.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Moves by Universal Type Server
Axle AI Acquires Extensis Digital Asset Management Software
Axle AI has acquired the Portfolio digital asset management software from Extensis, a subsidiary of Monotype. This acquisition includes the formation of a new division, Portfolio DAM, LLC, to enhance... the product with new features like on-premise AI and advanced video handling. The move highlights a trend towards on-premise solutions as teams seek to avoid cloud-related issues.
Axle AI Acquires Extensis' Portfolio Digital Asset Management Software
Axle AI has acquired Extensis' Portfolio digital asset management software, forming a new division, Portfolio DAM, LLC, to enhance on-premise DAM solutions. This acquisition reflects the increasing d...emand for centralized, on-premise creative workflows. Axle AI plans to expand Portfolio's capabilities with AI and process automation, while beta testing Portfolio 4.1.1, featuring significant software upgrades.
Axle AI Acquires Portfolio Digital Asset Management Software from Extensis
Axle AI has acquired the Portfolio Digital Asset Management (DAM) software from Extensis, a Monotype company. This acquisition includes the formation of a new division, Portfolio DAM, LLC, to enhance... the product's capabilities. Portfolio 4.1.1 is now in beta, featuring upgrades like improved Apache Tomcat and Java Runtime Environment internals, and expanded OS support. Richard Bamford, a veteran in the DAM industry, joins as Product Manager to lead future developments.
Axle AI Acquires Extensis Portfolio Digital Asset Management Solution
Axle AI has acquired Extensis Portfolio, a digital asset management solution, from Extensis, a Monotype company. The Portfolio product will continue under Axle AI's new division, Portfolio DAM, LLC, ...ensuring ongoing support and development. This acquisition aligns with Axle AI's focus on on-premise solutions, addressing customer concerns about cloud costs and data security.
Monotype Announces Acquisition of Extensis
Monotype Imaging Inc. has acquired Extensis, a leader in font management solutions. This acquisition aims to combine Monotype's extensive font library with Extensis' font management software to creat...e a comprehensive inventory and font software solution. The acquisition includes all Extensis employees, with Bernie Gracy becoming the Managing Director. The integration promises enhanced product offerings and customer support, maintaining continuity of services for existing customers.
Funding News and Financial Performance of Universal Type Server
Extensis Portfolio achieves largest revenue quarter ever
Extensis reported record quarterly net revenue, achieving 39% year-over-year growth in Portfolio product sales and a 204% increase in corporate workgroup revenue for 2005. The company attributes this... success to the release of Portfolio 8 and ongoing investment in creative asset management solutions for creative professionals.