Data must undergo different kinds of processing:

1. its composition: do we need variable data, do we need to add sources to the different formats do we need to incorporate data from different kinds of databases…? Nowadays, a marketing or household management message, e.g. an invoice, itemised bill, now require a high degree of personalisation. A PrintNet based solution.

2. Validating messages: a mix of transaction data and marketing information gives rise to a multi-user validation process. A kind of workflow based on web technology which makes the life of participants easier and will help reduce cycle length. A Printnet T based solution.

3. The retrieval and merger of various databases, printing output management, management of printouts and web publications form the pillars of mass information production. VIP Server based solution.

4. In order to rationalise costs, the management of data-broadcasting, according to Tempost regulations, now needs to be added on to logistics. Marco Polo solution.

5. Archiving, preparing full lifecycle management, a check list describing good data processing practice. Dedicated GED solution.