|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Citation Software Inc.
Specialists in variable-data publishing since 1986
|
|
|
|
www.CitationSoftware.com info@CitationSoftware.com 508-436-2543
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Click here to sign up for our free newsletter.
|
|
|
|
|
Company Information
History of Citation Software Inc.
Citation Software Inc. was formed officially in
Nashua, NH, USA in 1992, but
the company actually began its life in 1988 when a
Massachusetts corporation named
Cornerstone Systems Inc. was founded by Cynthia L. Leslie.
Ms. Leslie, a technical writer-turned-programmer.
began working with electronic-publishing technology
in 1986 when she was tasked with writing and producing
user documentation for a personalization-software system (i.e., variable-data-printing software system).
The impetus for establishing Cornerstone Systems Inc.
was a desire to pursue a fascinating
career in software technology while
enjoying more independence and autonomy than could be had by working for a
large corporation. Ms. Leslie relocated to New Hampshire in 1992
and established Citation Software Inc. as a New Hampshire-based
reincarnation of Cornerstone Systems Inc.
At inception, Citation Software Inc. was focused on
providing technical-writing services and software-development services targeted for
the electronic-publishing industry. Over the years,
the company has grown and has diversified
in terms of service offerings and product offerings,
as explained below.
Core Competencies
From the beginning, our company has dedicated its
efforts to the creation and implementation of
electronic-publishing systems and to the design and
production of business documents and technical documentation
in paper format and electronic format.
Within the electronic-publishing arena,
our technical focus has always been geared toward the
following sub-specialties:
- on-demand printing/publishing
- variable-data printing/publishing
- automated imposition, and
- mailpiece design
and we continue to concentrate on these
core technologies today.
Over the years, we've been instrumental in the creation
of a variety of document-production systems and other
systems related to our core competencies. Our client
companies represent many different industries and
business sectors:
computer-hardware manufacturing, software publishing,
printing, hospitality & entertainment, chemical manufacturing,
health care, government, education, and more.
Case Studies and Client List
To read about
some of the projects to which we've contributed,
click "Case studies" on the menu near the
upper-left corner of this page.
Click "Client list"
on the menu to see a list of some of our clients.
Services
To find out about the services that we offer, click
here.
Shift From Custom Development to Integration
In the early days, our company developed quite a
lot of custom software, as this was often the
only way to meet the technical requirements of our clientele.
Today, however, we take a different approach to
system design and development:
In most cases,
we design systems that are based on "off-the-shelf"
components and provide the expertise and guidance that are
required to build an integrated system from these components.
This approach saves time, saves money for our clients, and
keeps us from re-inventing the wheel.
Our shift away from custom development toward system integration
has been driven by the rapid and dramatic maturation of
electronic-publishing technology over the years since
our company was founded.
Reseller/VAR Business
Citation Software Inc.'s reseller/VAR business took root
in 2001 when we signed on as a reseller for Atlas Software,
makers of the PrintShop Mail
variable-data-printing solution.
This part of our business came about as a natural extension of our
increasing interest in and ever-growing reliance on
off-the-shelf software applications
and components when creating solutions for our clients.
Today we serve as a reseller for a number of
solution providers that offer products geared toward
the technologies that are at the core of our business.
Currently our family of solution providers includes:
- American PrintWare
- Appligent
- Atlas Software
- Benchmark Partners
- Crawford Technologies
- D2P
- Datalogics
- Elixir Technologies
- Global Graphics Software
- Glyph & Cog
- Gradual Software
- Harte-Hanks Global Address
|
|
- helpIT Systems
- IDRsolutions
- Indros Group
- JBM Systems
- Meadows Publishing Solutions
- Melissa Data
- Objectif Lune
- One2One Programming & Design
- Prism Software
- Quite Software
- Rennie Glen Software
- Tools4Media
|
Toolkits and Consulting/Integration Services for Developers
Citation Software has offered developers' toolkits and consulting/integration services
for several years. In 2004, though, Citation began to focus on this area more heavily.
Today Citation is leveraging its extensive background in electronic-publishing
technology to support a consulting practice and software-licensing
business geared toward
small and medium-sized software-development firms that need to integrate
PDF-workflow support into their own applications.
Support for technical standards
Citation acknowledges the importance of vendor-neutral standards that benefit
the printing and publishing industry. Historically, the company has maintained a
focus on standards-based solutions as opposed to proprietary ones. Current
and planned solutions are dependent on and compliant with
JDF,
PDF,
PDF/A,
PDF/X,
PPML,
and PPML/VDX.
Citation supports the development of such standards, and — upon joining
ANSI CGATS Subcommittee 6
in mid-2001 — the company was an active participant for several years
in the development of one of them: PPML/VDX.
Company Ownership
Citation Software Inc. is a privately held New Hampshire corporation.
Company Locations, Geographical Distribution of Client Base
We operate from two locations in the USA:
Nashua, NH and Westborough, MA.
But even though we're based in the northeastern
USA, our clients'
geographical locations are somewhat immaterial
to us, since we exploit the power of the Internet and the
flexibility afforded by modern communication technology
to foster and maintain relationships with
technology partners and clients on several continents.
Industry Affiliations
Citation Software maintains the following industry affiliations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
IBM Business Partner Program
|
|
|
Microsoft Empower Program for Independent Software Vendors
|
|
Company Philosophy and Work Ethic
Are you tired of software consultants that adopt a cavalier
attitude toward your project and leave the job half finished?
If so, then dealing with Citation Software Inc. will be a welcome
and refreshing change — because we believe in careful planning,
thoroughness and attention to detail!
Since we are a small organization with low overhead costs,
we can provide excellent service at competitive rates. And
your project is as important to US as it is to YOU.
|
|
|
|
Copyright © 2008 Citation Software Inc.
info@CitationSoftware.com
508-436-2543
www.CitationSoftware.com
|
|
