The ‘New Estimating’ module features a complicated backend estimator that lets users find the most accurate quote in the quickest possible time, said Tharstern.

Tresta Keegan, managing director of Tharstern Australia and New Zealand, said the new system gathered more data from the print room.

“When quoting a job, a print estimator might look at one similar previous job, and work out a price from there,” she said.

“This module will use all the information it has gathered over a long period of time, and produce various options based on what it deems are the most appropriate ways to print the job.

“Users are presented with profitable approach recommendations based on time, materials and the ideal resource for specified quantities.”

Keegan described one scenario where the software would make the decision to split a job between offset and digital to cut time and costs.

“The thing that we are excited about is the huge amount of smarts this module possesses,” she said.

“Not only have our existing clients shown an interest, but printers using other MIS offerings are impressed by this integration and are making enquiries as well.”

The New Estimating module will be on display at PrintEx11 and will be operational in Australasia in June or July.

PrintEx11 is on 4-6 May at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

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