Process Management seminar at 2004 PrintMedia Conference & Expo Bill Abram, President Of Pragmatix Inc. To Host Panel With BusinessWeek & Reader’s Digest Leaders

Elmsford, NY (2/18/04) - - Today, the North American Publishing Company’s PrintMedia Group proudly announced Bill Abram, President of Pragmatix, Inc, will be speaking at the upcoming PrintMedia Conference and Expo, scheduled for March 15-17, 2004 at the New York Hilton.

Mr. Abram is scheduled to chair the session, Process Management on Monday, March 15, 2004, from 2:00 PM to 2:55 PM. The panel will showcases two case studies on creative print technology management: BusinessWeek and Reader’s Digest. Mr. Abrams will be presenting process management solutions with Thomas Masterson, Vice President Worldwide Circulation, BusinessWeek and Al Perruzza, Senior Vice President, Global Operations, Reader’s Digest.

Mr. Abram founded Pragmatix, a software development and technology consulting firm in 1992. Under his leadership, Pragmatix has implemented a wide range of business process and technology improvement solutions for Fortune 500 Companies as well as smaller organizations. Pragmatix builds custom database and web-enabled applications, and provides the strategic analysis, project management, and support needed for long-term success.
 
A trailblazer in information technology, Mr. Abram has a strong track record of streamlining business processes and improving a company’s bottom line. In the publishing industry, leading global publishers are using Pragmatix’s Print Order Management Solution (POMS), a customizable web-based system that optimizes operational performance.

The 2004 Printmedia Conference & Expo is produced by the North American Publishing Company (NAPCO), publisher of PrintMedia, In-Plant Graphics, BookTech Magazine, Printing Impressions, Graphic & Design Business and ten other leading trade periodicals.

In addition to the robust conference program, NAPCO will be hosting a two-floor expo complete with the industry’s top technology and service providers, including confirmed exhibitors such as Xinet, Bestcolor USA, KyTek, Thomas Technology Solutions, Progressive Information Technologies, Domtar Paper, International Paper, MeadWestvaco, Tembec, R.R. Donnelley, Banta, and well over 140 other industry-leading vendors. The event is North America’s largest exhibition of publishing and production technology and services.

For more information about Pragmatix, Inc., go to www.Pragmatix.com or contact Bill Abram at 914-345-9444 extension 3002.

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About Pragmatix, Inc.
Established in 1992, Pragmatix is a consulting and technology services company dedicated to helping clients streamline operations through innovative e-business solutions. Pragmatix offers a highly refined array of services, including IT leadership, custom application development, managed hosting, and support. An IBM Business Partner and Microsoft Certified Partner, Pragmatix combines proven technologies, expert skills, and industry acumen to help clients generate higher revenues, lower costs, increased efficiencies, and greater competitive advantage.During the past decade, Pragmatix has implemented a wide range of solutions for both Fortune-100 and mid-size companies including AXA/Nordstern, Applied Materials, Bank of America, BusinessWeek, Chubb Insurance, IBM, Pfizer, Reader’s Digest, and Visa. For more information on Pragmatix, visit www.pragmatix.com.

About PrintMedia
Printmedia magazine is the only national trade publication that focuses exclusively on professionals in creative, production and print workflow.

About NAPCO
Philadelphia-based North American Publishing Company offers more than 15 information-based print, digital, and Internet products, and produces leading trade expositions. NAPCO builds on 45 years of service to existing and emerging new markets in commercial printing and graphic arts, direct marketing, publishing, consumer electronics, and broadcasting.