Gilmore Reproductions has launched myfiles.gilmorerepro.com, which is a web-based file transfer platform allowing users to manage digital assets through a central service.

Myfiles enables you to easily upload multiple files and directories from a web browser onto to the central server. Internet accessibility from anywhere makes it mobile and extremely convenient.

Email notifications are sent to system users as their submitted files pass through various stages of the workflow.

The server end is based on a Web Application architecture called Struts and uses Java servlets to processes requests. The Myfiles client interface is a web-browser that displays/provides the requested information from the central server. The browser runs a Java applet and does not require other applications like an FTP client. Most users are familiar with web-browsers ensuring a minimal learning curve. This system allows you to manage your own files.

Previously when a file was uploaded, you would fax or email job related details to the print shop. Once job specs were received, a print operator needed to correlate faxed job specs with a submitted file on the FTP server. The operator was often challenged because not all customers follow the same naming convention 'logic' making it a painstaking process.

Uploaded assets are stored in a folder under the job ticket number. Job details include required work files, which are located in the same sub-folder taking the "guess work" out for print operators.

Myfiles features history tracking and workflow management, which offers "print-on-demand" flexibility making reorder jobs simple for customers.

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