Do You Wanna BOK?

Submitted by Skip Henk, EDP, President/CEO of Xplor International
March 17, 2015

When you read the title, what was the first thought that came to your mind? I am hoping some of you were asking yourselves “What is he talking about? What is a BOK?” That was my dilemma.

Although I have been active and involved in the industry for many years, I did not know what a BOK was or why it was important to our members and the industry in general.

According to our friends at Wikipedia:

a body of knowledge (BOK) is the complete set of concepts, terms and activities that make up a professional domain, as defined by the relevant learned society or professional association.

EDBOKMaking It Relevant
I must admit I was a bit slow to come around to the whole idea of having a BOK for the association. The idea that a document could or would contain the “complete set of concepts, terms and activities” for our industry was difficult to conceive. Looking at the “complete document lifecycle” and all of the inherent components, the different technologies, methodologies and disciplines that put end to end defines our industry would be a monumental task.

Climbing The Mountain
At Xploration® 13, a group of Xplor EDP members got together and determined that it was time our industry had a Body of Knowledge for the Electronic Document Industry. The “Limited Edition” was presented at Xploration® 14 with the first edition being published and released last year at Graph Expo. In all, almost forty people contributed in one way or another to the creation and delivery of our industry BOK. The scope of the book is impressive and includes:

  • Document Development Lifecycle, requirements gathering, business analysis, technical analysis, stakeholder agreement, architecture, information design, project design, development, critical communications recovery(disaster recovery), test and QA, production launch, maintenance
  • Document Production Workflow, data, data objects, composition, print streams, transformations, print management, electronic presentation, web and mobile delivery, archiving, print technology, inserting technology, delivery process.

The end product has become the basis for our industries knowledge and the platform that now drives Xplor’s educational mission.

Who Cares? You Should.
Anyone in our industry, no matter what role you play, will benefit from reading it. If you are in a technical or operations role, this book pulls it all together, filling in the blanks and expanding your overall understanding of the electronic document industry. If you are in sales or marketing, it will give you an end to end view of the industry, the various components and the knowledge will certainly differentiate you from your peers.

Special thanks to all those responsible for bringing this ground breaking document to fruition.

The project team: Matt Riley edp, Project Chair, Neil Merchant m-edp, Project Manager, Pat McGrew m-edp, Editor, Scott Baker, Roberta McKee-Jackson edp, Chad Henk eda

The technology contributors: Paul Abdool edp, William Broddy m-edp , Franklin Campbell edp, Tim Ciceran, Brett Dashwood edp, Christine Durfee, Carol Fiore, Franklin Friedmann edp, Neal Gottsacker , Chris Halicki edp, Cheryl Kay, Kevin Lantaff edp, Robert Linsky, Wendy MacMillan m-edp, William McCalpin m-edp, Linda McDaniel edp, Roberta McKee-Jackson edp, Neil Merchant m-edp, Denise Miano edp, Tim Nelms, Stephen Poe edp, Rebecca Rodgers m-edp, Kevin Tondreau edp

So, Do You Wanna BOK?
For more information on the Electronic Document Body of Knowledge (EDBOK) visit the EDBOK information page under Career Development.


 

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Skip Henk, EDP
President/CEO
Xplor International

HP Exstream Takes Customer Communication Management to 11!

Guest post by Deborah Corn

I can’t resist a Spinal Tap reference, and in this case it’s easy to work in. I was hanging out in the HP High Speed Inkjet area at DscoopX last week and Heather Oliver from HP Exstream was just a few feet away manning their demo station. I was able to catch her in a brief moment between customer and attendee visits, and she was kind enough to talk to me about HP Exstream and the upcoming Xploration 15 Conference. I had no idea this software did all that it does – like spell check MEDICAL and LEGAL terms, and now with the launch of Empower customer communications can be managed online, and by a group of people!!! So actually, maybe this product goes to 12!

Check out the Xploration 15 Pre-Conference Workshop I am presenting with Trish Witkowski from Fold factory and Joanne Gore from Avanti on April 13th: Rescue Your Printshop’s ROI… Online Strategies For Offline Success

See you in Orlando!

Industry Leaders Line Up in Support of Xploration® 15

Annual Customer Communications Conference – April 14th-16th in Orlando, Florida

Lutz, FL – March 3, 2015 – Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced the lineup of conference sponsors for their annual conference event, Xploration® 15, being held April 14-16, 2015 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, Florida.

“This event would not be possible without the support of our conference sponsors,” said Skip Henk, EDP, President and CEO of Xplor International. “Each year our sponsors step up allowing Xplor to put on a great educational venue not only for our members, but the industry at large.”

The vendor forum area has sold out the last four years and currently has only two remaining booths. A couple of Xploration® 15 sponsorships opportunities are still available.

Xploration® 15 Conference Sponsors include:

Conference Bags – Canon Solutions America
Lanyards – HP
Beverage Service – Solimar Systems, Inc.
Opening Reception/Trivia Pursuit/T-Shirts – NEPS, LLC
Evening Party – Crawford Technologies and RenderX
Keynote Speaker/Devon Harris – Neopost USA
Onsite Guide – Cincinnati Financial
Media Sponsors: E-Document NewsIn-Plant GraphicsPrinting ImpressionsPrint Media Centr
Co-Location Sponsors: AcadamiMadison AdvisorsPrint Media Centr

Registration to the three-day event (April 14-16) includes access to all 60+ educational sessions, panels, keynotes, general sessions, and daily networking events that include two lunches and a breakfast on Thursday.

For more information or to register please visit the conference website.
Vendors interested in sponsoring or exhibitor should contact Xplor’s Director of Sales.

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify, and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida with affiliated offices around the world.

Facebook: facebook.com/XplorInternational
Twitter: @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk, EDA
Marketing Coordinator
+1-813-949-6171
Chad@xplor.org

Want To Earn More Money? Attend A Conference!

Submitted by Skip Henk, EDP, President/CEO of Xplor International
March 2, 2015

A couple weeks ago I read the 2015 InPlant Salary Survey and certainly was heartened to find that salaries are in fact on the rise. In fact, in the InPlant world, they have risen 9.9% over the last two years.IP_Clip

The survey was very well done and included a wide variety of statistics. InPlant did their typical great job. Of particular interest to me was that of the 231 usable responses, 44% of the managers who attended conferences (up from 27.5% in 2013) made 17.2% more than those that did not. That is a significant number.

The question is why?

Today, one can go to the internet and find almost anything they wish. The internet has become the go to source for information but as Albert Einstein once said “Information is not knowledge.”

To experience knowledge one must not only find facts and information but also acquire skills through experience or education.

So it simply makes sense that those who invest in expanding their knowledge by attending conferences, and learning from the experiences of others are more invaluable to their company.

Besides making more money, Why Attend A Conference?

  • Conference attendees benefit from people who have the same challenges and are willing to share them in order to help others learn from their experience. To learn what to do as well as what not to do.
  • Meeting people face to face and expanding ones professional network has many benefits that will impact your career. Your professional network can become a sounding board, a venue for new ideas, a place to find solutions or in some cases a future employee (or employer).
  • A good conference is a great place to keep up on all the latest technologies and trends.

Just one idea from a conference event can save or make a company a great deal of money. Here is what just one attendee stated after a conference.

“XPLOR one year gave me answers to take home a $500 Million dollar savings to my company! That being said, I was nominated employee of the year!” – Gene

All conferences are not created (or executed) equally

Attending a conference is an investment, one that can pay big dividends but all conferences are not created equal. When choosing a conference you should look for several things.

  • Does the agenda have topics of relevant interest?
  • Are there sessions that will take you beyond what you are doing today? Expand your knowledge of the industry.
  • Are the educational sessions a blend of users and vendors speaking?
  • Are there plenty of networking activities?
  • Does the agenda include best practices and industry trends?
  • Will you walk away with new ideas and motivation?

Yes, I am a bit biased. 

Being the president of Xplor, I may be a bit prejudiced but I believe Xploration® 15 is a unique event that encompasses all six points mentioned above “when choosing a conference”, because it was designed that way.

“The conference content is selected by our members, Xplor HQ just handles the logistics.”

Xploration 15 is April 14-16th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in sunny Orlando Florida.

  • 60+ Educational Sessions
    • Featuring end users, industry analysts and subject matter experts
  • Daily Networking Events: The number one networking conference in the industry!
    • (2) evening events, (2) lunches and (1) breakfast
  • 35+ Industry Partners in the Vendor Forum
    • Meet with leading edge vendors
  • Motivational & Industry Keynotes
    • Devon Harris, three-time Olympian and 1988 Jamaican Bobsled team member which inspired the Disney movie “Cool Runnings”
    • John Biehler, Top 10 Influencer in 3D Printing
  • Acadami’s Electronic Document (BOK): Production Workflow Basics Track
    • A great program for anyone who wants to get a better “end to end” understanding of the document lifecycle.
  • Optional Pre-Conference Courses
    • Print Media Centr – Rescue Your Printshop ROI Workshop
    • Madison Advisors – CCM Intensive

For more information, or to register, please visit the conference website.

Hope to see you in Orlando April 14-16, 2015 ….. (If not, at some conference somewhere)


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Skip Henk, EDP
Xplor President/CEO

Madison Advisors Returns to Xplor Conference to Share CCM Insights

Half-Day Pre-Conference Event Helps Kick Off Xploration® 15

Lutz, FL —February 24, 2015—Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced that the Madison Advisor’s Pre-Conference Intensive will once again be part of Xplor’s Annual Conference, Xploration® 15, April 14-16, at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, Florida. The pre-conference program will take place April 13, 2015, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.

Tweet this: @Madison_Advisor Pre-Conference Intensive again returns to Xploration® 15 in Orlando, Florida #Xplor15

Madison Advisors provides thought leadership, strategic consulting, and market research to clients in the customer communications management (CCM), electronic delivery, and print industries. Their industry-neutral expertise enables end-user organizations, service providers, and vendors to achieve their strategic objectives around transactional customer communications and publishing services.

This year’s pre-conference program will feature three sessions that include:
• Archives: Not Just for Documents Anymore
• Measuring What Matters: Dashboards and KPIs
• Minding Your Print & Queues: Job Scheduling, Tracking & Optimization

Pricing
Attendance to the Madison Advisors pre-conference program is not included with the conference’s Platinum Passport. However, attendees can purchase this pre-conference program during the registration process for Xploration® 15. For Xplor Members, the cost is $200 USD and non-members, $225 USD.

About Xploration® 15
Xploration® 15 is being held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive from April 14-16, 2015. Pre-Conference Programs will take place on April 13, 2015.

For questions about Xploration® 15, please contact Xplor Headquarters at +1-813-949-6710 or by email at register@xplor.org.

Registration to the three-day event includes access to all of Xploration® 15’s 60+ educational sessions, panels, keynotes, general sessions, evening networking events, networking lunches and a breakfast on Thursday.

A limited number of exhibit spaces are still available. Vendors interested in becoming an exhibitor or event sponsor should contact Xplor’s Director of Sales, Deborah Green, at +1-770-444-3845 or via email at deborahgreen1@earthlink.net.

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify, and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: facebook.com/XplorInternational
Twitter: @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk, EDA
Marketing Coordinator
+1-813-949-6171
Chad@xplor.org

About Madison Advisors


Madison Advisors, an advisory firm, exists to advance the print and electronic communications objectives of Fortune 1000 companies. The company’s analysts provide advisory services for a range of content delivery strategies, particularly those addressing enterprise output technologies and customer communications. Through short-term, high-impact engagements (measurable in days or weeks, not months), Madison Advisors offers expertise and advisory services that directly help clients achieve hard and specific return on investment (ROI) related to their enterprise output goals and objectives. The company’s analyst team has an extensive background in the enterprise output industry, enabling Madison Advisors to offer its clients unique, objective perspectives and unparalleled guidance for their print and electronic communications initiatives. For more information about Madison Advisors, visit the company’s web site at www.madison-advisors.com or call (817) 684-7545.

What Was “Old, Stale, and so 1990s” Is New Again!

Submitted by Skip Henk, EDP, President/CEO of Xplor International
February 24, 2015

The roar from our members had finally reached a crescendo that it was time to do something. I find Inaction under the guise of “not enough time” could no longer be an excuse.

And so it goes for www.xplor.org

The “Ah-hah” Moment

Over the last two years I have received comments about our website. Comments such as: “The site looks old”, “you need to be mobile friendly”, “stale”, “so 1990’s” to name just a few. BUT we were busy, did not have enough time and really could not deal with it at the time. (A bit short sighted)

The “ah-hah” moment came when one of our members called me and flat out told me she was frustrated with the site and would not recommend any of her colleagues or friends to visit the site.

That simple phone call hit home. When your own member would not recommend your site your credibility is called into play and the logical assumption is you are not acting in the best interest of your members, whether intentional or not.

“For every customer who bothers to complain, 26 other customers remain silent.” Source: White House Office of Consumer Affairs”

Your Website Is the Face of Your Company

A company website is many times the “first impression” one will have of your company. Since many people opt first to go to a company website to get information your website design needs to meet their needs. (Not yours) If the design of your website is unappealing, information is not readily available or hard to find, you most likely will lose a potential customer (or member).

• According to business2business community: (46%) of people say a website’s design is their number one criterion for determining the credibility of a company.

• “94% of people cited web design as the reason they mistrusted or rejected a website.” – ironpaper.com

Getting it Done

Like any project you have to commit, come up with a plan, allocate resources and execute. An organization must also realize its limitations and sometimes look outside for a solution.

That is what we did. We committed and incorporated outside resources into the plan. Turning things over is a difficult thing for most organizations but looking back me getting out of the way was the best thing that could have happened.

Our Marketing Coordinator was tasked with getting it done. He worked with Deborah Corn of Print Media Center, who coordinated the project with our web designer, Elementary Digital.

A Statement of Work was created, reviewed and agreed to. Work began and as much as I would like to take you through the process, I received occasional updates and assurances things were going well, and continued to stay off to the side.

The site was launched last week, they still are doing a bit of tweaking, but I feel Xplor has arrived and our “face” to the industry is new, fresh, intuitive and serves our membership.

Things to Think About

• Listen to your customers, they know what they want (and what they don’t)
• No excuses, short-term savings equals long term loss. Commit.
• Get people involved that do it for a living, you don’t have to do it all
• Spend time on the Statement of Work. What the end product will be.
• Do your homework, there are a lot of web designers. They are not all created equal.
• Do it … and enjoy the results

Your plan needs to be forward thinking and include not only viewing on a PC but tablets and mobile devices.

“Only 22% of marketers say they’re ahead of the curve when it comes to responsive design. 29% say they have “average” experience level, 23% say they’re behind the times, and 4% say they’re hopeless. (Source: eMarketer)”

Special Thanks to Deborah Corn at PrintMediaCentr, Andy Holland of Elementary Digital, and Chad Henk of Xplor for making what was old, new again.

And a big thank you to you for stopping by! We would love to hear your comments on the new site! Sound away!

Second Annual Customer Engagement Program at Xploration® 15

BCC Software, Crawford Technologies, HP and Transformations to Participate

Lutz, FL – February 17, 2015— Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced Elite sponsors Crawford Technologies, HP, and Transformations will once again be participating in Xplor’s Customer Engagement Program. Along with BCC Software, the Customer Engagement Programs are being held in conjunction with Xploration® 15.

Tweet: Xploration 15 Customer Engagement Program supported by @CrawfordTechInc @HP and @uluro_transfrm @BCCSoftware www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv #Xplor15

The events are being held April 13th, one day before the official opening of Xplor’s annual conference event. Each customer event will have its own curriculum and is only available to invitees of the respective company. Attendees of the Customer Engagement Program will also be attending Xploration® 15 as a guest of the sponsoring company.

“Based on the success of the Customer Engagement Program last year, our sponsors requested that we bring the program back to Xploration® 15,” said Skip Henk, EDP, President/CEO of Xplor International. “We also have a new participant this year, BCC Software.”

The participants and event details are as follows:

HP Customer Engagement – 8:00AM to 5:00PM (Salon C)

Crawford Technologies Forward 15 – 12:00PM to 5:00PM (Salon G)

Transformations Customer Conference – 1:00PM to 5:00PM (Salon F)

BCC Software’s PEAK Summit – 6:00PM to 9:00PM (Clementine)

Xploration® 15 is being held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive from April 14-16, 2015. Customer Engagement Program meetings, as well as pre-conference programs, will take place on April 13, 2015.

For questions about Xploration® 15, please contact Xplor Headquarters at +1-813-949-6710 or by email at register@xplor.org. To register, or for more information, please visit the conference website: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida, with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: facebook.com/XplorInternational

Twitter: twitter.com/Xplor_Int @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:

Chad Henk, EDA
Marketing Coordinator
+1-813-949-6171
Chad@xplor.org

3D Printing Takes Center Stage at Xploration® 15

Top 20 Influencer in 3D Printing for 2014, John Biehler, to Deliver Keynote

Lutz, FL — February 3, 2015—Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced one of its two keynote presentations will be delivered by John Biehler, at Xploration® 15 being held April 14-16th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, Florida. The presentation titled 30 Years of 3D Printing and Beyond (Yes, it’s been 30 years) will be on Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM. Attendees can register at: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

Tweet this: @JohnBiehler to present “30 Years of 3D Printing and Beyond (Yes, it’s been 30 years)” #Xplor15 www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

John is a technologist, photographer, and 3D printing advocate who co-­founded 3D604.org in Vancouver, British Columbia. His book, 3D Printing with Autodesk 123D, was published in May 2014. John has been named a top 100 innovator in 3D printing for 2013-2014 and most recently was named in the top 20 of global 3D printing influencers.

“I saw John speak in Vancouver at a local Xplor event and was mesmerized by the technology and his presentation”, says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International. “I asked our Education Committee about including 3D printing in this year’s event and received a resounding “yes”.

Mr. Biehler will talk about the revolution of 3D printing, highlight the many applications of the technology, and share three key tactics you must execute to prepare for the revolution.

About Xploration® 15
Registration to the three-day event includes access to all of Xploration® 15’s 60+ educational sessions, panels, keynotes, general sessions, evening networking events, networking lunches and a breakfast on Thursday. For more information, or to register, please visit: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida, with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: facebook.com/XplorInternational

Twitter: twitter.com/Xplor_Int or @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:

Chad Henk, EDA

Marketing Coordinator

+1-813-949-6171

Chad@xplor.org

New Print Media Centr Pre-Conference Program Debuts at Xploration® 15

PrintMediaCentr to Feature Interactive Workshop Focused On Online Marketing Strategies For Printshops.

Lutz, FL —January 29, 2015—Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced a new pre-conference program presented by PrintMediaCentr as part of Xploration® 15 being held April 14-16th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, Florida. The pre-conference program, titled Rescue Your ROI: Online Strategies for Offline Success, will take place April 13, 2015 from 10:00 to 4:00 PM. Attendees can register at: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv.

Tweet this: @PrintMediaCentr debuts pre-conference workshop focused on marketing strategies for Printers at #Xplor15 www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv #rescueROI

PrintMediaCentr (PMC) provides topical information and resources to the global print and integrated marketing community. With over 100,000 followers across their channels, PrintMediaCentr has established itself as a major influencer in the industry.

This hands-on, interactive workshop will focus on online marketing strategies for printers to help drive awareness of their business, improve overall customer experience, and improve their ROI.

“This workshop is ideal for print organizations of all sizes looking to embrace best practices in online marketing, improve website traffic, quickly develop and execute campaigns, and implement a social media strategy,” says Deborah Corn of PMC. “Whether you’re an in-plant or commercial shop – in sales, marketing, or management – you will leave armed with the tools and information that you need to begin generating new leads and developing an effective plan sure to help rescue your ROI.”

The program will be presented by Deborah Corn, Joanne Gore, Marketing Director at Avanti, and Trish Witkowski, Chief Folding Fanatic at FoldFactory.com, who will cover messaging, social media, direct marketing, content marketing, and website dos and don’ts to help print shops increase their offline success.

“When Xplor was looking at offering a pre-conference focused on marketing strategies, the first person we thought of was Deborah Corn and Print Media Centr,” says Skip Henk, EDP, President and CEO of Xplor International. “She managed to gather a group of industry experts and put together a great program. Anyone looking to optimize their online marketing, improve web traffic, quickly develop and execute campaigns, or implement a social media strategy can’t miss this six hour event.”

Pricing

Attendance to the pre-conference program, which includes lunch and refreshments, is offered separately from the conference’s Platinum Passport. Registration for Rescue Your ROI: Online Strategies for Offline Success can be purchased separately for $100.00 USD.

This PMC workshop is being sponsored in part by Avanti (www.avantisystems.com) and Dex Imaging (www.deximaging.com).

About Xploration® 15

Xploration® 15 is the perfect blend of internationally-recognized education and networking events tailored to meet the business and personal needs of document and customer communication professionals. Registration to the three-day event includes access to 60+ educational sessions, panels, keynotes, general sessions, evening events, meals, and more. For more information, or to register, please visit: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/XplorInternational
Twitter: @Xplor_Int http://twitter.com/Xplor_int

Chad Henk
Xplor International
(813) 949-6170
chad@xplor.org

About Print Media Center

PrintMediaCentr.com provides topical information and resources to the global Print & Integrated Marketing community, with some fun in the mix! We engage with the largest global on-line Print and Integrated Marketing community through our site, social media channels, and weekly Twitter #PrintChat Wednesdays at 4PM ET. Connect with us to create customized promotions that generate leads and create awareness with our influential audience for your business, organization, events, product launches, services and more!

Website: www.printmediacentr.com
Twitter: @PrintMediaCentr
Facebook: www.facebook.com/printmediacentr

Deborah Corn
Principal, Print Media Centr
info@printmediacentr.com

Xplor International and Acadami to introduce Electronic Document Body of Knowledge (BOK) Training Program at Xploration® 15

Lutz, FL—January 22, 2015 —Xplor International, the worldwide association providing educational events and programs for its members and the industry at large, will be offering The Acadami Electronic Document BOK (Body of Knowledge) Production Workflow course, to Xploration® 15 full conference registrants at no additional charge as a co-located event. This is the first course in the Acadami Electronic Document BOK Program (also known as the Acadami EDBOK Camp).

Students who attend the entire course may take the final exam and, if successful, earn 20 Xplor Education Credits. They will also receive a complimentary copy of A Guide to the Electronic Document Body of Knowledge: First Edition.

Specific information regarding the co-located course, including how to register, is available at http://www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv.

The second course in the program, The EDBOK Document Lifecycle, and the third course, The EDBOK Transaction Document Practices, will be introduced in early May 2015.

About Acadami

Acadami Group Inc. provides training the transaction document production processes and workflow, based on Xplor’s Guide to the Electronic Document Body of Knowledge™. Their curriculum and course of study satisfy the requirements for Electronic Document Professional certification by Xplor International. They provide the industry with both public and customized training programs.

Acadami instructors are industry consultants with decades of experience and deep skill in all processes with the EDBOK Guide and are located in Europe, Canada, Australia and the US. All instructors have earned their Electronic Document Professional Certification, and five have earned their Master EDP level.

Xplor International awarded Acadami their most prestigious award in 2014, Xplorer of the Year. For further information, visit www.acadami.org

Acadami Media Contact:

William Broddy m-edp

Acadami Group Inc.

+1 905-252-1955

Wbroddy@acadami.org

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida, with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: facebook.com/XplorInternational

Twitter: twitter.com/Xplor_Int or @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:

Chad Henk, EDA

Marketing Coordinator

+1-813-949-6171

Chad@xplor.org