Würzburg, Germany based Koenig & Bauer has announced a worldwide collaboration with CoCoCo, a recently established software company that specializes in future-proofing the printing industry.
The partnership aims to further the open innovation spirit needed in production processes. It expands Koenig & Bauer’s flagship digital platform myKyana to include the connection of software modules and third-party machines – from order creation to logistics, from prepress to postpress – and allows customers to integrate ERP data independently of existing solutions for even more precise and impactful data analyses.
Together, CoCoCo and Koenig & Bauer strive to eliminate the industry limitations of isolated systems and proprietary technologies by simplifying the complex and often costly process of integrating diverse machines and software modules. This has traditionally been a significant burden for Print Service Providers (PSPs).
The collaboration with CoCoCo strengthens customers’ abilities to break down data silos and extends beyond simply linking machines – be it modern or long-established machinery – but also integrates data from customers’ ERP systems.
This comprehensive approach enables Koenig & Bauer’s clients to optimize their production processes even beyond what is already possible, as well as boost their operational efficiency across the entire business. The myKyana portal, enhanced with CoCoCo’s capabilities, enables users to fully realize the potential of automation and Industry 4.0.
The integration with CoCoCo extends the data available for analysis beyond Koenig & Bauer equipment and the pressroom to include information from pre-press, post-press and other business areas, enabling a more holistic view and even more informed and impactful decisions.
Sandra Wagner, VP Digitalization at Koenig & Bauer, emphasises the transformative potential of this collaboration, stating: “By integrating CoCoCo’s platform, we are empowering our customers with a 360-degree view of their operations. This unprecedented level of data transparency and analysis will drive efficiency, innovation and ultimately profitability for print shops worldwide.”