Carlsbad, CA March 28, 2011 – Integrated Color Solutions (ICScolor), the leader in monitor proofing solutions, announces the release of Remote Director 4.0. This new version introduces a completely redesigned intuitive web browser interface. Remote Director 4.0 was designed based on feedback received from ICScolor customers and product steering committees, who felt that an easy to use, zero install solution, both internally and at remote client locations, would be the way to enable soft proofing for everyone involved in the creative process.

One of the key benefits of the new browser interface is that Remote Director proofs can be shared immediately with anyone with an email address and an Internet connection. There is no client application to install, just a simple browser plug-in for viewing and calibrating that is automatically downloaded and installed on first use. This makes Remote Director proofing available to corporate users and others in more controlled IT environments.

“ICScolor is very excited to showcase the extensive work we’ve done with this new technology”, says Dan Caldwell, President of ICScolor. “The 4.0 user interface combines our new workflow technologies with our existing patented cross platform color capabilities in a zero-install, sexy interface that can be accessed from any browser.”

Collaboration and color accuracy inside your web browser
Remote Director 4.0 is fully compatible with all common browsers on Mac and Windows, and makes it possible to obtain color accuracy without ever leaving the browser. Improved annotation and markup tools have a chat feature and all proofs can be shared with anyone, anywhere using only their email address. Email notifications are automated for specific project events.

The proof-viewing window places all tools at your fingertips
Remote Director 4.0 has a clean image-viewing window with easy access to all proofing tools, including thumbnail proof navigation, zoom, calibration, measurements, gamut and total ink coverage warnings, annotations, markups and the ability to approve or reject.

Complex workflows are supported with a full set of project and proof management tools
To simplify project management, Remote Director includes sortable project lists and filters that make comprehensive status reporting possible. User roles fully control who has sign-off authority to approve or reject proofs, and what tools and other options are available for individual users.
Comparing versions of a proof becomes child’s play with the ‘Show Similarities’, ‘Show Differences’ and ‘Flash Differences’ tools fully integrated into the proof-viewing window.

Your choice of content or color proofing
New in Remote Director 4.0 is the choice between a content proofing server (with Remote Director Enterprise - Content), or a fully color accurate proofing server (with Remote Director Enterprise - Color). The content proofing server offers customers a lower-priced entry point where they can start with collaboration around content proofing. Color accuracy for specific users or all users can easily be added later on.

Installation and integration
Thanks to the simple browser plug-in for viewing and calibrating, Remote Director is painless to use in large corporate networks. The onsite local server enables fast project uploads and proof viewing. Remote Director 4.0 can also easily be integrated into a larger proofing or production workflow using its SDK to add comprehensive, color-accurate monitor proofing capabilities at the click of a button from the workflow tools already in use.

Availability
ICScolor Remote Director is available as of March 28, 2011 and comes in 2 flavors:
- Remote Director Enterprise Color starts at 33.750 EUR
- Remote Director Enterprise Content starts at 15.000 EUR
For further inquiries regarding availability, price, options or return on investment, please contact sales@fourpees.com.

About ICScolor
Integrated Color Solutions (ICScolor) pioneered color accurate monitor proofing technology in 2000. Today, ICScolor is focused solely on monitor proofing and the only provider to offer the full range of proofing capabilities – from the simplest to high-end color-accurate applications – in real time, on any mix of computing platforms and workflows, at any location in the world.
Digital imaging workflows and color science excellence are the hallmarks of ICScolor’s research and development team, responsible for several existing and pending ICScolor patents. The resulting technologies, including spectrally based color processing, combine superior imaging with flexibility, practicality, and easy integration with the myriad of workflows in existence – making ICScolor the first choice of users and vendors alike.
ICScolor is a privately held company with headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. In addition to selling directly via a worldwide distribution network, several OEM and integration partners have incorporated core ICScolor technology found in Remote Director into their own various workflow components and systems.
For more information visit the ICScolor website at: www.icscolor.com

About Four Pees
Named after the four P’s of marketing – product, price, place and promotion – Four Pees markets, distributes, integrates and supports solutions for the print and publishing industry. The company focuses on solutions for collaboration, automation and quality optimization for the commercial print, publishing, packaging and large format printing markets.
Digital imaging workflows and color science excellence are the hallmarks of ICScolor’s research and development team, responsible for several existing and pending ICScolor patents. The resulting technologies, including spectrally based color processing, combine superior imaging with flexibility, practicality, and easy integration with the myriad of workflows in existence – making ICScolor the first choice of users and vendors alike.
Four Pees was established in 2007 by Tom Peire and has quickly grown into an industry innovating team with a background in leading companies such as Artwork Systems, EFI, Enfocus, Kodak and Vutek.
For more information, visit www.fourpees.com.