Re: Prinergy the ONLY fully automated workflow??
The thought that any of the major prepress workflow providers representative would state that theirs is the ONLY fully automatic workflow is like Chrysler saying theirs are the only automobiles that can get you from home to the Grand Canyon and back.
A fully automatic workflow is only that given your actually production situation/processes, and the tools that a workflow system can provide for you. The stronger the tools, the more flexibility the system has for you, the better the chance that you can build something that adds full automation to your process.
Before I head off on my ride to the canyon I'm going to choose the right vehicle for my situation. I am going to compare performance, reliability, cost of ownership, frequency of repair, what optional equipment I may need, upgradability, quality of service from my dealership, ease of operation, and a dozen more things.
Look. Compare. Kick the tires.
Me?, I'd drive an Esko. Fully loaded with JDF/MIS integration, colour management, multiple outputs, and yes, workflow automation tools.
It comes in a killer bright green package; and purr's like a kitten.