Avanti Computer Systems

What Avanti Computer Systems does

Avanti Computer Systems provides a Print Management Information System (MIS) for the commercial printing industry in North America. Its core product, Avanti Print MIS, is a browser-based, JDF-certified, cloud-enabled platform with a modular architecture that connects estimating, order management, scheduling, production tracking, fulfillment, inventory, financials, billing, CRM, and reporting into a single centralized system. The company serves mid-to-large in-plant and commercial printers, with explicit positioning into regulated verticals (government, healthcare, education, finance, insurance) where compliance, secure print, and departmental chargeback are required. Its customer base spans government entities, non-profits, mid-market and SMB commercial printers, and direct mail providers, evidenced by named case studies including the State of Oregon, Our Daily Bread Ministry, Square One Direct, Sull Graphics, and Blitzprint Inc. The platform supports over 50 pre-built integrations with major ERP, accounting, prepress, shipping, and tax systems.

Avanti was founded in 1984 in Toronto, Canada, and operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ricoh until June 2, 2025, when Ricoh sold the business to eProductivity Software (Print ePS), headquartered in Pennsylvania. Post-acquisition, Avanti is marketed as "Avanti Print MIS" within the eProductivity Software Graphic Communications portfolio, alongside complementary MIS products (Pace, PrintSmith Vision, Tharstern, Monarch, Technique, Nubium, EPMS) and a broader suite of web-to-print, fulfillment, marketing automation, scheduling, estimating, and CRM modules. Leadership is headed by Patrick Bolan (CEO), with founder Richard Wallin listed alongside executives including EVP Stephen McWilliam, VP of Sales John P Alden, and Director of Marketing Joanne Gore.

Revenue is generated through annual subscriptions on a quote-based pricing model, sold via a consultative enterprise field-sales motion featuring "Request a Demo" and "Speak to Us" CTAs and an on-site ROI calculator. The company does not publish pricing, and there are no self-serve or marketplace channels; all go-to-market activity runs through direct enterprise engagement supported by content marketing, webinars, industry events, and an active resource library. The company is private with no public ticker and is a subsidiary of eProductivity Software as of mid-2025.

Name

Avanti Computer Systems

Legal name

Avanti Computer Systems Ltd.

Website

https://avantisystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Avanti Computer Systems provides a JDF-certified, browser-based Print Management Information System for mid-to-large in-plant and commercial printers in North America. Founded in 1984, it integrates estimating, scheduling, production tracking, fulfillment, and reporting with 50+ pre-built ERP, shipping, and tax integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Print Management Information System (MIS) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Print MIS software
• Commercial printing
• Web-to-print solutions
• Production scheduling software
• Print management system

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Browser-based MIS software sold as subscriptions to commercial printers, direct mail providers, and in-plant print facilities. The modular architecture allows customers to purchase base system plus add-on modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Avanti Computer Systems sells Avanti Print MIS, a browser-based, JDF-certified Management Information System (MIS) that connects estimating, order management, scheduling, production tracking, fulfillment, and reporting into a single centralized system for mid-to-large in-plant and commercial print operations. The offering is modular, allowing customers to purchase a base MIS plus add-on modules (web-to-print, fulfillment, marketing automation, scheduling, estimating, CRM), and is complemented by a portfolio of related MIS products serving different segments from SMB to enterprise.

Product overview

Avanti Computer Systems (now part of eProductivity Software) offers a platform-plus-modules architecture for the commercial printing industry. The core offering is Avanti Print MIS, a browser-based, JDF-certified Management Information System for mid to large in-plant and commercial printers. The portfolio includes related MIS products (Pace, PrintSmith Vision, Tharstern, Monarch, Technique, Nubium, EPMS) that serve different market segments from SMB to enterprise. Additional modules extend functionality across web-to-print (MarketDirect StoreFront), fulfillment (MarketDirect Fulfillment), marketing automation (MarketDirect Cross Media), production automation (PrintFlow 4D, Auto-Count 4D, Metrix, Process Shipper), estimating (iQuote), and CRM (eCRM).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Avanti Print MIS Browser-based, JDF-certified Management Information System for mid-to-large in-plant and commercial printers. Connects estimating, order management, scheduling, production tracking, fulfillment, and reporting into a single centralized platform with modular add-ons and 50+ pre-built integrations.
• Pace Cloud-hostable Management Information System designed for mid-size commercial printers.
• PrintSmith Vision Print shop management software tailored for small quick printers and franchises.
• Tharstern Flexible Management Information System for commercial, mailing, and signage printers.
• Monarch Enterprise Management Information System for high-volume, multi-site commercial printers.
• Technique Management Information System designed for publication, book, and periodical printing.
• Nubium Cloud-native Management Information System for small and mid-size commercial printers.
• EPMS Management Information System targeted at North American small and mid-size printers.
• MarketDirect StoreFront Web-to-print storefront and job intake software that enables online ordering and customer self-service for print operations.
• MarketDirect Fulfillment Pick-and-pack, inventory, and order management software for print fulfillment operations.
• MarketDirect Cross Media Multi-channel campaign automation software combining print and digital marketing channels for print service providers.
• PrintFlow 4D Intelligent scheduling and capacity planning software that automates workload balancing and bottleneck elimination for print production.
• Auto-Count 4D Automated data collection software for pick-and-pack, inventory, and order management operations on the print shop floor.
• Metrix Automated layout, imposition, and ganging software that optimizes material usage and production planning for print jobs.
• Process Shipper Shipping automation and tracking integration solution connecting print operations with carriers for streamlined fulfillment.
• iQuote Advanced estimating software designed for complex and enterprise print jobs, enabling accurate and rapid quote generation.
• eCRM Customer relationship and sales data management software tailored for the print industry, supporting sales pipeline and customer account management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production volume increase without adding staff
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• eProductivity Software (Print ePS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2025eProductivity Software, headquartered in Pennsylvania, acquired Avanti Computer Systems from Ricoh in June 2025. The acquisition allows Avanti customers to gain access to Print ePS's expanded product portfolio while enabling Ricoh to focus on core print workflow solutions. Described as a win-win by both parties.
• QuickBookscoreTechnology or IntegrationQuickBooks accounting integration with Avanti MIS for seamless financial data synchronization.
• Microsoft DynamicscoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Dynamics ERP integration enabling bidirectional data flow between Avanti MIS and enterprise resource planning systems.
• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationSage accounting software integration with Avanti MIS for financial management and reporting.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP enterprise ERP integration for large commercial print operations requiring enterprise-grade financial and operational management.
• USPScoreTechnology or IntegrationUSPS shipping integration for mail service providers using Avanti MIS for label creation, tracking, and postage calculation.
• FedExcoreTechnology or IntegrationFedEx shipping integration enabling rate shopping, label printing, and tracking within Avanti MIS workflow.
• UPScoreTechnology or IntegrationUPS shipping integration for multi-carrier fulfillment capabilities within Avanti MIS.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kodak (PRINERGY Workflow): Kodak's PRINERGY workflow platform is a direct competitor to Avanti Print MIS, serving commercial and in-plant printers with production planning, prepress, and MIS-like capabilities. Kodak (which acquired EFI) bundles PRINERGY with broader print software and equipment, making it a primary head-to-head rival in mid-to-large enterprise print shops.
• Heidelberg (Print Media): Heidelberg's Prinect workflow software stack competes directly with Avanti in commercial and packaging print MIS. Heidelberg combines MIS functionality with presses and prepress, providing an integrated bundle that pressures standalone MIS vendors on enterprise deals.
• Presswise: Presswise offers a print MIS/workflow platform for commercial printers with estimating, job tracking, and fulfillment — directly comparable to Avanti's core offering. Competes for similar mid-market commercial print customers with cloud-native architecture.

Broad incumbents

• Ricoh (TotalFlow): Ricoh's TotalFlow production workflow suite — including its own MIS-equivalent modules — directly overlaps with Avanti's offering and is sold primarily with Ricoh digital presses. As Avanti's former parent, Ricoh remains a broad incumbent with cross-portfolio leverage.
• eProductivity Software (Print ePS): Print ePS is Avanti's new parent and operates sibling MIS products (Pace, Tharstern, Monarch, Technique, Nubium, EPMS) that directly overlap with Avanti's mid-to-large in-plant and commercial segment. Functions as both owner and internal competitor.
• Esko: Esko (part of Danaher) provides prepress, packaging workflow, and adjacent production software to commercial and packaging printers. While more focused on packaging, it overlaps with Avanti's production tracking and scheduling capabilities for commercial print buyers.

Emerging players

• Aleyant: Aleyant provides web-to-print and print MIS software (including Pressero and tFLOW) targeting commercial and in-plant printers. Overlaps with Avanti's MarketDirect StoreFront and core MIS modules, with comparable target customers.
• Infigo Software: Infigo Software offers web-to-print and MIS functionality (Catfish) targeting commercial printers and in-plant operations. Comparable feature set in job intake and production management, with growing presence in the European and North American markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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