Workflow platforms that operate independently of plate purchasing programs allow printers to evaluate consumables based on performance, availability, and true cost, rather than maintaining pricing tiers connected to software licensing cycles.

Congratulations to Tom Wiegand and the team at Budget Printing Center in Tallahassee, Florida, winners of Xitron’s K2 Workflow Bundle Giveaway.

Labelexpo Europe 2025 is in the books. It was an incredible week in Barcelona, and we greatly enjoyed introducing Navigator Flexo Suite, K2, and Navigator DFE to everyone who stopped by.

In a market where vendor instability and rising subscription costs threaten production continuity, K2 workflow offers printers a stable, strategic alternative. With perpetual licensing, broad platesetter compatibility, and modern PDF-first tools, K2 gives printers ownership, cost predictability, and the confidence of Hybrid Software Group’s long-term backing.

In a market where vendor instability and rising subscription costs threaten production continuity, K2 workflow offers printers a stable, strategic alternative. With perpetual licensing, broad platesetter compatibility, and modern PDF-first tools, K2 gives printers ownership, cost predictability, and the confidence of Hybrid Software Group’s long-term backing.

"Use Xitron’s money,” I told the customer. “At the end of the payment period you own the software license because it is perpetual, not a subscription.”

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Microsoft’s support for Windows 7 has ended. This means that no security updates will be no forthcoming

Microsoft will end extended support for Windows 7. Security updates will no longer be pushed to Windows 7 users

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