Cloud

Cloud Versions
Our cloud products support even the smallest business with the Essentials version, larger companies and multiple locations with Cloud Business and finally the Compliance version for companies with validation requirements.
The subscription model starting with Cloud Designer allows easy and cost effective implementations without any hardware infrastructure or IT resources. If requirements increases, the solution can be adapted with minimal effort.

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For cloud solutions we work exclusively with our partner Loftware and their Loftware Cloud products. This belongs to the various cloud subscriptions and also the local Label Management Software products.

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Overview of products

In order to cover a wide range of requirements and industrial sectors, there are various packages that are optimally adapted to the requirements. The evaluation of the modules is the most crucial here.

The Designer versions already come with a print form for displaying the print preview and entering the variables. If you would like to expand these forms, you will need the PowerForms versions. In the Powerforms Suite this is supplemented by automation for integration with other systems. LMS and Cloud then offer additional functions for label management including access control, document storage, version control and releases.

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Short introduction to Cloud Printing

To provide a general insight into using the cloud for label printing, this video demonstrates these features using Cloud Designer as an example. Although Cloud Designer is an entry-level product with limited capabilities, the basic functionality also applies to the other Cloud versions. These versions offer significantly more extensive options for using features such as version control, access rights, approval workflows, and print logs.

Cloud Designer

The Cloud Designer is the cheapest cloud version for users with very few printers and starts with one printer seat. It includes a license for Loftware Designer Pro with unlimited installations. Based on the Cloud storage we could offer direct support with the layout design.

Layout Designer
Unlimited Designer Pro licenses without PowerForms functionality. All Designer features available
Cloud Storage
Secure 1GB storage for layouts, images, and other documents. External access is possible by creating users
Licensing
Licensing based on the number of printers used, up to a maximum of 10. No limit on Designer installations
External User
By inviting external users, printing layouts is possible anywhere and also by external partners
Web Designer
Creating layouts directly in the browser with limited functions is possible
Browser Printing
Printing from the browser is possible if the PC is active and connected to the Cloud
Layout Templates
A large library of Loftware layout templates available including shared templates from Label ID
Available Options
There are no extensions available for the Cloud Designer, only an upgrade to a higher Cloud version

Cloud Essentials

The Cloud Essentials is the entry point for users who need a complete label management system but have only a few printers in use. It starts with 2 printer licenses and includes licenses for Loftware Designer Pro, PowerForms and Automation Easy.

All functions of the Cloud Designer are included and here are the additional features.

PowerForms Editor
The option to create applications for printing in production is enabled in the Designer
Automation Easy
Automations for data import or automated printouts can be created
Licensing
Licensing by number of printers is possible from 2 to a maximum of 20 printers
Version Control
All changes to data are recorded and allow version management of documents
Approval Workflow
A predefined document approval workflow is available to ensure that only approved data is printed in production
Access Rights
Specific rights for cloud areas and documents can be assigned via roles
Print Log
System events and all printouts are logged and stored for 3 months
Available Options
Optionally, a SQL Cloud database 1GB and the extension of the print logs to 1 year can be added

Cloud Business

Cloud Business is the Pro version for users who do not need a system validation. This version starts with 3 printer licenses and includes licenses for Loftware Designer Pro, PowerForms and Automation Enterprise.

All functions of the Cloud Essentials are included and here are the additional features.

Cloud SQL Database
With Cloud Business, a Cloud Azure SQL database with 5 GB storage is included and activated
Automation Enterprise
The automation is extended to use cloud connections, web services and formats such as XML or JSON
Licensing
Licensing per number of printers is no longer limited and can be extended as required
Approval Workflow
The workflows for document release can be created by the user and are not limited in number
QS Environment
There is the option to set up a non-productive environment for testing or QA
Print Log
System events and all printouts are logged and stored for 1 year
IoT Printing
The use of IoT printers that connect themselves to the cloud is supported
Available Options
Optional SQL Cloud Database 100 or 250GB, 5-year print log extension, cloud automation, hybrid offline environment, Oracle and SAP connectivity, prioritized processing

Cloud Compliance

Cloud Compliance offers validation templates for users who need system validation. This version also starts with 3 printer licenses and licenses for Loftware Designer Pro, PowerForms and Automation Enterprise, but additional offers validation support.

All functions of the Cloud Business are included and here are the additional features.

QS Environments
Three environments (DEV, QS, PROD) are activated to enable precise testing of system adjustments in advance
Synchronization
Environments can be updated as needed via data synchronization
Validation Support
A prepared package for easy customer validation of the system is included and can be requested
Print Log
System events and all printouts are logged and stored for 12 years
Update Cycles
Due to requirements for regulated industries, there are separate update cycles for the compliance version
Test Reports
Test reports are provided for each release of the compliance version
Testing Period
A 3-month testing period is available before a new version is activated
Available Options
Optional SQL Cloud Database 100 or 250GB, prioritized processing, cloud automation, hybrid offline environment, Oracle and SAP connectivity

Cloud vs Private Cloud LMS

The basic functions for private cloud LMS Enterprise compared to Cloud Business are almost identical. The most important question is if you want to create the required infrastructure in-house for the LMS system. User login to the LMS supports Windows Active Directory and the Cloud uses Microsoft and Google accounts or Azure Active Directory.

But there are three interesting differences: In the cloud, you pay per storage and may have to be expanded later with a large amount of data. In the cloud you can easily invite external users or set up home office access where LMS require a secure connection to your network. All Cloud versions are always uptodate based on the subscription model compared to LMS as it require a support maintanance contract SMA to get latest releases. Please note that Cloud Compliance has a special release cycle to respect validation requirements.