For Immediate Release

EDSF ANNOUNCES 2006 EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENTS

Research on Technological and Societal Changes Proves Valuable to Entire Document Communications Industry

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif., (March 31, 2006) --- The Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF), the non-profit organization dedicated to the document management and communications marketplace, today announced the three recipients of its 2006 EDSF Research Grants. Now in its third year, the EDSF Research Grant program has proven popular with industry stakeholders from students to media to corporations who prize the research products for their scope and utility. Grants are presented to an academic team, under the leadership of a university professor, for research in document publishing/printing, content management and multimedia communications. Research conducted through the EDSF grants focuses on technological and societal changes affecting the industry and forecasts the effects of current and emerging technologies.

“The research produced by the efforts of the EDSF grant recipients has been embraced by the document management and communications industry,” said Kenneth Morris, Ph.D., EDSF vice chair of research. “In addition to generating valuable research, these programs provide a quality learning experience for both students and faculty. Student involvement provides both hands-on experience and a fresh perspective on industry issues.”

Last year’s research included such topics as global adoption of JDF technology and the personalization of data for web site and print publishers. This year’s lineup includes equally provocative topics. The EDSF Research Grants have been awarded to the following universities and professors and their student teams:

Kenneth Macro, Jr.
Assistant Professor
Graphic Communication Department
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California
Title of Paper: “Codifying Intellectual Assets: The Role of the In-plant Printery in a Knowledge-Based Society”

Dr. David Penfold
Senior Lecturer
School of Printing and Publishing
London College of Communication
University of the Arts London
London, UK
Title of Paper: “Applications of Digital Printing in the UK Publishing Industry”

Dr. Jesus J. Rodriguez
Professor and Chairman
Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas
Title of Paper: “Future use of MIS/ERP Systems Production Printing in the U.S”

EDSF will call for 2007 research proposals in the fall of 2006. An EDSF webinar is scheduled for the early fall to help academics develop their proposals and learn more about the program. White papers produced as a result of these research grants will be available on request and on the EDSF Web site at www.EDSF.org in the EDSF Industry Research Library.

About EDSF
EDSF (www.edsf.org) is a charitable foundation dedicated to building the next generation of professionals. EDSF supports the industry’s future by granting scholarships to students in support of their academic careers, by providing research grants to colleges and universities, by building awareness about industry careers, and by recognizing innovative educators and educational programs. EDSF serves vendors and users who design and implement document solutions for business applications. For more information about EDSF, call +1-310-265 5510, write info@edsf.org, or visit the EDSF website at www.edsf.org.

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