Beiersdorf AG relies on SNAP Innovation and K4 for Publishing Financial Reports
Beiersdorf AG of Hamburg has contracted with SNAP Innovation GmbH to operate a system which is based on vjoon K4 and Adobe InDesign/InCopy for the production of financial reports and other print publications. The decision had been preceded by an intensive testing phase, during which the 2007 financial report of Beiersdorf was produced. Now that the pilot project has been successfully completed, the system has transitioned to regular operation.
SNAP operates and services the publishing system on an externally hosted server. In a parallel process, the company also supplies Beiersdorf AG with Adobe InCopy clients through a terminal server solution. Design and lithographic partners are integrated through secure lines, while SNAP provides the user support.
According to customer comments, the new publishing system made the coordination and proofreading processes of financial publications much more efficient and effective. Additionally, training expenditures had been very low because of the user-friendly design of the tool.
SNAP Innovation developed the general concept together with Beiersdorf Shared Services GmbH, the internal IT service provider of Beiersdorf AG. In addition to financial reports, the system will be used to produce other publications, such as an employee newsletter that is distributed in several languages.
About Beiersdorf The internationally leading brands of Beiersdorf AG are focused on innovative skincare and beauty products. In 2007, the company posted revenues of €5.5 billion (after currency adjustment, an increase of 9.1%), the best annual income figure in the history of the company. Beiersdorf employs more than 22,000 people worldwide.
About Beiersdorf Shared Services GmbH Beiersdorf Shared Services GmbH (BSS) was established as an independent company within the Beiersdorf Group in April 2003. With some 360 employees in Europe, BSS is a service provider for Beiersdorf companies in more than 70 countries. The company portfolio covers the categories IT workplaces, servers & infrastructure services, applications, software licenses, IT consulting, telecommunication, and accounting.
