Author: dsellers

BatchOutput for Microsoft Word now supports PDF automation in Word 16

Zevrix Solutions has announced BatchOutput DOC 2.5.5, a compatibility update to company’s output automation app for Microsoft Word.

The tool automates printing and exporting of multiple Word documents to PDF. The software offers PDF security, variable file names, export as single pages and other options. Version 2.5.5 addresses a bug in the recently released Word 16, which resulted in creation of corrupt PDF files produced with Office AppleScript engine.

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App development is being democratized

FileMaker says app development is being democratized. No longer is extensive coding experience needed to create a custom app to solve business challenges. 

A new report from FileMaker looks at how business teams of all sizes are building and using custom apps to increase productivity and ROI while eliminating inefficiencies. Key findings include:

° 72% of businesses had their apps up and running in under six months.

° 93% saw a reduction in inefficient tasks.

° 91% saw increase in team productivity.

° 76% reported a return on investment (ROI)

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Agricultural robots and drones to become a $45 billion industry by 2038

Robotic technology is quietly transforming the world of agriculture and will grow to become a $45 billon industry by 2028, according to the IDTechEx (www.IDTechEx.com) research group.

Tractor guidance and autosteer are well-established technologies. In the short to medium terms, both will continue their growth thanks to improvements and cost reductions in RTK GPS technology. IDTechEx estimates that around 700,000 tractors equipped with autosteer or tractor guidance will be sold in 2028.

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