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Datalogics Scout AI Assistant MCP

Scout AI Assistant now supports MCP, letting developers access Datalogics docs directly in tools like VS Code or Cursor – delivering fast, accurate, cited answers without leaving their workflow.

PDF Accessibility - Why it is also crucial for AI and SEO

Accessible PDFs are more than a compliance requirement. They provide the semantic structure that AI systems and search engines need to reliably read, process, and index content.

PDF4WCAG New Release 1.8 logo

Dual Lab announces a new update 1.8 to PDF4WCAG, delivering further improvements in validation accuracy, user experience, and overall stability.

Solimar Systems Celebrates 35 Years of Innovation In Production Print and Digital Communications

Founded in San Diego in 1991, Solimar Systems celebrates its 35th anniversary serving thousands of global customers—including Fortune 100 companies—with its Chemistry™ Platform.

Duff Johnson, PDF Association CEO

Twenty years ago, the Association for Digital Document Standards (ADDS) was launched.
Today, the PDF Association has more than 160 members from around 30 countries.
Over the past 20 years, the organization has achieved significant influence on the development and use of the Portable Document Format.

Duff Johnson, PDF Association CEO

Vor 20 Jahren geht die „Association for Digital Document Standards“, kurz ADDS an den Start.
Heute zählt die PDF Association mehr als 160 Mitglieder aus rund 30 Ländern.
In den letzten 20 Jahren hat der Verband die Optimierung und die Einsatzmöglichkeiten des Portable Document Formats maßgeblich beeinflusst.

Young Asian female developer stretches an aching neck muscle.

Different PDF SDKs can produce inconsistent validation results due to hidden assumptions and simplified APIs, making careful API selection essential for accurate PDF security, forensics, and technical analysis.

Graphic showing callas team that will be at the FESPA Global Print Expo. Reading "MEet us at FESPA 2026, 19/05/2026–22/05/2026 in Hall 3, Booth B120.

callas software will be exhibiting at FESPA Global Print Expo for the first time. Visitors to Europe’s leading trade fair for the printing and signage industry will have the opportunity to discover version 17 of pdfToolbox, callas software’s flagship product, at stand B120 in hall 3.

Headerpicture to the article axes4 Day 2026: Trends, Highlights & a Look Behind the Scenes

axes4 Day 2026 brought together 18 speakers and a growing community in Berlin for a full day of document accessibility expertise, covering AI-powered PDF/UA workflows, EAA compliance, and an exclusive preview of PAC 2027 running on Mac for the first time.

callas software partners with Databrand in Latin America

callas software announced its partnership with Databrand, a Brazilian reseller and integrator, to strengthen its presence in Brazil and support growth across the wider Latin American market.

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