Print Catalog Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

Object Publishing Software, Inc. (OPS) is the leading provider of print catalog Software as a Service (SaaS). Playing a vital role in the supply chain, our services provide our customers and business partners with trustworthy, cost-effective solutions, enabling them to increase market share and revenue.

Catalog-on-Demand®, the flagship service of OPS, is the world's fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective way to create print catalogs, brochures, and flyers that are targeted at specific customers and prospects. Millions of published pages have been produced with the core technology. Catalog-on-Demand supports a wide range of workflows.

History

Founded in 1993, OPS is a privately-held company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It developed its core publishing technology in partnership with 3M, one of the largest and most innovative manufacturers in the world. OPS grew quickly through sales of licensed database publishing solutions to dozens of mid- and large-sized companies. Industries include industrial wholesale, office furniture, marine supply, automotive parts, chemical supply, dental supply, appliance parts, scientific equipment, telecommunications, higher education, publishing, and others.

Long before others were even aware of the concept, OPS was preparing for the coming revolution presented by the idea of "software as a service". OPS recognized that most enterprise software solutions of the 1990's were far too expensive and difficult for IT departments to manage. By 2000, OPS began shifting to a business model that centered on Internet-based hosting of sophisticated automated publishing solutions. Its flagship service was named Catalog-on-Demand®. In contrast to its earlier emphasis on mid- to large-sized companies, the new web service model was targeted at businesses of all sizes.

For small businesses that need to be up and running quickly, there are three versions of Catalog-on-Demand: Flyer Edition, Brochure Edition, and Catalog Edition. Please visit our home page for additional information, links, and pricing.

For companies with unique needs, OPS offers tailored enterprise solutions. For more than 18 years we have been helping companies grow sales through custom publishing. Please click here to contact us about solutions that will integrate with your existing systems and meet your most complex business requirements.

The Management Team

Tim Hennings

President

Tim Hennings is the founder and president of Object Publishing Software (OPS). Tim has been a leader in the field of database publishing for more than 20 years. He started and managed the Third Party Products department for Aldus Corporation (later merged with Adobe), working the leading spreadsheet and database vendors of that time. He co-founded PageAhead Software and helped launch their flagship product, InfoPublisher. This product was well received and received numerous awards. Tim launched Object Publishing in order to focus on high-end database publishing solutions. He was responsible for growing the company through its first stage as license-based company, and again for its highly successful transition to a web service-based company offering automated and self-service publishing solutions via the Internet.

Chris Worsley

Director of Software Engineering

Chris Worsley is the lead architect of the ObjectPublisher suite of solutions. Chris has 30 years of experience developing innovative, leading-edge software systems and commercial software products. At Synaptec Corporation, Chris was the lead researcher and architect of an advanced object-based simulation and authoring environment called Audition. Chris subsequently joined Dimensions Research, where he was part of a team developing commercial 3D and graphical spreadsheets for an international market. He later worked on advanced technology systems for Aldus Corporation, then joined Object Publishing Software in 1994.

Rob Swan

Director of Operations

Rob Swan provides daily oversight of process design, resource allocation, and project management. Additionally, Rob is involved in strategic planning and implementation of corporate initiatives. Rob has more than 20 years of technical computing and engineering experience in production software development, computing support, and business and technical process modeling. Prior to joining OPS, Rob was Master Architect and Project Manager at Boeing, managing a development team in the creation and implementation of an interactive Computer Aided Design tool for use in computational fluid dynamics software. Rob took a 1-year sabbatical to sail with his wife on a 40' boat, from Seattle to Mexico to French Polynesia to Hawaii, and back.