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DataPrep orchestrates the flow of data throughout an enterprise. Leveraging a queue-based structure and built-in FTP, SMTP, HTTP, and LPD protocols, DataPrep is easily configured to orchestrate the movement and processing of data within multi-tiered workflows. Built on a foundation of automation and reliability, DataPrep empowers your organization to effectively manage all your production data flows.
Utilizing ‘Actions,’ DataPrep provides comprehensive logging and automated notifications, allowing System Administrators to track the distribution status of mission-critical transactional documents.
Transactional workflows are complex, requiring data to be ingested and distributed across disparate sources and formats. As increasing job volumes and data complexity put pressure on high-production environments, a stable infrastructure is essential.
DataPrep serves as a reliable workflow backbone, automating the routing and management of files to ensure consistent data movement.
Exceed SLAs: DataPrep provides fast processing, routing, splitting, merging and distribution of your print and production data files within your organization.
Data Stream Independence: DataPrep calls Crawford Technologies transforms to automatically optimize print streams into the preferred PDL for your production environment.
Postal Software Integration: Programmatically trigger postal applications to ensure CASS, PAVE, and NCOA processing are applied, ensuring the best postage rates.
Improved Operation: DataPrep provides an open platform for maximum flexibility and provides a vendor neutral data workflow solution for your organization.
Improve operational reliability: DataPrep provides an unparalleled reliability for your daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly communication workflows.
Logging & Reporting: Stay informed with detailed logs and notifications for every file in the workflows.
Many organizations still rely on manual processes to transmit billing and critical communications to print departments or outsourcers. These touchpoints create integration gaps and operational risks. Without automation, these inefficiencies often result in missed deadlines and failed SLAs.
This organization modernized and streamlined their document production processes over multiple print centers, standardizing and consolidating workflows that produced well over 1 million documents per month.
DataPrep’s modular architecture provides a stable foundation, making it easy to add these modules to meet specific workflow requirements.
DataPrep PDFSplitter Module is a multi-functional module for data splitting, text extraction and index building. Built to integrate PDF or ASCII print streams with today’s Enterprise Content Management solutions, PDFSplitter bursts PDF documents for better security, optimal load times and detailed display control.
SendMail is a component of DataPrep that provides users with a way to distribute large volumes of data attached emails to a user base. Used for the delivery of print data such as statements or invoices, the SendMail solution will match file names to email addresses then deliver the composed email using the SMTP protocol. When used in conjunction with other DataPrep products, SendMail becomes an integral part of an organizations distributive output requirements.
Text2PDF converts ASCII text to Adobe PDF format. Text fields within the data can be identified for building bookmarks in the PDF file and any Windows True Type font can be used. Page dimensions can be defined easily to create the PDF output you need.
PDFMerge merges PDF data with PDF overlays. With PDFMerge, you can create overlays with any design application that supports PDF output and then control positioning of the overlay to provide a final, fully formatted document
Achieve reliable, automated production workflows with DataPrep. Our modular approach provides a complete enterprise solution for:
PRO WorkFlow Connector leverages open, ISO standards-based communication protocols to seamlessly transfer print-ready data streams and associated metadata between computing platforms, in a fast and efficient manner.
PRO WorkFLow JES is an integrated set of spool management products for z/OS and OS/390.
PRO WorkFlow Server is the ultimate tool for automating your data manipulation, application transformations, and print stream re-engineering needs.
DataPrep orchestrates the flow of data throughput an enterprise.
PRO Production Manager is a powerful software solution designed to help businesses streamline their printing operations, improve productivity, and reduce costs.
Thirty years in technology isn’t just a milestone; it’s an economic lifetime. It reflects a commitment to continuous, focused evolution. At Crawford Technologies, this anniversary isn’t just about looking back. It’s about reaffirming the conviction that guided our journey from a single vision to becoming a trusted leader in customer communications.
Ernie Crawford | Nov 26, 2025
The future of customer communications took center stage in Chicago this past April at our sixth annual CrawfordTech Industry Summit! This first in-person event brought together over 80 attendees from 37 leading organizations across healthcare, finance, insurance, government, and telecommunications and print service providers.
Crawford Technologies is an award-winning, global provider of software solutions and services that help enterprises optimize and improve the secure and accessible delivery, storage and presentment of their customer communications.
