MIS and ERP software developer Technique has been acquired by EFI for an undisclosed sum. The move is designed to enhance EFI's MIS and ERP portfolio, with the company saying it will integrated Technique's capabilities into its own Monarch, Pace and Radius solutions.

"We are excited to have Technique join the EFI family and our expanding portfolio of business automation technologies," says Marc Olin, general manager of EFI's Productivity Software business unit. "Many customers have benefited from the key technology advantages of the Technique solution, and we intend to continue to develop and support the product for many years into the future. We will also provide Technique customers an integrated workflow with our industry-leading Fiery digital front ends and ink-jet portfolio including VUTEk, Jetrion and wide-format devices."

"Technique is thrilled about the opportunity to join EFI, which is becoming the clear leader and even larger provider in productivity software for printing companies world-wide," adds Paul Cooper, chief executive, Technique. "The world of print is changing quickly and being part of the EFI family gives our customers instant access to wider solutions from their portfolio, together with the opportunity for more local support."