Audiobook listening in Amsterdam, where Bookwire has a new partnership with CB. Image – Getty: Travnikov Studio
By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson
‘The Ever-Changing Demands of the Digital Book Publishing Market’
In a statement released on January 28, the Frankfurt-based Bookwire is announcing a “strategic partnership” with the Netherlands’ CB media logistics company CB.
The agreement, Bookwire’s media messaging says, is intended to “transform the distribution of ebooks and audiobooks for CB’s customers … powered by Bookwire’s advanced technology.”
As part of the partnership, Bookwire’s “Distribution Engine” product is to become the core of CB’s digital distribution systems, providing an efficient and scalable solution to meet the dynamic demands of the digital publishing market.
CB’s customers will continue to work within the familiar systems, ensuring a seamless experience while benefiting from enhanced capabilities and innovations.
Jens Klingelhöfer
Jens Klingelhöfer, CEO of Bookwire, is quoted in today’s announcement, saying, “This partnership equips CB with the innovative solutions needed to meet the ever-changing demands of the digital book market.
“Our mission is to empower publishers with the tools they need to thrive. We look forward to working very closely with the CB team and building a strong and long-term partnership.”
Rutger Pannekoek
Rutger Pannekoek, chief technology officer of CB, says, “The book trade is becoming increasingly digital and CB has a central role to play in this.
“With Bookwire, we have a partner who is at the forefront of technology in the ebook and audiobook distribution markets.
“Thanks to this partnership, we can always offer our customers the best digital solutions and technologies, which will enable us to respond effectively to the future. We have found the Bookwire team to be constructive and collaborative during the preparation phase.
“We look forward to continuing the short lines of communication and the pleasant cooperation, which we see as an important pillar for our joint success.”
Christian Lindemann
Christian Lindemann, chief operating officer, says, “This collaboration will take digital distribution technology to the next level.
“With a fully API-based connection between CB Online and Bookwire OS, we will provide a seamless integration with highly efficient processes and strong usability for CB’s customers.”
The integration of Bookwire’s systems with CB’s platform will begin this year, with key improvements, such as an enhanced ePub checker and expanded bulk editing options, becoming available early in the process.
“Further innovations and advanced features will follow step by step as the integration progresses,” Bookwire’s team says, “ensuring that CB’s customers benefit from continuous enhancements and cutting-edge solutions throughout the transition.”
This initiative, today’s statement says, “has been designed in close collaboration with CB’s publishing partners to ensure the platform aligns with their needs now and in the future.
“Publishers will remain actively involved throughout the implementation process to guarantee a seamless transition and maximum market impact.”
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