SPS provides composition services for both print and electronic media. SPS uses industry standard composition tools namely Advent, Arbortext 3B2, LaTeX, Quark X Press, Adobe InDesign, and FrameMaker. The quality and reliability of its services are reflected in the fact that it produces more than 1.5 million pages annually. SPS also has extensive expertise in Java, Apple, and VBS scripting and has achieved maximum automation. SPS has knowledge and expertise in managing all the different workflows. Some of the composition services are:

• Typesetting from manuscript or author supplied files
• Data capture and conversion
• Editing services including technical editing, copy editing, and substantive editing
• Design and graphics services, including scanning, file conversion, redrawing and relabeling of artwork
• MathType and ChemDraw file handling
• Electronic content delivery

To find out how SPS can help, please contact:
M. Venkatesan
+ 91 - 44 - 42197750
venkatesan@sps.co.in

SPS has a large team of editors who are well versed with copy editing, technical editing, and substantive editing. SPS editors are proficient in a variety of widely accepted style standards and adhere on to the client-specific or author-specific style guidelines. SPS editors prepare a style sheet for every project they handle, and the style sheet is approved by the client’s editor before implementation.

Copy Editing
SPS editors have experience in handling a variety of content in different domains. Some of the content types handled routinely by our editors are:

1. Academic and scientific
2. Commerce, marketing, and management
3. Finance and trade
4. Humanities and social sciences
5. Linguistic
6. Mathematics
7. Medical and health related

Technical Editing
SPS editors ensure consistency in all style aspects and usage of terms. The editors also interface with authors and publishers for any clarifications. The editors pay special attention to:

1. All typesetting issues
2. Table layouts
3. Aligning equations
4. Complex lists
5. Floats such as figures, boxes, and schemes

Substantive Editing
SPS editors are trained to look into the document’s concept, intended use, audience, content, organization of the content, design, and style. This activity is entirely analysis based for all levels – document, paragraph, sentence, or word. Some of the parameters taken into account are:

1. Sentence complexity
2. Conciseness
3. Clear and logical development of ideas
4. Use of jargon or technical terms appropriate for the intended audience

To find out how SPS can help, please contact:
M. Venkatesan
+ 91 - 44 - 42197750
venkatesan@sps.co.in

SPS design studio addresses the requirements of end-to-end illustration and design solutions for books, manuals, journals, websites, brochures, catalogs, advertisements, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and reference works.

SPS can provide services from design conceptualization to final output/product stages. SPS design studio facilitates quick revisions to honor the deadlines. Some of the activities undertaken by its studio are:

1. Graphic reproduction
2. High-end color scanning
3. Image retouching and manipulation
4. Relabeling and redrawing
5. Digital proofing
6. Art rendering
7. Technical and medical drawing
8. Animation graphics
9. E-books
10. Illustrations

Please, visit our artwork gallery to have a look at some of the samples.

To find out how SPS can help, please contact:
M. Venkatesan
+ 91 - 44 - 42197750
venkatesan@sps.co.in

SPS has expertise to generate industry standard PDF/X (X-1a and X-3) files and can perform preflighting on native files of QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, and FrameMaker.SPS uses Enfocus PitStop Professional for checking PDF files and also has XML quality tools for checking and error correcting the final output. SPS pays special attention to the following points during the preflight accuracy checks:

1. Missing fonts
2. Linked files
3. Color gamut
4. Image resolution
5. Ink and trap settings

To find out how SPS can help, please contact:
M. Venkatesan
+ 91 - 44 - 42197750
venkatesan@sps.co.in

SPS provides a full spectrum of XML services to address the demands for digital formats and online publishing requirement for content repository and multi-device capabilities. SPS has the capability to manage XML-based workflows. Some of the salient features of XML services offered by SPS are:

1. Customized XML, MS-Word, or TeX/LaTeX-based editing tools
2. Customized style sheet according to customer’s DTD
3. Specialized quality control tools
4. XML-based templates in Arbortext (3B2) and LaTex/TeX
5. Delivery of XML at page proofs, revisions, issues, or at any other stage
6. Generation of XML files based on publisher’s DTD
7. Conversion from one DTD to another
8. Typesetting from XML files including auto-pagination in 3B2
9. Providing solutions in other formats such as HTML and ASCII

To find out how SPS can help, please contact:
M. Venkatesan
+ 91 - 44 - 42197750
venkatesan@sps.co.in

SPS recognizes the importance of media which is fast becoming as important as print instead of being an optional add-on. At SPS, media and print production are closely integrated. The media, print, and technology teams collaborate at a pre-production stage. SPS also uses the XML-first workflows for both print and media. Along with the authoring tools, media production at SPS is a highly automated and tightly controlled process:

1. Assessments – SPS has experience in developing content for Diploma, EZTest, ExamView, TestGen, and so on. SPS has a large pool of inhouse and external subject matter experts (SMEs).
2. Flash animations - Flash is the most popular choice for content enrichment with animation and online rendering. The SPS team includes instructional designers, developers, and programmers to any instructional animation needs.
3. eLearning/Online Education – SPS also provides extensive eLearning / Online Education related services. These services are discussed in a separate section. Please, visit the section to discover more.
4. Companion CDs/DVDs – SPS provides its services for creation of cross-platform companion CDs or DVDs to go with your publications.

To find out how SPS can help, please contact:
M. Venkatesan
+ 91 - 44 - 42197750
venkatesan@sps.co.in

SPS has specialized services for creation and delivery of education and trade eBooks. SPS is familiar with all the leading formats namely ePub, OeB, Lit, and so on. Some of the eBook services at SPS are:

1. Scanning – SPS can provide services for scanning and digitization of print books for conversion into eBooks.
2. Conversion –SPS can convert content into appropriate eBook format as per the requirements of the customer.
3. Testing – SPS also provides services for testing the integrity of the eBooks.
4. Format Conversion – SPS provides eBook format conversion services for clients who need to convert their books from one format to another.
5. Delivery – SPS has eBook Store and eBook Library platforms for delivery of eBooks to end consumers.

To find out how SPS can help, please contact:
Name: M. Venkatesan
Phone: + 91 – 44 - 42197750
Fax: +91-44-42197763
Email: venkatesan@sps.co.in

SPS provides extensive project management services, especially for books and journals. SPS currently provides complete project management services for more than 140 publications. SPS services include:

1. Liaison with publishers, authors, editors, and production houses
2. Control of copy editing services
3. Author liaison
4. Typesetting services
5. Conversion into eBooks

To find out how SPS can help, please contact:
Name: M. Venkatesan
Phone: + 91 – 44 - 42197750
Fax: +91-44-42197763
Email: venkatesan@sps.co.in