WebCenter Go's answer

Esko does not publicly disclose the underlying software stack used to build WebCenter Go. However, based on its official product information, the platform is built on a cloud-based SaaS architecture that incorporates AI-powered compliance and proofreading capabilities, workflow automation, and online proofing for collaborative artwork reviews. It also includes Digital Asset Management (DAM) for organizing packaging assets, CAD-based 3D packaging visualization for realistic package previews, analytics and reporting dashboards for process insights, and integration capabilities such as TraceGains connectivity, with support for additional plug-and-play integrations as the platform evolves.

Split Fee's answer:

A next-generation serverless platform, built for AWS.

WebCenter Go's answer

WebCenter Go is an AI-powered packaging artwork management platform designed specifically for growing and mid-sized brands. It combines approval workflows, online proofing, AI-driven compliance checks, packaging copy management, version comparison, 3D packaging visualization, analytics, and collaboration into a single cloud platform. Unlike generic project management tools, it is purpose-built for packaging artwork and regulatory review, enabling teams to reduce errors and accelerate product launches without requiring complex IT deployments.

Split Fee's answer:

Split Fee is the first purpose-built platform for split fee recruitment in the UK. Instead of relying on LinkedIn groups, WhatsApp messages, and manual agreements, agencies upload their candidates and vacancies and the platform automatically matches them across agencies.

Candidate identities are revealed gradually; anonymised at first, then progressively disclosed as both sides accept, so agencies can collaborate without the risk of circumvention.

WebCenter Go's answer

WebCenter Go stands out by combining AI-powered compliance, packaging-specific workflow automation, and collaborative proofing in a single cloud-based platform. It enables organizations to deploy quickly using pre-built workflow templates while requiring minimal IT involvement, making it accessible for growing brands. The platform includes advanced proofing capabilities such as spelling, typography, color, barcode, and version comparison checks, helping teams identify errors before production. With built-in audit trails, electronic signatures, and end-to-end visibility across the artwork approval process, WebCenter Go simplifies compliance and collaboration. Unlike general-purpose workflow tools, it is purpose-built for packaging artwork management and offers enterprise-grade capabilities without the complexity or cost typically associated with larger enterprise solutions.

Split Fee's answer:

Most "split fee networks" are just directories or social groups where agencies post and hope someone responds. Split Fee is an actual matching engine. It scores candidate-vacancy pairs, handles the legal agreements (non-circumvention, self-billing), automates invoicing and fee splits, and manages the entire placement lifecycle from match to payment. Everything that normally requires trust, phone calls, and spreadsheets is handled by the platform.

WebCenter Go's answer

WebCenter Go is designed primarily for growing and mid-sized consumer brands that manage packaging artwork internally. Typical users include packaging teams, marketing departments, graphic design teams, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and product development teams. It is particularly well suited for companies in food & beverages, nutraceuticals, beauty & personal care, agrochemicals, alcoholic beverages, and contract manufacturing that need faster packaging approvals and compliance management.

Split Fee's answer:

UK recruitment agencies; from boutique firms with a handful of consultants to mid-sized agencies with specialist sector coverage. Any agency that has either strong candidates without the right vacancies, or client vacancies they can't fill from their own candidate pool. Split Fee turns those dormant assets into placements.

WebCenter Go's answer

WebCenter Go was introduced by Esko as a lighter, SaaS-based extension of its established WebCenter platform. It was created to address the needs of emerging and regional brands that found enterprise packaging management systems overly complex or resource-intensive. The product enables growing organizations to adopt modern packaging artwork workflows, AI-assisted proofing, and compliance capabilities without the implementation overhead associated with enterprise solutions.

Split Fee's answer:

Abbie, our founder, knew that although split fee arrangements have existed in recruitment for decades, the process has always been manual: find a partner agency, negotiate terms, trust them with your candidate data, chase invoices. Most agencies avoid it because the overhead and risk outweigh the reward. Abbie built Split Fee to remove that friction entirely, with automated matching, progressive identity disclosure, built-in legal agreements, and automated billing, making split placements as straightforward as direct ones.

WebCenter Go's answer

Esko identifies its target customer segments as growing brands in food & beverage, nutraceuticals, beauty & personal care, agrochemicals, alcoholic beverages, and contract manufacturing.