Integra Recognized as a Finalist for the 2026 EPIC Award in Author Tools

06 Apr 2026

Chennai  
Integra has been named a finalist for the 2026 EPIC Awards, presented by the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP). EditorialPilot has been nominated for consideration in the Author Tools Feature category, which honors tools that support authors throughout the publishing journey, from manuscript preparation to submission and promotion. These may include editing platforms, formatting tools, journal finders, and post-publication services. 

EditorialPilot is designed to help editorial teams improve manuscript readiness before submission by identifying technical, language, and compliance gaps early in the process.

By providing structured, actionable feedback aligned to journal requirements, the platform enables editorial teams teams to submit higher-quality manuscripts, reducing revisions and accelerating editorial decisions. 

Ashutosh Ghildiyal, Vice President – Growth & Strategy at Integra, said: 

“Editoral teams today are managing increasing submission volumes alongside rising expectations around quality and research integrity. With EditorialPilot, our focus has been to support editoral teams by equipping authors with clear, actionable guidance before submission. This helps improve manuscript readiness, reduce avoidable revisions, and ease the burden on editorial teams, allowing editorial teams to focus their time and attention on high-quality, decision-ready submissions. Being recognized by SSP as a finalist is a strong validation of our commitment to strengthening the editorial process without compromising rigor or standards.” 

The EPIC Awards program recognizes and celebrates remarkable teams and individuals in the publishing, information technology, and communications sectors for their significant contributions to scholarly communication through innovation, creativity, and dedication. By highlighting exceptional work in five key categories—Tools and Products, Publications, Marketing, Media, and Initiatives—the program sets a standard for excellence, encouraging others in the industry to push boundaries and achieve new heights. 

The EPIC Awards Celebration and Dinner will be held on May 28, 2026, during the SSP Annual Meeting in Chula Vista, CA, where finalists will be recognized and winners in each category will be announced. For more information about the awards, please visit SSP’s website. 

About Integra  

Integra is a global technology and content solutions provider supporting publishers, associations, and enterprises across the scholarly, educational, and professional content ecosystem. With expertise spanning digital content transformation, accessibility, editorial and production services, AI-enabled workflows, and platform engineering, Integra partners with organizations to improve quality, efficiency, and reach. 

With a strong focus on innovation and responsible practices, Integra integrates technology, domain expertise, and inclusive workforce strategies to deliver scalable solutions. Its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is embedded across its operations, enabling the creation of a resilient, future-ready workforce while contributing to a more inclusive global knowledge ecosystem.

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