ACD Systems Announces Release Of FotoSlate 2.0; Enables Users to Print Quality Images At Home or Work in Customizable Templates.Business Editors VICTORIA, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2002 ACD Systems Incorporated in 1989, ACD Systems Ltd. evolved into a software developer for the nascent CD-ROM cataloguing industry. It was realized that a key technological advantage could be found if ACD provided the fastest software JPEG decoder on the market. International Inc. (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and ), the digital imaging company, today announced the release of FotoSlate(TM) 2.0, a software product that enables users to print quality layouts of images on print templates or create customized templates. FotoSlate 2.0 is geared towards the growing number of digital camera users and graphics professionals who print their images at home or in the workplace. FotoSlate 2.0 is a fast and easy-to-use program for the layout and printing of digital images obtained from digital cameras, scanners, CDs or the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the . FotoSlate 2.0 allows the user to create, save, and print professional-looking layouts of digital photos by either choosing from over 450 print templates - or by designing a custom-made template (1) A pre-designed document or data file formatted for common purposes such as a fax, invoice or business letter. If the document contains an automated process, such as a word processing macro or spreadsheet formula, then the programming is already written and embedded in the . By using FotoSlate to edit images, add text and create contact sheets, photo collections, and albums, users will save time and money printing only the photos they want - in the size, layout and style that they want. FotoSlate 2.0 offers many new features, including: -- A template designer that enables the creation of customized templates to suit specific image layout needs -- Alignment tools to assist in customization of templates including: front-to-back ordering, grids, margin guides, text rotation, background colors and more -- The ability to view FotoSlate layouts in ACDSee(TM) and save them as standard image formats for sharing online with colleagues, friends and family -- The option to share packages of customized templates with other FotoSlate users with the import and export feature -- New paper size printing capabilities: 5x7, 8x10, A3 -- Edge-to-edge borderless printing, where supported by the printer -- Even faster image display, making work with thousands of images a breeze! Home printing continues to be the leading method for digital camera users to obtain prints of their photos. A recent study by InfoTrends Research group notes that in November 2001, 83% of digital camera users said that they used a printer at home to print their digital photos, an increase from 2000. It is expected that this trend will continue throughout 2002. Digital camera owners and consumers in general, are being educated about the convenience of printing digital photos at home. The study showed that 80% of Internet households that plan to purchase their first digital camera expect to print digital photos at home. Chair & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ACD Systems, Doug Vandekerkhove said, "FotoSlate 2.0 is a great product to meet the needs of the growing number of digital camera owners who would like to expand their image printing capabilities. As digital camera use becomes increasingly mainstream, the demand to be able to print images easily and efficiently at home and in the corporate setting is growing." FotoSlate 2.0 is available as a plug-in to ACDSee(TM) and PicaView(TM) 2.0 and as a stand-alone product. FotoSlate 2.0 is available for download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. from the company's Web site and is priced at $29.95 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. for the full version, or $14.95 for the upgrade from FotoSlate 1.0. For more information on these or other ACD Systems digital imaging products, please refer to www.ACDSYSTEMS.com. About ACD Systems International Inc. Headquartered in British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography since 1993, ACD Systems International (TSE: ASA) is one of the world's leading developers and marketers of digital imaging software. The company has a history of rapid revenue growth and consistent profitability. ACD (Automatic Call Distributor) A computerized phone system that responds to the caller with a voice menu and connects the call to the appropriate agent. It can also distribute calls equally to agents. has penetrated the global marketplace through advanced Internet distribution and strategic partnerships with manufacturers and developers. ACD has millions of consumer users and over 33,000 corporate customers including many Fortune 500 companies. For further details, please visit us at our corporate web site: www.ACDSYSTEMS.com This news release may contain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. based on the estimates and opinions of management at the date the statements were made and the company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if conditions or opinions should change. |
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