Adobe Announces 2008 MAX Awards Winners.More Than 700 Entries Received From 30 Countries SAN FRANCISCO -- Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE ADBE Adobe Systems, Inc. (stock symbol) ) today announced the winners of the 2008 MAX Awards. Now in its sixth year, the global awards program recognizes innovative applications of Adobe software for creating engaging experiences. Adobe received more than 700 entries from 30 countries in six categories. Finalists in each category also competed for a People's Choice Award selected by visitors to the MAX Awards Finalist Gallery Web site. "I'm always inspired by how our customers continue to push the boundaries with our tools," said Kevin Lynch, senior vice president and chief technology officer. "This year's finalists are true groundbreakers whose work is transforming how designers and developers create applications and content to engage audiences worldwide." Winners were announced last night at a ceremony at MAX 2008. -- The 2008 People's Choice Award winner was Scrapblog Builder by Scrapblog.com. -- In the Advertising and Branding category the winner was Coca-Cola Happiness Factory - Now Hiring by AKQA AKQA All Known Questions Answered ; the finalists were Lucas Arts Fracture Game Web site by 2Advanced Studios, and Sherwin-Williams Color Visualizer vi·su·al·iz·er n. One who visualizes, especially a person whose mental images are predominantly visual. Noun 1. visualizer - one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual visualiser by Resource Interactive. -- In the Enterprise category the winner was NASDAQ Market Replay by NASDAQ QMX QMX Quest Management Xtensions QMX Quest Motoring Experience QMX Quadrophonic Mixer ; the finalists were IQ Web Review for Allgaier Automotive GmbH by IPEQ AG, and SARS e@syFile suite of applications for the South African Revenue Service The South African Revenue Service (also known as SARS) is the section of the South African government responsible for collecting taxes, tariffs, duties and all other forms of revenue levied by the South African government. SARS was formed by the merger of the S.A. developed by Interfile. -- In the Mobility and Devices category the winner was Succubus succubus: see incubus. succubus demon in the form of a woman. [Western Folklore: Briggs, 232] See : Demon Vertigo by The Design Assembly GmbH; the finalists were Hello UI by LG Electronics, and Mobigamz by Mobitween. -- In the Public Sector category the winner was One Touch for Southwark Council in London by Vangent Limited; the finalists were WordWorld for PBS Kids by Bean Creative, and NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. : 50 Years by NASA. -- In the Rich Internet Applications This is a list of rich Internet applications. They are organised by their use. Communication
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Winners and finalists for the 2008 MAX Awards were selected by Adobe executives and renowned industry judges. Selection criteria included innovation, achievement, application of technology, brand building, and overall design. The winner of the People's Choice Award was selected by more than 2,400 Gallery Web site visitors between November 3 and November 18. For more information on 2008 MAX Awards winners and finalists, visit www.adobe.com/events/max/max_awards. About Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information - anytime, anywhere and through any medium. For more information, visit www.adobe.com. [c] 2008 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and the Adobe logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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