Aimtech's Jamba Multimedia Authoring Software for Java to be included with Microsoft's Visual J++.NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1996--Aimtech Corporation, a leader in Internet and multimedia authoring software, today announced an agreement with Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, under which a 30 day free trial version of Jamba, Aimtech's multimedia authoring tool for Java, will be included in Microsoft's Visual J++ Java programming suite. Also included is Aimtech's custom appwizard which works within Visual J++ to help in the creation of Java components that can be used by Jamba. "The powerful customizability of Visual J++ has made it possible for us to give developers an easy way to add their own Java components to Jamba," said Andrew Huffman, President and 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 Aimtech. "The Visual J++ custom appwizard lets developers extend the basic set of components that Jamba provides and create truly unique functions." "Allowing Java programmers to extend Jamba using Visual J++ is another step in Microsoft's commitment to providing Java programmers the best tools to make Java a full powered development language. Jamba is an excellent tool for bringing Java capabilities to non-programmers. We are proud to support it with features of Visual J++, " said Bob Muglia, Vice President of Development Tools at Microsoft. Jamba is an authoring tool for adding interactive multimedia applets to otherwise static HTML An HTML page (Web page) that displays the same information for all users. Although it may be updated from time to time, it does not change with each user retrieval. Contrast with dynamic HTML. web pages. Using the Java virtual machine A Java interpreter. The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is software that converts the Java intermediate language (bytecode) into machine language and executes it. The original JVM came from the JavaSoft division of Sun. , Jamba eliminates the need for specialized plug-ins and supports cross-platform delivery through all Java-compatible browsers. Jamba meets the growing demand among creative and web development professionals for powerful, yet easy-to-learn software tools that take advantage of emerging Internet standards See Internet Engineering Task Force. . Jamba supports a variety of Microsoft Internet standards including the ActiveX object model and CABinet compression and repository technology. Authoring is supported under the Windows 95 and NT operating systems. Jamba employs a visual, page-based interface that accelerates the design process and is extensible via ActiveX, Java, and JavaScript. Aimtech Corporation, a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in Nashua, N.H., develops and markets software tools, including Jamba, IconAuthor, and CBT (Computer-Based Training) Using the computer for training and instruction. CBT programs are called "courseware" and provide interactive training sessions for all disciplines. Express, for the creation and deployment of interactive multimedia applications delivered via the Internet, CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , and corporate networks. Companies using Aimtech's software create competitive advantages for their products and services, and achieve breakthroughs in the management of employee and customer communications and training. Aimtech can be reached at 1-800-289-2884 or 1-603-883-0220. The company's website is http://www.aimtech.com/. -0- IconAuthor is a registered trademark and CBT Express and Jamba are trademarks of Aimtech Corporation. All other products names listed herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft, Visual J++, ActiveX, Windows and NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. CONTACT: Aimtech Corp. David Conti Conti (kôNtē`), cadet branch of the French royal house of Bourbon. Although the title of prince of Conti was created in the 16th cent. , 603/883-0220 ext. 26 davidc@aimtech.com or The Weber Group Susan Breuer, 617/520-7004 sbreuer@webergroup.com |
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