Asymetrix Announces World Developers Conference 95.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 1995--Asymetrix Corp. has announced its third annual World Developers Conference, to be held in Bellevue, Sept. 11-13, 1995 at the Bellevue Red Lion Red Lion may refer to:
The conference will offer Windows(R) developers over 30 seminars and hands-on sessions in the following tracks: multimedia authoring/design/production; computer-based training See CBT. (application) Computer-Based Training - (CBT) Training (of humans) done by interaction with a computer. The programs and data used in CBT are known as "courseware." and performance support systems; multimedia tools; and business and education applications. Keynote speakers will include Paul Allen
Paul Gardner Allen (born January 21, 1953 in Seattle, Washington) is an American entrepreneur. With Bill Gates, he formed Microsoft. , chairman 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 Asymetrix and Vern Raburn, acting president of Asymetrix. "The demand for multimedia applications is greater than ever. With the price of multimedia PCs dropping so rapidly, multimedia computing computing - computer has become mainstream," said Vern Raburn, acting president of Asymetrix. "The World Developers Conference is designed to provide developers with leading edge development tools and techniques to bring exciting and powerful multimedia products to market faster than ever" The three day conference is designed for developers of multimedia presentations, computer-based training applications and performance support systems, 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). titles, information kiosks and on-line publishing, and interactive marketing. The conference will include over 30 seminars and hands-on sessions taught by experts in the industry, many of them Asymetrix developers with in-depth knowledge of the products. Some of the topics to be covered include the following: -- New Authoring Techniques -- Business and Education Applications Managing CBT (Computer-Based Training) Using the computer for training and instruction. CBT programs are called "courseware" and provide interactive training sessions for all disciplines. Design and Development -- Using Digital Video Effectively Attendees will have the chance to learn time-saving techniques that will speed their development time and about new products that will help them create more exciting content. Other seminars will provide tips for CD-ROM publishing, techniques for getting products to market more efficiently, and discussions on copyright, licensing, and localization Customizing software and documentation for a particular country. It includes the translation of menus and messages into the native spoken language as well as changes in the user interface to accommodate different alphabets and culture. See internationalization and l10n. issues. In addition, developers will have the opportunity to learn from other developers through case studies. One of the key special events of the conference will be the announcement of the winners of the first annual Video Breakthrough Awards, sponsored by Asymetrix Corp., Creative Labs Inc., and Multimedia World magazine. The Video Breakthrough Awards are designed to recognize excellence and innovation in applications using Asymetrix(R) Multimedia ToolBook(R) 3.0 or Compel Compel - COMpute ParallEL (R), Intel's Indeo video technology, and Creative Labs Video Blaster RT300. Winners will be announced in the categories of: (1) Computer Based Training (CBT)/Education; (2) Multimedia Presentations; (3) CD-ROM titles; (4) Interactive Kiosks An Interactive kiosk is a computer terminal that provides information access via electronic methods. Interactive kiosks sometimes resemble telephone booths, but can also be used while sitting on a bench or chair. ; and (5) Digital Video Art (over 90 seconds in length). As part of the conference, Asymetrix is also organizing a Product Fair at which publishers, developers and OEMs will be exhibiting their products. Registration The regular registration fee is $795 per person and includes all sessions and workshops, keynote addresses keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. , the Product Fair, meals and a special event. Early-bird registration is $695 (payment must be received by July 1, 1995). Developer Services Program members may take advantage of special pricing of $595. For more information on the conference or exhibiting at the product fair, or to register, contact Asymetrix at 800/448-6543 or 206/637-1673, or by faxing 206/637-1504. Asymetrix Corp. is a privately held software company based in Bellevue, and is a leading provider of Windows-based tools for multimedia development and client-server solutions. -0- Asymetrix, Compel, ToolBook, and Multimedia ToolBook are registered trademarks of Asymetrix Corp. and are registered in the U.S.A. and in certain other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Asymetrix Corp., Belleuve Lisa Berlin, 206/637-1579 |
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