CHS First to Offer Media Relations Software with Live News Feeds.LANHAM, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 1997-- Leaders in PR Software and Real-time News Join Forces Capitol Hill Software (CHS (Cylinder Head Sector) An earlier method of addressing a hard disk by referencing all three physical elements of the drive. It was superseded by logical block addressing (see LBA). ) today announced plans to provide real-time news and information feeds directly into the company's PRoffice software. PRoffice is a market-leading software solution designed specifically for corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. and media relations. The live news clippings will be delivered through a new strategic alliance between CHS and Desktop Data, Inc., the independent leader in enterprise delivery of real-time news and information. "This new capability brings the first truly comprehensive media relations solution to the PR desktop," said Rick Rudman, 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 Capitol Hill Software. "Customers can now track journalists, press inquiries, and real-time news clippings all within one easy-to-use software solution. The PRoffice software also generates targeted out-bound communication in the form of letters, broadcast FAX, or email correspondence. PRoffice is a fully scalable enterprise solution, available as a stand-alone, multi-user, or client/server solution." "NewsOBJECTS components provide an opportunity for corporate and third party developers to deliver high-value, news-enabled business solutions," said Brad Barnes, director, business development for Desktop Data. "PR firms and organizations can now easily integrate timely, need-to-know information into a market-leading PR workflow application A workflow application is where various applications, components and people must be involved in the processing of data to complete an instance of a process. For example, consider a purchase order that moves through various departments for authorization and eventual purchase. , enabling their employees to apply mission critical information to every day PR tasks." About Desktop Data Founded in 1988, Desktop Data, Inc. is the independent leader in enterprise delivery of real-time news and information. Desktop Data operates as a value-added news integrator to organizations. The company's unique combination of diverse, authoritative content, innovative on-line delivery technologies, and customization and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services empower its clients to transform news and information into a centrally-managed, competitive business resource. Desktop Data's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , NewsEDGE, is used by over 160,000 business professionals in more than 410 organizations, financial institutions and government offices worldwide. NewsEDGE also is an Active Channel in Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. (IE) 4.0 environment. Desktop Data is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts Burlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 22,876 at the 2000 census. History Burlington was first settled in 1641 and was officially incorporated on February 28, 1799. , with sales offices throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Europe. About Capitol Hill Software Capitol Hill Software is a market-leading provider of public affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. software. Current users include Fortune 1000 companies, large and medium-sized associations and special interest groups across the United States. Since the company's release of its first public affairs software product in 1992, Capitol Hill Software has grown over 970 percent. The company's phenomenal growth rate is due to its commitment to customer service, the delivery of superior products and innovative uses of technology. Products offered include management systems for government relations, grassroots lobbying, political action committees (PAC), media relations and news clipping management. For more information about Desktop Data, visit the Desktop Data Website at http://www.desktopdata.com, or Capitol Hill Software at http://www.chscorp.com PRoffice is a trademark of Capital Hill Software, NewsEDGE and NewsOBJECTS are registered trademarks of Desktop Data, Inc. All other products or services mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Capitol Hill Software Kay Heiberg 301/459-2590 kheiberg@chscorp.com or Lois Paul & Partners (for Desktop Data) Joanna Eastman 781/238-5718 joanna_eastman@lpp.com |
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