Datametrics Corp. signs license agreement with Adobe Systems Inc.WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 1995-- Datametrics Corp. (ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) A relational DBMS from Sybase that runs on Windows NT/2000, Linux and a variety of Unix platforms. ASE is a comprehensive and robust data management product with a long history dating back to the late 1980s. :DC) Monday announced it has signed a license agreement with Adobe Systems Adobe Systems Incorporated (pronounced a-DOE-bee IPA: /əˈdoʊbiː/) (NASDAQ: ADBE) (LSE: ABS) is an American computer software company headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADBE ADBE Adobe Systems, Inc. (stock symbol) ), a $600-million software publisher with headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. This agreement provides Datametrics the rights to incorporate Adobe PostScript Level 2 software into its controller for the company's new CYMax series high-speed color printer A printer that prints in color using three (CMY) or four (CMYK) colors of ink, toner or dye. Four color ribbons have been used in dot matrix printers, but these are rare today. See color laser printer and printer. . The Adobe PostScript Level 2 software is the industry standard for most color printers due to its cross-platform compatibility with a large variety of computer hardware systems and software applications, plus the ability to generate consistent, high-quality color graphics The ability to display graphic images in colors. . Sidney E. Wing, president and chief executive officer of Datametrics, commented: ``This agreement allows us to integrate into our printer the Adobe PostScript software, one of the most sophisticated and universally utilized software standards in the graphics arts industry. As a result, our printer will become compatible with a large base of systems in use today.'' Stephen A. MacDonald, senior vice president and general manager of Adobe's System Products Division, stated: ``By integrating Adobe PostScript software, Datametrics is well positioned to offer printing solutions that increase productivity, boost performance and provide exceptional value. We look forward to developing a long-term, mutually beneficial Adj. 1. mutually beneficial - mutually dependent interdependent, mutualist dependent - relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture" relationship with Datametrics.'' Founded in 1982, Adobe Systems develops, markets and supports computer software products and technologies that enable users to create, display, print and communicate electronic documents. The company licenses its technology to major computer, printing and publishing suppliers, and markets a line of application software and type products for composing visually rich documents. Adobe has subsidiaries in Europe and the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. serving a worldwide network of dealers and distributors. Adobe and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Datametrics is a 32-year-old producer of computer peripherals and communications products for industrial, commercial and governmental markets. The company is primarily engaged in the design, development, manufacture and sale of high-speed color printers, high-resolution, non-impact printer/plotters, ruggedized computers and workstations and data entry keyboards. CONTACT: Datametrics Corp. Sidney E. Wing, 818/598-6200 or Adobe Systems Inc. Micael Wong, 415/962-2197 e-mail, mwong("at-sign")adobe.com or Silverman Heller Associates Lynne P. Farris, 310/208-2550 |
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