Equilibrium Launches MediaRich 2.0 to Dynamically Generate, Update and Deliver Visual Content to Web Sites and Data-Enabled Devices.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2001 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2001 Equilibrium to Demonstrate MediaRich(TM) Integration with Microsoft(R) Commerce Server 2000 in Microsoft's Partner Pavilion during Comdex Fall Equilibrium, a leading provider of automated imaging solutions, today announced the availability of MediaRich(TM) 2.0 for corporations to dynamically generate, update and deliver visual content to Web sites and data-enabled devices. New features in version 2.0 include key advances in data integration for XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. , ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. and Metadata sources, increased font rendering capabilities, support for Unicode international character sets, ICC ICC See: International Chamber of Commerce color profiles and enhanced Photoshop(R) 6.0 support. "By supporting data description languages such as XML, MediaRich 2.0 communicates directly with Web application servers, digital asset management solutions and other enterprise applications," said Chris Samaniego, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. for Equilibrium. "In contrast to our competitors' support of XML, MediaRich 2.0 can exchange data with these applications and dynamically generate, update and deliver images directly from the server." MediaRich is server-based imaging software that automates image production and enables the dynamic delivery of images to virtually any output device. With the power of MediaRich, companies are able to set up templates to rapidly perform the gamut See color gamut. gamut - The gamut of a monitor is the set of colours it can display. There are some colours which can't be made up of a mixture of red, green and blue phosphor emissions and so can't be displayed by any monitor. of image processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished functions normally done off-line by a team of technical resources. MediaRich has the dynamic imaging features such as zoom/pan, colorization col·or·i·za·tion n. A computer-assisted process by which color is imparted to black-and-white film. , mixing and matching, 360-degree rotations and text overlays. MediaRich streamlines image production workflow, resulting in dramatically reduced costs and faster time-to-market for producing rich visual content. New Features in Equilibrium MediaRich 2.0
-- Data Integration -- Support for data description languages
(XML), and ODBC-compliance allows MediaRich to integrate with
different environments and applications such as digital asset
management, and e-commerce applications.
-- Text-To-Graphics Capabilities -- MediaRich now supports
Unicode international character sets for both TrueType(R) and
PostScript(R) formats. These new text-rendering capabilities
allow dynamic localization of all navigation and text fonts on
multinational Web sites for global corporations.
-- Color Management -- MediaRich has the ability to load and save
ICC color profiles associated with source images for accurate
color rendering output across various Internet-enabled
devices.
-- Enhanced Photoshop Layer Support -- MediaRich provides support
for many of the new features found in the Photoshop 6.0 file
format, including layer sets, selection tools, and blending
modes. By providing this level of support MediaRich will
further streamline the image production process.
-- Performance and Workflow Improvements -- With ECMA Script
compliance and advanced image processing capabilities,
including the ability to reuse dynamically generated images
within multiple MediaScripts and enhancements to the zoom/pan
functionality, developers will see significant performance and
workflow improvements.
Pricing and Availability Equilibrium MediaRich Enterprise Edition 2.0 is server based-software starting at $35,000 per server and is available immediately. For more information on purchasing MediaRich, call 866.554.4445 x4 or visit http://www.equilibrium.com/products/MediaRich/index.jsp. About Equilibrium Based in San Rafael San Rafael (săn rəfĕl`), residential city (1990 pop. 48,404), seat of Marin co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco on the northern shore of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1913. , Calif., Equilibrium is a majority-owned operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. of CMGI CMGI Commonly Maintained Grounds Infrastructures CMGI College Marketing Group Information (Services) , Inc. As a recognized leader in automated imaging solutions, the company's award-winning DeBabelizer(R) has automated digital asset preparation on the desktop for over a decade. The MediaRich family of products builds upon Equilibrium's expertise in automation to bring state-of-the-art tools to the enterprise, enabling companies to reduce production time and expenses, while creating a more engaging customer experience. For additional information, contact Equilibrium at 415/453-4427, or visit www.equilibrium.com. This release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that address a variety of subjects including, for example, the expected benefits, features, functionality and availability of MediaRich Enterprise Edition 2.0. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: MediaRich may not successfully interoperate See interoperable. with the technologies and products of third parties; Equilibrium's growth depends upon continued and increased demand for and market acceptance of its offerings; and increased competition and technological changes in the markets in which Equilibrium competes. For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements, please refer to CMGI's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including CMGI's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. . Note to Editors: MediaRich is a trademark of Equilibrium Technologies, Inc. All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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