PLATINUM technology's 3D Visualization Software Ships with Microsoft Windows 98.OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 1998-- PLATINUM to lead visual computing The use of computers for 3D modeling and animation. See visualization. market with powerful combination of WorldView world·view n. In both senses also called Weltanschauung. 1. The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world. 2. A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or a group. and VRCreator solutions PLATINUM technology Platinum Technology Inc. was founded by Andrew Filipowski in 1987 to market and support deployment of Database Management software products and the applications enabled by database management technology and render related services. , 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 :PLAT) today announced that 3D software based on its PLATINUM WorldView(TM) 2.0 is shipping with Microsoft's Windows 98 and 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. (1). This follows Intel's recent demonstrations of PLATINUM's 3D software to illustrate the power of the new Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. microprocessors. These developments mark a significant advancement of PLATINUM's strategy to deliver powerful enterprise computing solutions that leverage advanced visualization capabilities and forge a new dimension in man-machine interface. PLATINUM's Visual Computing Strategy PLATINUM plans to integrate 3D visualization technology into its IT infrastructure management products. This 3D software will help customers visualize complex processes and systems and more easily manage vast quantities of information. As a result, customers will increase service levels and competitive advantage by leveraging more intuitive, multidimensional solutions. PLATINUM's award-winning VRCreator, a 3D content authoring tool, and WorldView, a web-browser for 3D viewing, are based on the industry-standard Virtual Reality Modeling Language (virtual reality, language) Virtual Reality Modeling Language - (VRML) A draft specification for the design and implementation of a platform-independent language for virtual reality scene description. VRML 1.0 was released on 1995-05-26. http://vrml.org/. Wired. (VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) A 3D graphics language used on the Web. After downloading a VRML page, its contents can be viewed, rotated and manipulated. Simulated rooms can be "walked into." The VRML viewer is launched from within the Web browser. ) 2.0. With these technologies, PLATINUM will not only create powerful 3D interfaces for its own products, but will uniquely address the growing and diverse business needs of the visual computing market. "PLATINUM will help develop and passionately lead the Process and Information Visualization Technology (PIVT PIVT Product Improvement Verification Test ) market," said Andrew J. "Flip" Filipowski, 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 PLATINUM. "Our visualization technology will ship with every copy of Microsoft Windows 98, and will empower millions of customers to view and understand data more quickly and effectively. This technology will significantly change the face of IT computing." "PLATINUM is in a unique position to exploit the power of PIVT because it offers both the front-end interface and the back-end technology, including solutions for decision support, systems management and application development," said Tony Parisi, director of visual computing business development at PLATINUM, founder of Intervista, and widely regarded as the co-father of VRML. "PLATINUM will significantly accelerate the adoption of VRML and interactive 3D for a broad range of business and consumer applications." PLATINUM's Visual Computing Technology PLATINUM's current visual computing solutions include: - VRCreator, a VRML content authoring tool that was recently rated "Awesome" by NewMedia Magazine. See this review at http://www.platinum.com/products/reprint/vrml_nmm.htm. - WorldView, the first VRML browser to support comprehensive viewing of Internet-standard 3D multimedia content; - WorldChart, software for adding 3D graphics to business reports, PowerPoint, Word & Excel; and - VRML development services to help companies design and implement sophisticated business applications. About PLATINUM's 3D Software A leader in 3D technology for the Internet and intranets, PLATINUM designs, develops, and markets 3D software tools and applications. The company is committed to providing a new generation of visualization software for the analysis, presentation and delivery of information in networked environments. PLATINUM has developed business relationships in the area of visual computing with industry-leading companies, including 3Dlabs, Diamond Multimedia Systems, Intel Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, S3, SOFTBANK, UMAX and Ziff-Davis Interactive. About PLATINUM technology PLATINUM technology, headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois Oakbrook Terrace is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The population was 2,300 at the 2000 census. A 2003 recount gave the city a population of 2,293. , is the world's seventh largest independent software vendor with 1997 revenues of $739 million. PLATINUM provides software and services that help IT organizations manage and improve the IT infrastructure. Solutions include database and systems management, data warehousing and decision support, application lifecycle, and Year 2000 reengineering. For information visit www.platinum.com. (1) PLATINUM WorldView technology is pre-installed in the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and version of Microsoft Windows 98 via Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. . The WorldView technology is available as an optional installation for the retail version of Windows 98.
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