Pioneer to Demonstrate Cutting-edge DVD and CD-ROM Applications At AIIM '98; Company Will Highlight DVD-Recordable Drive, DVD Jukebox and Launch IMPACT Reseller Program for VARs.ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 1998--Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc. will showcase cutting-edge applications featuring its family of innovative DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. and 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). products at AIIM (Association for Information and Image Management International, Silver Spring, MD, www.aiim.org) A membership organization founded in 1943 devoted to creating industry standards and disseminating information about the document management industry. '98. Pioneer's booth will highlight innovative DVD and CD-ROM storage solutions focusing on DVD storage, distribution and document warehousing; CD-ROM duplication systems; CD-ROM data archiving solutions; and SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. applications. In addition, the company will offer VARs the opportunity to sign up for IMPACT, a new support program for qualified resellers. "AIIM '98 is the ideal event to demonstrate Pioneer's role as a leader in information storage," said Paul Dempsey Paul Dempsey (born 1976 in Melbourne) is the lead singer of Australian rock group Something for Kate. Paul was a founding member of the band, and has since gone out on his own whilst continuing his work with Something for Kate. , senior vice president of sales and marketing for Pioneer. "Our industrial DVD products, primarily the new DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). drive and 100-disc DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. jukebox, will take center stage in future-proofing the document storage needs of today." Storage Distribution Warehouse Relies On Integrated DVD Solutions Pioneer will feature solutions integrating its DVD-R drive, DVD-ROM drive and DVD Jukebox in a single application. Using Alchemy software, Pioneer will demonstrate how its products can be used to build a data warehouse and implement Scan2DVD and COLD2DVD storage concepts. Pioneer's DVR-S101 is the industry's first DVD-R drive. Compatible with version 1.0 of the DVD-R standard, the drive offers 3.95GB capacity -- roughly six times more than a CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. disc. Pioneer's DVD-R drive is a cost-effective solution for short-run DVD authoring and long-term data archival. Pioneer's 100-disc DVD-ROM jukebox features Pioneer's own second generation DVD-ROM drives offering multi-read compatibility with various disc formats including single and dual layer DVD-ROM, DVD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. and CD-R. It offers 470GB of data storage and high-speed performance with sustained data transfer rates of 3.5 MB/second and random average seek times of less than 140 ms. The DVD-ROM jukebox also offers enhanced CD-ROM capabilities, featuring 20X CD-ROM speed, a sustained data transfer rate of 3.0 MB/second, and random average seek time of less than 90 ms. Designed for archival or multi-user applications, the jukebox is ideal for high-speed data access across networks. Pioneer's second generation DVD-ROM drive, the DVD-302, is the fastest DVD-ROM drive available, featuring 2.5 times the speed of first generation DVD-ROM technology. It is sold through a Pioneer distribution network across the United States, in Canada and South America. This slot-load drive features a SCSI-2 interface and is popular for its multi-read compatibility, as well as enhanced multimedia and storage capabilities. NT Server Solutions With CD-ROM Jukeboxes/100 Disc CD Duplicator Pioneer will demonstrate the 100-disc CD-ROM jukebox (DRM-1004X) utilizing Onbase software by Hyland to illustrate information management solutions for mid-range network storage combining COLD, document imaging, EDM (Engineering Data Management) An information system that maintains the details of all engineering data while the product is in the design and concept phase. This includes geometry and changes to geometry. See PLM. EDM - Electronic Data Management services, workflow management and high-speed access across the Web. Pioneer will also feature the 100-disc jukebox and 500-disc jukebox (DRM-5004X ) enabling accurate and reliable CD duplication from a PC host utilizing Disc Juggler juggler Entertainer who keeps several plates, knives, balls, or other objects in the air at once by tossing and catching them. The art of juggling has been practiced since antiquity. software by Padus. The DRM-5004X will also be demonstrated with Alchemy software utilizing the enhance capacity of the jukebox for document warehousing. The DRM-1004X is a high performance, mid-range network storage solution that combines data storage with disc reading and writing capabilities all in one unit. Designed primarily for quick, reliable performance, the DRM-1004X features 65GB of data storage and two 50-disc removable magazines. The DRM-5004X is a cost-effective optical library that stores up to 500 CD-ROM discs in five separate removable magazines and features 300GB of data storage. SOHO Applications Using Pioneer's Six-Disc CD-ROM Changer The SOHO station will focus on applications for small business based on Pioneer's DRM (1) (Digital Radio Mondiale) A digital audio broadcasting (DAB) system for AM radio in Europe. See HD Radio. (2) (Digital Rights M 6324X six-disc CD-ROM changer. Using Alchemy Gold software from IMR IMR - Internet Monthly Report , Pioneer will demonstrate archival solutions enabling 7.8GB capacity at the desktop, text indexing and seamless access across six CDs at one time. The DRM 6324X is an external product targeted toward desktop and workgroup applications. In comparison to competitive products, Pioneer's DRM-6324X offers 24X CD-ROM performance and a unique six-disc removable magazine ideal for on or off-line cataloging. Pioneer will also display its latest CD-ROM drive (32X speed); a complete line of optical drives; and DVD-R, CD-R and MO/WORM media. VAR Station Pioneer also plans to launch IMPACT, its Value-Added Reseller support program, at AIIM '98. The program offers membership at MegaVAR, GigaVAR and TeraVAR levels and includes newsletters, enhanced technical support, cash rebates, and a wide range of marketing and sales support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . Qualified VARs will have the opportunity to join IMPACT as charter members and participate in shaping Pioneer's channel program. Pioneer New Media Technologies Pioneer New Media Technologies is dedicated to bringing the very best of leading-edge technology to market. Pioneer invented the world's first DVD-Recordable drive, DVD jukebox, multiple-disc CD-ROM changer and offered the first multifunction optical drive capable of reading and writing to both MO and WORM. The Optical Division's products include DVD-Recordable drives, DVD-ROM drives and jukeboxes; CD-ROM drives, changers and jukeboxes; optical drives; MO, WORM, CD-R and DVD-R media for a wide range of storage solutions in the educational, government, legal, banking, medical, insurance, finance, industrial and general business markets. For more information, contact Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc. at 2265 E. 220th Street, Long Beach, Calif. 90810; phone 310/952-2111 or 800/444-6784; URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : www.pioneerusa.com. CONTACT: T&O/Roberts Mealer PR Sylvia Chansler/Marie Meoli 714/855-7870 schansler@topr.com mmeoli@topr.com |
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