Rocket Network Announces RocketDelivery; New Product Allows Simple, Secure and Speedy File Delivery for Audio Industry and Beyond.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2002 Rocket Network Inc., the global production network for media professionals, today announced the introduction of RocketDelivery(TM). The new product allows users to send any type of file, or folder of files, quickly, safely, and easily via Rocket Network's banking-level secure network. "Demand for this type of functionality has been overwhelming," said Pam Miller Pam Miller served as the mayor of Lexington, Kentucky from 1993-2003. She served as vice-mayor before becoming mayor after the resignation of Scotty Baesler, who was elected to the United States Congress in 1992. , Rocket Network's 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. . "Rocket Network was in the enviable en·vi·a·ble adj. So desirable as to arouse envy: "the enviable English quality of being able to be mute without unrest" Henry James. position to create this product in a rapid timeframe because of the robust infrastructure we already have in place. RocketDelivery leverages our sophisticated network, storage and software architecture to provide a reliable and reasonable file delivery alternative to FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to , couriers and even email." Over the past two years, Rocket Network technology has allowed users to collaborate online using their favorite recording software/DAW. The collaborative functionality allows multiple users to access and make changes to a file simultaneously at the track or region level -- from anywhere in the world. RocketDelivery is tightly integrated with RocketControl Version 2.6 so that existing collaboration users can take advantage of the delivery functionality without deploying new systems. Files are automatically encrypted en·crypt tr.v. en·crypt·ed, en·crypt·ing, en·crypts 1. To put into code or cipher. 2. Computer Science and compressed with our proprietary bit accurate lossless codec See lossless compression. . RocketDelivery can be accessed independent of an audio application and is capable of handling any type or size of file -- from a DAW file to Word documents or graphics. For example, a Producer could send an entire session folder including DAW files, video, cue sheet A cue sheet is a form or template (paper or electronic) that lists information about cues. Examples include:
"Anyone who has ever been on a deadline can appreciate the benefits of RocketDelivery," said Willy Henshall, Rocket Network's chairman and founder. "FTP transfers can fail and they are not always secure, email servers See mail server. have file size limitations, and courier services put you at the mercy of their delivery schedules. RocketDelivery is applicable in any industry that can benefit from simple, secure and speedy file delivery." Users pay for the RocketDelivery service only when they use it. Pricing is based on file size and the number of recipients for each delivery. Files sent via RocketDelivery can be sent to anyone, anywhere, even if they don't have a Rocket Network account. RocketControl 2.6 with the new RocketDelivery functionality will available to both current and new Rocket Network users as a free download on Monday, May 13, 2002 at http://www.rocketnetwork.com/installers/upgrade. About Rocket Network Rocket Network is the industry standard global production network for media professionals. The Company has established this standard through development and resale partnerships with leading media companies, including Digidesign/Avid, Emagic, Euphonix, MOTU MOTU Master(s) of the Universe MOTU Mark of the Unicorn (audio hardware) MOTU Mobile Technical Unit MOTU Mobile Organizational/Ordnance Technical Unit MOTU Mobile Operational Test Unit , Primedia, Rittor, SADiE, Steinberg, TASCAM TASCAM Tactical Airlift System Comparative Analysis Model TASCAM Teac Audio Systems Corporation America , United Entertainment Media, and Waveframe. Rocket Network's product and services allow users to easily collaborate, deliver and archive data over WAN or LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. connections. Rocket Collaboration allows multiple users to access and make changes to a file simultaneously at the sub-file level, from anywhere in the world. These changes are dynamically updated for all participants, directly in their local audio application, as soon as changes are made. Rocket Network's banking-level secure network also enables simple, secure and speedy file delivery via RocketDelivery(TM). RocketDelivery can be used to send any type of file, or folder of files, and offers significant advantages over FTP, FedEx, and email. Rocket Network's technology and services are emerging as an integral part of the media professional's production workflow. More information can be found at www.rocketnetwork.com. Rocket Network, RocketControl, RocketDelivery and RocketPower are trademarks of Rocket Network, Inc. All other product and company names are (TM) and (R) of their respective holders. All specifications are subject to change. |
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