iBloks to Participate in the Microsoft MIX06 Conference; Personalized Entertainment(TM) Company One of a Select Group of Companies to Demonstrate Its Innovative Software in the MIX06 Sandbox.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- iBloks, maker of new self-expression software to address consumers' growing need to personalize their digital media and entertainment experiences, today announced that it has been chosen by Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, to participate at MIX06, a conference for Web developers, designers and business leaders. Part of a select group of demonstrators, iBloks will have the opportunity to showcase its innovative technology for personalized entertainment in the MIX06 Sandbox. MIX06 is a three-day event three-day event a competition in the pleasure horse sport comprising usually one day each for dressage, cross country and show jumping. where Web developers and designers come together to explore enhancing the customer experience being delivered over the Web. MIX06 will also look at how developers such as iBloks are leveraging Microsoft technologies to enhance the Web's ability to drive business results and enhance consumer capabilities. The sold-out conference will take place March 20-22 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . "iBloks has capitalized on the need to enhance the consumer experience with fun and powerful software to create and converge personalized digital media and entertainment," said Tim O'Brien Tim O'Brien can refer to:
(operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. Presentation Foundation." iBloks is one of a select group of companies chosen by Microsoft to preview its product, which is based on Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation, the new presentation technology in Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. . iBloks will be previewed in the MIX06 Sandbox, as well as a hands-on demo where attendees can explore and learn about its high-quality visual and technical capabilities. iBloks is one of the first companies to integrate the Windows Presentation Foundation The user interface subsystem in the Vista version of Windows. Part of the .NET Framework 3.0 programming interface (API) and formerly code named "Avalon," Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) takes advantage of advanced 3D graphics capabilities in modern machines. into a consumer product. More information about iBloks' participation in MIX06 can be found online at http://blog.mix06.com/virtualmix iBloks is the only way for people to create personalized, multimedia entertainment experiences using all major digital media formats including photos, videos, games, music and sounds. Consumers can use their own content or connect to the iBloks shop from the application to purchase licensed digital content from top media companies. iBloks is a totally immersive experience where people can mix media together, save personalized iBloks and then share their creations via email, IM, Web pages or blogs. iBloks offers social innovation that's fun, easy and a totally new way for people to express themselves. "We are thrilled to be one of a handful of companies selected to participate in MIX06," said Julia Miller, 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. and founder of iBloks. "We see MIX06 as THE event for Web developers and designers, and we are pleased that iBloks' social innovation has been recognized by Microsoft as the software to satisfy people's need for an easy and energizing energizing, adj giving energy to; revitalizing; rejuvenating. way to mix, share and play with personal and licensed content." iBloks will release its consumer software later this summer. About iBloks Founded in 2005, iBloks' mission is to revolutionize personalized entertainment(TM) and self-expression. At the heart of the company's solutions is its self-expression software, which provides digital building blocks for entertainment and fun via the concept of mix.share.play(TM). The company was founded by entertainment and software industry veterans from Apple, Microsoft, Xbox Live See Xbox. , and MongoMusic, and is funded by entertainment industry executives from Warner Music, DreamWorks, Maverick Records, and GUESS?. For additional information, please visit iBloks at: http://www.ibloks.com Personalized Entertainment and mix.share.play are trademarks of iBloks. All product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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