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"Apple Should Buy Adobe," Cringeley Thinks – And He Explains Why

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EDT

Robert X. Cringely thinks Apple should buy Adobe. In an article published on the National Public Radio website discussing Apple's future, he lays out some goals for Apple on its quest to desktop dominance: an important link in this chain, according to Cringeley, is the aquisition by Apple of Adobe Systems.

That's Web 2.0! Flex 2.0 + Flash Player 8.5 = RIA

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:30:00 EST

'With Flex 2.0 and Flash Player 8.5, we can finally deliver the kinds of rich applications our clients demand without compromise. That's Web 2.0!' With these words, a VP at Cynergy Systems today gave his ringing endorsement of the Adobe Flex 2.0 product line and Adobe Flash Player 8.5.

Adobe Introduces LiveCycle Policy Server 7.2

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:00:00 EST

Adobe Systems has introduced Adobe LiveCycle Policy Server 7.2, an enterprise rights management (ERM) solution for protecting and controlling documents throughout their entire lifecycle, from creation, through distribution and collaboration, to archiving and destruction. Now, organizations can conduct critical business processes more securely by protecting a broad range of financial, government, and engineering documents or other files across multiple formats, including Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Dassault Systèmes CATIA V5 files.

Adobe Announces Availability of Acrobat 8 Software

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 05:00:00 EST

Adobe Systems has announced the immediate availability of Adobe Acrobat 8 software amid an enthusiastic early reception from knowledge workers worldwide who for months have tested and provided feedback to help the company fine tune the product line.

Adobe's Bruce Chizen Isn't Daunted By Microsoft

Thu, 04 May 2006 09:30:00 EDT

'What we have done over the last five years is added functionality beyond PDF creation in our product line-up. If you look at Acrobat today it is much more than just simple PDF creation. In fact, we have a product, called Acrobat Elements, that just does PDF creation, and it represents a relatively tiny piece of our overall revenue - less than one percent. Most customers choose to buy the more feature-rich products, Acrobat Standard and Acrobat Pro, which do annotations, digital signatures, web capture ... even though PDF creation will become free with products like Microsoft Office, our revenue streams will continue on.'

Adobe Calls For Devs To Contribute to a "Flash 9 Wishlist"

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 04:45:00 EDT

While very proud of the work that his team has done in Flash 8, Adobe's Flash Product Manager Mike Downey nonetheless concedes that there are several things that just couldn't make it into the Flash 8 release. Now developers therefore have the first of what he says will be 'many chances' to submit their feature wishes for what will become Flash 9.

The Bar for Enterprise RIA Development Gets Raised Again – By Nexaweb

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:30:00 EST

Nexaweb continues its fast-paced frontal assault on the RIA market by releasing today the latest versions of its RIA software platform, Nexaweb Platform 4.2, and its Eclipse-based IDE, Nexaweb Studio 2.2.

Adobe Flex 2.0 Now Expected June 2006; Company Reports Record Q1 Financial Results

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 11:45:00 EST

'Adobe's business continues to perform well, driven by strong demand for our creative solutions and Acrobat,' said Adobe's CEO, Bruce R. Chizen, as Adobe yesterday reported record financial results for its first quarter ended March 3, 2006 - the first quarter to reflect the recent acquisition of Macromedia.

Former Sun Executive John Loiacono Joins Adobe as Senior Vice President

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 09:15:00 EST

Adobe Systems has announced the appointment of John Loiacono as senior vice president, Creative Solutions. In this role, Loiacono will have responsibility for the development, delivery and marketing of Adobe's entire creative software portfolio, including flagship brands such as Adobe Creative Suite and Macromedia Dreamweaver. Based at the company's headquarters in San Jose, he will report to Shantanu Narayen, Adobe's president and chief operating officer.

PointRoll Partners With On2 to Drive Macromedia Flash 8

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:15:00 EST

PointRoll is partnering with On2 Technologies to add Flash 8 video encoding capabilities to PointRoll video units. As part of the agreement, PointRoll is licensing On2'sFlix Engine and Flix Pro toolsets, the Company's premiere Flash 8 video encoding solution for the enterprise, to enable PointRoll to create and deliver the industry's highest quality Flash 8 video-enabled online advertisements. The move to Flash 8 video reinforces PointRoll's commitment to working with best-of-breed technology providers to deliver the highest quality video units for the advertising and creative community.

Forget 2D Collaboration, Adobe Acrobat 3D Is Born

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 04:00:00 EST

Immediately available in English, French and German language versions - with a Japanese version due out next month - 'Acrobat 3D' has just been launched by Adobe. The company's goal is to help extend 3D visualization, communication and collaboration across geographically dispersed organizations. It looks like they may have a new worldwide mega-hit on their hands.

Creating a Remote Object DataManager in ActionScript 3.0 for Flex 2.0

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 15:45:00 EST

Tien Nguyen followed up on my WebService DataManager with one for RemoteObject as well. I haven't had a chance to try it myself yet, but this RemoteObject DataManager should work through the CFAdapter for more efficient data transport with ColdFusion Components.

So What Happens to Macromedia User Groups Now? Here's London's Answer...

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:15:00 EST

I saw that senocular.com was asking What will happen to MMUGs now? Will they become Adobe User Groups (AUGs?) I can't speak for other MMUGs but I can announce what we're going to be doing in 2006 with the London Macromedia User Group: We're going to be renaming it to the London MultiMedia User Group. Being lazy at heart and not wanting to give up too many XBox cycles on rebranding, we thought this would be the easiest route : ) Also, it fits perfectly with our wanting to embrace a wider range of topics.

PaperThin CommonSpot Program Addresses MX Developer Needs

Sat, 17 Dec 2005 15:00:00 EST

'The overload of data on many Web sites today makes managing content a cumbersome process,' said Todd Peters, founder and president of PaperThin. 'At the same time, visitors to a site often find it difficult to access information that is pertinent to them. Our new taxonomy functionality addresses these inefficiencies by allowing organizations to easily classify and manage their content. And, it gives users the ability to intuitively ?find and discover? information within subject areas. We believe this functionality further differentiates PaperThin in the marketplace and will deliver real business value to our customers.'

Seapine Software's Surround SCM Provides Dreamweaver MX Code as Well as Linux, Solaris, Windows

Sat, 17 Dec 2005 13:15:00 EST

SeaPine Software aims 'to change the world of software development,' and now supports Dreamweaver MX developers with its Surround SCM software. The company focuses on adaptable application lifecycle management (AALM) solutions for enterprise-level software development, and says that all of its products feature seamless integration with each other as well as with a wide variety of other popular software development tools.

Adobe Plans 35% Growth in 2006 in Wake of Macromedia Acquisition

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:45:00 EST

'The year 2005 was another remarkable year for Adobe,' said Bruce R. Chizen, Adobe chief executive officer. 'We grew our business 18 percent, generated record profits, and for the third consecutive year, achieved record revenue for the fourth quarter and year. At the same time, we completed our acquisition of Macromedia, which positions us for future growth by accelerating our strategy to provide a powerful engagement platform.'

Comedy Central's Motherload Leverages Akamai Media Delivery for Video Streaming

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:00:00 EST

The leading global service provider for accelerating content and business processes online, has announced that Comedy Central, the only all-comedy network, relies on Akamai Media Delivery to support its recently launched MotherLoad broadband channel initiative. MotherLoad is a free broadband video channel designed to offer consumers a new way to access original video content and popular programming on the Internet.

Perforce Software Extends Version Control Support to SOFTIMAGE|XSI

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 03:00:00 EST

Perforce Software has announced a new integration between Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System, and SOFTIMAGE|XSI, a 3-D modeling and animation solution for the film, broadcast, post-production and interactive entertainment industries. Extending Perforce's version control functionality to SOFTIMAGE|XSI enables artists to more efficiently version, store and manage their computer graphic.

VitalStream Announces First Analyst Coverage

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:45:00 EST

A leading technology provider in video streaming, has announced that senior vice president and research analyst Richard Fetyko of Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. initiated research coverage on VitalStream on November 15, 2005. This event represents the first independent research analyst initiating coverage on VitalStream since it became a public company in 2002.

VitalStream Announces Professional Services to Customize Solutions for Businesses

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 10:00:00 EST

The world leader in video streaming, has launched VitalStream Professional Services, a core group of technical staff and select industry partners experienced in streaming technologies dedicated to delivering quality, tailored solutions for customers with specific streaming needs, such as IPTV and podcasting.

Sealing the Deal – Macromedia Becomes Adobe Forever More

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 07:45:00 EST

'Adobe Systems Incorporated and Macromedia, Inc. ... announced they have either received or been notified they will receive all regulatory clearances necessary to complete Adobe's pending acquisition of Macromedia. The companies expect to close the transaction on December 3, 2005.' With those two sentences ends one of the smoothest software mergers in recent i-Technology history.

Macromedia CFO Betsey Nelson Joins Good Technology's Board of Directors

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:00:00 EST

Good Technology, the leading provider of industry standards-based enterprise handheld computingsoftware and service, has announced that Betsey Nelson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Macromedia has joined the Company's Board of Directors.'With more than 7,000 corporations using Good Technology's software and service to manage and secure mission critical enterprise applications and boost mobile productivity, Good is enabling the next wave of computing,' said Nelson. 'I look forward to contributing to the company's success.'

Partnering in the Pursuit of Federal Business: Macromedia and Jabber

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 05:15:00 EST

Macromedia Government, the division of the San Francisco-based software powerhouse that helps federal, state, and local government agencies drive technology and business process transformation, today announced a partnership between Macromedia and Jabber, The aim: to develop and deploy a web conferencing, IM, chat, presence, and awareness solution for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies.

VitalStream Announces Custom Macromedia Flash and Other Solutions

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:45:00 EST

VitalStream's core product suite consists of VitalStream's Streaming Service for Flash, Streaming Service for Windows Media and Content Delivery Service. The customized solutions created by VitalStream Professional Services will integrate with these products and enhance them.

Real Estate Map Using Macromedia Flash Technology Released

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:00:00 EST

With USA Real Estate Map developers could easily organize property listings or any other possible spatial information. The idea is simple - show real estate listings on the map, and allow people to select territory easily. Each state and county on the map could be programmed to have a specific link, color and transparency options.

Akamai and OMS Safeharbor Join Forces to Strengthen Electronic Software Delivery Offerings

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:00:00 EST

Akamai has announced that it has signed a VAR partnership agreement with OMS SafeHarbor, a leader in Digital Product Lifecycle Management solutions. The agreement enables OMS SafeHarbor to provide its customers with a turn-key solution for optimizing software delivery by leveraging Akamai's unique, on-demand distributed platform.

Macromedia and Limelight Networks Deliver Limelight MediaEdge Streaming for Macromedia Flash

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:00:00 EST

Macromedia and Limelight Networks has announced the immediate availability of Limelight MediaEdge Streaming for Macromedia Flash. The service enables scalable Flash media streaming on the advanced Limelight content delivery network and leverages the new Macromedia Flash Media Server 2.

Macromedia Launches Flash Media Server 2

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:00:00 EST

Macromedia has announced the immediate availability of Macromedia Flash Media Server 2, server software that offers a unique combination of traditional streaming media capabilities and a flexible development environment for creating and delivering innovative, interactive media applications.

Wondershare SlideShow Builder Uses Macromedia Flash to Add Narrathion and Music to Presentations

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 14:00:00 EST

Wondershare, has released version 1.6.0 of Flash SlideShow Builder, a Windows platform application that lets one make a fun and cool Flash slideshow or presentation with audio narration and even music. With Wondershare Flash SlideShow Builder, one can create Flash photo albums in just a few steps, without requiring you to spend lots of time and money.

VitalStream Finds Support for Growing Trend in Viewing Major News Events Online

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 09:00:00 EST

VitalStream Holdings, a provider of video streaming solutions, has announced the results of an online survey in which 71% of respondents reported viewing major news events online via video streaming.

Digital-Tutors Announce Availability of Macromedia Flash 8 Training

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 06:00:00 EST

Digital-Tutors, has announced the availability of 'Introduction to Macromedia Flash 8' training kit - a comprehensive training tool for Flash 8 and the latest release in a growing library of popular training resources for emerging digital artists.

Macromedia Reports Highest Revenue and Earnings in Its History

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 13:45:00 EST

'With the advancement of rich Internet application development, new mobile adoption on the Flash Platform, and the launch of Studio 8, this has been an outstanding quarter,' said Stephen Elop, CEO, as Macromedia in its fiscal 2006 second quarter ended September 30, 2005, reported the highest revenue and earnings in the Company's history.

Breeze and Captivate Garner E-Learning Awards

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 21:00:00 EDT

Both Breeze and Captivate this week won Excellence in Learning awards for the solutions' e-learning innovations.

The MX Blogosphere

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:00:00 EDT

I'm sure most everyone wants the new Studio 8. It rocks! But maybe you just recently broke down and purchased Studio MX 2004 (or any of the products contained therein) and you're just not ready to fork over more cash just yet. Well -- maybe you don't have to. If you purchased on or after July 8th, make sure to read Macromedia's page with the upgrade rules (www.macromedia.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=tn_15313). You might be pleasantly surprised!

Integration New Media's Flagship Database Solution Is Now Available For Macromedia Flash

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 15:45:00 EDT

Integration New Media (INM) has announced that their popular INM V12 Database for Macromedia Director will soon be available for Macromedia Flash developers delivering projects on CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, kiosks or installed applications.

MAX 2005 – VitalStream Supports Macromedia's New Flash Media Server 2

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 07:45:00 EDT

Speaking exclusively with SYS-CON.TV at MAX 2005 in Anaheim, CA, VitalStream's President & COO Phil Kaplan told how the company's Media Console, its workflow management toolset, now integrates with all streaming formats including the new Flash 8, and includes a media manager, pre-built video skins and a real-time reporting dashboard.

MAX 2005 – Robert M. Hall Interviewed on SYS-CON.TV About His "Flash on Every Screen" Presentation

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:00:00 EDT

In his 60 minute session here at MAX 2005 in Anaheim, CA, Robert M. Hall has been demonstrating and talking about some unique projects where Flash was used in places other than on websites and desktop deployments. He also took time out of his schedule to speak with SYS-CON.TV.

MAX 2005 – Macromedia's Flash Lite Extended to QUALCOMM's BREW

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:00:00 EDT

'By providing an extension of Macromedia Flash Lite for BREW, mobile developers will have a prime opportunity to bring compelling Flash services and content to mobile devices globally,' said Al Ramadan, Macromedia's EVP and general manager of mobile and devices, as Macromedia and QUALCOMM today announced an agreement here at Max 2005 under which Macromedia will create a version of Macromedia Flash Lite as an extension for the BREW solution, QUALCOMM's mobile content delivery and monetization system.

MAX 2005 – "Where's Flash Going?": Macromedia's CEO Wows Developers, Tells Microsoft to "Try Again"

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 07:30:00 EDT

As anticipated by MX Developer's Journal for several weeks, Macromedia CEO Stephen Elop used his keynote address at Day One of MAX 2005 here in Anaheim, CA, to blaze with all guns firing – Macromedia's powerful Flash and Flex guns in particular. Plus for good measure Elop delivered a combative message to Microsoft, in relation to their would-be Flash-killer, Expression Studio...'Try again!'

Jeff Tapper's MXDJ Blog - Flex 2 Public Alpha Announced

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 20:45:00 EDT

In addition to lots of other great things, this mornings keynote announced the public availability of the Flex 2 alpha. I'll post more about this mornings keynote after my session (RA301H) is over (4-5:30pm). To say its the greatest thing since sliced bread gives undue importance to sliced bread.

SYS-CON Launches Chinese, Korean, and French Editions of MXDJ at MAX Conference

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:30:00 EDT

As of today, MXDJ readers around the world can now access this issue in five different languages. SYS-CON is also offering special subscription options to both MXDJ and ColdFusion Developer's Journal at their booth during the MAX Conference.

Max 2005 – Flex 2 Announcement: Macromedia & Mercury Interactive Team Up

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 12:30:00 EDT

'Macromedia is committed to providing best-of-class technology for building more effective end-user experiences,' said Macromedia's general manager David Mendels, as Macromedia and Mercury Interactive Corporation today here at MAX 2005 in Anaheim, CA, announced an agreement to integrate Mercury Quality Center and Mercury Performance Center products with the new Macromedia Flex 2 product line.

MAX 2005 – lynda.com Ships 5 New Video-Based Tutorials for Macromedia Studio 8

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 09:00:00 EDT

lynda.com, an award-winning provider of educational materials, has announced that it is now shipping five new video-based tutorials covering Macromedia's Studio 8 release.

MAX 2005 – Macromedia Labs Launched: Access to Alpha Versions of Flex 2 and Flash Player 8.5

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:45:00 EDT

'Macromedia Labs represents an important shift in our development process, and is a great opportunity for developers to participate early in the rapid innovation of new technologies,' said Kevin Lynch, chief software architect, Macromedia, as Macromedia today announced Macromedia Labs, a new site on macromedia.com for developers to download early versions of Macromedia technologies.

MAX 2005 – New Macromedia Dreamweaver Extension Released by Early Impact

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:45:00 EDT

A new 'Insert ProductCart Code' Extension giving Dreamweaver users access to even more tools to create a professional interface for their ProductCart stores has been released at MAX 2005 by Early Impact, an ecommerce software development company.

MAX 2005 – Macromedia Kick-Starts Macromedia Consulting Europe; Acquires iteration::two

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 12:45:00 EDT

With a definitive share purchase agreement, Macromedia has acquired Scotland-based iteration::two, which will now become the enterprise Rich Internet Application practice of Macromedia Consulting EMEA - helping to ensure that strategic clients and partners are successful in their delivery of Rich Internet Applications on the Macromedia Flash Platform.

Macromedia Studio 8 From The Inside: Exclusive Q&As With The Studio 8 Team

Sat, 15 Oct 2005 16:45:00 EDT

Why is FreeHand not part of Studio 8? What do productivity tools Contribute 3 and FlashPaper 2 add? What about Flex? Why has the product name changed from Studio MX 2004? What are the new video features in Studio 8? How about the role of Flash Player 8? These, and sundry other questions on every imaginable aspect of the new Studio 8 release, are addressed here by four executives at Macromedia speaking exclusively to MX Developer's Journal.

On2 Technologies and VitalStream Team Up For Flash Video Delivery

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 23:45:00 EDT

On2 Technologies, Inc., and VitalStream, a streaming media solutions provider and international content delivery network, announced that they have partnered to create a single-source solution combining powerful, high quality Macromedia Flash Video encoding tools from On2 with VitalStream's global streaming and content delivery services for digital media enterprises.

Macromedia's "Zorn" Becomes Flex Builder 2

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 07:30:00 EDT

Macromedia today announced Flex Builder 2, previously code-named 'Zorn.' Flex Builder 2 can incorporate rich media content from the recently released Macromedia Flash Professional 8, the leading authoring tool for creating rich interactive content. Flex Builder 2 will be sold for less than $1000 per developer, Macromedia says, and will include the ability to develop, compile, and deploy Flex applications that connect to XML and SOAP web services with no additional charges or server licensing required.

Flash Player Is Revved to Version 8.5; Flex 2 Product Line Unveiled

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:00:00 EDT

Flash Player 8.5, announced by Macromedia today, adds industrial strength programming power on top of the expressiveness already introduced in Flash Player 8, creating what the company calls 'a state-of-the-art, cross-platform runtime.' It includes a new virtual machine that offers faster runtime performance, full runtime error reporting, improved debugging, and ActionScript 3.