The enhanced Web-based functionality in Acrobat 5.0 allows users to simultaneously review and share comments on-line. Version 5.0 is available for Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and ME, and Macintosh OS 8.6, 9.0.4 and 9.1.

Adobe is on the Web at http://www.adobe.com/.

The PRISM standard is designed to help publishers more closely manage the various forms of content they employ. Artesia Technologies has pledged to support PRISM commercially by the end of the year, which also means that in the future, a publishing professional using TEAMS, Artesia's digital asset management system, will be able to employ an industry-consistent metadata vocabulary in preserving new content.

Artesia is on the Web at http://www.artesia.com/.

The plug-in also activates fonts required by embedded graphics documents within the InDesign document and allows the user to choose when to deactivate the fonts (when the document is closed, when InDesign quits, or when the system is shutdown). The plug-in also supports a "collect fonts for output: feature and the ability to make a Font Reserve set of all the fonts required by the document.

DiamondSoft is on the Web at http://www.fontserve.com/.

The software will be used in a range of Panther imagesetters and FasTRAK CTP devices for the newspaper and commercial printing industries. The Jaws RIP will be incorporated into Monotype Systems' PrePRESS product line and marketed under then name "Jaguar RIP."

Additionally, Harlequin has unveiled the first demonstration of technology developed through its strategic alliance with Motorola's Computer Group. The goal of the alliance, which was announced in late February, is to provide high-end embedded RIP systems for driving mid-range to high-end multifunction peripherals, copiers and printers, large-format printers, digital printing systems and digital servers.

Lastly, Harlequin has reached an agreement with Destiny Technology Corp. of Taiwan, to embed Harlequin's RIP and PDF (portable document format) technology into Destiny's proprietary embedded controllers. The deal will enable digital-printing equipment manufacturers to shorten their development cycles for low- to mid-range monochromatic and color copiers, printers and digital printing systems. Under the agreement, Destiny will embed Harlequin's products onto its current range of controller platforms for existing and potential customers who are predominantly in Japan and the rest of Asia.

Monotype is on the Web at http://www.monoexpress.com/, while Harlequin is at http://www.harlequin.com/.

Under the agreement, the companies plan to provide distribution and deployment of demonstration software to prospective clients. Digital Graffiti is committed to becoming the digital asset management systems of choice for variable data tools.

In addition, Cambridge, Mass.-based Pageflex has announced that Mpower will be the variable data composition tool to support San Francisco-based httprint Inc.'s eCommerce and Print Services groups. Pageflex Mpower software enables businesses to design and produce variable data documents, including brochures, stationery, business cards, and marketing materials that can be customized to reach specific groups and individuals.

Pageflex is on the Web at http://www.pageflexinc.com/, while Digital Graffiti is located at http://www.digitalgraffiti.com/, and httprint can be found at http://www.httprint.com/.

Based on the edition plan and production schedule, NewsWay routes the pages to the respective print sites. NewsWay's customizable Edition Planner automates many aspects of the edition building process.

ProImage is on the Web at http://www.newsway.com/.

The installation will take seven weeks with plans to begin by the end of July. NEW STRAITS TIMES will also be installing TARK, the asset management system that is completely Web-based and allows on-line connection and use worldwide

Tera, which has U.S. offices in Bedford, N.H., is on the Web at http://www.tera-it.com/.

The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. TV Data Technologies will continue to serve its customers under the TV Data name and brand. Sales responsibilities will remain with the current TV Data staff.

Together, TMS and TV Data provide more than 4000 customers, including newspapers, on-line services, broadcasters, cable systems and other companies, with print and electronic TV, movie and Internet listings, paginated entertainment information products, data feeds, monthly cable guides and other information products.

TMS is on the Web at http://www.tms.tribune.com/, while TV Data is located at http://www.tvdata.com/.

Also, WoodWing has introduced version 1.5 of its Smart Styles. Version 1.5 extends the usability of Smart Styles beyond its original newspaper and magazine market. Smart Styles delivers formatting capabilities to Adobe InDesign users. All formatting options of a page item, including multiple text styles, can be set at once using a page item form the Style Library as an example.

WoodWing is on the Web at http://www.woodwing.com/.

Seminars will be held in regional locations throughout North America through December, and are recommended for press operators, pressroom supervisors, quality assurance managers, ink, paper and pre-press suppliers, print buyers, publishers and anyone involved in the production of printed material.

X-Rite is on the Web at http://www.x-rite.com/.

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