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eZedia News
Press Release
eZedia Unveils the Next Generation of its Digital Media Authoring And Integration Software
WINNIPEG, CANADA – June 13, 2001 – eZedia Inc., a leader in digital media software technology, today announced the release of eZediaMX 2.1, the next generation of its media integration software. Version 2.1 packs even more punch, offering more precise control over editing animation paths, while maintaining the corporate philosophy to provide "easy media" software by adding a new default object well and enhanced integrated help to make it even easier to get up and running with eZediaMX. New to this release is also a download version, available only through the company’s web site at the eZedia store.
A powerful, yet easy-to-learn software program for digital media integration, eZediaMX enables any computer user to receive, generate, modify, edit, recreate, reformat and re-present any and all digital media. eZediaMX has little or no learning curve, works with Windows and Mac OS and is so intuitive that beginners and advanced users, whether at work, at home or at school can use it to communicate more creatively.
"In an era when digital media is all around us, we are thrilled to be able to offer software that is for all of us, whether you’re a professional or new to digital technology," said Art Monk, CEO of eZedia. "With our latest release, we’ve made it even easier for users to express their ideas with impact," Monk continued. President and Chief Technical Officer of eZedia, Stefan Embleton, concurs adding, "We’ve always tried to make software that was inclusive. The object-oriented user interface makes the software amazingly intuitive and easy-to-use, and that is what eZedia is all about."
About eZediaMX
eZediaMX is far more than typical presentation software. It is a new way to integrate digital media to communicate knowledge, information, and ideas. It enables users to create multimedia reports, interactive training programs, electronic image archives, voice and audio overlays, and complex media sequences that branch and flow based on user input. All of this is easily accomplished within an environment where users can drag and drop media objects and connect them with various control objects to create sophisticated digital media productions.
eZediaMX 2.1 Availability
To preview a demonstration version of eZediaMX 2.1, please visit the eZedia web site at http://www.ezedia.com for a 30-day trial copy of the product. To purchase a full working version please visit the same web site and select the purchase options as detailed on the site. When purchased, eZediaMX 2.1 will be shipped for delivery within 48 hours to locations in North America. The product is delivered on a CD that is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS systems. In addition to the software, the CD contains animated gifs, digital movie clips, tutorials, an eZedia Showcase and a full product tour to get users up and running quickly. Product installation is extremely simple and fully automated. Single copies are available for $199.00 from the web site noted above or as a download for $49.00. Under the Zoom-ed partnership program, the Company also offers eZediaMX at special educational prices. A complete overview of the Zoom-ed program can be found at the company’s web site.
About eZedia Inc.
Founded in 1994 by Stefan Embleton, eZedia Inc. has grown from an interactive digital media development company to a leader in digital media software technology. The company derives its name from the phrase "easy media," which emphasizes its corporate focus on the delivery of easy-to-learn and use digital media integration products. The management team includes industry veterans from Hewlett-Packard, PointBase, Saba, Rolls Royce, Bristol Aerospace, Boeing and the music publishing division of Oxford University Press.
The release of eZediaMX in November of 2000 launched eZedia into a leading position based on its cross-platform Java implementation and advanced use of object oriented constructs for the development and delivery of digital media productions. The software enables users at work, at home and at school to take full advantage of all the forms of digital media they come in contact with every day. Continuing in its efforts to drive the use of multimedia in education, eZedia has established partnerships with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE/UT), the Faculties of Education at Queen’s University and University of Manitoba and most recently, with Francis Marion University. For more information about eZedia Inc., please call 204-984-9210 or visit the Company’s web site at http://www.ezedia.com.
Note to Editors: eZedia, the eZedia logo, and eZediaMX are registered trademarks or trademarks of eZedia Inc.
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