PRESS RELEASE: New Extensis Portfolio Server 10 Delivers Robust iPad, Tablet and Video Support
Industry-leading DAM server delivers instant-access to digital media with streaming HD video playback and video conversion for tablets, mobile devices and the web
PORTLAND, Ore. -- July 12, 2011 --Extensis®, a division of Celartem Inc., today announced the newest release of their Digital Asset Management (DAM) software, Portfolio Server® 10, which includes new iPad® and video capabilities that enable worldwide access to digital media.
“Employees and clients are infinitely mobile and over 75 percent of businesses plan to deploy tablets by the end of 2013*. Our goal is to deliver the tools that keep them efficient,” said Davin Kluttz, Extensis’ Senior Product Manager for DAM Solutions.
Portfolio Server’s Media Engine, powered by Equilibrium MediaRich® Server, simplifies common production tasks and enables fast file processing on the server. Users can deliver files for mobile devices or different platforms by converting them into the desired format without slowing down their personal workstation. Whether they are in a conference room or meeting a client over coffee, Portfolio Server 10 makes it easy for users to deliver any type of digital media on-demand.
“We’re looking forward to the upcoming iPad support in Portfolio Server 10”, said Tracy Cortez, Principal of RAC Design Build, an architecture and construction firm based in Los Angeles. "We are a fast-paced firm that relies on immediate access to our library of project images, and Portfolio Server is the only product that has been able to provide this. This new mobile functionality will further our marketing efforts ten-fold."
Product Highlights:
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NetPublish Tablet Template: Search, preview, play and download digital media anywhere from the iPad
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Enhanced A/V Support: Manage and playback audio and video files via the Web
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NetMediaMAX HD: Convert video for the web and mobile devices
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Unparalleled Speed: Start searching sooner and process jobs faster with a media engine cluster
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Automated User Management: Easy administration and access by users with Active Directory integration
A “What’s New” product webcast will take place on Thursday, July 21 (2PM EST/11AM PST).
To attend, register at: http://www.extensis.com/portfoliowebcast
Pricing and Availability:
Portfolio Server 10 is available immediately and starts at an estimated retail price of $1,999US. Competitive upgrades are available for a variety of products, including Final Cut Pro Server®. Existing Portfolio Server customers under a current annual service agreement (ASA) will receive product upgrades free of charge, and upgrade pricing is also available for existing Portfolio Standalone, Portfolio Server and Portfolio Studio customers.
Portfolio Server is available in English, French, German, and Japanese.
To learn more about Portfolio Server 10, visit http://www.extensis.com/portfolioserver
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About Portfolio Server: Catalog Anything. Find Everything.
Portfolio Server is web-based digital asset management software that improves efficiency by helping workgroups and organizations quickly find and use digital media. It is the only digital asset management solution that is affordable, simple to use, and easy to set-up. Portfolio Server provides a single place to for teams to locate important files with consistent metadata information using a web browser or Mac and Windows desktop applications.
About Extensis
Extensis® is a leading developer of software and services for creative professionals and workgroups. Their solutions streamline workflows, securely manage digital assets and fonts, and control corporate typographic branding. Used by hundreds of Fortune 5000 companies, Extensis' award-winning server, desktop, and web service products include: Portfolio Server® for digital asset management, Universal Type Server® for server-based font management, Suitcase Fusion™ for single-user font management, and the WebINK® web font rental service. Founded in 1993, Extensis is based in Portland, Oregon, and the United Kingdom. Extensis is wholly owned by Celartem Technology Inc., (JASDAQ Exchange: 4330). For additional information, visit www.extensis.com.
About Celartem
Celartem Technology, Inc. develops and delivers the best software and services for their markets—spanning digital content to energy management. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Celartem Technology has offices in New York, Beijing, the United Kingdom, Portland (US) and Seattle (US). Celartem Technology, Inc. is listed on Japan’s JASDAQ Exchange (4330) and is a new member stock of the J-STOCK index. For additional information, visit http://en.celartem.com/.
* Data based on international IT survey conducted by Dimensional Research, April 2011.
Copyright © 2011 by Extensis, a division of Celartem Inc., Final Cut Pro Server® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. EXTENSIS, PORTFOLIO SERVER, NETPUBLISH AND NETMEDIAMAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Extensis in the United States of America, Canada, the European Union and/or other countries. This list of trademarks is not exhaustive. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, product names, company names, brands and service names mentioned herein are property of Extensis or other respective owners.
(First posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 12:54 EDT)
