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LOTUS: Lotus introduces StreamCam for fast access and viewing of ScreenCam Movies on the Web Presswire - November 05, 1997 15:15 V%M2 P%M2PR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jump to first matched term M2 PRESSWIRE-5 November 1997-LOTUS: Lotus introduces StreamCam for fast access and viewing of ScreenCam Movies on the Web (C)1994-97 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD -- Coincides with availability and shipment of Lotus ScreenCam for Windows NT 4.0 Lotus Development Corp. today introduced StreamCam, a streaming technology that enables live viewing of multimedia ScreenCam files directly from a web page. StreamCam is comprised of two components - a server component and client browser plug-in. StreamCam provides end-users with one-click access to multimedia ScreenCam movies from within their familiar browser environment, eliminating the need to download the movies to their desktop PC. StreamCam enables organizations to provide their users with broader and simpler access to the powerful training-tool capabilities of Lotus ScreenCam movies. "This new technology enables not only the general business user, but the thousands of service, support, human resource, education and training professionals using ScreenCam as a communications and training vehicle, to fully leverage the Internet and intranets to deliver multimedia information in a faster, more convenient format," said John Throckmorton, Lotus 'senior vice president, Internet Applications Division. "The Lotus StreamCam and ScreenCam combination is a powerful content creation and delivery tool set that enables training and education specialists to efficiently deliver information to their audiences for viewing over the Internet," said Chris LeTocq, a principal analyst at Dataquest in San Jose, CA. "Together they make a dramatic and effective training tool." Lotus today, also announced that ScreenCam for Windows NT 4.0 is now available and shipping to customers. This new version, brings the powerful and easy-to-use features of ScreenCam 97 to the Windows NT 4.0 platform, and, in addition, is now optimized to take advantage of Intel's MMX chip technology. StreamCam Allows Organizations to Leverage ScreenCam for Training & Support Anytime, Anywhere ScreenCam, Lotus' 32-bit multimedia recording and editing software enables users to easily capture screen activity, cursor movement and sound into one integrated Lotus ScreenCam movie file. Lotus ScreenCam movies can be saved and distributed across local and wide-area networks, as well as the Internet. Lotus StreamCam provides streaming technology for web based multimedia ScreenCam files. ScreenCam files may be viewed directly in popular browsers, including both Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. StreamCam is comprised of a server module that supports unlimited streams and a client based browser plug-in player that provides one-click access to streamed ScreenCam multimedia content. Availability, Pricing and System Requirements Lotus StreamCam is available for a suggested retail price of $899 and includes a copy of ScreenCam for Windows NT 4.0. StreamCam, which supports all current and previous ScreenCam movie versions, including files created in ScreenCam 2.0, ScreenCam 97 and ScreenCam for Windows NT 4.0, requires an IBM or compatible 486/50 computer certified for use with Windows NT 4.0 server. Lotus ScreenCam for Windows NT 4.0 is available as a standalone product in North America for a suggested retail price of $149 and will ship with SmartSuite 97 this fall. ScreenCam for Windows NT 4.0 requires an IBM or compatible 486 computer certified for use with Windows NT 4.0 and an S3 compatible graphics adapter. Both Lotus ScreenCam for Windows NT and Lotus StreamCam are available for purchase over the Internet as software downloads from the Lotus Store (http://offer.lotus.com/screencam), through Cybersource Corp.'s Software.Net (http://www.software.net) and from other Internet Resellers. Customers can also purchase these products from Lotus Authorized Partners and Resellers. Current ScreenCam users can upgrade to Lotus ScreenCam for Windows NT 4.0 for $112. Introductory customer support is available for those products purchased at retail. Lotus plans to ship French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese versions of Lotus ScreenCam for Windows NT late in the fourth quarter. Lotus Development Corporation, founded in 1982, is a subsidiary of IBM Corporation. Lotus offers high quality software products and services that reflect the company's unique understanding of the new ways in which individuals and businesses must work together to achieve success. Lotus' innovative approach is evident in a new class of applications that allow users to access and communicate information in ways never before possible, both within and beyond organizational boundaries. Lotus now markets its products in more than 80 countries worldwide and provides numerous professional consulting, support and education services through the Lotus Services Group. All prices and terms are for the USA only. Lotus and ScreenCam are registered trademarks. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Other brands and products are the property of their respective owners. *M2 COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN M2 PRESSWIRE. DATA SUPPLIED BY NAMED PARTY/PARTIES.*