They also have this on Media4...if they need SANs it looks like SGI might supply them......
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MEDIA4 PRODUCTIONS ENDORSES
SILICON GRAPHICS NEW VISUAL
WORKSTATIONS
For more information, contact:
Vicki Christian
Media4 Productions Inc.
515/225-7409,
vickic@media4.com
Steve Friedberg The DEM Group Ext.108 610/992-0889
steve.friedberg@demgroup.com
Silicon Graphics workstations incorporate MacDrive 98 for cross-platform file
sharing
Des MoinesDES MOINES, IA, January 11, 1999- Media4 Productions Inc. today
marked a new era in desktop publishing with its endorsement of Silicon Graphics
(NYSE: SGI) new family of visual workstations. The introduction of these products
signals Silicon Graphics' entry into the Windows NT® market with offerings that
combine industry standard processor technology from Intel , and the broad-based
application support of Microsoft® Windows NT operating system with Silicon
GraphicsÒ professional graphics and media capabilities.
"These new Silicon Graphics workstations are valuable to anyone working in
cross-platform environments, especially to graphic artists and digital content
creators," says Brian Landwehr, Media4 Productions President and CEO.
"MacDrive 98 makes it painless for users of the new Silicon Graphics
workstations to access files on all types of Mac media."
The integration of MacDrive 98 means that the new Silicon Graphics 320 and
Silicon Graphics 540 workstations are ready to access Mac®-formatted media
right out of the box, without requiring any software installation.
"This collaboration between our companies will enable customers to share data
with Mac OS systems, both seamlessly and effortlessly," said Murali Dharan,
Vice President, Workstation Division, Silicon Graphics.
The introduction of these products marks the availability of high-end visual
computing functionality, performance and capabilities at mainstream desktop
pricing. Silicon Graphics initial product line includes Silicon Graphics 540, the
industry's only quad-processor Pentium II Xeon-based graphics workstation,
and Silicon Graphics 320, dual-processor Pentium® II based system offering the
industry's best price/performance.
Silicon Graphics' visual workstations provide the markets' best price/performance
for applications using standard APIs, and they are compatible with Windows
NT-certified off-the-shelf applications.
With a starting street price of $3,395, Silicon Graphics 320 workstation will
begin shipping in February 1999. Silicon Graphics 540 workstation, priced
starting at $5,995, will begin shipping in the spring of 1999.
The Silicon Graphics visual workstations extend the visual computing capabilities
for professionals in a number of the company's core industries, including
entertainment, geo/sciences, medical, government, manufacturing and education.
The systems fully enable key applications in desktop publishing, CAD, 3D
rendering, modeling, animation, and video editing -- applications that are vital to
the work of creative and technical professionals.
About Media4 Productions
Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, Media4 Productions Inc. ( www.media4.com)
is respected as a key developer of software products that simplify cross-platform
file sharing. These products are made available through catalog and retail outlets,
as enterprise-wide solutions for large organizations, and as licensable technology
enhancing the offerings of other solution providers. More information about Media4
Productions is available from itsBased in West Des Moines, Iowa, Media4
Productions ( www.media4.com) develops software products that simplify
cross-platform file sharing. Media4 Productions creates software which improves
the fundamental experience of using personal computers, freeing users to focus
on goals, rather than technology.
These products are made available through catalog and retail outlets, as
enterprise-wide solutions for large organizations, and as licensable technology
enhancing the offerings of other solution providers.
Since its inception in 1993, Media4 Productions has formed strategic,
technological partnerships with the following companies: ATTO Technology, Inc.,
Digital Equipment Corporation, Silicon Graphics, Japan's Marubeni Corporation
and Japan's Media Vision Inc.
For two consecutive years, Media4 Productions has won the Cool2 Award from
Photo Electronic Imaging magazine (PEI), honoring MacDrive 98 as the Best
Networking/Data Sharing Product. Macworld magazine has given MacDrive 98 a
four-and-one-half mouse rating, calling it "the Mac-disk-mounting utility of
choice." MacDrive 98 was also a 1998 Eddy Finalist for Best Cross-Platform
Product, sponsored by Macworld magazine.
Macs Only! ( www.macsonly.com) said MacDrive 98 "Works as
advertised-quickly, easily and flawlessly. Outstanding. 5 out of 5 rating." Univers
Macworld, France's leading Macintosh publication, calls MacDrive 98 "excellent
Š reliable, powerful and very well integrated," and awarded it a "4.5 out of 5"
rating.
More information about Media4 Productions is available from its web site, or by
calling the company directly at 515-225-7409.
Silicon Graphics is a registered trademark, and the Silicon Graphics logo, Silicon
Graphics 320 and Silicon Graphics 540 are trademarks, of Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and Pentium II Xeon is
a trademark, of Intel Corporation.
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