ATI Technologies Inc. Joins the CYBERWORLD Movement to Bring Multi-Dimensional Web Experiences to the World
The World's Largest Video Card Supplier Uses CYBERWORLD Technology to Create an Intuitive 3D Navigational Experience for Its Internet Audience TORONTO, May 18 /CNW/ -- ATI Technologies Inc. the world's largest supplier of 3D graphics and multimedia solutions, has incorporated CYBERWORLD technology into its Internet production pipeline, creating an entirely new 3D experience for its web audience. CYBERWORLD(R) International Corporation, a new media enterprise, is dedicated to transforming the web into an interactive multimedia experience for everyone. CYBERWORLD's technology is ideally suited for e-commerce and on-line business development. It allows individuals, companies and communities to tap into CYBERWORLD's rich feature set and 3D visual interface to build and seamlessly navigate between 2D and 3D pictures, video and sound, within one easy-to-use integrated environment. The ATI Technologies Inc. web site (www.atitech.com) is an excellent example of multimedia e-business in action. Averaging more than three million unique visitors per month from all over the globe, ATI Technologies Inc. supports its successful on-line marketing model with innovative areas such as its new CYBERWORLD enhanced 3D site map. Using the CYBERWORLD Professional Edition and its powerful QBORG(TM) system architecture, a fully navigable, multi-dimensional site map was crafted, offering a fast, interactive 3D component to ATI Technologies Inc.'s traditional 2D navigation. ATI Technologies Inc.'s 3D site map (www.atitech.com/ca_us/sitemap/borg/borg.html), uses a gaming metaphor to appeal to its largely consumer audience. The site adds fun to functionality, keeping visitors actively moving throughout ATI Technologies Inc.'s web site, navigating and exploring areas that might otherwise be overlooked. "CYBERWORLD offers technology that brings a new dynamic to web site design and navigation," says Bal Sahjpaul, manager, Internet Development for ATI Technologies, Inc. "By using CYBERWORLD Professional Edition to create and link the site map and content pages in 3D, we offer a familiar and intuitive way for customers and enthusiasts to navigate our site," says Sahjpaul. "The speed of navigation is light years ahead of anything we have seen before, and an excellent compliment to ATI Technologies Inc.'s leading-edge graphics acceleration technology." "ATI Technologies Inc.'s aggressive approach to developing and marketing content on the web reinforces its leadership role within the high technology community," says Sharleen Sy, vice president of marketing at CYBERWORLD International. "ATI Technologies Inc.'s implementation of CYBERWORLD's 3D technology is an ideal example of how 2D and 3D are converging to create an entirely new medium for communication on the web." The CYBERWORLD Advantage CYBERWORLD's innovative technology is ideal for e-commerce and e-merchandising, offering digital content creators and web developers a visually compelling way to build, customize, and present multimedia worlds. Users can tap into CYBERWORLD's easy-to-use 3D visual interface to seamlessly navigate between 2D and 3D content such as pictures, video, and sound, in one integrated environment. CYBERWORLD's robust QBORG system architecture serves as a platform for building and incorporating visual and interactive elements into web environments. With QBORG, developers and artists can simply layer and paint floors, ceilings, walls, backgrounds, sounds, and 2D or 3D graphics to design extremely photorealistic, multi-dimensional digital worlds. Join the Web Transformation To enrich the Internet, and foster a growing community of interactive experiences, the CYBERWORLD PROFESSIONAL EDITION'S on-line beta program gives digital content creators and web site designers running Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or NT the opportunity to experience CYBERWORLD technology firsthand. Users can download a complete, time-locked 60-day evaluation version of CYBERWORLD Professional Edition from the company web site at cyberworldcorp.com. The free CYBERWORLD Viewer is a 600K downloadable viewer capable of displaying CYBERWORLD content and enabling all Microsoft-compliant plug-ins. About CYBERWORLD International CYBERWORLD International Corporation is dedicated to transforming the web into an interactive multimedia experience. CYBERWORLD International Corporation provides unique software products that enable individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities-of-interest to build fast, interactive, new media environments for the web. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with offices in Orlando and Los Angeles. Readers can visit the CYBERWORLD web site at cyberworldcorp.com. CYBERWORLD(R) is a registered trademark of CYBERWORLD International Corporation. -0- 05/18/1999 |