Equilibrium Launches MediaRich Server for Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server to Dynamically Preview, Manage, Modify and Deploy Visual Assets

Business Wire, Nov 18, 2002

Business Editors/Technology Writers

COMDEX Fall 2002

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2002

Equilibrium MediaRich Server Adds Dynamic Image Serving Functionality

to Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server for a Cost-Effective Digital

Asset Management Solution

Equilibrium, a leading provider of rich-media servers for the enterprise, today announced the availability of Equilibrium(R) MediaRich(TM) Server for Microsoft SharePoint(TM) Portal Server's enterprise-wide search, document management and workgroup collaboration environment. The resulting digital asset management solution generates thumbnail previews during search results regardless of the original file format, adds zoom and pan functionality, and provides automated image editing, conversion and delivery for one or multiple images. Equilibrium MediaRich Server for SharePoint Portal Server increases business productivity and reduces creative department costs by enabling knowledge workers to easily manage, modify and deploy visual assets in a familiar self-service portal.

Equilibrium MediaRich for SharePoint Portal Server allows corporations to maintain revision control for a single high-quality asset, create derivatives on-demand, and deliver consistent brand assets for the Web, print, wireless and Microsoft Office applications with accurate color profiles. Utilizing the underlying security mechanisms of Microsoft Windows(R) 2000 and SharePoint Portal Server, all information in the repository is secure.

"Equilibrium is dedicated to serving the imaging needs of SharePoint Portal Server customers with a self-service digital asset management solution that empowers knowledge workers and maximizes the lifecycle of corporate assets," said Chris Samaniego, CTO at Equilibrium. "MediaRich Server for SharePoint Portal Server increases business productivity and reduces costs, which enables corporations to realize an immediate ROI."

Equilibrium MediaRich for SharePoint Portal Server features include:

-- Visual Search - Adds dynamic thumbnail previews in the Search, Document Library, Categories and Document Inspection digital dashboards. Regardless of original file format, view images directly in SharePoint including zoom and pan for detailed inspection.

-- Document Inspection - Allows knowledge workers to generate images in the file format, size, resolution, or color space needed for web, print, wireless and Microsoft Office applications, ensuring that they work with the approved asset, without the need for additional image processing applications.

-- Automated Image Processing - The MediaCart feature automates common batch processing tasks to an unlimited number of visual assets to speed production and to reduce reliance on art department resources.

As a Microsoft Gold Certified independent software vendor, Equilibrium is working with system integrators to provide training and support for implementing MediaRich Server with Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server, Content Management Server and Commerce Server. To learn more about the Equilibrium Gold Partner Program, please call 415.451.7613.

"Microsoft is pleased to be working with Equilibrium in delivering customers a valuable solution for increasing business productivity," said Mike Gelon, Director of information worker servers and services at Microsoft. "By leveraging SharePoint Portal Server for its search, approval workflow and personalization features, Equilibrium MediaRich provides a dynamic visual solution and delivers compelling business value to our mutual customers."

Pricing and Availability

Equilibrium MediaRich Server for SharePoint Portal Server is now available worldwide. In North America, the product sells at the standard retail price of $3,999 for the server and a five-seat license. For corporate pricing discounts, please contact Equilibrium directly at 866.554.4445 x4 (toll free). Companies may purchase Equilibrium MediaRich Server for SharePoint Portal Server online for immediate download at www.equilibrium.com.

About Equilibrium

Founded in 1989, Equilibrium develops and markets dynamic imaging technologies for multi-channel retail, manufacturing, media and entertainment industries. The MediaRich Server product line automates the production and deployment of visual content for the Web, print media and smart devices to streamline workflow and reduce costs. For additional information, contact Equilibrium's headquarters in San Rafael, CA. at 415.451.7600 or visit www.equilibrium.com.

Equilibrium is a registered trademark and MediaRich is a trademark of Equilibrium Technologies, Inc. All other company, product or service names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.