JPEG Compression Breakthrough Debuts With StuffIt Deluxe(R) 9 From Allume Systems
January 06 2005 - 10:30AM
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JPEG Compression Breakthrough Debuts With StuffIt Deluxe(R) 9 From
Allume Systems New StuffIt Deluxe 9 Breaks Barriers With Image
Compression, Thumbnail Image Displays, New ZipMagic(R) Features and
CD/DVD Burning With Disk Spanning LAS VEGAS, CES/ShowStoppers, Jan.
6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allume Systems, Inc., an IMSI company
(OTC:IMSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: IMSI) , today announced that StuffIt
Deluxe(R) 9.0 for Windows will ship in the current quarter. StuffIt
Deluxe(R) will be the first product to incorporate Allume's
revolutionary new image technology that allows StuffIt to compress
JPEG images up to 30% without any loss of quality. While existing
archive solutions, such as zip, are unable to compress
already-compressed JPEG images, StuffIt's new patent pending
technology is able to replace the lossless component of the JPEG
file format with a more efficient method. And just as important is
there is no loss in image quality. StuffIt Deluxe also includes
important enhancements to the way in which images are stored; as
JPEG's are added to the archive, StuffIt generates decompress the
file and stores thumbnail data so that users can quickly access
previews of archived pictures without having to decompress the
image. "This new photo compression technology makes StuffIt a
perfect companion for any digital lifestyle," said Matthew
Covington, Senior Product Manager at Allume Systems. "Whether you
take photos for a living or just for fun, it's now easier than ever
to share and store your pictures. With our breakthough image
compression technology you can send more photos via email and fit
more photos on CDs, DVDs; or any other type of storage media -- all
without having to compromise the quality of the image." Besides the
new image compression technology, Allume announced other new
features scheduled for the release: -- NEW! ZipMagic(R) -- StuffIt
Deluxe 9 will include a brand new, Windows XP-compatible version of
it's patented Zip Magic technology. ZipMagic is a device driver
that provides transparent access to zip archives from Windows
Explorer and any application. Zip Magic allows users to work with
items stored in zip archives exactly as they would work with items
stored in a regular directory; users can open documents located in
Zip archives from the "Open" dialog of their favorite application,
make changes and save the document back to the archive, all without
having to decompress the file. -- NEW! Integrated CD and DVD
burning -- StuffIt now includes built-in CD and DVD burning
technology so that users can create archives and burn those
archives to CDs and DVDs with a single simple step. The smart-
segmenting feature included in the StuffIt X (.sitx) files format
means that archives too large to fit on a single CD or DVD will
automatically be created in multiple sections and burned across
multiple disks. Combined with StuffIt's disk index technology,
users can also create a searchable catalog of any CDs they burn
with StuffIt so that they can later be browsed and searched even
when they have been put away for storage and are not in the
computer. -- NEW! Virus Protection -- StuffIt now includes new ways
to protect yourself from receiving viruses by opening files you
expand from archives. StuffIt now works with your existing virus
scanning software (including solutions from McAfee, Symatec,
Computer Associates and Trend Micro) to scan all files
automatically when they are expanded from an archive. Additionally
StuffIt Deluxe provides a number of features that emphasize the
data management aspect of archiving: -- File Access -- StuffIt
provides a number of tools designed to improved access to already
compress data; ArchiveSearch(TM) allows users to search the
contents of archives stored locally and on accessible servers, and
StuffIt Disk Index extends this coverage to include files stored on
removable backup media. -- Backup -- StuffIt provides users with
the tools necessary to automate archive tasks, even allowing
scheduled incremental backups directly to CD, DVD, or remote FTP
server. -- Integration -- StuffIt Deluxe includes tools that allow
the user to access compression commands directly from Windows
contextual menu. It provides direct access to StuffIt from
Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. --
Internet Connectivity -- StuffIt Deluxe provides a number of built
in connectivity options that make transferring archives over the
Internet easy. StuffIt includes both a built in FTP and email
client, allowing most file transfer tasks to be completed from
with-in StuffIt's easy to use Wizards. StuffIt exclusively features
the StuffIt X archive file format which demonstrates Allume's
leadership and continued innovation in the data compression
industry. The ability to losslessly compress already-compressed
JPEG images is only one of the technologies StuffIt X provides
users looking for the smallest possible archives. StuffIt X
incorporates a number of built in encryption technologies, and
supports key lengths up to 512bits. And StuffIt X's unique
redundancy technology that allows missing data to be recovered in
the event that an archive is damaged due to disk or transfer
errors. Overall StuffIt X archives provide users with a highly
secure wrapper that can be used to both compress and secure
information being transferred over the network, or across the
internet, or archived for long term storage. Pricing and
Availability StuffIt Deluxe 9.0 for Windows sells for $39.99, while
StuffIt Standard Edition 9.0 for Windows costs $24.99. Both
products are available online from http://www.stuffit.com/ or from
retail outlets. Users of any previous version of StuffIt Deluxe can
upgrade for only $14.99. For more information on upgrades and other
pricing visit: http://www.allume.com/store/upgrades.html add the
stuffit.com. System Requirements Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, or
2003 Server; at least 64MB of installed RAM; 40MB hard disk space.
ZipMagic requires Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Allume Systems, Inc:
Everyday Solutions(TM) Founded in 1988, Allume Systems, Inc., an
IMSI company, develops and publishes award-winning software
solutions for Windows and Macintosh. Allume's leading brands are
StuffIt(R), Internet Cleanup(TM) and Spring Cleaning(R). Formerly
known as Aladdin Systems, Allume Systems enables people and
businesses to communicate and manage their ideas and information.
Allume's software offers a range of solutions, empowering users in
the areas of information access, removal, recovery, security,
productivity and Internet distribution. Allume Systems is located
at 245 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA; telephone:
831-761-6200; fax: 831-761-6206. Internet: http://www.allume.com/
or http://stuffit.com/ . About IMSI Founded in 1982, IMSI's
flagship product TurboCAD(R) and DesignCAD(TM) make it a leader in
the precision design market. The company's online properties focus
on the sale of content and services to the architectural,
engineering and construction market through its stock house plans
site at Houseplans.com, http://www.houseplans.com/ and
http://www.homeplanfinder.com/ and the online CAD symbol site,
http://www.cadsymbols.com/ . IMSI on the Net:
http://www.imsisoft.com/ . Safe Harbor Statement This announcement
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, and within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could
differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors including the ability of
the company to successfully commercialize its new technologies as
well as risk factors set forth under "Factors Affecting Future
Operating Results" in the company's annual report on Form 10-KSB
for the year ended June 30, 2004, and such other risks detailed
from time to time in the company's reports filed with the SEC. The
company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of
any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be
made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. NOTE: Secure
Delete, StuffIt, Internet Cleanup and the Allume logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Allume Systems, Inc. All
other product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective owners. DATASOURCE: Allume Systems, Inc. CONTACT:
Jennifer Watson of Allume Systems, Inc., , or +1-831-768-3630 Web
site: http://www.allume.com/
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