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For Release: December 1, 2006
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1st Works Announces hotComm 6.5 of its hotComm Real-Time Conferencing, Collaboration and Content Delivery Platform
Offers improved File Sharing and optional recording directly into Windows Media format
BOSTON, MA, December 1, 2006 – 1stWorks, a real-time interactive communications software company with solutions for secure collaboration, multimedia content delivery, conferencing and broadcasting, incorporating its recently patented data compression technology, today announced the latest version of its hotComm on-demand desktop conferencing and collaboration platform.
hotComm 6.5 delivers improved ease of use in secure File Sharing, supporting more Windows centric operational features to extend the collaborative capabilities of hotComm.
hotComm 6.5 also offers the option for recording directly in Windows Media Video format (WMV) in addition to our continued support for the earlier proprietary hotComm recording format. The immediate advantage of Windows Media Video format is to allow playback through any Windows Media format compatible player You can record audio and any visuals you see in the hotCam window or you can record the full screen of your primary monitor, including the hotPointer. This technique uses the Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9.0, which is an optional download during the hotComm Standard/Professional install. Support for hotComm’s own proprietary format is continued for those who prefer its substantially more efficient usage of storage space and who can accept its replay requirement for a hotComm client.
"This latest version of hotComm represents our continuing commitment to listen to our customers and respond to their evolving needs," said Nigel Spicer, president of 1stWorks. "hotComm’s rich feature set has been built to deliver the level of real-time multimedia communications, secure connections, scalability and instant accessibility necessary to users in today’s high-velocity world. Improved real-time information sharing is increasingly critical to companies as they expand both nationally and globally. The need for cost-effective multimedia communications among employees, customers and partners will only grow in coming years and 1stWorks will continue to support that growing market with solutions that deliver maximum return on the investment.".
The hotComm solution is ideal for employee training, for distance learning and virtual yet interactive meetings, such as global presentations and sales demonstrations, because it offers rapid delivery and presentation of multimedia content, including chat, shared applications, data, voice over IP, together with live and recorded video right from the desktop. hotComm’s architecture combines desktop networking connectivity with server-assisted broadcasting to deliver powerful new features that enhance speed, efficiency and convenience.
The latest version of hotComm is available immediately for download from1stWorks at http://www.hotcomm.com. Pricing is per user per month.
About 1stWorks Corp.
1stWorks Corporation is a real-time software communications company with solutions for secure collaboration, conferencing and multimedia content delivery, incorporating its patent pending data compression technology. 10,000 customers around the world in more than 70 countries already use its hotComm software platform. 1stWorks was founded in 2000 by executives from several earlier successful companies, including Alloy Computer Products, Microsystems Software, and Fast Engines. It is headquartered in the Boston area. More information can be found at http://www.1stworks.com.
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1stWorks Contact
Nigel Spicer
nigel@1stworks.com
Voice: (508) 563-2025
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