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Visage announces new diagnostic imaging software

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:15:00 GMT

<img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/vistemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Visage Imaging has announced Visage 7, its first diagnostic imaging software based on thin client streaming technology. Designed for the medical industry, the software allows users to read, process and review every form of exam, ranging from plain film to cardiac, with specialized tools for radiologists, clinicians and referrers. The app includes a list of built-in tools for advanced programs such...

Zevrix intros File Courier data delivery software

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:35:00 GMT

<img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/courtemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Zevrix Solutions has announced a new media delivering software, File Courier 1.0. The app is designed to improve the efficiency of sending files and folders via FTP or between local destinations. Automatic e-mail notifications, containing delivery info, can be sent to recipients, while a variety of customizable templates can be used to present the items and locations. Users can also encrypt disk i...

Acer: Windows 7 a small boost to sales

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:25:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/aceraspire3935-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Acer chief Gianfranco Lanci told the press on Thursday that Windows 7 has had a noticeable but small impact on sales. The executive estimates that holiday PC sales should jump about 25 percent versus last year, when the economic crash hurt sales, but that they should only be flat compared to this summer. Much of the forecast was calculated after gauging the feature set early on....

HandBrake 0.9.4 adds 64-bit support in Leopard, Snow Leopard

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:05:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/handbrake.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />HandBrake has released an update to its self-titled DVD ripping utility. Version 0.9.4 adds support for 64-bit operations for the Mac, including both Leopard and Snow Leopard operating systems. The 64-bit builds are said to perform approximately 10 percent better than the 32-bit equivalents. The software is also claimed to offer overall improvements in quality, which has been partially attributed ...

MAPublisher 8.2 updates geospatial PDF export

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/mapublisher8.2-story-25.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Avenza has launched an update to its mapping software for Adobe Illustrator, MAPublisher 8.2. The software produces maps from GIS data for both electronic and print distribution, including GIS-format shapefile, with all attributes and georeferencing intact. It can also handle ESRI, MapInfo, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Google and U.S. Government files, preserving all GIS data attributes and geographic p...

Jade 2.0 for Aperture simplifies automation, removes red eye

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:15:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/jade2.0-story-25.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />DataMind Srl has launched Jade Plugin 2.0 for Apple's Aperture software. The plug-in automates color, contrast and dynamic range adjustments, while helping to detect and correct red eye in photographs. Jade is now a one-button operation -- the user loads photos in and then clicks a button to start. Version 2.0 offers manual control for those who wish to make fine adjustments....

FileWave 4 boosts performance, adds new grouping options

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:05:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/filewave.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />FileWave has launched the fourth edition of its self-named suite, used to handle mass software distribution in corporate environments. The software supports Mac, Windows and Linux systems, and allows clients to pull down patches, customized installers and ready-to-launch apps. Individual files can also be modified, and as necessary apps can be rolled back to earlier states....

Extensis intros Portfolio NetMediaMAX add-on

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/nmmtemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Extensis has introduced Portfolio NetMediaMAX, an add-on for Portfolio Server 9. The app allows users to automate media processing in high-volume environments. Templates are provided for a variety of common batch operations, such as file resizing and format conversion....

Vendors launch Black Friday software deals

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/office2008biz.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Several companies have begun offering Black Friday software discounts, joining others promoting hardware deals. Microsoft has notably introduced discounts on Office for Mac 2008, cutting the prices of the Home and Student Edition by $20, and the Business Edition Upgrade by $40. The complete Business Edition is temporarily $50 cheaper....

Parachute 1.0 backs up to multiple destinations

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/parachute.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Dare to be Creative has released the first version of Parachute, a new backup utility. Users can schedule multiple backup tasks, automated to run in hourly, daily, weekly or monthly cycles. As with most such apps, backups can be saved to network volumes and external hard disks. Content can also be copied to USB flash drives, and various online destinations....