Macworld San Francisco 2005 Exhibitor Profiles

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Macworld San Francisco 2005

The Macworld Conference & Expo takes place Jan. 10 - 14 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. For in-depth information about the event visit http://www.macworldexpo.com. Below are profiles from Macworld San Francisco exhibitors; breaking news releases are available at http://www.tradeshownews.com, Business Wire's trade show, conference and event news resource. Business Wire is the official news wire service for the Macworld Conference & Expo.

Company: .com Solutions Inc. Booth/Stand: 749 Media Contact: David Simpson Phone: 510-490-3482 E-mail: sales@dotcomsolutionsinc.net Web: www.fmpromigrator.com

Product description: FmPro Migrator quickly and accurately migrates FileMaker Pro database structure and data to MySQL, Oracle, Access, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, PostgreSQL and FrontBase.

-- Migrates from Access to FileMaker 7 (Windows only feature) -- Migrates from FileMaker 3/4/5/6 to FileMaker 7 -- Generates Perl CGI scripts for all databases -- Process Images via the Web With Ease -- Host FileMaker Pro data at any ISP supporting MySQL -- Documents FileMaker Pro database structure -- Migration of large text fields and image data for all supported databases -- Repeating Fields Extraction (for selected databases) -- Economical Site License -- FileMaker JPEG image export feature

FileMaker Pro database fields containing more than 255 or 4000 characters of text are migrated to the appropriate large text column type in the destination database. JPEG Image data within FileMaker Pro container fields is migrated directly to the appropriate BLOB type of database columns through a network connection. No manual data entry is required for processing either of these specialized data types.

Company description: .com Solutions Inc. develops multi-platform graphical applications supporting FileMaker, Oracle, MySQL, Access, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, PostgreSQL and FrontBase developers. FmPro Migrator ( www.fmpromigrator.com ) migrates FileMaker databases to and from FileMaker. Installgen automates over 100 Oracle install procedures on Solaris, Windows, Linux and MacOS X. Repgen generates Oracle replication scripts on Solaris, Windows, Linux and MacOS X. For more information about .com Solutions Inc., please visit www.dotcomsolutionsinc.net.

Company: AcctVantage (Beckware LLC) Booth: 749, P.L.A.N. 11 Media Contact: Tim Lau Investor Relations Contact: Dan Beckett Phone: (828) 692-3301 E-mail: tlau@acctvantage.com Company URL: www.AcctVantage.com Press Kit URL: http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/presskit/index.jsp? companyId=1103752125088 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

Product Description: AcctVantage(TM) is a multi-user small business accounting software application that manages your company's entire operation in one simple package. Supporting Windows and/or Macintosh and scalable to over 50 users, AcctVantage has proven to be a significant asset for companies requiring enterprise-level OERPO functionality in a manageable, small business application.

Company Description: Beckware LLC is dedicated to providing best-of-class, cross-platform, end-to-end accounting and business management software to the U. S. small business (SMB) market. With an emphasis on high quality customer service and support, Beckware LLC focuses on forging long term relationships to support customer success now and far into the future.

Company: AJA Video Systems Booth: 1449 Media Contact: Victoria Battison Phone: 408-779-4476 Email: battison@vbimarketing.com Company URL: www.aja.com

Production Description: KONA 2, the ultimate uncompressed PCI-X capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link HD with built-in up/down HD/SD format conversion, and HD/SD component analog output. KONA LS, AJA's most flexible and economical SD PCI card, supports both analog and digital audio/video I/O. The Io family, including Io, Io LA, and Io LD, deliver the highest quality 10-bit uncompressed video, via FireWire. Post-production at its best price-performance and quality.

Company Description: AJA manufactures video interface and conversion solutions, bringing high-quality digital video products to the professional broadcast and post- production markets. AJA offers FireWire capture interfaces, SDI/HD-SDI QuickTime, PCI capture cards, standalone converters and rack mount interface and conversion cards and frames.

Company: Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. Booth: 2149 Media Contact: Whitney Temple Phone: 317.275.2275x24 Email: wtemple@sspr.com Company URL: www.alteclansing.com

Company description: Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc., has a rich legacy of blending art and science to stir the soul with high quality consumer and professional speaker systems. The market leader in Powered AudioT Systems, Altec Lansing designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of computer and home entertainment sound systems and a line of headsets and headphones. The company's Professional division, re-launched in 2002, builds on the storied Altec Lansing name among sound system specifiers, contractors and installers in the fixed installation market. Headquartered in Milford, PA USA and privately held, Altec Lansing also has offices in Oklahoma City OK, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong. In addition, Altec Lansing has an ISO 9002 and SA8000 certified manufacturing facility in The People's Republic of China. The company employs about 1,500 people worldwide.

Company: Atempo, Inc. Booth: 2531 Media contact: Kam Hashim, khashim@bcww.com, 617-619-9803 Phone: 650-494-2600 Email: press@atempo.com Company URL: www.atempo.com

Product description: Atempo's flagship product is Time Navigator, a highly scalable and feature-rich software product. Time Navigator offers performance and features grouped around today's more complex enterprise challenges including disaster recovery, compliance, security and rapid data growth. Atempo's customers include Airbus, Capgemini, Credit Agricole, Raytheon, France Telecom, Vallero, Renault and Virgin.net.

Company description: Atempo is a leader in data protection for information lifecycle management (ILM). Atempo's Time Navigator(TM) data protection suite delivers comprehensive data security and unparalleled recovery performance, letting users rapidly and accurately restore data from any given point in time. Time Navigator provides the infrastructure enabling enterprises to achieve their ILM objectives, including compliance with new regulatory requirements. Founded in 1992, Atempo has more than 2000 customers worldwide, with a sales and support network exceeding 100 resellers.

Company: Boinx Software Booth: 649 Media Contact: Oliver Breidenbach Phone: +49 89 84 005 333 Email: pr@boinx.com Company URL: http://www.boinx.com

Product Description: Boinx iStopMotion is the leading solution for stop motion animation and time lapse capture and won the O'Reilly Mac OS X Innovators Award 2003. Boinx FotoMagico let's you create and perform professional live slideshows and won the Mac OS X Innovators Award 2004. Boinx iVeZeen turns webcams into digital camcorders.

Company Description: Boinx Software is a trademark of GeBE Computer & Peripherie GmbH, based in Munich, Germany. Boinx Software develops and publishes fun and easy to use applications for the creative user. Information about Boinx Software and its services can be obtained from its website http://www.boinx.com

Company: Brenthaven Booth/Stand: 2239 Media Contact: Tana Gudbranson Phone: 360-733-5608 E-mail: tgudbranson@brenthaven.com Web: www.brenthaven.com

Product description: We manufacture high end custom computer cases exclusively for Apple. From the #1 rated protection and comfort systems, to the ergonomic functionality and exquisite craftsmanship, Brenthaven computer cases are designed to work with you, not against you.

Company description: Brenthaven designs notebook cases for the individual who comprehends every minute detail. From the early days of wilderness packs to today's line of awarding winning computer cases, our design philosophies haven't changed; maximum protection, uncompromised comfort, lightweight materials and exquisite craftsmanship are at the core of each and every product we make. We are proud to announce Brenthaven is celebrating 25 years in the market today.

Company: CafePress.com Booth: 742 Media Contact: Erin Fors Phone: 415-939-0582 (cell); 510-877-1917 (office) E-mail: efors@cafepress.com Company URL: http://www.cafepress.com

Company description: CafePress.com is a growing network of nearly 2 million expressive and entrepreneurial individuals who have unleashed their creativity to transform their artwork and ideas into unique products and new revenue streams. Since 1999, CafePress.com has empowered individuals, organizations and business to sell and buy customized merchandise online using the company's print-on-demand and e-commerce services. Powering independently-run shops as well as syndicated and corporate stores, CafePress.com offers a simple and complete business process that includes shipping, billing and customer service. Through CafePress.com, now anyone can open a free shop and showcase their creativity in the CafePress.com Marketplace.

Company: Corriente Networks LLC Booth: 849 Media Contact: Chris Hawk, press@corriente.net Phone: (510) 527-0601 E-mail: info@corriente.net Company URL: http://www.corriente.net Press Kit URL: http://www.corriente.net/contact.html

Product description: Elektron brings enterprise-level security to small business Wi-Fi networks. By providing user authentication services to Wi-Fi access points, Elektron gives fine-grained control over who can access the network. Elektron also increases the security of Wi-Fi networks by enhancing network encryption.

Company description: Corriente Networks is a privately held independent software developer in Berkeley, California. We are committed to providing the tools and technologies businesses need to secure their computer networks. With extensive expertise with both cryptography and the Mac OS, we are uniquely qualified to provide security solutions to Mac users.

Company: Delicious Monster Software Booth: 518 Media Contact: Mike Matas Phone: (206) 313-7605 E-mail: mike@delicious-monster.com/ Company URL: http://www.delicious-monster.com/ Press Kit URL: http://www.delicious-monster.com/company

Product description: A brand-new way to catalog and share your books, movies, music and video games. With a straightforward bookshelf browsing interface, loan tracking integrated with the familiar Address Book and iCal applications, and brand-new webcam barcode scanning technology, Delicious Library will, without a doubt, help you rediscover you home library.

Company description: Delicious Monster is a fresh new Mac OS X software company that uses creativity and deep designs to push for perfection in every aspect of its work. It was founded by Wil Shipley and Mike Matas in March, 2004. In November they released their first hit, Delicious Library.

Company: Digital Strata Booth/Stand: 749 Media Contact: Dan Fischler Phone: 650.858.7371 E-mail: dfischler@digital-strata.com Web: www.digital-strata.com

Product description: Digital Strata offers specialized Agile-IT resources that extend your IT capabilities:

- Adaptive, rapid-prototyping software design and development - Extensible, readily scalable systems engineering and deployment - Flexible, SLA-driven IT operations and management

Using the industry's latest agile methodologies and practices, Digital Strata can significantly boost your company's IT performance.

Company description: Digital Strata helps companies get more from their IT budgets by delivering the right resources, to the right places, at the right time. Digital Strata provides a comprehensive range of service levels -- architects, programmers and operations personnel who work as extended members of your team either on-site, or near-site.

Company: Eizo Nanao Technologies Inc. Booth/Stand: 1147 Media Contact: Joey Sanchez Phone: 562-431-5011 E-mail: jsanchez@eizo.com Web: www.eizo.com

Product description: Eizo's ColorEdge brand of LCD monitors will be the focus of the booth this year. The first 10-bit hardware color calibratable LCD available in the market, their CG19 and CG21 are ideal for the advanced digital photographer or graphics artist. Their latest CG220 wide format display will also be showcased with many breakthrough features that allow for the most precise color management and matching available in an LCD today.

Company description: Eizo Nanao Technologies Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Eizo Nanao Corp., a leading Japanese manufacturer of high-end visual display products with a wide range of LCD monitors, as well as Windows-Based Terminals (thin clients). The image quality, long-term reliability, and innovative features of EIZO monitors make them product of choice in many financial trading rooms, hospitals, back offices, and design studios throughout the world.

Company: Endicia Booth: 639 Media Contact: Amine Khechfe Phone: 650-321-2640 x104 E-mail: a@endicia.com Company URL: mac.endicia.com

Product Description: Endicia(TM) for Mac, the only Internet Postage software for Macs, prints USPS mailing and shipping labels for domestic and international destinations. It features discounted Delivery/Signature Confirmation, discounted insurance, hidden-postage amounts, automatic e-mail shipment notifications, a convenient Express Mail solution, integration tools, label customization, and support for popular printers and scales.

Company Description: Endicia is from Envelope Manager Software, a desktop mail software leader, with over 20 years experience in postal automation. In 1989, we received the first annual USPS Quality Supplier Award. Endicia for Mac is the next generation of Buyolympia Corporation's Swordfish Express 2.0, 2004 Runner-Up Most Innovative Mac OS-X Product.

Company: equinux USA, Inc. Booth/Stand: 2043 Media/Investor Relations Contact: Benjamin Dobler Phone: 1-888-378-4689 E-Mail: expo@equinux.com Web: www.equinux.com

Product description: equinux has created a new and exciting addition to the iLife family. Its newest and most top-secret software application will have its premier at Macworld San Francisco. Until then, not much can be said, but it is definitely something everyone will wonder how they lived so many years without!

Company description: Established in 1998 with offices in Boston and Munich, equinux is dedicated to producing software for the Mac. Its product portfolio includes top-stars such as VPN and APC Tracker as well as many new additions. equinux is committed to providing superior customer service and the highest quality software possible to the Mac market.

Company: Exabyte Corporation Ticker Symbol: EXBT.OB Booth: 1542 Media Contact: Bill Marino, bmarino@trippemarino.com / pr@exabyte.com Investor Relations Contact: Kelly Beavers, investor@exabyte.com Phone: 303-988-5133 E-mail: pr@exabyte.com Company URL: www.exabyte.com Press Kit URL: http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/Exabyte

Product description: Exabyte's VXA-2 PacketLoader 1x10 1U tape autoloader is a 1U rack-mountable automated backup and restore product with 1 drive and 10 cartridge slots for up to 1.6 terabytes of back-up capacity and 43.2 GB/hr transfer rate. As the only tape automation product on the market with FireWire 800 connectivity - with its outstanding capacity and its affordable price (under $3,000 street price) - the VXA-2 PacketLoader 1x10 1U is ideal for Mac users with intensive data storage needs.

Company description: Exabyte Corporation, now in its 20th year, is a recognized pioneer and leading innovator in tape storage. With award-winning VXA Packet Technology, patented ExaBotics(TM) and its innovative engineering approach, Exabyte delivers new VXA(TM) and LTO(TM) (Ultrium(TM)) products that consistently raise the bar for industry standards in engineering, quality and data reliability. Exabyte has a worldwide network of OEMs, distributors and resellers, including Apple, IBM, HP, Fujitsu Siemens, Imation, Bull, Toshiba, Logitec, Kontron, Tech Data, Ingram Micro, CDW and Arrow Electronics.

Company: eZedia Inc. Booth: 1244 Media Contact: Fred Whitehouse Investor Relations Contact: Stefan Embleton Phone: 204-984-9210 E-mail: info@ezedia.com Company URL: http://www.ezedia.com Press Kit URL: http://www.ezedia.com/company/press_room/index.html

Product description: eZediaQTI is an interactive, easy-to-use software tool that offers everything you need for creating, communicating and sharing your ideas, photos, and home movies on the web. eZedia's product line also include eZediaMX, and iMovie plugins; eZeMatte, eZeScreen, eZeClip, and eZediaMotion.

Company description: eZedia is a leader in digital media software. The company derives its name from the phrase "easy media", underscoring its focus on the delivery of easy-to-use and easy-to-learn digital media authoring software. eZedia is committed to providing intuitive software that simplifies the creation, integration, and delivery of digital media.

Company: FastMac Performance Upgrades Booth/Stand: 720 Media Contact: Michael Lowdermilk Phone: 408-850-6233 E-mail: mlowdermilk@fastmac.com Web: www.fastmac.com

Product description: Why buy a whole new computer when all you really need is more speed? Whether you edit video, photos, create graphics, play the latest games, or just surf the web, your applications are begging for more speed. FastMac Performance Upgrades will blast your computer to a new dimension. Turn your Mac into a Tower of Power. Easy to install. Easy to afford. Hard to live without. Painless Evolution.

Company description: FastMac designs and manufactures innovative upgrade products that add value and extend usability of Apple Macintosh computers and iPod music players. FastMac's line of optical drives and CPU upgrades are available through an international network of dealers, distributors, resellers and consultants. For more information, visit http://www.fastmac.com/.

Company: Granite Digital Booth: 521 Media contact: Frank Gabrielli Phone: 510-471-6442 E-Mail: info@granitedigital.com Company URL: www.granitedigital.com

Product description: Granite Digital is now shipping the new SATAVUE 3.2 Terabyte RAID 5 SATA storage system for the Macintosh. Performance levels exceed most SCSI or Fiber channel solutions while using inexpensive SATA drive technology. The system is Hot swappable and offers the perfect solution for speed intensive operations like graphics and digital video applications.

Company description: Granite Digital is a privately held manufacturer of storage solutions and connectivity products. Founded in 1980, Granite Digital is based in Union City, CA. Granite Digital is a trademark of Relax Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Company: IGG Software, LLC Booth/Stand: 749 Media Contact: Ian Gillespie Phone: 951-333-1441 E-mail: ian@iggsoftware.com Web: www.iggsoftware.com

Product description:

iBiz - Intuitive, feature rich, time billing and invoice manager. Integrated with iCal and Address Book.

iBank - Easy to use financial manager. Manage investment, credit, checking and savings accounts.

iPaste - Ultimate clipboard enhancement utility.

PlayPod - New RSS Podcast client. Discover the world of podcasting!

Company description: IGG Software makes intuitive, feature rich applications exclusively for Mac OS X. We specialize in affordable personal and home business programs.

Company: iLugger / LTA Projects Booth/Stand: 2444 Media Contact: Steve Garner Phone: 931-261-2277 E-mail: ltaprojects@frontiernet.net Web: http://www.ilugger.com

Product description: LTA Projects produces a G5 iMac soft case for portability and protection. This unique carrying case provides thick padded protection all the way around, while keeping the bag compact enough so that even a 20" iMac can be carried with on a commercial airplane. It also combines quick & easy packing with ultra-light weight, and has separate pockets for keyboard and miscellaneous hardware.

Company description: LTA Projects, a US airship and balloon company, crafts the iLugger soft case with the same materials and equipment used for its large-scaled blimps. All blimps and iMac cases are custom engineered at the company's Cookeville, Tennessee manufacturing facility.

Company: Insider Software, Inc. Booth/Stand: 726 Media Contact: Bob Leeds Investor Relations Contact: Bruce Mitchell Phone: 310-946-4090 E-mail: pr@insidersoftware.com Web: http://www.insidersoftware.com

Product description: FontAgent Pro provides font diagnostics, repair and management in a single program. Features include automatic font activation, multiple library support, unlimited levels of sets, and unrivaled font selection tools. Its robust SQL database engine yields stability and blazing performance. The unique FontPlayer(TM) augments other display methods such as WYSIWYG Fonts, FontCompare(TM), and multiple output options to ensure perfect font selection.

Company description: Insider Software, founded in 1993, is the long-time leader in font diagnostics and repair. With the introduction of the Macworld Showtime Best of Show Award, Insider gained recognition as the leader in total font management and repair. With the introduction of other products for creative professionals, Insider continues to develop leading-edge solutions.

Company: Intelli Innovations, Inc. Booth/Stand: 2242 Media Contact: Paul Scandariato, 919-389-2155 Phone: 919-468-0340 E-mail: info@intellisw.com Web: http://www.intelliscanner.com

Product description: IntelliScanner barcode readers offer complete, fully automatic solutions for home, business, and education. New at Macworld Expo -- IntelliScanner Wine Collector, Auction Automator, and the Daneizo Lending Management System.

Company description: Intelli Innovations delivers innovative, award-winning business peripherals and software for Mac OS X and Windows. The company's flagship IntelliScanner barcode readers offer complete solutions for inventory, personal collecting and more.

Company: I.R.I.S. Inc. Booth: 1644 Media Contact: Andy andy@matternow.com Investor Relations Contact: Jean-Marc Fontaine Phone: +1 561-921 0847 E-mail: sales@irisusa.com Company URL: www.irisusa.com Press Kit URL: http://www.irislink.com/group/press_release/uk/

Product description:

- I.R.I.S. develops and markets state-of-the-art OCR products:

- The IRIS Business Card Reader II is a business card recognition and encoding solution.

- The IRISPen is a pen scanner that recognizes text and numbers and instantly inserts them into any application.

- Readiris Pro 9 is an outstanding and awarded OCR package.

Company description: I.R.I.S. has been the leader in OCR technologies on the Mac platform for more than 15 years. It worldwide develops and markets the state-of-the-art IRISpen, Readiris Pro and IRIS Business Card Reader.

Company: iScienceProject Booth/Stand: 632 Media Contact: Evan Lubofsky Phone: 508-759-9500 E-mail: evan@iscienceproject.com Web: www.iscienceproject.com

Product description: The HOBO Energy Challenge is a new contest program for K-12 teachers and students. The free contest, which runs through April 30, 2005, is designed to promote energy awareness within schools while offering students of all ages a fun, hands-on science learning experience with Mac-based HOBO data loggers.

Company description: iScienceProject offers free loans of HOBO data loggers to K-12 teachers in the U.S., and an exciting, interactive web site where students and teachers can download over 200 free classroom labs, and participate in contests. Please visit www.iScienceProject.com for more details.

Company: Kano Technologies Corporation Booth/Stand: 2346 Media Contact: Andrew Williams Investor Relations Contact: Richard Young Phone: (714) 379-5520 E-mail: info@kanotechnologies.com Web: www.kanotechnologies.com

Product description: Kano Technologies expands their line of professional storage with the SureVAULT PRO and the X-SPAND PRO. The SureVAULT PRO is a 4U rackmountable FireWire 800 unit with up to 4.8TB of RAID-50 protected high performance storage. The X-SPAND PRO is a desktop system that allows users to add up to 1.6TB of external SATA II storage.

Company description: Kano Technologies is a leading enterprise storage-solution company. It develops, sells and supports leading-edge storage solutions that take full advantage of the performance, capacity and reliability of leading storage technologies. With SATA, FireWire and USB hard drives, RAID systems, optical duplicators and library units, we offer a full portfolio of storage products to compliment mobile, desktop and enterprise IT environments.

Company: Keyspan Booth/Stand: 842 Media Contact: Bill Gram-Reefer Phone: 510-222-0131 E-mail: info@keyspan.com Web: http://www.keyspan.com

Product description: Keyspan's new USB infrared remote control supports Apple's groundbreaking AirPort Express. AirPort Express is Apple's mobile base station that features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a home stereo, and together with AirTunes gives users a simple way to wirelessly stream music from iTunes on their Mac or PC to any room in the house.

Company description: Keyspan products provide "Connections for Your Computer." The company's first products provided serial ports for connecting to traditional computer peripherals such as modems, printers and graphics tablets. Over time, Keyspan has expanded its horizons, connecting the PC and Macintosh to other items found in the home, school and office.

Company: LaCie Booth: 1843 next to Apple Media Contact: Melissa Logan; 503-844-4578; mlogan@lacie.com Phone: 503-844-4500 Email: sales@lacie.com Company URL: www.lacie.com Press Kit URL: www.lacie.com/company/news

Product description: Throughout 2005 LaCie will premiere innovative new products and partnerships aimed at helping everyday users and professionals easily manage their digital lives. Whether for enterprise or SOHO, home use or creative necessity, LaCie delivers high-end storage or color products to fit any need.

Company description: LaCie creates external storage solutions and color monitors that help everyday users and professionals easily manage their digital lives. Powerful technology combined with unique designs by internationally acclaimed artists make LaCie the world leader in storage innovation. Established in 1989, LaCie has offices in 17 countries worldwide.

Company: Leap Technologies, Inc. Booth/Stand: 2046 Media Contact: Les Rosenthal Phone: 301.910.9515 E-mail: lrosenthal@netstar-1.com Web: www.cordinationstation.com

Product description: The CORDination Station product family answers the question, "isn't there something we can do about all those cords and cables?" The product enables the user to: hide excess lengths of cables inside the unit's sleek enclosure; neatly organize them; and safely power up to 10 devices. This multi-function device takes the mess of cords and cables from our electronic world and elegantly hides them from sight anywhere - home, business or school.

Company description: Leap Technologies, Inc. is a private corporation dedicated to the design, manufacturing and distribution of innovative products that meet a wide range of applications and requirements. Owned and run by an experienced, entrepreneurial management team, Leap Technologies is focused on identifying and developing unique solutions to consume and business challenges.

Company: lynda.com Booth/Stand: 528 Media Contact: Auriga Bork Phone: 805-798-5251 E-mail: auriga@lynda.com Web: www.lynda.com

Product description: lynda.com provides training via the ONLINE LEARNING LIBRARY, CD-ROMS and HANDS ON TRAINING BOOKS. Get 24/7 online access to every training video that we produce at an affordable price starting at $25 per month with no minimum commitment. Over one hundred titles available on subjects as diverse as web design, digital photography, prepress, design, interactivity, digital video, 3D and much more. Over 6000 movie tutorials available day or night.

Company description: lynda.com is an award-winning education provider of Hands-On Training instructional books, CD & DVD-based video training, self-paced online learning, and events for creative designers, instructors, students, and hobbyists. Since 1997, lynda.com has been helping people learn fundamental design principles along with the latest software, technologies, and techniques to communicate more effectively in print, on the Web, and through motion graphics.

Company: MacDirectory Booth/Stand: 606 Media Contact: Ivy Lee Investor Relations Contact: Edward Tranter Phone: 617.542.3256 E-mail: ivy@macdirectory.com Web: www.macdirectory.com

Product description: MacDirectory is the premiere digital lifestyle magazine for Mac enthusiasts featuring celebrity interviews, in-depth tech reviews, Apple news & the most comprehensive Macintosh buyer's guide around. Every issue delivers over 240 pages of articles and 5,000+ Macintosh products and services. MD also assists readers through eMac Daily, our online news service that provides Macintosh news to over 50,000 registered subscribers daily basis.

Company description: MacDirectory is owned by American Computer &Technology Corporation. As a company our mission is to educate, inspire and help our readers get the most out of their computing experience.

Company: Mariner Software Booth/Stand: 2410 Media Contact: Logan Ryan Investor Relations Contact: Michael Wray Phone: 612-529-3770 E-mail: sales@marinersoftware.com Web: www.marinersoftware.com

Product description:

Mariner Write - Award winning word processor for the Macintosh.

Mariner Calc - Powerful and streamlined spreadsheet for the Macintosh.

MarinerPak- Industry-recognized Macintosh Office alternative.

MacJournal - The #1 journaling application for the Macintosh.

Desktop Poet - Magnetic poetry for the Macintosh.

Company description: Mariner Software develops and publishes professional and personal software for the writing and creativity markets. Founded in 1988 and with customers worldwide, Mariner Software is committed to delivering the highest quality software at an affordable price.

Company: MARWARE Booth: 807 Media Contact: Edward Martin; 954.927.6031 Email: info@marware.com Web: www.marware.com Press Kit URL: http://www.vpoinc.com/presskit/contact.jsp?showId= 1098714792827&contactId=1104683500706 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

Product description: From rugged sports cases, to elegant leather cases, to stylish urban gear-- we have your iPod covered with over 80 style and color combinations. For your notebook choose from a minimalist sleeve, a slim neoprene case, or a full-featured fine-quality leather brief case.

Company description: Our commitment to designing products exclusively for the Apple market began with the founding of MARWARE in 1993. Since then, our customers have inspired us to create innovative products that incorporate quality, elegance, affordability, and ease-of-use.

Today MARWARE products are known industry-wide for their original design, durable materials and superb craftsmanship. We invite you to visit us and see for yourself why our cases and accessories are in such high demand.

Company: Master Colors LLC Booth/Stand: 649 Media Contact: Seth Cohen Phone: 303-641-1532 E-mail: sethcohen@master-colors.com Web: www.master-colors.com

Product description: Master Colors introduces the Master Colors HVC Color Composer in both a reasonably priced Standard Version ($49.95) and a Professional Version ($129.95). This incredible Mac Photoshop plug-in is bound to become an instant classic for professional artists. This is the only existing software that easily and quickly assists the artist in creating dozens of stunning, effective, professional quality color compositions literally.

Company description: Master Colors opens up the complete power of color for designers and artists. Our color quantification technology assists the artist in creating dozens of stunning, professional quality color compositions literally in minutes. Master Colors' incredible HVC Color Composer is bound to become an instant classic for professional artists all around the world.

Company: Newnex Technology Corp. Booth/Stand: 849 Media Contact: Bill Charbonnet Investor Relations Contact: Julia Tsai Phone: (408) 749-1480 E-mail: information@newnex.com Web: www.newnex.com

Product description: Newnex manufactures FireWire/USB interconnect products. Newnex shipped world' first IEEE1394b optical repeater - FireNEX800(TM) which can transfer data at 800 Mbps over 500 meters over fiber. Newnex is also shipping its FireNEX-CAT5(TM) (FireWire over CAT5 repeater). FireNEX-CAT5(TM) can send IEEE1394 data over a regular CAT5 cable at 100 Mbps up to 100 meters.

Company description: Newnex Technology Corp. is a leading manufacturer of interconnection products developed on cutting edge technologies, such as USB and IEEE1394. The company has its headquarters in the heart of world high tech capital--Silicon Valley. Newnex is one of the key players and contributors in the field of USB and IEEE1394 connectivity implementations. Newnex has been a member of the USB Implementers Forum since 1996 and 1394 Trade Association since 1997.

Company: NewSoft America, Inc. Booth: 749 Media Contact: Tracy Laidlaw; tracy@bwllc.com; 623-878-8878; 602-677-4221 Company Contact: Johnson Yang; Johnson_yang@newsoftinc.com; 510-445-8600 Company URL: www.newsoftinc.com Press Kit URL: www.virtualpressoffice.com/presskit/index.jsp?companyId=1100549421319

Product Description: Designed for use with home DVD Recorders and PVRs; Presto! VR Genius enables users to quickly and easily edit out unwanted commercials or age inappropriate material. Users can even convert their recorded content to MPeg2 DVD Video for play back on any DVD player or DVD equipped desktop/notebook computer.

Company Description: NewSoft Technology Corporation develops, markets, and distributes award-winning imaging, multimedia and internet-related software. NewSoft focuses on integrating hardware and software, providing the best solutions for its clients including Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, JVC and Kodak. More information on NewSoft Technology Corporation can be found on the Web at http://www.newsoftinc.com.

Company: Now Software, Inc. Booth: 535 Media Contact: Shawnda Drennen Phone: 614-413-4000 ext 3040 E-mail: sdrennen@nowsoftware.com Company URL: www.nowsoftware.com Press Kit URL: http://www.nowsoftware.com/press.html

Product description: Now Up-to-Date & Contact is calendar and contact software for business, organizations, families and individuals. It's available for both Windows and Macs. It provides easy and affordable group scheduling, shared contacts, and web publishing. At Macworld Expo 05 Now Software is giving a first look at Version 5.

Company: Open Door Networks, Inc. Booth/Stand: 649 Media Contact: Alan Oppenheimer Phone: 541-488-4127 E-mail: alan@opendoor.com Web: http://www.opendoor.com

Product description: Envision takes images from the Web to where they have never gone before. With Envision you can display a site's images as a full-screen slide show, a multi-window montage, or a series of thumbnails. You can use them in your screensaver or desktop picture and display them on your flat-panel HDTV, digital picture frame or iPod photo.

Envision ships with over 100 pre-built shows from the best of the Web, or you can create your own.

Company description: Open Door Networks, Inc. has been a leading provider of Internet solutions for the Macintosh since 1995. Open Door was founded by Alan Oppenheimer, co-creator of the AppleTalk Network System. Open Door's mission is to provide Macintosh users with Internet solutions that are as easy-to-use and as powerful as the Macintosh itself.

Company: Other World Computing Booth: 2123, 2137 Media Contact: Curtis Gasser Investor Relations Contact: David Politis Phone: 801-523-3730 E-mail: cgasser@politis.com Company URL: www.macsales.com Press Area URL: http://eshop.macsales.com/NewsRoom/

Company description: Other World Computing (www.macsales.com) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the Macintosh universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company operates the popular Macsales.com Web site, which features one of the largest online catalogs of enhancement products, including OWC's own Mercury acceleration and FireWire product lines. OWC is an Apple Certified Developer, and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. OWC also owns and operates FasterMac.net, a national Internet Service Provider designed specifically for Macintosh users, as well as OWC.Net, an ISP that provides Internet access, design and hosting solutions in the greater Chicago area.

Company: Peachpit Booth/Stand: 1807 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: PSO Media Contact: Sara Jane Todd Phone: 510-558-4114 E-mail: sara.todd@peachpit.com Web: www.peachpit.com

Product description: Books by award-winning Mac authors including Adam Engst, Scott Kelby, Chris Breen, Robin Williams, Jim Heid, and more. Several new books will be highlighted at the show including The iPod Playlist Book, Motion for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide, Secrets of the iPod and iTunes, and more.

Company description: Peachpit has been publishing top-notch books on the latest in graphic design, desktop publishing, multimedia, Web publishing, and general computing since 1986. It is the home of the internationally recognized Visual QuickStart Guide series, and is the publishing partner and distributor of Adobe Press, Macromedia Press, and TechTV books. Peachpit is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher.

Company: Pixion PictureTalk, Inc. Media Contact: Robert Boese Phone: (925) 467-5358 E-mail: rboese@picturetalk.com Web: www.picturetalk.com

Product description: PictureTalk is putting the "Wow" back in webconferencing with a powerful tool that is easy to use and administer and can be rapidly deployed at the individual or enterprise level. The product performs flawlessly on both Mac and PC platforms offering seamless collaboration. PictureTalk is available as a high-performance web-hosted service on our server or as an installed enterprise software application on your server.

Company description: PictureTalk is a company dedicated to helping people reach and connect faster and more effectively. For businesses that demand easy-to-use, secure, scalable, and cost-effective interactive meetings, our selection of feature-rich, flexible Web conferencing solutions is second to none. Our patented Web conferencing technology allows customers to communicate and collaborate across multiple platforms - and do so more cost effectively.

Company: Portents, LLC Booth/Stand: 849 Media Contact: Mark Pirri Phone: 781-861-1022 E-mail: mark@portents.com Web: http://www.portents.com/

Product description: The Rip Monkey is the fully automated solution for hands-off conversion of large collections of Audio CD's into digital format. Using up to 3 PowerFile(R) R200 MFX libraries, The Rip Monkey runs Apple's iTunes to quickly convert up to 600 Audio CD's to MP3, AAC, AIFF, or WAV format.

Company description: Portents, LLC (www.portents.com), a privately owned company, develops and distributes Mac OS X-based storage library management. Founded in 1997, Portents is known for its award-winning DiskTracker(R) offline disk cataloging and labeling software and MediaFinder X near-line storage management software, sold exclusively with PowerFile libraries.

Company: Portlock Booth/Stand: 1748 Media Contact: Jay Toups Investor Relations Contact: David Smith Phone: 406-723-5200 E-mail: jay.toups@portlock.com Web: www.portlock.com

Product description: Portlock MaxSys is enterprise-class software supporting rapid and reliable image and restore operations for Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, RedHat Linux, SUSE Linux, and NetWare operating systems. Image and restore mission-critical servers and desktops; leverage your existing storage investments; enjoy incremental backup and file-level restores and much more, all from a single, easy-to-use console. Product delivery date: Q1/2005

Company description: Portlock is a leading provider of storage management solutions, dedicated to constant innovation, rapid development and customer support. With corporate headquarters located in Butte, Montana and London, England, Portlock has a global customer base and is represented by over 150 authorized product resellers.

Company: Pressure Drop Booth/Stand: 736 Media Contact: David Gawlowski Phone: 1-541-382-2197 E-mail: info@pdrop.com Web: www.pdrop.com

Product description: The first Art-Techo products from Pressure Drop, PaperHub and TrestleHub, combine a USB and FireWire combo hub with artistic designs that beg to be displayed. PaperHub fuses a combo hub with an elegant, aluminum paper tray, while TrestleHub integrates a combo hub into a stylish organizer for your digital devices.

Company description: Pressure Drop presents the style-hungry masses an alternative to the unimaginative and dreary computer peripherals taking over their desks. Focused on manufacturing stylish, visionary solutions with cutting-edge technology, Pressure Drop has launched the Art-Techo movement. Discover the Art-Techo movement at www.pdrop.com, where art fuses with technology.

Company: Recosoft Corporation Booth/Stand: 749 Media Contact: Paul Chadha Phone: +81-6-6443-0015 E-mail: hchadha@recosoft.com Web: http://www.recosoft.com

Product description: PDF2Office converts PDF documents into fully editable Microsoft Word, RTF, AppleWorks and other files recreating the original construction and layout of the document. PDF2Office is the only cross platform tool that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Word, allowing you to open PDF documents directly within Microsoft Word. PDF2Office allows you to recover the contents of PDF documents resulting in huge cost savings in time and money.

Company description: Recosoft Corporation is the developer of cross platform Macintosh and Windows file format conversion and PDF document conversion tools. Recosoft is globally reputed for its PDF to Office file formats conversion family of products PDF2Office.Recosoft will be demonstrating and promoting the latest release of PDF2Office. Recosoft Corporation is headquartered in Osaka, Japan and has been delivering innovative cross platform software since 1991.

Company: Red Rock Software Booth/Stand: SciTech Pavilion 949 Media Contact: David Parkinson Phone: 801.971.2450 E-mail: davidp@d2pr.biz Web: www.redrocksw.com

Product description: Red Rock DeltaGraph 5.5.2 for Mac is a powerful data gathering, analysis and presentation tool. Combining data collection and customizable mathematical formulas with stunning, visually-rich charts and graphs, DeltaGraph takes mundane spreadsheets and turns them into colorful presentation pieces that increase an audience's ability to understand and digest important information.

Company description: Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Red Rock Software (www.redrocksw.com) is the developer of the award-winning Red Rock DeltaGraph 5 series for both Mac and Windows. In addition to its work on DeltaGraph, Red Rock Software provides a comprehensive set of software design, engineering and management services throughout the United States.

Company: SMART Technologies Inc. Booth: 2432 Media Contact: Michelle Maingat Phone: 403.802.2595 Mobile: 403.606.5889 E-mail: MichelleMaingat@smarttech.com Company URL: www.smarttech.com

Product description: For the first time at Macworld...The Sympodium ID250 interactive pen display features a sleek, slim design, 15" LCD screen, superior interactivity and improved ease-of-use at a lower price -- almost 40 percent less than previous models. Presenters use the battery-free pen to control any application and write notes in digital ink.

Company description: SMART Technologies Inc. is the world leader in interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools used in classrooms, boardrooms and briefing rooms in over 75 countries. SMART customers include the Pentagon, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Mission, NBA teams, CSI TV show, Harvard University and the NYC Board of Education.

Company: SmileOnMyMac Booth/Stand: 749 Media/Investor Relations Contact: Philip Goward Phone: 503-984-2949 E-mail:info@smileonmymac.com Web:http://www.smileonmymac.com

Product description: SmileOnMyMac introduces photoprinto ($29.95) for making gorgeous designer photo albums; PDFpenPro ($94.95) for creating PDF forms. PDFpen ($49.95) enables PDF editing and form-filling. disclabel ($29.95) creates fabulous, professional CD/DVD labels & packaging. pagesender ($29.95) fax software sends, receives, archives, scripts, and shares faxes. Free demos, more info: www.smileonmymac.com.

Company description: SmileOnMyMac makes creative software for your Mac that does what you want! For free demo downloads of all SmileOnMyMac products and more information, visit www.smileonmymac.com.

Company: Sorenson Media Booth/Stand: 1546 Media Contact: David Parkinson Phone: 801.287.9472 E-mail: dparks@sorenson.com Web: www.sorenson.com

Product description: Sorenson Squeeze 4.1 is a complete lineup of video compression applications that reduces video files to a fraction of their original, uncompressed size. The newest Mac version features AAC Pro Audio and a Windows Media plug-in allowing for the creation of Windows Media 7, 8 and 9 formats directly from the Mac.

Company description: Sorenson Media (www.sorenson.com and www.sorensonvrs.com) is dedicated to improving the quality of communication over the Internet and is the recognized technology leader in video services, video compression and video communication. Products and services include the industry's highest-quality video relay service, award-winning video compression solutions and the market-leading broadband Internet videophone technology.

Company: Stonecube Ltd Booth: 2430 Media Contact: Jo Foster; jofoster@wideblueyonder.ltd.uk; 0044 117 973 3123 Phone: 0044 117 9058706 Company URL: www.stonecube.com Press kit URL: http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/presskit/index.jsp? companyId=1103752125054 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

Product description: Launched in November in the UK, PrintDevizor solves the often-costly problem of pre-production print visualisation for anyone involved in creating, managing or purchasing design or print. It illustrates real time the visual impact of special finishes and decorative print effects, bringing to life spot colours, metallics, fluorescents, blocks, gloss and matt varnishes - before anything goes to print.

Company description: Exhibiting for the first time at Macworld, Stonecube is a UK limited company, 100% owned by its employees. Specialising in the development of innovative, interactive 3D software applications that build on the phenomenal computing power of 3D graphics boards, Stonecube is now bringing a major software innovation, PrintDevizor, to the US design and print market.

Company: thINK4inc Booth/Stand: 1643 Media Contact: Jeffrey Ian Phone: 800 786 5521 E-mail: sales@think4inc.com Web: www.think4inc.com

Product description: thINK4inc is a national and international mail order distributor of printing supplies. If it prints, copies or faxes we have replacement cartridges in stock for immediate delivery at prices that are always less than mass merchandisers. Our exclusive JUMBO!(TM) inkjet and toner cartridges provide the lowest cost per page in the industry.

Company description: thINK4inc was started in 1993 by four teachers with one mission...to save schools money on printing supplies. thINK4inc provides printing supplies to over 1200 school districts nationwide. Individuals, businesses, organizations and agencies can enjoy the same savings as schools by calling or visiting the thINK4inc.com web site.

Company: TOLIS Group, Inc. Booth/Stand: 749 Media/Investor Relations Contact: Bob Christ Phone: 480.505.0488 x253 E-mail: bchrist@tolisgroup.com Web: www.tolisgroup.com

Product description: bruAPP(TM) - An advanced, tightly integrated backup appliance that eliminates a Mac OS X administrator's backup worries. BRU Server(TM) software coupled with the backup-specific bruAPPOS(TM) in tower/1U packaging with SCSI/F-C and integrated D2D, D2T, and D2D2T support delivers unsurpassed data protection reliability across Mac OS X client/server-based networks of any size. Plug into the network and install in 5 minutes.