Recently, Hamrick Software, the developer of the famous scanning software, VueScan, has released its latest version 8.4.7.1 that offers support for scanning multi-page documents using inexpensive flatbed scanners.

This new version of VueScan lets you save multi-page documents to either PDF files or TIFF files. Not only this, it also allows you to scan both single-sided and two-sided documents in any page order using scanners with or without document feeders. You can in fact choose from the many options available to scan on the new version 8.4.7.1 of VueScan.

"Many people use VueScan for scanning documents, and they often scan multi-page documents to PDF files. Numerous users have requested these new features, which make scanning documents easier and more flexible." says Ed Hamrick, President of Hamrick Software.

Offering a full range of advanced features VueScan includes options for scanning faded slides and prints. It also automatically adjusts images to optimum color balance to reduce the need to manually do it in Photoshop. VueScan also incorporates a built-in IT8 color calibration of scanners for a powerful scanning and productivity features, and also to produce colors that look true to life.

VueScan is available in the market in two different editions, one is the standard edition and other is the professional edition. Adding unlimited free upgrades and advanced IT8 color calibration, the professional edition is available at a suggested price of $ 79.95. The standard edition is available at a suggested price of $ 39.95.

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Cerebrosoft brought its appreciated Java-based image publishing application, B*Gallery under the ‘Freeware' label. The software was initially launched as a shareware in 2003 to be used on Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. B*Gallery makes creation and customization of HTML image galleries a child's play. Consequently, you can update, extend and share your web image albums with an ease.

Apply various colors, fonts through pre-configured themes, navigate through gallery index page, use album slide show and photo detail features to add effects to your photo album. B*Gallery allows advanced users to access template files that make up a theme for integration of galleries into their Web sites. The application is freely available for all at http://www.cerebrosoft.com.

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Agent Vi joyously announced the new version of their award winning enterprise video analytics solution. Agent Vi 3.2 is jam-packed with notable enhancements and reliable features to support enterprise-grade video content. Updates include Asset Protection and Object Removal rules for alerting on movement or removal of specific objects by maintaining constant camera surveillance. Measure Stickiness, another update counts the number of people and relative time spent on a location, helpful in analyzing interests.

Key Updates include a Statistics Reporting Tool for regular event viewing, Event Archiving for creation of database, 3D Masking for improved tracking of objects and
Agent Vi Monitor which allows to keep an eye on six different locations simultaneously for better monitoring.

Agent Vi also announced its “3-for-Free” promotion, under which any organization can try any of company’s three award winning software for free for a period of 90 days. To sign up or for more information visit www.3-for-Free.com or call 800-593-1385.

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Spencer Lab unveiled Version 4 of SpencerLab Printer Test Suite. The company has taken care of print quality, cost per print and speed performances while developing the suite.

Encircling every field in itself including office, consumer, photographic and graphic markets, the suite consists of more than 50 test files, which works very well with Windows and Mac Operating Systems. The test files include CMYK and RGB, PDF and PostScript. The test files of SpencerLab Printer Test Suite support all ISO/IEC standards.

“We are extremely proud of this product launch. It is the culmination of years of development, with feedback and input from top color experts in the industry,” said Catherine Fiasconaro, SpencerLab Operations VP and Director of the Laboratory. The strength of the suite can be judged from the sponsors, some of which are Adobe, Eastman Kodak, Hewlett-Packard, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, Oce, Okidata, Toshiba, Xerox etc.

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Corel Corporation presented the new version of the well-praised Ulead® VideoStudio® 11.5 Plus software. The video editing and DVD authorizing application combines features of VideoStudio 11 Plus and VideoStudio 11 Plus Power Pack. The user-friendly tool lets you upload your favorite videos directly to Youtube.

This high definition VideoStudio helps to authorize and compile Blu-ray and AVCHD discs. The software supports H.264 High Profile (HD) encoding plus, it facilitates importing of native TOD and M2TS file formats from AVCHD disc, hard drive, or memory card camcorder for editing. As a bonus you also get Corel’s WinDVD® 8 Silver and Corel® MediaOne™ Plus for DVD playback and image retouching.

The Corel Ulead® VideoStudio® 11.5 Plus is available for a price of $129.99 SRP (US and Canada) and can be downloaded from www.amazon.com and www.corel.com.

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Kodak will launch its Kodak Colorflow Software at Drupa 2008. The software aims at attaining integrated color control across all devices be it monitors or scanners or any other. The software is capable of solving all issues related to design, production and color delivery and thus making your work more effective and beautiful. Its ability to accomplish true color match from the original e-file is unmatched. The software makes color control tools work in harmony and curves, profiles and spot recipes are used properly.

Reduce press runs for color setup, eliminate hidden costs, deliver what buyer want and enhance the profitability using Colorflow software. One feature that makes it stand out in the market is that it maintains an effective relationship among device print conditions and control elements. It not only removes mismatched settings but also update color control elements at the same time. Based on Smart Device Link technology, the software is able to device link for ink saving and proof stabilization.

Compatible with Windows and Mac and supporting all international standard formats, it makes you work with any computer in 8 different languages. The price of complete color management solution is not disclosed yet, but it is surely going to create waves in the market with its unparalleled features and performance. Therefore, go ahead and enrich your world with beautiful colors.

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VisionShape has been one of the prominent suppliers of check scanning, data capture and Image Processing solutions. VisionShape’s AutoScan Data Capture Software is now compatible with the popular Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 220P Network Scanner. Thus, users can now take benefit from the team of the award winning Data Capture Software, AutoScan and the powerful imageFORMULA ScanFront 220P Network Scanner.

“Customers who use the VisionShape solution, combined with Canon’s compact, easy-to-use, and secure ScanFront network scanner, can now take advantage of AutoScan’s advanced data capture capabilities, including Bar Code Reading, OCR, OMR, New File Format Creation, Data Entry, and much more,” said Mark Machida, senior director, Image Filing Systems Division, Canon U.S.A.

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Corel Corporation recently launched its Graphics Suite X4 with easy to use enhanced features to suffice creative needs of graphic designers.

Create web graphics, logos, multipage brochures and displays etc. with 50 new tools and resources available in Graphics Suite X4. Converting creativity into reality, the graphic suite lets you make page layouts in any file format, photo-editing, illustration, simplifies project management etc. The streamlined graphic designed workflow lets you complete the work efficiently at a quick pace. A perfect blend of usability and performance, the graphic suite engulfs in it Photo Paint, PowerTRACE X4, Capture X4, Handbook, Training Videos etc. It boasts:

Live Text formatting: Preview text formatting options and save time

• Font Identification: Integrating with online font identification service from MyFonts.com, you can now identify fonts easily
• Interactive Table: Create a structured layout by creating and importing tables. Add images in cells and align them to get stunning results
• Independent page layers: Create different layers on page basis. You can now control and edit layers for each page
• File format support: It supports Microsoft Office Publisher
• Professionally designed templates: It boasts 80 new customized templates with designer notes

Enjoy the ultimate user experience in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese for $429.

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Xerox Corporation is always looking to simplify the printing process. The team at Xerox works day and night to make your documentation process faster and a lot more convenient. The Xerox FreeFlow® Print Server is another step towards simplicity by the company. The software includes a special JPEG Plug-in for the Xerox DocuColor® 242/252/260 Digital Color Printer/Copier series. The Plug-in helps to eliminate time-consuming, pre-process retouching of images by providing several easy to use printing options.

The Xerox FreeFlow Print Server supports drag and drop for input and can print a zip file containing images as a series of print jobs or an individual print job. Additionally, its Automatic Image Enhancement chooses the perfect exposure and color tone to bring out pictures with utmost brilliance.

The Xerox FreeFlow Print Server with JPEG Plug-in option will be available worldwide in February through Fujifilm, a reseller of Xerox products and solutions. However, the product will be available directly through the company in the later half of 2008.

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Ricoh Americas Corporation received a “Five Star” rating overall rating from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) for GlobalScan™ 3.0 Document Capture and Routing System. The Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) is one of the chief global providers of critical test reports and analysis on document imaging products. The GlobalScan 3.0 system has been optimized to handle substantial workflows in extreme paper-intensive environments.

“We are honored that GlobalScan 3.0 received a ‘Five Star’ rating from BLI for its superior ease of use, productivity and security features,” said Hede Nonaka, senior vice president, Document Solutions and Services Division, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “Being acknowledged by an industry-leading organization like BLI reinforces the excellence of Ricoh’s products and solutions and is a testament to the hard work Ricoh puts into the R&D process to ensure we are providing only the best to our customers.”

GlobalScan was awarded for ease of use, documentation and enhanced security features. It integrates one touch scanning and routing to any location including files, folders or e mail accounts. Other functions include optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities, key differentiator authentication scheme, 128-bit data encryption and password protection.

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H&M System Software offers an update named "StudioLine Photo Classic 3 Plus" for StudioLine Photo Classic software. StudioLine Photo Classic 3, launched two years ago, is used by digital professionals and photographers for image editing and management. The update has many features:

• Clear User Interface and Optimized Workflow – The Interface can be customized as per requirement for example edit panes can be hidden, editing of many images at one time etc.
• Rapid Keywording and Description – Assigning keywords to entire groups and using templates saves the time and hence increase productivity.
• Efficient Search – File can be searched based on keywords, Exif Metadata, image ratings etc.
• Raw Support – Supporting more than 250 raw formats of camera manufacturers, the update offers mistake less editing.
• High quality and flexible printing – The Built-in design center enables collage creation with high quality printing in standard size.
• Film Strips – These are used for fast surfing through pictures.
• Module DigitalXpress – DigitalXpress Server or other FTP servers enable fast transfer of audio/video file or pictures.

StudioLine Photo Classic 3 Plus is available for 42 pounds when downloaded, however the CD is available at a price of pound 49.

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Dymo, recently launched a file software scanning technology to scan multiple documents in a cost effective way. Best suited for firms where managing documents takes a lot of time, the software has come as a boon to streamline the digital filing process and most benefited are small and medium sized enterprises. Supporting all-in-one printers, copiers and scanners, the software is compatible with WinXP and Vista with a 512MB RAM and hard disk space with 215MB. The scanners should have the Automatic Document Feeder and Scan to File option.

After specifying the type, name and location of scanned file, brocade is created automatically which is printed on self-adhesive label using DYMO Label Writer Printer. The brocade can be applied on the document. All the brocaded documents are placed on automatic document feeder and scanned at once. The DYMO File software then reads the brocade and place the file on the specified location. Equipped with a DYMO find file tool, the software reduces time and saves files in pdf, Excel or Word Format.

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Data color, recently introduced all new software Spyder3Pro™ and Spyder3Print™ proficiently designed keeping in mind color management requirements of photographers and artistic professionals who want the most exact color for digital editing and printing.

The Spyder3Pro is an exhibit calibration tool for serious photographers and includes the only colorimeter accessible in the marketplace providing a seven detector color engine, with an aperture. This software has user-friendly features including a new Display Assistant that stores and effortlessly recover all information on every display to bank time during recalibration.

Additionally, the software mechanically checks the ambient light in the room to distribute a new stage of calibration exactness and exclusive choice to either alter room lighting or the display profile. It also easily gets hold of a history of light situations to differentiate light changes from studio flashes or shadows.

On the other hand, Spyder3Print is an exclusive print calibration solution which includes software and a Data color 1005™ spectro-colormeter to make sure correct and steady color. Spyder3Print facilitates users to output color or black and white prints and makes stocking up and generating profiles simple through its straightforward wizard-driven program.

Furthermore, the Precise Light system permit the users to regulate profile situation to optimize the print depending on where and how it will be showcased by checking and altering to different ambient lighting settings. The software generates custom profiles in very little time with standard color or black and white objectives. Spyder3Pro and Spyder3Print would be available to users at $169 and $499 respectively.

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Light Scribe recently introduced a new device which is capable of burning images onto the top of your CDs. This product named as Dymo Disc Painter prints full color directly onto the disc at a resolution of 600dpi in about 1 minute and 1200 dpi resolution in about 3 minutes. This is to user-friendly software works with Mac or PC. It is a very compact device by simply inserting your disc inside the user can print images. The cartridges of this device last around 100 prints and are accessible at a pricing of $30. The Disc Painter is expected to reach the store houses by January next year at a pricing of $279. So, now you can say good bye to all types of painstaking labels and cluttered markers. The new Disc Painter is all set to rock the market.

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Accent Soft Team recently introduced a new version 2.4 of Snap Touch, a precious tool for every digital camera user. The software facilitates editing large numbers of images at a great ease. Snap Touch is specially aimed at all those who want their photos processed and stored in a proper style. This tool can import images straight from your digital camera or card reader. Users can also save all new images as well as rename current ones the way they desire. Additionally, users can set the program to put the date and time on photos, and add comments. To make your images look polished you can crop, resize, rotate and mirror images. Snap Touch also uses a helpful red-eye reduction tool for adjusting brightness and contrast. Snap Touch runs under all versions of Microsoft Windows and is available to the users at $24.95 (USD) for a single-user license.

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Tribeca Labs, a well known software developing company announced the release of Photobot- the world's first fully-automatic Zero-Click picture correction software. Designed for Windows Vista, Photobot is available in six languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Dutch.

Photobot makes all the digital pictures look amazing AUTOMATICALLY. Users just need to install the program. Sit back and watch the Photobot doing the work for them. The software will Brighten dark pictures, Reduce red-eye, and Give every picture vibrant, lifelike color.

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Corel Corporation, a foremost maker and developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, recently announced that Ulead® DVD Movie Factory® 5SE will be now onwards packed with the world's smallest and lightest high-definition digital movie camera, Xacti DMX-HD1000 from SANYO. With this merging up the users can, users can bring in, edit and alter their HD movies and store their reminiscences as creative DVD projects with the help of Ulead DVD Movie Factory 5SE.

The idea is based on Company’s award-winning Ulead DVD Movie Factory authoring software, Ulead DVD Movie Factory 5SE for the SANYO Xacti DMX-HD1000 facilitate users to import and edit full HD (1920 x 1080) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 movies recorded with DMX-HD1000. Users can save the edited movies to MPEG2-HD format and burn to DVDs, or can also copy their movie files to their PCs.

With the added flexibility Corel’s software offers, users can without difficulty generate HD-quality slideshows and can also include high-resolution photos captured with the Xacti DMX-HD1000 and export them as MPEG2-HD files at 1440 x 1080 or 1920 x 1080 resolutions.

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DxO Labs recently introduced its latest software DxO Optics Pro v5 for Windows. This is the latest version of its award-winning flagship automatic image quality enhancement software application for Digital SLR camera users. DxO Optics Pro v5 can be purchased via download on the company’s e-store (www.dxo.com). Also all buyers of DxO Optics Pro v4.5 on or after August 1, 2007 are entitled for a free upgrade to DxO Optics Pro v5.

The new software adds even more features and support for more cameras. Also the compatibility between DxO Optics Pro v5 and Adobe® Photoshop® Light room® has been intensified it can also read from and intermingle with image libraries from Adobe Photoshop Light room, offering a easy workflow between these applications.

The Pro v5 software would also offer the prospective for an important speed enhancement; attained by means of processing power from the graphics chipsets of modern PCs and also new ‘Snapshot” purpose the customer can create numerous ‘virtual versions’ of an image on which they can apply diverse DxO Optics Pro corrections for processing. DxO Optics Pro v5 is available in Standard and Elite versions at pricing of $169 and $299 respectively.

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Kyocera Mita America, one of the world's leading document solutions companies, recently announced that the Data Security Kit software for its KM-C4035E, KM-C3232E, KM-C3225E and KM-C2525E color multifunctional products (MFPs) has time-honored Evaluation Assurance Level 3 (EAL3) security certification. Kyocera's Data Security Kit is a voluntary security solution designed to facilitate organizations to protect the solitude of data across select Kyocera MFPs.

In agreement with the International Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO 15408), an international average for information security products. The Data Security Kit provides both mechanical and labor-intensive data HDD overwrite ability after each copy, print and scan job is finished.

The company provides a widespread security approach, comprised of a two-tiered protection approach; the first is that Data Security Kit software has the capability to secure the information against loss, including privacy, exploitation or illegal distribution of electronic data at the device level.

Other assistance within this section includes: e-MPS secure print, the KX Driver Security Watermark, and PDF encryption and also it gives safety against risk of hacking, or virus attacks through illicit access to the network. There is no word from the company about the availability factor and pricing factor of the Data Security Kit software till now.

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One of the world’s greatest Web-based image editing solutions, FotoFlexer brings to the users its latest version with trendy and exciting features. Empowered with a pack of powerful enhancements completely unique to the software it also includes three new patent-pending technologies. Through the Morph tool you can morph any two pictures into one, the smart resize option gives the ability to remove the unwanted parts while resizing without distorting the important parts. The Insert-A-Face option enables to place a photo to an existing template with an ease. Based on the patent-pending Predictive Pixel Partitioning (P³) technology the software is available free of cost to its users and can be downloaded from its website.

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PhotoVu presented their latest digital picture frame software release with increased ability to display high resolution images taken from powerful cameras, including the new 21.1 megapixel EOS-1Ds Mark III from Canon.

“We continue to enhance our software and feature set to offer the world's premium wireless digital picture frame product portfolio," said Mark Van Buskirk, Partner, PhotoVu. "Our latest digital photo frame software is a great example of how PhotoVu digital picture frames continue to meet the requirements of the most demanding high-end digital cameras on the market today and well into the future, ensuring our digital frame customers can view all of their digital photo collection for years to come."

PhotoVu's latest photo frame software features unique enhancements, including 160 Gb of hard drive support for standalone play and automatic rotation of images.

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IDEAL.com presented the new Scanning System3. The system shows compatibility with any 36” or 42” IDEL/Context scanner model and integrates JETimageNET scan to print software. The system accompanies SFP353 adjustable scanner stand and a subscription to MyArchiveCenter.com, IDEAL’s hosted online archiving and collaboration solution.

The SFP353 stand mounts large format scanner over a large format printer to transform them into a ‘single foot print’ solution for scan-to-print and quick copy applications. The SFP353 can work with any leading brand like HP, Epson, and Canon etc. The JETimageNET scan to print software directly sends the document to a local or network printer and supports both black and color scanning and copying. IDEAL’s MyArchiveCenter.com is an economical way to archive, backup files and share on drawings in a Level 3 secure environment.

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Recently Ricoh Americas Corporation, one of the leading providers of digital office equipments, announced that its Print Director cost accounting and print management software has received a “Five Star” rating from Buyers Laboratory Inc., one of the leading global providers of critical test reports on document imaging products. It is user friendly and ideal for billing customers and monitoring activity on a device or network. This Print Director is highly compatible among printers and multifunction products (MFPs).

The fact that Ricoh has received a ‘Five Star’ rating from an industry leading organization is a proof enough that affirms that it understands organizational needs in terms of productivity and efficiency. BLI has served as a leading independent office-equipment testing lab and business consumer advocate for over 46 years.

Print Director serves several purposes like tracking usage and product invoices for professionals who bill their clients for printing, photocopying and faxing services. Currently Ricoh’s Print Director is available for just about $740 for a 10-seat license. For more information on Ricoh’s Print Director Software visit www.ricoh-usa.com.

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GenevaLogic's award-winning print management software Print-Limit Pro 7.3 helps to reduce printing costs and save environment. The schools and colleges which are using the software claim to reduce their printing expenses by seventy percent. The software has been designed to provide a detailed analysis of the environmental impact, its statement shows number of trees consumed, the carbon dioxide output from the printer and how much energy has been used. The software features printing enhancements such as managing print quotas, creating new users, advanced budgeting and reporting tools with an intuitive web interface. GenevaLogic in collaboration with The National Arbor Day Foundation plans to plant a tree for every 30-day trial downloaded, with the goal of planting 1,000 trees this year to reduce environmental impact. An unlimited site license for Print-Limit Pro starts at $1,495 for K-12 schools or districts, the Higher education server licenses for Print-Limit Pro start at $1,995.

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