prMac's aim is enhancing the visibility of press releases in the Mac world, offering Mac-centric news media distribution services as well as top-notch RSS feeds. © 2010 prMac http://prmac.com/ en-us http://prmac.com/release-id-11473.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11473.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:26:00 CST In response to a survey conducted by the Enterprise Desktop Alliance, 260 IT administrators from large organizations with both Macs and PCs responded that Macs are less expensive than PCs to manage. In some categories such as troubleshooting, user training and help desk calls, three times as many administrators said that Macs cost less to manage. 29% of the respondents cited lower total cost of ownership as one of the key reasons their organization buys Macs. http://prmac.com/release-id-11400.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11400.htm Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:00:00 CST Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc. announced that Carl Zeiss Camera Lens Division has signed on as a sponsor of Digital Production BuZZ's special report coverage of the NAB Show 2010 to be held in Las Vegas, April 10-15, 2010. Carl Zeiss is a leading international group of companies operating worldwide in the optical and opto-electronic industry. The Carl Zeiss Camera Lens Division produces high quality still photo and cine lenses for use with professional cine, HD Video and HDSLR cameras. http://prmac.com/release-id-11398.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11398.htm Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:43:00 CST Digital video editors in Scotland, Great Britain and Ireland appreciatively acknowledged Larry Jordan's editing skill and training technique during his seminar tour February 12 through 21, 2010. Jordan's February 12th 2-hour Final Cut Pro workshop for students and new users of Final Cut Pro, presented as part of the Creative Loop Student Media Festival which is part of the Glasgow Film Festival, was a huge success. Over 150 students attended his presentation. http://prmac.com/release-id-11354.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11354.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:00 CST Virginia based Group Logic, the leading provider of desktop client integration and data transfer solutions, today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. John Malone, who will serve as Chairman, and Dave Ellison. In addition, the company has re-organized its executive team to better position the company for aggressive growth. John Malone has served in a number of leadership roles with a strong emphasis on driving rapid organizational growth. http://prmac.com/release-id-11329.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11329.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:00:00 CST In response to a survey conducted by the Enterprise Desktop Alliance, 260 IT administrators from large organizations with both Macs and PCs responded that Macs are less expensive than PCs to manage. In some categories such as troubleshooting, user training and help desk calls, three times as many administrators said that Macs cost less to manage. 29% of the respondents cited lower total cost of ownership as one of the key reasons their organization buys Macs. http://prmac.com/release-id-11320.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11320.htm Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:45:00 CST Washington based MPN, LLC has announced the latest 125-page March 2010 issue of the macCompanion magazine is now available online and as a PDF. Multitasking, constant-connectedness and the scatterbrained M2 Generation. C series. EMI, RFI, cell phones, Apple computers and tinfoil hattedness are researched. MacTips on searching. When does criticism become productive? How strong is Apple's iron fist? What kinds of risks are there with EMFs and how can they be minimized? http://prmac.com/release-id-11250.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11250.htm Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:35:00 CST iFaceLaugh, the highly successful entertainment iPhone app, announces that they are launching their unique "Laugh-a-Laugh" contest for iPhone and iPod touch users worldwide. This contest was designed to spotlight the speedy raise in popularity of the iFaceLaugh, which has now become a household name among entertainment iPhone app lovers. Contest entries will be accepted until March 24, 2010. All winners will be announced on March 31, 2010 via e-mail. http://prmac.com/release-id-11235.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11235.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:27:00 CST Digital media analyst, Larry Jordan, will appear on PixelCorp's internet radio show, This Week In Media, on Monday, March 8, 2010. The one hour show begins at 12:15pm as online video and will be posted as audio to iTunes the following week. This Week in Media covers the most important stories in the media business, with an eye towards business models, iconoclasm and interested industry professionals. http://prmac.com/release-id-11138.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11138.htm Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:50:00 CST Washington based MPN, LLC has announced the latest 73-page February 2010 issue of the macCompanion magazine is now available online and as a PDF. A plea for support for Haitians who survived the January quakes and what msy have been the causes and motivations of those quakes. A plea to help Gene Steinberg as well. More on power user features of C++. The iPad comes forth and naming it becomes an issue for everybody but Apple. The Bluetooth i.Carkit is reviewed as well as QuickAccessCM. http://prmac.com/release-id-11137.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11137.htm Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:30:00 CST Washington based MPN, LLC has announced the latest 102-page January 2010 issue of the macCompanion magazine is now available online and as a PDF. Looked at in this issue are 3D Fractals on the Mac and Remote Control on the iPhone, Codex Alimentarius and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports and the story of money. There is more on C++ series on programming and prognostications for 2010. Apple apps discussed are DejaMenu, Fasticns, Google Quick Search and the MacAmazon browser. http://prmac.com/release-id-11043.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-11043.htm Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:05:00 CST The Enterprise Desktop Alliance has announced that Absolute Software has joined the Enterprise Desktop Alliance (EDA). On December 3, 2009 Absolute purchased LANrev which was a founding member of the EDA. By joining the EDA, Absolute has broadened the categories of cross-platform integration that the EDA represents to include cloud-based data security, theft recovery and computer tracking. http://prmac.com/release-id-10979.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10979.htm Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:00:00 CST In response to an annual survey concluded in January 2010 by the Enterprise Desktop Alliance, 66% of 322 IT administrators from large organizations with both Macs and PCs stated that their organization expects to increase the number of Macs in their sites. Additional responses show management priorities and organizational approaches to managing Macs. The respondents cited user preference, increased productivity, and ease of technical support as leading reasons for choosing Macs. http://prmac.com/release-id-10978.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10978.htm Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:30:00 CST Sydney based AppleUsers has announced their AppleUsers Spotlight, a 30+ page digital format magazine, written and published by Apple Users for Apple Users. Commencing with our sixth issue, the February 2010 edition of the AppleUsers Spotlight is now publicly available for the wider Apple community to download free of charge. Apple's recent announcement about the iPad means that our feature articles focus on the iPad but we still have plenty of other interesting news as well. http://prmac.com/release-id-10944.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10944.htm Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:40:00 CST Future Media Concepts is proud to present their 6th annual Post|Production World Conference at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention, held in Las Vegas from April 10th - 14th 2010. With over 250 session offerings, the Post|Production World Conference has developed into the largest, most comprehensive training event in the world. Produced in partnership with NAB, its successful training methodology provides an invaluable learning experience for TV, video, film, and new media. http://prmac.com/release-id-10934.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10934.htm Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:44:00 CST Tropical Software is looking for beta testers to test a new iPhone companion to TopXNotes, its award-winning personal information manager. Create, view, organize, and instantly access your Mac notes. You can also encrypt sensitive information to protect it and create Classic iPod notes with TopXNotes. We are now seeking beta testers for the iPhone version. Version 1.5 includes many improvements, including an all new toolbar that puts the post frequently used tools at the user's fingertips. http://prmac.com/release-id-10935.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10935.htm Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:44:00 CST Renowned technology website, The Loop, along with popular Bodega application developer, freshcode, has announced the launch of a new partnership that brings Mac-centric news, information, and software discovery to Mac users in new and exciting ways. Visitors to The Loop website will notice beautifully designed Bodega 'windows' on the homepage and various story pages throughout the site. These windows provide a list of the newest and hottest apps available for the Mac. http://prmac.com/release-id-10928.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10928.htm Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:20:00 CST World-renown training company Future Media Concepts, the premier authorized digital media training organization for postproduction, broadcast, and content creators, will be exhibiting at the National Association of Broadcasters convention held annually in Las Vegas, NV from April 12th - 15th, 2010 at booth SL7706. FMC is known for their comprehensive course offerings delivered by only the nations most sought after industry professionals. http://prmac.com/release-id-10927.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10927.htm Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:10:00 CST V4x will showcase the latest generation of tools to deliver compelling interactive video rich-media apps for mobile, web, and connected-TV at the Mobile World Congress 2010, held in Barcelona from February 15 to 18, Hall 2 booth 2E59 - 79. Visitors to the stand will see just how easily V4x can be used to create and schedule one-of-a-kind, interactive video sequences that create "must see, must click" user experiences that boost viewing and create "stickiness" and community engagement. http://prmac.com/release-id-10893.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10893.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:00:00 CST The Enterprise Desktop Alliance today announced that Absolute Software has joined the Enterprise Desktop Alliance (EDA). On December 3, 2009 Absolute purchased LANrev which was a founding member of the EDA. By joining the EDA, Absolute has broadened the categories of cross-platform integration that the EDA represents to include cloud-based data security, theft recovery and computer tracking. http://prmac.com/release-id-10830.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10830.htm Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:35:00 CST Vector3 announced today that they will showcase for the first time at the NAB 2010 convention, held in Las Vegas from April 12 - 15, 2010, the ground-breaking Vector MultiPlay solution. The brand new, multi-tiered MultiPlay portfolio runs on both IT-based and broadcast hardware, offering the full range of playout automation capabilities; ingest, graphics management, channel branding and video server management consolidated into a into a single, highly scalable, software solution. http://prmac.com/release-id-10761.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10761.htm Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:40:00 CST Tropical Software is looking for beta testers to test a new iPhone companion to TopXNotes, its award-winning personal information manager. Create, view, organize, and instantly access your Mac notes. You can also encrypt sensitive information to protect it and create Classic iPod notes with TopXNotes. We are now seeking beta testers for the iPhone version. Version 1.5 includes many improvements, including an all new toolbar that puts the post frequently used tools at the user's fingertips. http://prmac.com/release-id-10680.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10680.htm Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 CST Renowned technology website, The Loop, along with popular Bodega application developer, freshcode, today announced the launch of a new partnership that brings Mac-centric news, information, and software discovery to Mac users in new and exciting ways. Visitors to The Loop website will notice beautifully designed Bodega 'windows' on the homepage and various story pages throughout the site. These windows provide a list of the newest and hottest apps available for the Mac. http://prmac.com/release-id-10745.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10745.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:25:00 CST Centrify Corporation announced enhanced features in its newly released DirectControl for Mac OS X v4.4 designed to help IT and helpdesk staff streamline the deployment, security and management of the Mac in sophisticated, Windows-managed, IT environments. Centrify also announced it earned the Department of Defense JITC certification for support of Common Access Cards and strong authentication, and integration with Group Logic Extreme Z-IP for support. http://prmac.com/release-id-10676.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10676.htm Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:50:00 CST The Enterprise Desktop Alliance today announced that IBM has joined the collaborative of software developers that help further the deployment and management of Macs in the enterprise. By joining the EDA, IBM has broadened the categories of cross-platform integration which the EDA represents to include collaborative and social software from Lotus, software delivery automation capabilities from Rational, and database software from Informix. http://prmac.com/release-id-10328.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10328.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:40:00 CST The goal of the newly found game studio Sketch Games is to produce highly sophisticated and elaborated game projects whilst releasing them to the local public in Slovakia as to the worldwide gaming public as such. Consisting of seven creative individuals who worked on titles like Soldiers of Fortune - Payback, Civil War, Battle for the Pacific, Secret Service or UFO: Aftermath, Sketch Games is currently putting its effort into the iPhone game industry. http://prmac.com/release-id-10221.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10221.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:00:00 CST The member companies of the Enterprise Desktop Alliance are committed to supporting Snow Leopard migration and management in large organizations. The Enterprise Desktop Alliance is hosting a webinar, Snow Leopard Integration in the Enterprise on February 3 at 10 am ET. The cross-platform solutions available from the Alliance members address systems lifecycle management, and include Absolute Software, Centrify, Group Logic, Web Help Desk and Parallels. http://prmac.com/release-id-10231.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10231.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:45:00 CST Emantras Interactive Technologies, an innovative digital education company has launched Mobl21, a platform designed to make mobile education highly accessible and meaningful. The mobile phone is no longer a simple voice communication tool and "mobility" in education no longer just about a single device. Mobl21 untethers learning and provides a unique opportunity to compliment existing learning methods. http://prmac.com/release-id-10173.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10173.htm Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:02:00 CST Michigan based Humble Daisy, Inc will participate in Indie Relief and donate one days proceeds to the relief effort happening in Haiti. All profits from ProfCast and SonicPics will be donated to Unicef to aid their Haiti relief efforts. Indie Relief is a charity event to raise money for Haitian earthquake victims through the sale of Mac and iPhone software. Over 125 companies are participating with over 200 applications available. Users can also donate directly, without purchasing the apps. http://prmac.com/release-id-9946.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9946.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:10:00 CST Many people who are fanatical about Apple, are also fans of Star Trek. The Digital Lifestyle is bringing both Apple and Star Trek fans together in a weekly event called Star Trek Saturdays. Beginning January 16th, each Saturday the site will post a full-length episode of Star Trek, starting with the first episode of the original series. The intent is to bring these two groups together and to give the more casual Star Trek viewer a chance to learn more about the show. http://prmac.com/release-id-10026.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-10026.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:01:00 CST Centrify Corporation today announced that Centrify DirectControl for Mac OS X has achieved McAfee Compatible status under the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance partner program. As part of this program, Centrify has integrated its Centrify DirectControl for Mac OS X with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator software to help enterprises better manage their computing assets and improve their compliance with regulations. http://prmac.com/release-id-9911.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9911.htm Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:00:00 CST Future Media Concepts welcomes design veteran Katherine Houghton to the FMC team. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Houghton has degrees in both graphic and industrial design and is certified by Adobe to teach Acrobat, After Effects, Director, Fireworks, Illustrator, InCopy, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere. FMC has become the nation's premier digital media training organization, representing the leading software manufacturers. http://prmac.com/release-id-9852.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9852.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:01:00 CST Many people who are fanatical about Apple, are also fans of Star Trek. The Digital Lifestyle is bringing both Apple and Star Trek fans together in a weekly event called Star Trek Saturdays. Beginning January 16th, each Saturday the site will post a full-length episode of Star Trek, starting with the first episode of the original series. The intent is to bring these two groups together and to give the more casual Star Trek viewer a chance to learn more about the show. http://prmac.com/release-id-9773.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9773.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:10:00 CST Welcome to Macintosh will make its exclusive North American television premiere on CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, on Monday, January 4th at 9:30 PM ET. Welcome to Macintosh is an independent documentary highlighting Apple Inc's history and fan following. The documentary was recently made available on the iTunes movie store where it reached the top 10 in documentary sales and rentals. http://prmac.com/release-id-9785.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9785.htm Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:45:00 CST Playrix Entertainment, a top-tier casual games developer and publisher of such hits as Gardenscapes, Fishdom, Call of Atlantis, 4 Elements and others, sums up the most important events of 2009 and touches upon the company's strategy for the year to come. To a great delight of the whole Playrix team, who celebrated their 5th anniversary this year, some of their most cherished titles were honored with prestigious awards. http://prmac.com/release-id-9709.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9709.htm Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:00:00 CST Welcome to Macintosh will make its exclusive North American television premiere on CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, on Monday, January 4th at 9:30 PM ET. Welcome to Macintosh is an independent documentary highlighting Apple Inc's history and fan following. The documentary was recently made available on the iTunes movie store where it reached the top 10 in documentary sales and rentals. http://prmac.com/release-id-9529.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9529.htm Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:10:00 CST The Enterprise Desktop Alliance has opened a new survey to query IT administrators about their plans to support the Mac in their Windows-centric IT environments. The results of the survey will provide an update to the Enterprise Desktop Alliance's 2008 survey. Because the member companies of the Enterprise Desktop Alliance provide cross-platform solutions it will be valuable to have responses from IT administrators responsible for both Windows and Mac management. http://prmac.com/release-id-9482.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9482.htm Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:10:00 CST Veteran Macintosh software developer Tropical Software has announced it has retained the services of former MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers to assist with upcoming public relations and marketing initiatives. His duties will include assisting in development of future products and coordinating the company's public relations efforts. Tropical Software develops and sells TopXNotes, a high-productivity note organizer for Macintosh. TopXNotes was rated 4 mice by Macworld magazine. http://prmac.com/release-id-9525.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9525.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:15:00 CST Cramzy today is proud to announce that at the end of the year they've decided to support the christmas spirit and donated 5% of their annual profit from the Apple AppStore earnings to charity. The money were spent for a sports gym for a children garden, where more than 380 kids play every day. http://prmac.com/release-id-9385.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9385.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:00:00 CST The Enterprise Desktop Alliance today opened a new survey to query IT administrators about their plans to support the Mac in their Windows-centric IT environments. The results of the survey will provide an update to the Enterprise Desktop Alliance's 2008 survey. Because the member companies of the Enterprise Desktop Alliance provide cross-platform solutions it will be valuable to have responses from IT administrators responsible for both Windows and Mac management. http://prmac.com/release-id-9324.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9324.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:00:00 CST Veteran Macintosh software developer Tropical Software is pleased to announce it has retained the services of former MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers to assist with upcoming public relations and marketing initiatives. His duties will include assisting in development of future products and coordinating the company's public relations efforts. Tropical Software develops and sells TopXNotes, a high-productivity note organizer for Macintosh. TopXNotes was rated 4 mice by Macworld magazine. http://prmac.com/release-id-9075.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9075.htm Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:10:00 CST TheMacBundles has announced the release of its December Bundles. For each of the first 3 weeks in December, a new bundle of 12 highly rated titles will be released. Each bundle will feature a combination of new tiles and titles from the previous week's bundle. This provides users with a unique opportunity to find the combination of high quality software that best meets their needs while also saving a bundle of money. Two new Weekly Specials also will be offered each week. http://prmac.com/release-id-9036.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-9036.htm Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:10:00 CST UK based sust-it has announced their roundup citing Apple as among the most energy efficient computers. Apple's Mac mini has shot to the top of sust-it energy efficiency charts for computers. Having been slated by Greenpeace in 2006, when they launched their 'Green my Apple Campaign' Apple has responded by making their products more recyclable, removing toxic materials and now proving that they can make fast and energy efficiency computers too. http://prmac.com/release-id-8965.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-8965.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:00:00 CST TheMacBundles today announced the release of its December Bundles. For each of the first 3 weeks in December, a new bundle of 12 highly rated titles will be released. Each bundle will feature a combination of new tiles and titles from the previous week's bundle. This provides users with a unique opportunity to find the combination of high quality software that best meets their needs while also saving a bundle of money. Two new Weekly Specials also will be offered each week. http://prmac.com/release-id-8926.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-8926.htm Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CST UK based sust-it today announced their roundup citing Apple as among the most energy efficient computers. Apple's Mac mini has shot to the top of sust-it energy efficiency charts for computers. Having been slated by Greenpeace in 2006, when they launched their 'Green my Apple Campaign' Apple has responded by making their products more recyclable, removing toxic materials and now proving that they can make fast and energy efficiency computers too. http://prmac.com/release-id-8753.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-8753.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:15:00 CST Project management consultants ProjectWizards are pleased to announce Merlin is celebrating its 5th year. ProjectWizards for the past five years while developing professional project management software for Mac OS X. The 5th anniversary will be celebrated with a huge customer lottery. Everyone purchasing Merlin 2.7 or another Merlin product between November 9 and December 31 2009 will automatically be entered into the big birthday event. http://prmac.com/release-id-8634.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-8634.htm Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:04:00 CST EditShare, the technology leader in cross platform collaborative editing and shared media storage, and Dixon Sports Computing, the sports video management experts since 1992, have deployed a new HD production workflow at the Cincinnati Reds' Great American Ball Park. The new integration combines EditShare's shared storage solutions - Storage Series - with Dixon's Sports Management software. http://prmac.com/release-id-8532.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-8532.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:10:00 CST RingtoneFeeder has announced distribution of audiobooks in the same format as its popular ringtones and Dynamic Albums. The first title is The Caffeine Collection, which is a collection of audio short stories covering a wide variety of genres produced by Steve Saylor and is available via RingtoneFeeder. RingtoneFeeder is an innovative approach to ringtones offering a subscription model which automatically installs new original ringtones on the iPhone via iTunes every week. http://prmac.com/release-id-8511.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-8511.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:16:00 CST Online video tutorial site MacSupportCasts is excited to celebrate their streamlined, easily navigated new look by giving away a free membership each week until the end of the year, plus a 32gb iPod Touch, a 16gb iPod Nano, a iTunes gift certificate, and two serial numbers for 1Password from Agile Web Solutions. According to Lead Caster Larry Pollock, MacSupportCasts' easy-to-use video tutorials just got even easier to use, thanks to the recent homepage redesign. http://prmac.com/release-id-8498.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-8498.htm Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:47:00 CST iFunia is pleased to announce that their flagship product iFunia Video Converter Pro for Mac has been featured by Softonic, the number one download portal in Europe and number two worldwide. This placement is the top in Softonic Mac where a product's popularity is considered alongside its top sales. iFunia Video Converter Pro for Mac is an all-in-one solution that enables users to convert video files into the appropriate format. http://prmac.com/release-id-8472.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-8472.htm Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:59:00 CST GenArts has announced a definitive agreement to acquire particleIllusion and all related products and technologies from wondertouch LLC. The acquisition includes particleIllusion SE, all Emitters and Pro Emitters, particleIllusion for AE, and all additional intellectual property from wondertouch LLC. As part of the acquisition, Alan Lorence, the former CEO of wondertouch and creator of particleIllusion, will join GenArts as a full-time developer.