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PR: New CD-ROM Offers 33 Native 32-Bit OS/2 Warp Applications
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Rose Gerlach)
Fri Apr 12 02:17:46 1996
To: os2ann.DISCUSS@bloom-picayune.MIT.EDU
Date: 11 Apr 1996 20:55:09 GMT
From: rrgerl1@ibm.net (Rose Gerlach)
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Submitted by: rrgerl1@ibm.net (Rose Gerlach)
Source: (Rose Gerlach)
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From IBM's Press Releases: (posted by Rose Gerlach, IBM UK)
AUSTIN, Texas, April 8, 1996--IBM has created a product to get OS/2* Warp
applications quickly and easily into the hands of small and home business
owners. The company partnered with 20 solution developers such as Lotus and
STAC, Inc., the makers of Stacker, a high performance compression product for
data storage and communication, to create a CD-ROM that features a complete
set of OS/2 Warp applications for business. The CD-ROM, entitled Business
Software Solutions for OS/2 Warp, contains marketing information, benefits,
screen shots and demos on 35 excellent native 32-bit applications that exploit
OS/2 Warp's unique operating environment. Users can order the products they
see via phone.
"Finding the right customers in a crowded market isn't easy, so participating
in this type of CD-ROM program can be of considerable assistance in getting
developers and potential buyers together," said Amy D. Wohl, editor of The
Trend Letter, a monthly newsletter on trends in the computer industry. "It's a
good example of how IBM works with developers to make sure customers are aware
of the range of OS/2 software now available."
"Business Software Solutions is a unique opportunity for both small business
owners and the companies that have applications featured on the CD," said
Howie Hunger, director, Solution Developer Programs. "This CD provides an easy
way for small business owners to view products. In addition, the solution
developer products which are featured will gain tremendous exposure in the
market due to the extensive distribution methods that we will use for this
offering."
Some of the product categories users can view are finance, communications,
contact management, decision support, document management, graphics,
groupware, image processing, on-line services, optical character recognition,
personal time management, presentations, reference, spreadsheet, utilities and
word processing.
"There are a wealth of business applications available on OS/2 Warp, and Lotus
is pleased to be included in this unique marketing initiative," said Glenn
Matsuda, marketing manager, Lotus cc:Mail. "The Business Software Solutions
CD-ROM is just one of the valuable perks to being an IBM solution developer."
Lotus Development Corp. offers high-quality software products and support
services that reflect the company's unique understanding of the new ways in
which individuals and businesses must work together to achieve success. Lotus'
innovative approach is evident in a new class of applications that allows
information to be accessed and communicated in ways never before possible,
both within and beyond organizational boundaries. The Lotus products featured
on the CD are cc:Mail for OS/2**, Freelance Graphics for OS/2**, Lotus 1-2-3
for OS/2**, Lotus Notes**, Lotus SmartSuite** and WordPro 96** for OS/2.
"The Business Software Solutions CD is just one example of the concerted
effort IBM makes in working with developers and enhancing their success," said
Joel Krautheim, President of SPG, Inc. "We had an unexpected surge in sales
during the last part of 1995 and early 1996, while many Windows 95 developers
have been suffering. Clearly this is largely due in part to IBM's commitment
to OS/2 and OS/2 developers, and the demand for OS/2 Warp applications." SPG,
Inc. is the maker of ColorWorks*** Version 2, the award-winning 32-bit
multi-threaded, multi-tasking and multiple-processor enabled graphics part and
image processing program.
The product will be distributed free of charge at selected business shows and
trade shows such as IBM's Technical Interchange and the Shomex Small Business
World Expos. The CD has been mailed to the 3,400 Business Enterprise Solutions
Team (BESTeam) members and 500 ASCII group members. It will also be available
at vertical industry shows and conferences. BESTeam is IBM's award-winning
software program for value added resellers, system integrators, network
integrators and consultants worldwide. The ASCII group is an independent
reseller organization.
Anyone in the U.S. can receive the CD by calling 800/627-8363 and asking for
the OS/2 Warp operator, or by sending e-mail to sdline@vnet.ibm.com and
requesting the Business Software Solutions for OS/2 Warp CD-ROM. Customers
must include their name, company, address and phone number.
* Indicates trademark or registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corp.
** Indicates trademark or registered trademark of Lotus Development Corp.
***Indicates trademark or registered trademark of SPG, Inc.
IBM news releases are available on the Internet, via the IBM Home Page
at http://www.ibm.com. The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to
receive facsimiles of prior IBM product press releases. Dial
1-800-IBM-4FAX and enter "99" at the voice menu.
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