Bluestreak Technology, Competitor of Adobe Flash in the Embedded Device Market, Embraces the “Open Screen Project”
MONTREAL, May 2 /PRNewswire/ - Bluestreak Technology (Montreal, Paris,
Seoul) is excited to see Adobe’s initiative to open the Flash format.
Bluestreak’s own MachBlue Player runs Flash files as Rich Media
applications, such as Mobile TV, and Man-Machine Interfaces (MMI), such as
Homescreens.
“Adobe’s decision comes at the right time to take the lead for
interactive applications over Java and specialized HTML. It will propel the
development of Flash content for mobile devices, set-top boxes and consumer
electronics,” says Paul Forostowsky, CEO of Bluestreak Technology, Inc.,
“Existing Bluestreak customers stand to benefit from a growing range of
applications.”
The MachBlue Player currently runs Flash files on multiple embedded
devices, over 220 mobile handsets and over 75 set-top boxes to date, using
multiple platforms including Windows Mobile, Symbian, Linux, Java, as well
as many proprietary operating systems. Many wireless network and digital
television operators power their services with MachBlue, which is used
daily by millions of subscribers worldwide.
Flash(R) is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. in the United
States and other countries.
SOURCE Bluestreak Technology
Entrepeneur.com: Internet Myths Debunked
Entrepeneur.com has a great article relating to small businesses and their need for websites:
11 different myths about the internet–misunderstandings that are “unfortunately perpetuated by the natural tendencies of small business owners,” says Kitch. “They’re cautious and conservative; they’re afraid of technology and change.”
In an effort to educate entrepreneurs, Kitch debunks these 11 myths:
1. This internet thing is going to be a revolution. “Dude, the revolution already happened,” says Kitch, pointing to the more than 150 million Americans who use the internet every day. “Anybody who thinks they can worry about the internet later is completely wrong.”
2. I don’t need a website. “You’re missing a chance to be open 24/7, essentially for free,” explains Kitch. “Why would you not do that?”
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6. My website is only for new customers. “That’s like saying repeat business doesn’t matter,” says Kitch. “Your website may or may not be the reason people come to you, but it’s definitely the reason people come back to you.”
7. My site is just for customers. What about employees, partners or suppliers? Says Kitch, “The ability to interact with these people over the web or from home gives you a huge amount of power and flexibility as you’re growing your business.”
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