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| October 29, 2003 09:48 AM EST |
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(October 29, 2003) -Macromedia has formed a new group to provide government-specific support and solutions based on its portfolio of software applications. Macromedia Government will focus on delivering tools that empower federal, state, and local agencies to create exceptional Web experiences and powerful Web-based applications.
More than 71 million Americans visited a government Web site in 2002 - an increase of more than 75 percent from 2000, according to the President's E-Government Strategy report. Although expanding service offerings to citizens online creates a host of benefits, such as increased efficiency and enhanced delivery of service, it also establishes new requirements including accessibility compliance and multi-source information integration. Macromedia's design and development tools will enable government information technology managers to meet these pressing requirements faster and easier than before.
Three new government-specific solutions illustrate the company's commitment to public sector Web developers. The comprehensive solutions are built on core Macromedia products including Macromedia ColdFusion MX, Macromedia Contribute 2, and Macromedia Studio MX 2004. For detailed information on each solution, visit www.macromedia.com/government.
The Macromedia Government solution for Simplifying Web Updates resolves content management challenges by delivering tools that empower a team of non-technical users to perform static content updates. This solution includes Macromedia Contribute 2, Macromedia Studio MX 2004, government-exclusive templates for agencies, and the Macromedia Government Internet Development Best Practices Guide.
The Macromedia Government solution for Rapid Application Development facilitates rapid Web application development, combining back-end Web application development tools like ColdFusion MX with front-end design tools included in the developer's package of Macromedia DevNet Professional.
The Macromedia Government solution for Policy Compliant Websites provides Studio MX 2004 with Flash Professional, DevNet Essentials, training, and templates to help agency Web developers adhere to accessibility and other policy requirements.
The new solutions will be available on November 3. The Macromedia Government solution for Simplifying Web Updates will be available for $1799, the Macromedia Government solution for Rapid Application Development will be available for $18,500, and the Macromedia Government solution for Policy Compliant Websites will be available for $1599.
