SunFlash 71.21 SMCC Introduces ShowMe TV ======================================== Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduced new software that promises to improve organizational communication and efficiency by enabling more timely access to critical information. Called ShowMe(TM) TV, the software allows users to view multiple video broadcasts, record or edit television programs, or transmit broadcasts to select groups for training and other corporate communications. ShowMe TV is the first networked digital video broadcast product from a leading computer manufacturer. The immediate availability of ShowMe TV strengthens SMCC's networked digital media product line, established with products such as the ShowMe desktop conferencing product. Contact: Jon Haas at (415) 336-3877 Press: Gayle Jennings at (415) 336-0787 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ New SMCC Software Brings Video Broadcasting To The Desktop =========================================================== "ShowMe TV is a powerful tool for people requiring company-wide internal communications, and those looking outside of their organization to continuously monitor fast-breaking news and other broadcasts," said Jon Haass, networked digital media products manager, SMCC. "In the financial services industry, for example, traders need time-critical information so they can make effective trade recommendations. With ShowMe TV, individuals can monitor these news shows or other live broadcasts that might affect their business decisions." Designed for Sun SPARC(R) computers running the Solaris(TM) environment and standard TCP/IP networks, ShowMe TV consists of two primary components: ShowMe TV Receiver and ShowMe TV Transmitter. The ShowMe TV Receiver allows the user to display, control and record program material that is broadcast over the existing local area network. The receiver's integrated digital VCR capabilities enable the capture of a segment or entire broadcast. The recorded program is stored on local or remote disks for archiving or editing. The ShowMe TV Transmitter broadcasts video and audio source material over the network to any computer running Solaris and ShowMe TV Receiver software. Multiple video and audio channels can be broadcast simultaneously to everyone on a network or to individuals. A broadcast scheduler is used to enter program and scheduling information in a program guide that can be accessed on the network. The ShowMe TV product uses efficient compression techniques to broadcast over the existing network without disrupting normal data flow or use of the network. Adding users to an existing broadcast channel does not impact the performance of the network. Pricing and Availability +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Any SPARCstation can receive and display broadcasts with the installation of ShowMe TV Receiver software. Similarly, any SPARCstation can be a broadcast node by adding a SunVideo(TM) board, ShowMe TV Transmitter software, and a video source (such as a VCR, camera, or tuner). The ShowMe TV Transmitter requires Solaris 2.3 while the ShowMe TV Receiver works on Solaris 2.2 or later, as well as Solaris 1.x versions. ShowMe TV is now available. ShowMe TV Receiver licenses start at $100 per user, for 100 users. ShowMe TV Transmitter licenses start below $2,000 per transmitter. Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC), the world's top supplier of open network computing solutions, is a division of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Built on Sun's legacy of "The Network is the Computer," SMCC's SPARC(R)/Solaris(TM) workstation and server family leads the UNIX(R) market. The company has its headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. (c) Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Solaris, SunVideo, ShowMe and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. All SPARC trademarks, including the SCD Compliant logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International Inc. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, exclusively licensed through X/Open Company, Ltd. All other product or service names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SunFlash - A Full-Text On Demand Newsletter John J. McLaughlin Publisher & Editor - flash@FlashBack.COM Subscriptions to Majordomo@FlashBack.COM Article Requests to flashback@FlashBack.COM Article Submissions to Flash@FlashBack.COM For a general introduction send email to Flashback@FlashBack.COM with 9001 in the Subject line. For the October 1994 table of contents make the Subject line: 70.00 1050 5013 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++