Equilibrium Launches MediaRich Merchandiser to allow Online Retailers to Cut and Paste Dynamic Templates for Image Modification, Zoom and Pan Functionality into Web Sites
MediaRich Merchandiser Enables Web Designers to Quickly Add Dynamic Image Production Templates to Sites to Increase Online Margins
SAN RAFAEL, CA—APRIL 22, 2003—Equilibrium, a leading provider of automated image production solutions for the desktop, workgroup and enterprise, today announced the availability of Equilibrium® MediaRich Merchandiser™ to enable Web designers and developers to quickly add pre-built dynamic image production templates to their Web sites to automate labor-intensive image zooms, pans and modifications. By implementing Equilibrium Merchandiser, companies will reduce their Web production costs and time to update and manage product images, while increasing online purchasing confidence by allowing visitors to examine products in greater detail.
Based on the Equilibrium MediaRich™ Image Server for the enterprise, Equilibrium Merchandiser delivers the most requested features for retailers and catalogers at a fraction of the cost. The automated imaging templates enable designers to resize and optimize images for just-in-time product updates, and generate detailed zoom and pan imaging derivatives from the original hi-res source files to reduce management and storage requirements.
Equilibrium MediaRich Merchandiser Features
Resizing
Now images can be resized and optimized for the Web automatically. Equilibrium Merchandiser provides controls to adjust the height and width of any image while maintaining the original aspect ratio or scale by a specified percentage. This eliminates the need to store or maintain multiple versions of images for use within a Web site.
Zooming/Panning
Zoom templates provide different style interfaces and include all of the code including JavaScript, HTML, and DHTML for integration into your Web site, allowing complete customization of the design. Merchandiser provides several different templates to make integrating zoom and pan into your site fast and easy.
Intelligent Caching
Merchandiser uses a caching system to deliver better performance. When an image is dynamically generated, it is automatically placed into cache. Images stay in cache based on the frequency with which they are requested and on the size of cache allotted by the server administrator.
Easy Integration
Integrates into any existing Web site infrastructure. Since the server communicates directly with the client Web browser, the only change needed to the Web site itself is to update the image source tags to include the appropriate URL for the image server.
Pricing and Availability
Equilibrium Merchandiser is now available worldwide. In North America, the product sells at the standard retail price of $4,999 per server. For sales information and corporate pricing discounts, please contact Equilibrium directly at 1.866.EQUILIB x4 (toll free) or +1(415)-332-4343 x4. Companies may download a 15-day evaluation of Equilibrium Merchandiser online at www.equilibrium.com.
About Equilibrium
Founded in 1989, Equilibrium develops and markets dynamic imaging technologies for multi-channel retail, manufacturing, publishing and entertainment industries. The MediaRich Image Server automates the production and deployment of visual content for the Web, print media and smart devices to streamline workflow and reduce costs. For additional information, contact Equilibrium at 415.332.4343or visit http://www.equilibrium.com/.
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