Nxtbook Media™ Launches Nxtbook 2.0
Lancaster, PA — April 21, 2005
NeXT-Generation Improves the Overall Performance of Browser-based Digital Magazines
Nxtbook Media™ (NBM), the leader in developing technology-based solutions for digital magazines and member of the elite “EContent 100” list of top digital content companies, today introduced the NeXT generation of the Nxtbook™ publishing platform, the Nxtbook 2.0™. The platform includes a new and improved interface, faster page loading, enhanced searching capabilities, digital rights management and the ability to store text data in XML repositories.
Designed in direct response to feedback and requests from both publishers and end-users (readers), the Nxtbook 2.0™ version features increased functionality and a new, more modern graphical user interface (GUI) that includes the new “e-reader™” in the tool bar. It also maintains all of the web-based advantages of the original Nxtbook FX™ used to publish magazines, catalogs, brochure-ware, or any other print products in an easy-to-read page-flipping digital format.
The Nxtbook 2.0™ is accessed through a standard browser and loads the pages up to 50% faster than the current Nxtbook technology. The new release also offers the option for publishers who want to protect their content with a fully integrated digital rights management (DRM) system. According to Spencer Ewald, President of Nxtbook Media, “Now publishers who plan to distribute their information internationally or have paid circulation can protect their content from piracy or hackers and can exceed the industry standard of protecting their editorial and photo rights.”
Furthermore, Nxtbook 2.0™ gives publishers the advantage of turning their PDF files into XML data so they can easily publish not only Nxtbooks but also web pages for their websites and create RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds for their constituents. “It’s all part of our strategy to offer the publisher the service of creating their content once and republishing it in several different formats in order to maximize exposures and profits” said Spencer Ewald. The Nxtbook 2.0™ will also come with enhanced search features, such as the ability to easily retrieve information in the current issue or in back issues stored in an archive.
“The improvements Nxtbook Media has made to its publishing platform exceeds the standards in the industry”, said Dana Fisher, Group Publisher of Advanstar. “The new interface retains all the advantages as before but is faster, easier to navigate, has enhanced search capabilities, can protect our content and gives us the ability to publish in multiple digital formats. This reinforces our ability to deliver quality digital magazines without putting any overbearing technology requirements on our readers.”
The Nxtbook 2.0 will be available for all clients as of June 15th, 2005.
Nxtbook Media, LLC™
About Nxtbook Media™
Nxtbook Media™ optimizes print publications for use on the Web. Nxtbook™ Media’s digital publishing application helps clients market and broadcast print materials in easy-to-read electronic editions over the Internet using only a standard Web browser. Customers including Advanstar Communications, Hewlett-Packard, Reed Business Information, Prism Business Media, Cisco, Valpak, CMP, Thomas Publishing, VNU Media, Hanley-Wood, Kia, Vance Publishing and Ziff Davis choose Nxtbook Media™ to expand the reach and effectiveness of their print materials. Named as one of the “100 Companies that Matter Most in the Digital Content Industry” for two consecutive years by EContent Magazine, Nxtbook Media is privately held and headquartered in Lancaster, PA. www.nxtbookmedia.com, email: info@nxtbookmedia.com
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Nxtbook Media™ optimizes print publications for use on the Internet using only a standard Web browser. The world’s largest publishers partner with Nxtbook Media™ to expand the reach and effectiveness of their print materials. Named to the “EContent 100,” Nxtbook Media is privately held and headquartered in Lancaster, PA. www.nxtbookmedia.com
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Nxtbook Media™ optimizes print for use on the Internet using a standard Web browser to expand the reach and effectiveness of the world’s leading publishers.
