Sales & Marketing Management - January/February 2009 - (Page 15) 2008’s winning tech solutions C AT E G O RY: Presentation Technologies (third) PRODUCT: OfficeFX Presenter COMPANY: Instant Effects PRICE: $895 (MSRP) HOW TO BUY: Online at www.instanteffects.com. Volume purchases or sales via purchase order can be arranged directly by calling 805-570-1673 or writing to fxsales@instanteffects.com FEATURES: Presenter is an interactive media plug-in to Microsoft PowerPoint that enables “broadcast-like” motion graphics, transitions and high-impact branding in standard business presentations, lobby displays and trade show information kiosks. It also publishes its output to high-quality video or to a stand-alone (free) player. Presenter uses a 3-D display architecture to combine a broad spectrum of media types in real time. This allows text, graphs and images to be instantly and seamlessly mixed with more advanced media types. C AT E G O RY: Presentation Technologies (first) PRODUCT: Office PowerPoint 2007 COMPANY: Microsoft PRICE: $229/$109.95 (suggested retail/upgrade prices) HOW TO BUY: Software retailers nationwide and online at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ powerpoint/FX100487761033.aspx FEATURES: Office PowerPoint 2007’s features, tasks and options are more accessible than ever. The results-oriented user interface makes it easier to create professional-looking presentations. Custom layouts help users quickly create precise layouts that match their vision. SmartArt graphics and other shape effects enable the addition of 3-D effects, glow, shadowing and other visuals. SmartArt diagram tools help users create professional diagrams and flow models. PowerPoint Themes help users apply a consistent look to every graphic, font and table color. C AT E G O RY: Mobility/PDA (third) PRODUCT: Quickfire COMPANY: AT&T PRICE: $99.99 (after two-year agreement and mail-in rebate) HOW TO BUY: Retailers nationwide and online at www.att.com FEATURES: A slider boasting an interactive touch screen, 1.3 megapixel camera and full QWERTY keypad, the AT&T Quickfire is a 3G world phone that can read messages in portrait or landscape mode and download music over a 3G network. Quickfire also features AT&T Navigator, which provides turn-by-turn directions and is available with a 30-day free trial. The Quickfire is compatible with AT&T’s messaging plans, offering 200; 1,500; and unlimited messaging for $5, $15 and $20, respectively. Users also can purchase apps, games and other content in the AT&T MEdia Mall, available from their handsets and also online at www.att.com/mediamall. C AT E G O RY: Web Conferencing (second); Presentation Technologies (second) PRODUCT: WebEx COMPANY: Cisco PRICE: Varies by specific service HOW TO BUY: Online at www.webex.com or by calling 877-509-3239 FEATURES: Increase customer, partner and employee productivity with on-demand Web meetings from WebEx. Integrated audio conferencing allows meeting participants to call a toll-free number or receive an automated callback to the number they enter. Hold large scalable online events—such as all-hands meetings, shareholder presentations and Webinars—with interactive and dynamic multimedia presentations. Reach more people with online training and e-learning with on-demand and live online classrooms. www.salesandmarketingmanagement.com JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 SALES &MARKETING MANAGEMENT 15 http://www.instanteffects.com http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/FX100487761033.aspx http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/FX100487761033.aspx http://www.att.com http://www.att.com/mediamall http://www.webex.com http://www.salesandmarketingmanagement.com
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