FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEYBOLD-FUTURE IMAGE DIGITAL IMAGING CONFERENCE AT SEYBOLD SAN FRANCISCO TO PRESENT NEW PERSPECTIVE ON BUSINESS USES OF IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
San Mateo (CA) and Los Angeles (CA) June 19,
2003 -- Future Image Inc., the leading provider of digital imaging
information and analysis, and Seybold San Francisco 2003, dedicated to
the media technology community with the forum, the resources, and the
vision needed to navigate through the new economy, today announced a
broad strategic content alliance that will kick off with the
“Seybold-Future Image Digital Imaging Conference” at Seybold San
Francisco, September 11 and 12, 2003.
Integrating imaging into mainstream business processes is becoming a
crucial competitive strategy for companies across industry sectors,
and from SOHO to Fortune 100. Broadly leveraging the unique power of
images to efficiently and accurately convey rich information, and to
promote action, improves operations so drastically that -like PC’s or
email- businesses who adopt the necessary tools and processes soon
wonder how they ever did without. <br> <br>
The Seybold-Future Image Digital Imaging conference’s two-day program
will provide the information business people need to make their
companies more successful through the leading-edge integration of
visual media in mainstream business workflows – cutting time-based
costs, eliminating errors in communication and process, speeding
operations and improving customer loyalty. The conference program will
cover the latest tools, strategies and techniques for image capture,
image management, and image-centric interpersonal communication.
Conference sessions will be extended through the Future Image section
of the show floor, where attendees will view and experience the latest
products and systems, and interact with their suppliers.<br> <br>
“The Seybold-Future Image Digital Imaging conference and our alliance
with Seybold Seminars are ideal platforms to inform business managers
of the tools, services and technologies their companies can use to tap
into the power of digital imaging” said Alexis Gerard, President,
Future Image Inc. “Digital Imaging is a communication tidal wave that
is sweeping the world, and enterprises who do not keep abreast of it
will be swept under by their competitors. This Conference is the best
way for companies to bring their key employees up to speed on the
latest strategies to interact efficiently with clients, suppliers, and
colleagues.”<br> <br>
“We are extremely pleased to work with Future Image to bring their
industry leading expertise in digital imaging to our Seybold Seminars
audience,” said Craig Cline, VP of Content for Seybold Seminars. “The
Future Image team will provide the most up-to-date information
available on the tools, services and technologies that drive the power
of digital imaging throughout businesses today. Their blend of solid
content in the Conference Sessions and real-world products in the
Future Image section of the Exhibit Show floor will help attendees to
gain the knowledge they want and find the products that will fit their
specific needs.”<br> <br>
Sessions at the Seybold-Future Image Digital Imaging Conference will
be geared to the needs of managers responsible for areas such as
corporate communications and branding, IT, telecommunications, sales,
marketing and physical asset management. The extensive list of topics
covered will include Enterprise Imaging, Image capture alternatives
–choosing the right tool for the right purpose, Designing Structures
for Image Assets, Digital Rights and Permissions Management, Mobile
Imaging, Interactive Electronic Visual Communication and more. The
program will also feature a Visionary Roundtable hosted by Future
Image President, Alexis Gerard, on the topic of “Imaging in the New
Millennium.” Attendees will learn how to implement successful systems
and strategies for visual communication - both front and back end,
develop a solid, unbiased, up-to-date understanding of current digital
imaging technologies, trends, and market dynamics and learn how to
make informed technology evaluation decisions that support their
business objectives and workflows.<br> <br>
Exhibit spaces are still available in the Future Image Digital Imaging
section on the Exhibit floor. Contact JByrd@FutureImage.com for more
information. More information on the Conference is available now from
the Seybold Seminars web site (www.seybold365.com).<br> <br>
<b>About Future Image</b><br>
Future Image Inc. is the leading independent center of expertise on
the convergence of imaging, technology and business. It publishes two
continuous information services, the Future Image Executive
Information Service, and the Future Image WIRE (Wireless Imaging
Research Edition) as well as research studies on the impact of
emerging imaging-focused technologies or business trends. Recently
published studies include “Image Servers – Vendor Competitive Profiles
And Early Adopter Case Studies”, “CPXe - Reshaping Photofinishing
Through Web Services”, “Integrated Electronic Personal Photo Sharing –
The Future of Consumer Photography” and “Digital Cameras – The Battle
For The Emerging Consumer Market.” Future Image is the official
information and research partner of the International Imaging Industry
Association (I3A), and the Managing Partner of the Visual
Communication initiative (www.visualcommunication.info ), supported by
Adobe, Eastman Kodak, Epson, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, LightSurf,
Microsoft, Nikon and Sprint PCS. Founded in 1991, the company is
headquartered in San Mateo (CA).
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<b>About Key3Media Group </b><br>
Seybold San Francisco is a Key3Media event. Key3Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:KMEDQ),
produces information technology tradeshows and conferences.
Key3Media's products range from the IT industry's largest exhibitions
such as COMDEX and NetWorld+Interop to highly focused events featuring
renowned educational programs, custom seminars and specialized vendor
marketing programs. For more information about Key3Media, visit
www.key3media.com. <br> <br>
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Press Contacts:
Joe Byrd, VP, Business Development
Future Image Inc.
831-647-9999
JByrd@FutureImage.com
Jane Welch, VP, Media Relations
Key3Media
323-954-6260
jane.welch@key3media.com
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