Let’s kick things off with a note about the next wave of mobile computing and our excitement at Vitrium Systems.  I wrote earlier this week that, “the PC is dead!”  That’s tough to say when there are over a billion personal computers in use.  Transformation is occurring with PC’s faster than ever before. Consider that it may be a combination of innovation, connectivity and the cloud!  Everything is heading into the cloud with the latest chips, improved power management, and increased functionality with better user interfaces.  So at Computex Taipei, I saw an explosion of new devices and new categories all rushing to market. It reminds me of Boujolais nouveau and the race to get the first bottles of the vintage to market. 

Our excitement at Vitrium over this next wave of mobile personal computing is because Vitrium’s customers now have the ability to control, track and interact with their documents using mobile computing devices such as the iiView Corporation’s M1touch – Multi Touch Tablet PC.  Vitrium’s advantage in the market continues to be our seamless end-user experience and the ability for users to view their documents on mobile devices (like the M1touch) that are already on sale. Which is fantastic!

The M1touch tablet PC was on display at the Microsoft booth at Computex Taipei.  Wow it is sleek at 10.1 inches, it has a multi touch screen and weighs in at only 1.2Kg.  It is running Microsoft Windows 7 Home and Premium on the Intel Atom N450 processor at 1.66 GHz with 2 GB of RAM and a 250GB hard disk drive.  It is fully loaded with 2.0 speakers, 1.3 mega pixel camera, 1 – two in one audio port, 3 USB 2.0, HDMI to VGA, 1 DC port, 1 SIM card slot, 4 in 1 card reader and up to a 3 hour battery.  All this for about USD $500! 

Microsoft wasn’t letting this out of the case so I photographed the M1touch at the Microsoft booth with the assistance of Magdalena Hyckova, Sales Manager at iiView.  Thanks Magdalena, we can’t wait to get our hands on one of these! I didn’t get the date the M1touch went on sale, but Magdalena said it has been out on the market now for about 6+ weeks.  The M1touch is one of the very few tablets in the market for sale today!

Asus launched two 3D monitors at Computex Taipei.  The 23 inch VG236H LCD monitor and the 27 inch PG276 LCD monitor.  I don’t know much about monitors, but these 3D monitors were something else.  Could there be a market for 3D PDF’s? Time will tell. These 3D monitors were very cool and are expected to ship at the end of June and the 23 inch will retail for USD $600.

Onkyo  DX1007A5B is the first dual display laptop I have ever seen.  Made in Japan and available only in Japan, it may be worth the trip just to own the coolest netbook ever!  Retailing at about USD$1,000 this netbook has two 10.1 inches displays that fold/slide into a single display.  It behaves like a traditional tablet with a turn and flip style display.  2GB of RAM, 320 GB hard disk drive powered by an AMD Neo processor MV-40 at 1.6GHz, 1.3 mega pixel camera, Bluetooth 2.1, micro SD slot, USB 2.0, fingerprint sensor, 3.7 hour battery and more! Running Windows 7 Home and Premium, wow, this is impressive.  I expected a touch screen and hope for this on future models.

I had a great time at Computex Taipei 2010 and I hope to get back there next year. There’s so much new and exciting technology out there!!

By The DocuMentor

Thad McIlroy of The Future of Publishing recently reviewed docmetrics for The DocuMentor blog. “Docmetrics changes the value proposition for the dissemination of PDF documents,” says Thad.

Read the rest of Tracking the Life of Your PDF Files

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VANCOUVER (November 5, 2009) A newly-published report from The Future of Publishing makes a clear and compelling case for the value of measuring the metrics of PDF files.

Titled “Adobe’s Designs on Web Analytics: The Omniture Acquisition,” the report, by noted electronic publishing analyst Thad McIlroy, quotes from both outside analysts and Adobe executives to uncover the inside rationale for Adobe’s $1.8 billion purchase.

All parties surrounding the deal have recognized that a vital component of the web, PDF files, are not measured by web analytics firms today. Anil Batra, in his blog on web analytics states the case plainly. He sees numerous advantages in Adobe having the opportunity to add robust analytics to PDF files. Creators of PDF content will not only be able to see how many people downloaded a particular piece of content but they will also learn:

• About the circulation of the content. Did a person who downloaded the paper pass it along to others?
• How far did the reader go through the PDF?
• If a reader searched for something in the PDF?
• What were the keywords?
• To tie the PDF analytics with site analytics to optimize and target the site side experience as well as arm the sales force with the information

Paul Weiskopf, Adobe Systems’ SVP of Corporate Development is quoted in an interview conducted exclusively for the report stating: “We think that there are opportunities for PDF, but we don’t see this as limited to any specific file format. We expect to be agnostic with respect to formats.” However, as McIlroy notes, “for several years Vitrium Systems has sold a similar offering called docmetrics. The key features of docmetrics might be incorporated into Adobe’s offerings in the years to come, but docmetrics makes it easy today to visualize how the Omniture acquisition can enable web analytics in PDF files. Docmetrics changes the value proposition for the dissemination of PDF documents. ”It’s remarkable,” McIlroy commented after the report’s release, “how far ahead of the curve Vitrium has been with docmetrics. It will surely be several years before Adobe can fully implement Omniture’s technology in Adobe’s Acrobat technology, which provides a great opportunity to Vitrium.” The report Adobe’s Designs on Web Analytics: The Omniture Acquisition, (2009 by The Future of Publishing) is available for download for $95 as a protectedpdf document at www.thefutureofpublishing.com.

About Vitrium Systems

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Vitrium Systems is a private company specializing in electronic document software built using the patent pending protectedpdf technology. For more information about Vitrium, visit www.vitrium.com.

VANCOUVER (August 25, 2009) Vitrium Systems, a leading PDF-technology vendor, today announced a 148% increase in revenue for its fiscal year ending June, 2009.

“The success we experienced this past year makes this an exciting time for Vitrium,” stated Peter Nieforth, Founder and CEO of Vitrium Systems.

“As Vitrium Systems enters its fifth year, it will continue with its mission to expand through the development of high quality, industry leading software and services while fostering an environment of empowerment, trust, creativity and focus on achieving the highest level of customer service and satisfaction.”  

Since its inception, Vitrium Systems has emerged as a leading PDF-technology vendor with a range of innovative offerings. 

The first product launched by Vitrium System was protectedpdf , a PDF protection solution that enables distributors of PDF content to control and secure material, without requiring their readers to download plug-ins or a proprietary viewer. 

Protectedpdf was followed by docmetrics , a web-based system that allows users to gather previously unavailable PDF analytics data and embed customizable forms within their PDFs.

In the fall of 2009, Vitrium Systems will be launching its third product: PDFSalesLeads , a lead generation tool for PDF content. 

About Vitrium Systems

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Vitrium Systems is a private company specializing in electronic document software built using the patent pending protectedpdf technology. For more information about Vitrium, visit www.vitrium.com.

More Than 850 Nominations Received for Premier Industry Recognition This Year

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SIIA Contact: Eileen Bramlet, VP, Communications; ebramlet@siia.net, 703.927.2022
Rational PR Contact: Beth Dozier, bethdozier@rationalpr.com, 202.429.1833

Washington, D.C. – February 24, 2009 –The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announced the list of Finalists for its 24TH Annual CODiE Awards. Established in 1986, the CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information and education technology industries.

Through a unique combination of journalist and expert peer review, the CODiE Awards recognize 71 categories of outstanding products and services. This year’s 345 Finalists represent an impressive array of technology and business excellence and success.

Nearly 190 judges encompassing tech trade journalists, consultants, educators, IT and product specialists, and other knowledgeable, yet neutral, experts have reviewed all of the products entered. The Finalists were chosen from more than 850 nominations submitted by 600 companies.

According to SIIA President Ken Wasch, “The competition is particularly steep this year during the 24th Annual SIIA CODiE Awards, making selection as a CODiE Finalist a real achievement.” Wasch further added that “All the companies on this year’s list of CODiE Finalists should feel justifiably proud of their accomplishment in making it to this stage, and have much excitement to look forward to regarding the upcoming CODiE Awards voting!”

The next step in the process brings the Finalist products before the SIIA members for their votes to determine the winners in each category. The 2009 CODiE Awards will be presented at a gala event on May 5, 2009, at the historic Palace Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

Media interested in attending the CODiE Awards Gala, and/or in interviewing SIIA President Ken Wasch regarding the program, should contact Eileen Bramlet, ebramlet@siia.net, or call: 703.927.2022.

For a complete list of the 2009 CODiE Awards Finalists, please visit: www.siia.net/codies/2009/finalist_list.asp

About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 500 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit www.siia.net

By TradingMarkets.com

Leading PDF-technology provider Vitrium Systems released a new version of its online software service, docmetrics. The smart PDF form lead generation system now allows for seamless integration into customer relationship management system Salesforce.com.

Read the full article – Vitrium Systems Launches Docmetrics with Seamless Integration into Leading CRM Vendor Salesforce.com

Amy Wohl recently spoke to Keith Thompson of Vitrium Systems about how marketers should start measuring the success of their PDF white papers, not by the number of times it is downloaded, but by the number of sales leads it garners. The current method of gating white papers with web registration forms to capture sales leads, often causes readers to abandon the PDF document.

Find out more on Who Reads Page 6 of Your White Paper

Tom identifies both the pros and cons of using web forms that require readers to register themselves and provide personal information before being given access to a white paper. He suggests another method, using docmetrics, that can boost a marketer’s ROI when creating content for white papers, running search engine advertising, email campaigns, and other online media distribution channels.

Learn more about the benefits Tom has identified in Getting More Out of Each Click, Part 2: Docmetrics

To read the full article go to www.docmetrics.com

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VANCOUVER (December 1st , 2008) Vitrium Systems, the leading name in smart document technology for PDF security and tracking, today announced the statistics proving a shocking 95% abandonment rate when using web forms to gate content. The test proves the success a company can have when using the web-based docmetrics application to generate leads and gather readership information.

Vitrium Systems conducted a split test on their website for 60 days to identify if web forms lead to a significant loss in readership. The results were staggering. They lost 95% of their audience. Less than 5% off all unique visitors actually completed the form and many of the form fills were bogus.

Vitrium turned to docmetrics i.e. ate their own dog food, and the results were mind-blowing. 45-50% of their audience was completing the form and the information was accurate!

Vitrium customers are finding the same results. “We are getting 100% more leads with docmetrics than with web forms. People feel more comfortable providing information if they have the option of saying no,” stated docmetrics customer Fard Johnmar, Founder, Envision Solutions. Web forms force prospects into being leads, while docmetrics allows them to qualify themselves by choosing to provide their information.

To read a case study on how a small business uses docmetrics to generate more qualified leads, please go to this link (http://www.docmetrics.com/Includes/PDFs/CaseStudies/envision_case_study_docmetrics.zip).

With The docmetrics Challenge, Vitrium has pledged to provide docmetrics trial users with free access to the system until they start see significant results. If a docmetrics user is not generating more, better-qualified sales leads when the initial 30-day trial period ends, Vitrium will extend that user’s trial, free of charge.

About docmetrics and Vitrium Systems

Docmetrics is a lead generation and PDF analytics SaaS solution which empowers marketers to generate qualified sales leads from their white paper marketing campaigns and other content-based marketing activities. For more information on docmetrics, visit http://www.docmetrics.com/.

Docmetrics allows marketers to transform PDFs into smart documents featuring dynamic forms that report reader responses as and when forms are submitted. These interactive in-document forms allow marketers to replace their standard landing page-based web forms, gathering more and better quality reader data.

Docmetrics is the latest product from Vitrium Systems. Based in Vancouver, Vitrium is the leading name in smart document technology for PDF security and tracking. The company was named in Gartner’s Cool Vendors in CRM Marketing and Analytics, 2008 report. For more information on Vitrium, visithttp://www.vitrium.com/.

To see a docmetrics “smart document” in action and learn more about Vitrium’s innovative approach to content marketing and sales lead generation, please download the docmetrics white paper The Power of Pass-along: Getting to the Decision Maker