Adobe/Intel App Lab: Join us online

Posted by on Jul 21, 2010 in Events | 5 comments

Adobe and Intel are hosting an event later today in San Francisco around AIR development and distribution. Obviously not all of you live close to the bay area, but the event will be broadcasted live via Connect. You can follow it on http://my.adobe.acrobat.com/applab.

I heard through the grapevine that we may even launch a few new things on Adobe Labs after the event… So join the Connect session and keep an eye on Labs ;-)

I know this event is in the middle of the night for us here in Europe but it will be worth it.

Agenda: ( Time in PST. Check this link for the time in your location. )
5:30 PM – Flash Platform Services Overview (Adobe)
6:00 PM – Intel AppUp Center Business Model and Opportunity (Intel)
7:00 PM – Technical Deep Dive (Adobe)
8:30 PM – Staffed Open Lab (Adobe and Intel)

Stuck abroad? Adobe ConnectNow to the rescue!

Posted by on Apr 20, 2010 in connect | 1 comment

I’m sure you’ve all heard about people who are stuck abroad because of the ash cloud from the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland. Lots of people are missing meetings and work because of this situation.

Enter Adobe ConnectNow.

Lots of people travel with their laptop these days and finding a wifi hotspot is also very easy. With ConnectNow you can still make it to that all important meeting. Just open up a browser… point it to Acrobat.com… sign up for a free account… send an invitation to your online meeting room to your client or colleague and start your meeting.

It’s very easy to use. No training or downloads necessary. ConnectNow does screen sharing, video chat, file sharing, shared whiteboards and more… And it’s free for up to 3 participants!

Check it out on Acrobat.com!

Obama uses Adobe Connect Pro to cut travel costs

Posted by on Apr 20, 2009 in afcs, connect, Flash Platform | Comments Off

Just a few weeks ago, I already reported on the White House using Flash for their live streaming. Today, the news broke that the White House is also using Adobe Connect Pro to cut travel costs. President Obama himself made his first appearance in the Connect room last week.

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With Adobe Connect Pro, they can greatly reduce travel costs because they don’t have to fly everyone to one location. Anyone with an internet connected PC and Flash Player installed can join the meeting from wherever they are. With Connect Pro, you can even completely customize the look and feel of your online meeting room. With the Adobe Flash Collaboration Service, you can even build your own Connect experience and/or add it to your own application.

Great choice, Mr. President! Flash on!