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SeeFile Announces SeeFile4 Collaboration DAM Software – the New Way to Communicate
Wednesday 16. January 2008 - SeeFile , the leading developer of web server software for sharing media files, is announcing Release 4.0 of its product at a press conference at MacWorld Expo today.
With one-click installation, approval features, and 3D, Flash and RAW support, SeeFile4 rivals corporate DAM systems costing $10,000 and up. The company is also announcing UK and Australian distributors for the product, and seeking additional distributors worldwide.
SeeFile4 incorporates a host of new innovations, and is fully compatible with Apple’s OSX 10.5 Leopard operating system. New features of SeeFile4 include:
— One step installation with embedded PostGres SQL database
— New approval workflow that increases productivity and customer use
— Support for DWF, Flash(.FLV) and a wide range of RAW files
— 30 day trial version available for immediate download
SeeFile4 runs as server software on any OSX Mac, turning it into a “live” webserver that provides a continuous view of all digital files saved on the hard disk. SeeFile4 leverages the unique capabilities of Apple’s Mac OSX software platform and Macintosh hardware to deliver a simple, elegant tool for communication between creative pros in the print, photography, and video communities, and their clients. Administrative tools are included that simplify creation of user accounts and management of approval workflows.
One user of the software, Igor Perchuk, president of Image Source Productions, has been able to replace both clumsy FTP transfers and limited email attachments with Seefile: “My customers are able to review and download proofs if I allow them to, upload their own graphical files to the same folders, and communicate approvals with a click. It’s a phenomenal way to handle a range of client communication issues that in the past, have really limited small graphics firms like mine. I’ve been looking for something like this for years.”
International Distribution
SeeFile also announced Pro2Col as its exclusive distributor for the UK, and Databasics Pty. as its exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand. SeeFile is also available in France through Bridge Europe . The company is actively seeking distributors for additional countries, and the software’s web interface is designed for easy localization. Spanish- and German-language versions are already available.
Pricing and Availability
The software is priced from $499 to $4,995, depending on number of user licenses. Complete bundled server systems including a Mac mini server with 1 terabyte of storage are available starting at $1,495.