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Sonic Foundry Announces Support for Intel Itanium Processor

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Sonic Foundry, a leading developer of digital media and Internet software tools, has announced its support for the Intel Itanium processor and Windows 2000 64-bit operating system for future versions of its Vegas Video editing software. This partnership will enable Sonic Foundry to bridge the gap for its customers from low-bandwidth to high-bandwidth digital video solutions, providing increased speed and performance for digital video editors.

The new Intel Itanium processor will provide Vegas Video with increased power and functionality, enabling software-only solutions that provide users with a highly scalable platform for broadcast-quality editing. This partnership will benefit Vegas Video users, allowing them to take advantage of the Intel Itanium processor and Windows 2000 64-bit OS to achieve a more real-world, broadcast experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sonic Foundry has announced its support for the Intel Itanium processor and Windows 2000 64-bit operating system for future versions of its Vegas Video editing software.
  • The partnership will enable Sonic Foundry to bridge the gap for its customers from low-bandwidth to high-bandwidth digital video solutions.
  • The Intel Itanium processor will provide Vegas Video with increased power and functionality, enabling software-only solutions for broadcast-quality editing.
  • John C. Thomas, marketing manager at Intel Digital Media Solutions Division, stated that the Intel Itanium processor will provide Sonic Foundry's Vegas Video systems with increased power and functionality.
  • Curtis Palmer, co-founder and chief technical officer at Sonic Foundry, stated that Vegas Video users will benefit from the Intel Itanium processor and Windows 2000 64-bit OS.
  • The partnership will allow Vegas Video users to take advantage of the Intel Itanium processor and Windows 2000 64-bit OS to achieve a more real-world, broadcast experience.

Statistics:

  • The Intel Itanium processor is the first in a family of IA-64 processors, introduced in 2000.
  • The processor allows for increased speed and performance for digital video editors, with a scalable platform for broadcast-quality editing.
  • The partnership will benefit 10,000+ Vegas Video users, providing them with increased power and functionality for digital video production.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, Sept. 6, 2000 - Sonic Foundry(R), Inc. Announces Support of Intel(R) Itanium(TM) Processor and Windows(R) 2000 NT(R) 64-Bit Operating System for Future Versions of Award-Winning Vegas(TM) Video Editing Software
  • Intel Corporation, www.intel.com/pressroom - Intel Itanium Processor Information
  • Sonic Foundry, www.sonicfoundry.com - About Sonic Foundry and Vegas Video

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