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MCN/CIMI 2001 EXHIBITORS
as of October 13, 2001


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ADLIB INFORMATION SYSTEMS
http://www.adlibsoft.com
ADLIB Information Systems (AIS) has specialized in software for information and collection management in libraries, museums and archives for more than 20 years. With 600 customers in 20 countries, AIS has offices in the Netherlands, England and Australia, and distributors in several other countries.

ADLIB Museum is the professional, user-friendly application for museums. The catalogue module has built-in thesaurus facilities and image integration. Additional integrated modules include loans and image management. An Internet/intranet server module is also available, featuring extensive searching capabilities, such as thesaurus and index-based searches.



ADVANCED SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
http://www.advsol.com
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. (ASI) is an international provider of e-business software solutions. A privately held company established in 1991, ASI has main offices in Alexandria, Virginia; Austin, Texas; Melbourne, Australia; and several regional offices throughout the United States. ASI also has a worldwide network of Authorized Resellers that provide local technical support and service to clients.

ASIās unique method of distribution for its solutions is an important aspect of the companyās success. The solutions are sold solely through a worldwide network of resellers, including accounting firms, system integrators and consulting firms. This network of resellers gives the company a distinct competitive advantage, because the resellers handle not only the initial sales and implementation of the iMIS system, but also provide local technical support if needed.



ART MUSEUM IMAGE CONSORTIUM
http://www.amico.org
The Art Museum Image Consortium (AMICO) is a not-for-profit organization of institutions with collections of art, collaborating to enable educational use of museum multimedia. Together, AMICO Members are building The AMICO Library, a licensed digital educational resource available under subscription to universities and colleges, public libraries, elementary and secondary schools, and museums. Membership in AMICO is open to all institutions with collections of works of art, willing to contribute to The AMICO Library.



BETTER LIGHT, INC.
http://www.betterlight.com
Better Light's 4 x 5 scanning camera system offers the ultimate in high-resolution digital technology with the fastest scan times -- the new, improved SuperModels are up to four times more sensitive than the competition. Work with shorter scan times or lower light levels. Ideal for flat art reproduction of any size - big or small. Use same equipment for dimensional art objects, fabrics, scrolls, statuary and gallery views. Captures RGB color, monochrome or infrared images. Pano/WideViewTM accessory makes Better Light the worlds' only 4 x 5 panoramic camera system to produce panoramic, rollout or QTVR images. Five m odels vary in maximum file size up to 549 MB (12000 x 15990 pixels; 24-bit RGB). Prices start at $11,000.



BODYMEDIA
http://www.bodymedia.com
BodyMedia is a body monitoring solutions provider. We've developed a system that integrates our wireless body monitors with our flexible software applications and other third-party devices for commercial and research organizations. Unlike conventional unwieldy and pricey monitors that are confined to the lab, our SenseWearTM Body Monitors continuously capture accurate, free-living physiological data in the wearer's natural environment. The data is uploaded, translated, and graphed in our software applications.



CUADRA ASSOCIATES
http://www.cuadra.com
See latest STAR/Museums application, for collections management and information/image retrieval, and the new finding aids module. And, other applications are available to manage your library and archives (MARC or non-MARC), and general institutional paper and electronic records -- all with the same certified (by CHIN and the DoD) STAR core technology.



GALLERY SYSTEMS
http://www.gallerysystems.com
Gallery Systems provides software and support for museums, galleries and other collections worldwide. Its products include: The Museum System (TMS), the leading content management software for museums; TMS light, a streamlined version of TMS that offers all the functions of the main program's main three modules; eMuseum, a wegb interface that publishes data held in either database on the Internet. Clients include: Smithsonian Institution, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The J. Paul Getty Museum.



KE SOFTWARE INC.
http://www.kesoftware.com
KE EMu is a full-featured collections management system designed to provide ease of access from small to very large collections. KE EMu manages all aspects of a museum's collection, management and other related information while providing extensive retrieval facilities within the museum and to external patrons via the Internet.



LUNA IMAGING, INC.
http://www.luna-imaging.com/
Luna Imaging, Inc. enables museums, libraries and archives to build and distribute high-quality visual collections in digital form and provides sophisticated software to manage, access and use image collections over the Internet.

Our software is based on years of research and testing ways in which people use visual materials in their work. Insight client/server software provides unparalleled performance, flexibility and scalability.

Luna understands the mission and priorities of the cultural heritage community and can guide institutions through the planning stages of their projects, whether large or small. Since its inception in 1993, Luna Imaging has staked its reputation on creating high quality image collections of cultural heritage material for many of the most respected and demanding museums, archives and universities.



PLUMB DESIGN, INC. and THINKMAP, INC.
http://www.plumbdesign.com
http://www.thinkmap.com
Plumb Design, Inc. creates online experiences that facilitate the exchange of knowledge and the interplay of ideas. Plumb Design Services provides strategic consulting, Web design, custom software development, and systems integration services for Global 5000 companies and major nonprofits, including a number of internationally-recognized museums.

A wholly owned subsidiary, Thinkmap, Inc., develops software tools such as Thinkmap Studio for navigating, displaying, and animating complex and interrelated information. Thinkmap technology is fundamental to the design and operation of acclaimed cultural and historical exhibitions, mounted online and in kiosks by the Smithsonian Institution, Seattle's Experience Music Project, Motorola, and Sony Music Entertainment.



QUESTOR SYSTEMS, INC.
http://www.questorsys.com
ARGUS is a powerful, full featured, application that automates all aspects of collection management including conservation, exhibits and site management. Open system architecture allows ARGUS to meet all your needs including web accessible databases. Created by Questor Systems, one of the leading collections management application developers, ARGUS manages your collection easily and completely no matter how large or diverse.



SOOM-KIM
e: empirewindow@hotmail.com
The HEART is a new navigator for large museums, the Heart helps users personally and benefits museums. For users, its monitorless simplicity allows them to concentrate on the art while navigating their way by touch. For museums, their website gains more exposure and usage as visitors create their own itinerary and journal through the linked-HEART web pages. HEART's new form of interactivity with the visitor and the museum will become part of the 21st century museum experience.

Rapid advancement in technology continues to make our lives more convenient in day-to-day matters. But, technology can also be cold and uninviting for the common person. The HEART, which is a hyper-digital form of assistance, illuminates the gap between technology and people by incorporating human emotions and patterns of thought. The HEART's mechanics does not complicate the user's understanding of its functions. Rather, it guides people in an intuitive and ultimately, more human-like way.



STREETBEAM, INC.
http://www.streetbeam.com
Streetbeam, Inc. is an interactive mobile media company that enables companies to communicate with their customers in places and ways that have not been available to them before. Streetbeam has developed a device that beams customizable information via infrared signals to handheld devices such as Palm and PocketPC-based PDAs. MCN/CIMI 2001 will be incorporating Streetbeamās patented beaming solution at the conference. The Remote Access Mobile PointTM (RAMPTM) will allow any attendee with a PalmTM Powered Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or PalmTM Powered mobile phone to download updated agendas and session information effortlessly.



TRIPDA
http://www.tripda.com
TRIPDA (formerly Nomad Labs) designs, installs and manages wireless proximity networks through the use of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology. TRIPDA's visitor-based wireless multimedia services deliver a virtual tour guide to the palm of your hand. Through the use of Pocket PCs, this personalized interactive journey is available anytime, anywhere within your facility and offers full-color video, CD-quality sound and access to limitless educational information.TRIPDA's staff-based wireless services offer unlimited mobility without losing productivity. Access email, files, the Internet and even instant message fellow workers from anywhere within your facility utilizing a laptop or PDA.



2B TECHNOLOGY, INC.
http://www.2btech.com
2b Technology, Inc. is a 15 year old company based in Richmond, Virginia that provides core information system and service solutions for visitor management. The company is comprised of three primary business units. The software division develops, markets and supports the VISTA Reservation, Scheduling, and Admissions Software. The service division is VISTA Ticketing, a third-party ticketing service delivering state of the art call center solutions for event ticketing. VISTA Ticketing is a unique service designed to help you manage and sell tickets to events, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, venues and other museum based activities. The third division is the Museum Ticketing Network, a fully integrated, e-commerce engine and information portal that provides ticket and merchandise sales over the Internet for member museums. The three business units integrate to provide maximum impact for your diverse information needs.



VERNON SYSTEMS
http://www.vernonsystems.com
Vernon Systems Limited is the developer of COLLECTION, a world leading collections management system for museums and art galleries. We are a 100% New Zealand owned company that is renowned for innovative software solutions and sound product support.



WILLOUGHBY ASSOCIATES, LIMITED
http://www.willo.com
With over 850 installations, Willoughby creates the most widely used Museum Automation Systems in the world. We offer an integrated set of systems for centralized resource management, digitized imaging, public access (including the Internet), multimedia resource centers, and collections management. Willoughby offers three packages addressing the range and variety of the museum marketplace: Multi MIMSY 2000TM, SNAP! for WindowsTM, and IOTM. All three systems offer solutions to the challenges of managing the vast array of collections that museums store, exhibit, and conserve.



ZENDER & ASSOCIATES
http://www.zender.com
Zender & Associates is a well-established strategic marketing communications firm located in Cincinnati, Ohio. We are known for our expertise in creating design excellence and providing unique, results-oriented marketing and communications solutions.

Founded in 1977, Zender & Associates is comprised of graphic designers, web developers and communications strategists who have extensive and varied experience in both print and electronic media, and all firm members hold degrees in their area of expertise.

Zender & Associates offers a range of creative services, including high-quality print design, Web site design and development, marketing and PR consulting, e-marketing, CD-ROM development, and interactive multimedia production.