Adobe Connect 8- Web conferencing software

Adobe Systems unveils Adobe Connect 8, the latest version of the company’s web conferencing software for powering effective and engaging Web meetings, online training and webinars.

It is based on the Adobe Flash Player and enables enterprises and governments to deliver rich experiences across multiple devices, while maintaining easy, reliable meeting entry, Adobe said.

Adobe Connect 8

Adobe Connect 8 Key features

simplified interface for greater usability

expanded and more flexible collaboration capabilities

enhanced audio and video integration

Adobe Connect 8 offers a software development kit (SDK) for greater extensibility, a new, optional desktop client based on the Adobe AIR runtime for easier meeting management, and support for a range of mobile devices to extend reach and enhance productivity.

Adobe Connect Desktop, based on Adobe AIR, lets users set up and manage meetings right from the desktop. And Adobe Connect Mobile enables participants to view meetings on mobile devices. Adobe Connect Mobile works on Apple iPhone and iPad, as well as Google Android and other mobile devices enabled with Adobe Flash technology.

Adobe Connect 8 is expected to be available worldwide on an on-premise basis by the end of November 2010. It is expected to be available on a hosted basis in North America starting in November 2010  and parts of the world starting in February 2011.

Adobe Connect 8 will be available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Turkish language versions.

For more information on Adobe Connect 8, visit www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect