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Adobe Unveils New Adobe Acrobat X

Posted October 18, 2010 at 2:00pm by iClarified · 7811 views
Adobe today introduced the Adobe Acrobat X software family – Acrobat X, Reader X, the Acrobat X Suite and new document exchange services at Acrobat.com – that empowers professionals to innovate and create higher quality content, driving tighter collaboration and productivity across teams in today’s dynamic business environments.

Acrobat X delivers new guided Actions to simplify multi-step document preparation and publishing processes; completely new customization capabilities in PDF Portfolios unify multiple file types into a compelling presentation. New document services available at Acrobat.com give individuals the ability to collaborate more efficiently. Integration with Microsoft SharePoint enables consistency of PDF documents across the enterprise; re-use of content is now easier with higher quality export to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

New Acrobat X Highlighted Features
● Automate routine, multi-step tasks with new guided Actions and easily share them with coworkers and collaborators, reducing the burden of training.
● Change how users view, think and interact with content and its context with PDF Portfolios using new layouts, visual themes and color palettes.
● Maximize the power of Adobe Photoshop® and Adobe Acrobat to easily create dynamic communications with the new Acrobat X Suite. Quickly capture, edit and combine digital content right from the desktop.
● Increase productivity across the organization with new Microsoft® SharePoint integration. Check-in, check-out PDF files for reviewing and editing shared documents.
● Streamline the process for large organizations to deploy, configure and manage updates and conform to ISO standards, in both Adobe Reader X and Acrobat X, including support for Microsoft SCCM and SCUP.
● Display the most commonly used tools all in one pane with the updated user interface.

New in Adobe Reader X
● Commenting is now available in Adobe Reader X, with Sticky Notes and Highlighter tools available to all users.
● Expands PDF access to mobile devices with free Adobe Reader X for Android, Windows® Phone 7 and Blackberry Tablet OS.
● Safer viewing of PDF files with new Protected Mode security capabilities in Reader X.

New Services via Acrobat.com
● Adobe SendNow, a valuable new document exchange service at Acrobat.com, enables users to send and receive large files and track them with proof of receipt, avoiding e-mail gateway issues, complicated FTP servers, or the costs of expensive overnight mail.
● Adobe CreatePDF for easily converting files to professional PDF documents from within Adobe Reader X or any Web browser.

Availability:
Acrobat X and its associated products are scheduled to ship within 30 days, with availability through Adobe Authorized Resellers, the Adobe Store and Adobe Direct Sales.

Estimated street price for:
o Acrobat X Standard is expected to be US$299 ($139 upgrade)
o Acrobat X Pro is expected to be US$449 ($199 upgrade)
o Acrobat X Suite is expected to be US$1199 ($799)

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