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Spanish Language Version of Release...

Hi-Caption™ assists in removing language barriers for accessibility testing and remediation.

Newest release of HiSoftware Hi-Caption is available in multiple language versions creating a global test management solution for organizing and managing the multimedia captioning process

Concord, NH —July 29, 2002-HiSoftware, Inc. today announced the release of the Spanish language version of its Accessibility solution, Hi-Caption, which will provide accessibility testers worldwide with a comprehensive solution for managing the multimedia captioning, in complete conformance with standards mandated by Section 508 of the federal government's Rehabilitation Act, as well as the international accessibility guidelines set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments, which marked its one-year anniversary on June 21, 2002, mandates that federal agencies ensure that all electronic and information technologies purchased, maintained or developed meet the accessibility standards established by the U.S. Access Board. Although federally mandated, state governments and private organizations can also benefit by adhering to these standards, which enable access and usability by the widest possible audience.

In order for multimedia to be accessible under Section 508 Rule (b) and W3C WCAG 1.0 Priority 1 checkpoint 1.4, developers must create synchronized captioning with media files. Hi-Caption allows for fast efficient creation, editing, and testing of the captioning of Multimedia. The captioning file is stored in a SAMI file, which is an acronym for Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange. This file is very similar to HTML, but is a different language. Just as you would rather use a web editor to create web files, this program allows you to easily create the formatted captioning file, without having to learn the code behind it. The Spanish language version of Hi-Caption will allow multimedia developers in Spanish speaking countries to work with the leading captioning software on the market today, within their native language. The software also supports captioning multimedia files in multiple languages so that they audience may select and view captioning in the language of their choice.

To download the trial software select the below link:

Hi-Caption ES Download - Download the trial now...
6mb Install and All Documentation are in Spanish

HiSoftware’s Web site accessibility solutions, AccVerify, AccRepair, AccMonitor Server, Hi-Caption™ and AccessibilityWATCH™, assist organizations in achieving and maintaining accessible Web sites. These solutions, available as desktop applications and as automated server solutions, help organizations develop long-term strategies to achieve Web content accessibility. They allow multiple users to work collaboratively on Web site accessibility-resulting in reductions in time and resources allocated to accessibility.

ABOUT HISOFTWARE
HiSoftware Company, the leader in enterprise content quality management solutions, provides innovative products that empower quality assurance teams, content developers, Web site architects, and company executives to work collaboratively on their efforts to create and manage corporate Web standards for Accessibility, Privacy, Searchability, Usability and custom guidelines and policies. HiSoftware’s integrated, full lifecycle solutions dramatically reduce the time required to test, manage and deploy e-business Web sites.

HiSoftware works closely with industry leaders and visionaries to provide solutions for today's information accessibility, content quality, search and retrieval needs. HiSoftware’s customers represent Fortune 500 companies, and many of the largest e-commerce, government, and educational sites in North America and around the world and include ChevronTexaco, Commerce One, Mercury Interactive, and Microsoft Government.

Founded in 1998, HiSoftware Company maintains North American corporate headquarters in Concord, New Hampshire. Further information about HiSoftware can be found online at www.hisoftware.com

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