Hi-Caption™ 2.0 Provides Advanced Captioning Options and Enables Enterprise Collaboration for Multimedia Teams
New release of Hi-Caption provides native support for Windows® Media Player and RealNetworks® RealPlayer®

Concord, NH —May 6, 2003 - HiSoftware, Inc. today announced the release of Hi-Caption version 2.0 which will provide accessibility testers and multimedia content creators worldwide with a comprehensive solution for managing the captioning for their multimedia projects; 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). The latest release of Hi-Caption enables multimedia developers to work collaboratively with team members on advanced captioning through project mode support. It also allows adds native support for RealOne Player presentations to its previous support for Windows Media presentations and enables captioning of files accessed from the Internet in addition to the local file system. Project support now allows for completion of extensive captioning projects over several sessions.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments 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 for their multimedia 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 or a SMIL file. These files are very similar to HTML, but are different languages. Just as you would rather use a web editor to create web files, this program allows you to easily create the formatted captioning files without having to learn the code behind them. 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.

Hi-Caption 2.0 provides users with the ability to create, test and mange captioning for their Windows Media, RealOne Player and QuickTime productions. Features include but are not limited to the following:
 

• Load & edit existing SAMI/SMIL files
• View videos & captions within the program allowing you to easily create and test your captioning
• Add multiple languages for your file at once
• Support for WCAG 1.0 Priority 1-3, Full Section 508, CLF, and any derived from WCAG (Related to MultiMedia)
• Available in Multiple Languages
• NEW-Native support for RealOne Player
• NEW-Ability to caption files directly from the Internet
• NEW-Ability to automatically create transcript from captioned files
• NEW-Ability to work on captioning files in collaboration with team members
• NEW-Captioning Project Support

“Hi-Caption will assist multimedia developers in creating presentations that will be fully available to end-users regardless of technical or physical abilities,” according to Robert B. Yonaitis, CEO and President of HiSoftware Company. “As more and more developers understand the importance of accessible Web design, they will realize that it is within their grasp. The latest version of Hi-Caption increases the ease with which multimedia teams can quickly and efficiently work alone or in collaboration to provide full captioning for their Web projects. We believe that their efforts will significantly improve the quality of the web for all."

More information about Hi-Caption is available from the HiSoftware Web Site at: http://www.hisoftware.com/hmcc/index.html

HiSoftware’s verification, repair and monitoring software solutions assist organizations in achieving and maintaining Web sites in compliance with organizational standards for accessibility, privacy, searchability, usability and custom quality factors. These solutions, available as client and automated server-based applications, help organizations develop long-term strategies to achieve Web content accessibility and quality. They allow multiple users to work collaboratively on Web site content testing-resulting in reductions in time and resources. HiSoftware’s solutions help organizations develop long-term strategies to achieve Web content accessibility, enhance usability, and comply with U.S. and international accessibility standards.

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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