Alchemy CD-Recorder Software Now Does COLD Applications For Less Money Than
Others!

Denver, CO (August 15) -- IMR shipped a new release of Alchemy data
management software for CD recorders, enhanced to meet most requirements
of COLD (Computer Output to Laser Disk) applications at dramatically lower
prices than existing software. Alchemy version 2.2 supports these major
enhancements:

Forms Overlay

Alchemy Search for Windows can now overlay any form to ASCII records
retrieved from a CD-ROM database. This function is ideal for any customer
service department that wants to replace microfiche or paper with on-line
CDs. Forms such as invoices, bills of lading, personnel files etc. are
stored on a CD, then retrieved, viewed, and printed or FAXed. The Alchemy
Forms Designer program runs in Microsoft Windows, accepts any bitmap image
as a form, and has font, page layout and printing definition tools.

Fit 4 Gigabytes on a Faster CD-ROM

Alchemy 2.2 compresses text files before they are recorded to the CD. Many
computer reports or COM files will compress as much as 8:1, meaning that
well over 4 gigabytes of data can easily fit on a 74 minute CD. The
retrieval engine decompresses files on the fly; as a result, the CD's
access performance may actually increase due to reduced I/O traffic.

Faster Full-Text Index Engine

GoldRush, Alchemy's patent-pending index engine, can now process full-text
documents at over 100 megabytes per hour, a 333% improvement in speed over
previous versions. This enables a service bureau or end user to produce
more CDs in a shorter time period. The full-text index overhead is still
less than 5% of the original data size.

COLD Conversion Software

DataGrabber version 1.5 automatically converts any computer output file
from a mainframe or minicomputer into an Alchemy CD database with fielded
data and full-text search capabilities. DataGrabber replaces the need for
custom programming with an easy script language that defines records and
data to be extracted for indexing.

Enhanced CD Image Viewers

Alchemy Search for Windows can now display large, complex images with
increased speed and resolution. Multiple windows can be opened for the
simultaneous display of several image and text files; the number of
windows is limited only by system memory resources. Unlike other image
viewers for CD, Alchemy can even display complex color images such as JPEG
or GIF in fully resizable windows with zoom in & out capabilities. All
popular image file formats are supported.

A Complete COLD Solution for Less $$$

Alchemy Professional 2.2, the service bureau and publisher license, now
includes an unlimited runtime license that allows a service bureau to
freely distribute the Alchemy retrieval software and databases to any
number of customers for one year. DataGrabber is sold separately. Both can
be purchased together in the Alchemy Pro Pack bundle for under $9,000.
Alchemy and DataGrabber are also sold to end users with CD recorders, for
producing their own archival or distribution CDs. A complete end user
solution starts under $5,000 including unlimited retrieval rights. Contact
IMR for ordering information.

Information Management Research Inc
5660 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 210
Englewood, CO 80111
303-689-0022,  fax 303-689-0055

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