Adobe Unveils New Acrobat X Solutions

By DE Editors

Adobe Systems Incorporated has 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.

"Companies today need to work with their customers and partners in multiple time zones, languages and cross-functional teams," says Melissa Webster, analyst, IDC. "Seamless, fluid content creation and collaboration is critical to how organizations use, repurpose and share information—it is no longer a 'nice to have'—it is an imperative to success in today's business world."

Acrobat X delivers new guided Actions to simplify multi-step document preparation and publishing processes; new customization capabilities in PDF Portfolios unify multiple file types into a presentation. New document services available at Acrobat.com give individuals the ability to collaborate. 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 Excel.

"Today, more than ever, people need to communicate and collaborate reliably and professionally with people outside their organization," says Kevin M. Lynch, vice president and general manager of Acrobat, Digital Enterprise Solutions Group, Adobe. "Acrobat X is a response to this dynamic—to drive more fluid collaboration and to create richer experiences in today's fast-paced, complex business environments."

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 Acrobat X Standard is expected to be $299 ($139 upgrade). Acrobat X Pro is expected to be $449 ($199 upgrade). Acrobat X Suite is expected to be $1,199 ($799).

For more information, visit Adobe.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.