Mercury Online Solutions Releases FRED Inspire version 4.0

SEATTLE, (February 9, 2005) – Mercury Online Solutions, Inc., worldwide provider of digital signage network solutions, today announced the release of FRED Inspire version 4.0 Digital Signage Software. Among several product enhancements, the feature creating the most buzz is the ability to translate the user interface into any language. This ability to “localize” the user interface greatly expands digital signage options for the growing international market.

FRED Inspire version 4.0 is the latest addition to the rapidly expanding FRED product line. In addition to localization capabilities, this new version boasts improved performance and expanded file type support.

“Continued, improved support and service to our international market was the driving force behind the development of Inspire 4.0’ said John Kirkpatrick, Chief Sales Officer for Mercury Online Solutions. “The response was immediate. Currently, FRED Inspire is being translated into Simplified Chinese for our channel partner, Axiom Broadcast Multimedia Technologies, in China.

Inspire Digital Signage Software provides the ability to distribute media files to one or a network of screens, schedule playlists and monitor the network of digital signs from a single, central desktop computer.

New features of Inspire version 4.0 include:
• Localization - Ability to localize the FRED Inspire version 4.0 user interface into any language.
• Comprehensive Performance Reporting - FRED Performance Reporting enables you to generate reports that provide media tracking diagnostics for your digital signage network.
• Dynamic Screen Control - Device Controller that automatically turns off the screen when downtime is scheduled in.
• Expanded File Support - Supports the following file formats: Windows Media video files (.wmv), Windows video files (.avi), Macromedia Flash (.swf), PowerPoint presentations (.ppt, pps), Quicktime (.mov), static images (.gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tif, .bmp), web links and MPEG-4 files (.mpeg, .mpg) when Quicktime is installed.
• Microsoft XP Support - Runs on Windows XP Professional.


For more information about Inspire version 4.0, or any of the products and services offered by Mercury Online Solutions, please contact the company directly by calling: 1-888-460-8060.

About Mercury Online Solutions, Inc.
Mercury Online Solutions, Inc. (www.mercuryonline.com) is a full-service provider of interactive digital signage and kiosk network solutions for retail, entertainment, education, financial services and other industries. The company’s Web-based products and services, including the FRED® brand of signage players, servers and software, are used for more than 6,000 screens in 2,000 locations worldwide. Applications range from single screen installations to 3,500 interactive kiosks and large-screen displays, controlled and monitored through a single network. Founded in 1996, Mercury Online Solutions was ranked in the top 10 percent of Inc. Magazine’s 2003 list of the fastest growing private companies at number 46. The company is headquartered on Bainbridge Island, near Seattle.

Media contact:
Kristi Kinney
Mercury Online Solutions, Inc.
206-285-0318
kristik@mercuryonline.com
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