June 2, 2003
 

Maplesoft Integrates Data Visualization Techniques from AVS in Latest Release of Maple 9 Analytical Computation Software

(Waltham, Mass. – July 9,2003) – Advanced Visual Systems (AVS), a leader in graphic and analytic technology used in business intelligence, decision support and real-time business performance monitoring, is pleased to announce that Maplesoft™, the leading source of mathematical software for educators, researchers and professionals, has integrated extensive interactive data visualization functionality from AVS’ OpenViz graphics engine in its current release of Maple™ 9, the newest version of the widely adopted Maple analytical computation software.

Maple 9 enables advanced graphical rendering and visualization of mathematical concepts using AVS’ OpenViz graphics engine, which produces highly interactive representations from all types of statistical, financial, corporate and real-time data. Using embedded OpenViz technology, Maple 9 users can attain a complete and aesthetic view of 3-D objects modeled using Maplesoft’s versatile infrastructure, friendly user interface and powerful capabilities.

Examples of Maple 9 plots that have been visualized using OpenViz can be found at: www.avs.com/maple9

Darren McIntyre, Vice President, Business Development, for Maplesoft is pleased with the results of the partnership between AVS and Maplesoft, “OpenViz represented the quickest way for us to deliver world-class visualization in our product. With this new foundation, our customers will enjoy significant enhancements and innovation with Maple 9 and future releases."

According to Fred Cartwright, VP of Sales & Business Development at AVS, “Maplesoft’s impressive use of OpenViz personifies how data visualization enables users to quickly and more thoroughly understand complex information. This is clearly one of the most compelling implementations of our OpenViz technology, and we are confident that it will not only have a significant impact on Maple 9 users—but the entire mathematics education industry as well.”

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About OpenViz and Advanced Visual Systems

OpenViz is a comprehensive suite of Java and COM software components that enable leading corporations and software manufacturers in every industry to develop and deploy sophisticated, dynamic, interactive, and scalable 2D and 3D visual presentations from all types of data. AVS' complete line of software products speed decision-making by bringing information to life using the latest in graphics, Web-based and interactive technologies on all major computing platforms. For more information on AVS call 781/890-4300, write to info@avs.com, or visit www.avs.com.

About Maplesoft

Founded in 1988, Maplesoft is a world leader in mathematical and analytical software. The Maple system embodies advanced technology such as symbolic computation, infinite precision numerics, innovative Web connectivity and a powerful language for solving a wide range of mathematical problems encountered in modeling and simulation. Over a million users have adopted Maplesoft products as their preferred platform for exploring complex problems in engineering, science, mathematics and education. Virtually every major university and research institute in the world, including MIT, Stanford, Oxford and Georgia Tech, has adopted Maple to promote their education and research activities. Maplesoft’s industrial customer base includes Boeing, DaimlerChrysler, Nortel and Raytheon. For more information, visit www.maplesoft.com.