BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Multimedia
- a method of presenting information on a computer, CD-ROM, television, or games console. The presentation combines different media such as sound, graphics, video, and text.
Multimedia has had problems on the Web, due mainly to limited bandwidth. Web browsers are not designed to view most multimedia so extra software is requiredâ€"a plug-in.
Wiktionary Definition for: Multimedia
- plurale tantum the use of different media to convey information; text together with audio, graphics and animation, often packaged on CD-ROM with links to the Internet
- of, or relating to this combined use of media
- # computing of, or relating to an application that can combine such media into an integrated package
Additional Resources
- Using Multimedia on Your Web Site
- While the environment for Web-based multimedia has improved in recent years, limited bandwidth means that it still will be a long time before rich multimedia can be delivered quickly to all visitors. However, the use of audio, and to a lesser extent video, is increasing, particularly within office environments where...
- Articles 2007-10-23
- Virtex-II Multimedia development board. (Boards & Modules).
- Xilinx Inc. has released the Virtex-II Multimedia development board. The Virtex-II Multimedia development board is designed as a compact platform suitable for developing multimedia applications. The Multimedia board includes a Xilinx Virtex-II XC2V20 Xilinx Inc. has released the Virtex-II Multimedia development board. The Virtex-II Multimedia...
- Research articles 2003-04-01
- Multimedia: gateway to the Next Millenium. (book reviews)
- Multimedia: Gateway to The Next Millennium and Multimedia Authoring are two legs of a three-legged stool. Multimedia: Gateway is about the future. Multimedia Authoring is about taking advantage of your intellectual roots. The missing leg is a book abouMultimedia: Gateway to The Next Millennium and Multimedia Authoring...
- Research articles 1995-11-01
- Dataquest tracks multimedia boom. (Dataquest Multimedia Market Trends 1995)(Brief Article)
- SAN JOSE, Cal. - Strong 1994 sales of multimedia PCs in the consumer market spurred a 227 per cent growth in multimedia software last year, according to the recently published Dataquest Multimedia Market Trends 1995 report. SAN JOSE, Cal. - Strong 1994 sales of multimedia...
- Research articles 1995-04-03
- New multimedia standard for PCs includes improved sound and video. (Multimedia PC Level 3 Specifications)
- The Multimedia PC Working Group, an independent special-interest group of the Software Publishers Association, has released the Multimedia PC Level 3 Specifications, a new standard for multimedia PCs that will provide end-users with full screen, full mThe Multimedia PC Working Group, an independent special-interest group of...
- Research articles 1995-07-01
- VDOnet signs multi-media Diamond deal.(Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc.)
- VDOnet has announced the signing of an agreement with world market-leading multimedia and connectivity giant Diamond Multimedia. Under the terms of the large-scale contract, Diamond Multimedia will incorporate VDOnet's software in all its products. VDOnet has announced the signing of an agreement with world...
- Research articles 1996-10-31
- OMNI MULTIMEDIA GROUP announces 4CDS Multimedia Internet Catalog Giveaway promotion; Free IBM Compatible Multimedia System Offered to Internet Users
- MILLBURY, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 21, 1996--OMNI MULTIMEDIA GROUP, INC. (AMEX/PSE: OMG) OMNI MULTIMEDIA GROUP, INC's 4CDs Multimedia Internet Catalog, an innovative, online retail catalog announces the first ever 4CDs Giveaway promotion. This contest will be conducted via an online random drawing during the months of August and September. The...
- Research articles 1996-08-21
- Multimedia messaging - it could get worse before it gets better.
- Multimedia is all the rage these days, and at least one of the pathways into our multimedia future originates with the messaging systems most of us already use--voice mail, E-mail and fax. These are becoming "multimedia," in the sense that Multimedia is all the rage...
- Research articles 1994-08-01
- Publisher commits to multimedia.(Random House)
- Random House has established the RandomSoft division to distribute multimedia products. RandomSoft will distribute Legend Entertainment's science fiction multimedia titles initially. RandomSoft is developing its own multimedia titles that it will distribuRandom House has established the RandomSoft division to distribute multimedia products. RandomSoft will distribute Legend Entertainment's science fiction multimedia...
- Research articles 1995-07-03
- Video to the desktop and classrooms: the IUPUI IMDS project. (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Interactive Multimedia Distribution System) (Technology Information)
- The Interactive Multimedia Distribution System IMDS project at Indiana University Purdue University IUPUI has produced the first interactive multimedia system supporting industrywide delivery, retrievals and authoring of multimedia resources for teaching and learning. Four types of IMDS educational applications are described, which are video-on-demand, multimedia papers, advanced multimedia and classroom...
- Research articles 1996-02-01
- Reference tools for 1999.(Encyclopaedia Britannica's CD Multimedia Edition, 1999 Grolier Multimedia Reference Suite CD-ROM, Hammond Atlas of the World CD-ROM, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Bartlett's Familiar Quotations Expanded Multimedia Edition Vers
- A Buyer's Guide highlights new resource navigation tools designed to bolster the efficiency of student research. The 1999 version of Encyclopaedia Britannica's CD Multimedia Edition features the Ask Britannica tool, which enables students to type in questions in order to be linked to other information resources, as well as chart...
- Research articles 1999-03-01
- Cox, Multimedia win Okla. referenda. (Cox Cable Communications; Multimedia Cablevision Inc.)
- Cox, Multimedia Win Okla. Referenda Despite election-eve lobbying by union members employed by Southwestern Bell, Cox Cable Communications and Multimedia Cabledivision won separate public elections last week that will lengthen their franchises Cox, Multimedia Win Okla. Referenda ...
- Research articles 1991-12-16
- Diamond Announces Product Line Support for Windows 95 Operating System; Multimedia Accelerators, Audio/Telephony Subsystems and Multimedia Kits Designed for Compatibility
- REDMOND, Wash.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 24, 1995--Diamond Multimedia (Nasdaq:DIMD) today announced its product support plans for MicrosoftR WindowsR 95 operating system. Immediately, most SpeedStar, Stealth, and Viper series multimedia accelerators, TeleCommander audio/telephony subsystems, and Diamond Multimedia Kits are compatible with Windows 95. Drivers for many of the Diamond multimedia accelerators...
- Research articles 1995-08-24
- StarPress Multimedia forms distribution agreement with Opera Multimedia
- SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE--March 14, 1995--StarPress Multimedia, the San Francisco-based multimedia developer and publisher, today announced a distribution agreement with Opera Multimedia, Olivetti Telemedia's multimedia division, to distribute its first eight titles in the U.S., beginning with Tour Italia, Scientific American's Homo Sapiens and The Uffizi Museum of Florence.
- Research articles 1995-03-14
- Thin Multimedia, Inc. launches next generation mobile multimedia solutions with China Unicom.(WIRELESS)(Brief Article)
- Thin Multimedia, Inc. tmi announced that it is providing China Unicom with its mobile multimedia solutions to deliver advanced video and audio services to all of its BREW-enabled CDMA handsets. Thin Multimedia, Inc. tmi announced that it is providing China Unicom with its mobile...
- Research articles 2005-11-01
- BOOKS AND REFERENCES: Multimedia Law
- The second edition of "Scott on Multimedia Law" (formerly "Multimedia Law & Practice) has been published by Aspen Law & Business New York. The updated volume includes recent legal and business issues impacting the multimedia inThe second edition of "Scott on Multimedia Law" (formerly "Multimedia Law...
- Research articles 1996-12-31
- Full Transcript of Multimedia Games’ F4Q05 (Qtr Ending Sept 30, 2005) Conference Call — Prepared Remarks (MGAM)
- Earnings Call ExcerptHere’s the entire text of the prepared remarks from Multimedia Games’ (ticker: MGAM) fiscal Q4 2005 conference call. The Q&A is here. Fourth Quarter 2005 Investor/Analyst Conference Call Multimedia Games, Inc. HOST: Mr. Clifton Lind DATE: December 1, 2005 Operator...
- Earnings calls 2006-01-09
- DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA: Diamond Multimedia to participate in RIAA's secure digital music initiative.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-11 January 1999-DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA: Diamond Multimedia to participate in RIAA's secure digital music initiativeSDMI C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:080199 * Diamond intends to join coalition of record, technology and consumer electronics companies to address new digital music opportunities ...
- Research articles 1999-01-11
- Multimedia: New Class of Speakers Dramatically Improves Sound of PCs; Affordable Monsoon Multimedia Flat-Panel Speakers Maximize 3-D Audio Capabilities of PCs While Immersing Users in High Fidelity
- Sonigistix Corporation is producing a highly affordable new type of speaker that dramatically improves the audio quality of multimedia personal computers. The company's Monsoon Multimedia speakers, list priced at $229, deliver crisp, high-fidelity sound to PC users while making the most of 3-D audio effects enabled by today's desktop multimedia...
- Research articles 1998-08-24
- KILL BW0073, DIAMOND-MULTIMEDIA-2 and KILL BW0176, CQN-DIAMOND-MULTIMEDIA-2
- Please KILL BW0073, (CA-DIAMOND-MULTIMEDIA-2), PowerHouse 99 Conference Brings Together Industry Leaders to Discuss and Define the Future of Home Connectivity which ran on Business Wire at 9:14 time ET on 03/11/1999. Also KILL the CORRECTION, BW0176, (CQN-DIAMOND-MULTIMEDIA-2) Diamond Multimedia Corrects Jim Cady's Title, which ran on Business Wire at...
- Research articles 1999-03-11
