MacLinkPlus Deluxe First to Include Word & Excel Office 2007 File Translators

DataViz Announces Version 16 of its Macintosh File Conversion Software, Now Available as a Pre-Release

Milford, CT, April 10, 2007 – DataViz®, Inc., a leading provider of Office compatibility solutions for over 23 years, today announced the pre-release of its flagship product MacLinkPlus Deluxe version 16.  With well over 10 million copies sold, MacLinkPlus Deluxe equips Mac users with the ability to better communicate and exchange files with the Windows world. The latest upgrade of the award winning file conversion software includes new translators for Microsoft® Word and Excel Office 2007 file formats.  The new version will enable Macintosh users to convert, open, read and edit Word and Excel files created in Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows, in popular Macintosh word processing and spreadsheet applications. In addition, the latest version adds a new translator for WordPerfect x3 files and now includes software integration with icWord and icExcel for quick and easy viewing of Word, Excel PowerPoint, AppleWorks and ClarisWorks files (a $29.99 value).

 “Version 16 addresses our top customer request which is support for Word & Excel 2007 files,” said Bonnie Boyle, MacLinkPlus Product Manager, DataViz, Inc.  “Our customers are our first priority and we are committed to satisfying their expectations in a timely manner by providing them with early access to the upgrade so they don’t get caught with an Office 2007 file they can’t open.”

Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows, commercially released on January 30, 2007 is the latest version of Microsoft’s productivity suite.  It features a new Extensible Markup Language (XML) based file format, Open XML, which simplifies and facilitates universal data exchange between different information systems.  MacLinkPlus Deluxe 16, with support for the new .docx and .xlsx Open XML format, will now provide Macintosh users with the added insurance they need to handle any file or email attachment they receive.

Pricing & Availability
A release to include Office 2007 rich file formatting support for Word and Excel will be available by mid Q2, 2007.  Customers who purchase the pre-release of MacLinkPlus Deluxe 16 will receive the full shipping version at no additional cost.  MacLinkPlus Deluxe is available immediately from DataViz (www.dataviz.com/mlp) and from Mac dealers in North America.  It sells for $79.99. Customers who own a previous version can upgrade to MacLinkPlus Deluxe 16 for $39.99.

About DataViz, Inc.
DataViz is an industry leader in developing and marketing Office compatibility and productivity solutions across a variety of platforms including Macintosh, Windows, Palm OS, Symbian OS, Java, and Windows Mobile. Founded in 1984, DataViz began its business developing file conversion software and has since expanded its expertise to providing solutions that meet the increasing demands of the handheld and mobile markets. With solutions that include its award-winning mobile Office suite, Documents To Go, and Exchange ActiveSync client, RoadSync, DataViz is committed to providing premium solutions that provide instant access to critical files and business data. In addition, the company has developed strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Palm, Motorola, Sony, Apple, Sony Ericsson, Nokia and other industry leaders both domestically and abroad.

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