Advanced multimedia economic development systems

Article Abstract:

Competitiveness in the modern business world depends on the ability to make the right decisions quickly. Such decisions are facilitated for economic development practitioners by good-quality information, which is possible only if information is well-stored, easily accessible and well-presented. A multimedia economic development system is one way of presenting business information well. The main issues to be addressed in developing such a system are described.

Multimedia technology, Multimedia systems, Economic councils

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Interactive compact disc as a medium for economic development: a case history at Illinois Power

Article Abstract:

Illinois Power Co.'s economic development department uses Philips' Compact Disc Interactive (CD-I) videos integrated with a database of industries, communities and properties in its client presentations. The development of such an advanced video presentation system began with simple community videos, evolved into a Center for Site Selection which used 12-inch laser discs with computers, and finally led to the development of a system based on CD-I.

Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Electric services, Personal & Home Computers, Computer games, Decatur, Illinois, CD-interactive, Illinois Power Co.

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