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Serif (Europe) Ltd Nottingham, UK 14 June 2005 PRESS RELEASE  Serif donates software to Exciting New Scheme Computer Clubs for Girls (CC4G) encourages girls to get into IT Serif (Europe) Ltd – the UK’s leading independent desktop publishing, design and graphics software developer – are delighted to announce that they are one of the major contributors of free software licences for the brand new e-skills UK scheme, CC4G. Launched by e-skills UK, the employer-led organisation responsible for IT skills development, Computer Clubs for Girls (CC4G) is an initiative that aims to raise the standard of ICT skills among 10-14 year old girls and encourage them to consider future careers in IT, through after-school clubs where they can participate in a range of fun IT-based activities. Serif is donating free software licences to CC4G from their award-winning range of easy-to-use, yet powerful, design and graphics programs: DrawPlus 7 offers a combination of industry-standard vector graphics power and accessible features such as animations, freehand drawing, charts and diagrams. PhotoPlus 9 allows the quick and easy creation, editing and enhancement of photos, bitmap images and animations. WebPlus 9 is packed with high-end design features that allow users to create professional-looking websites without any knowledge of complicated HTML programming languages. ImpactPlus 5 makes it unbelievably easy to create stunning 3D scenes and animations giving an invaluable introduction to the exciting world of 3D design. MoviePlus 4 provides powerful editing tools that enable the visual communication of ideas through digital video techniques. “Serif is delighted to be donating free software licenses to CC4G that will help encourage girls to engage in IT and learn valuable skills they can take with them into the world of work,” said Colin Hussey, Serif’s Educational Sales Manager. “Serif’s software provides a wide range of powerful tools combined with highly accessible interfaces, enabling the girls to be creative without constraint and easily translate their ideas into reality on-screen. I am confident that we will see an excellent standard of design work come from the girls participating in this exciting initiative.” End For further information please contact: Meg Sharp. Tel: 0115 914 2000 or email: msharp@serif.com About Serif Serif is the publisher of the award-winning software range that includes PagePlus, PhotoPlus, DrawPlus, WebPlus, ImpactPlus, AlbumPlus, MoviePlus and more. Founded in 1987 with the aim to develop low-cost alternatives to high-end publishing and graphics packages, Serif has been repeatedly praised for its powerful yet easy-to-use software which has put professional effects and demanding publishing tasks within the reach of ordinary PC users around the world. Now with over 2 million customers worldwide, Serif has around 250 employees at its head office, development and European sales centre in Nottingham, UK and its North American sales operation in New Hampshire, US. Sales & Distribution Serif Sales Hotline: 0800 376 7070 |
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