Adobe Systems has released a new version of its Reader 8 software that incorporates a link to Web conferencing software the company plans to release next month.Adobe Reader 8 is available for a free download on Adobe’s website. The new version lets customers who have Adobe’s Acrobat Professional software, used for making PDF files, to create forms that Reader 8 users can digitally sign.Reader 8 also has a button that launches Adobe’s Acrobat Connect conferencing software, formerly known as Macromedia Breeze. Adobe agreed to acquire Macromedia in April 2005 for US$3.4 billion in stock.Acrobat Connect, available now in a trial version, lets users create a Web address for a meeting room that’s accessed through a Web browser running Adobe’s Flash Player. Users have several collaboration tools, such as screen sharing, whiteboarding, chat and video conferencing. Adobe offers two version of the software. The Connect hosted service can be used for up to 15 participants for $39 per month, or $395 a year per personal meeting room. Connect Professional, which starts at $15,000, supports up to 2,500 users at the same time plus interactive multimedia, integrated telephony and voice over IP. Meetings can be recorded for on-demand viewing, among other advanced features. -Jeremy Kirk, IDG News Service (London Bureau)Related Links: Adobe Reveals Soundbooth for Mac Adobe Releases Acrobat 8, Updates Creative Suite Adobe Offers New Photoshop Lightroom BetaCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management brandpost Sponsored by SAP When natural disasters strike Japan, Ōita University’s EDiSON is ready to act With the technology and assistance of SAP and Zynas Corporation, Ōita University built an emergency-response collaboration tool named EDiSON that helps the Japanese island of Kyushu detect and mitigate natural disasters. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor Dec 07, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe