DMC Worldwide, an enterprise and consumer technology company, has introduced Copia, an open platform that combines content, social networking and e-commerce with wireless e-readers.
The company said that the Copia platform integrates software application engine for OEM brands to deliver content across their digital devices including e-readers, notebooks, netbooks, tablets and smartphones. It also allows consumers to share and purchase books, newspapers, magazines and digital content.
DMC has also unveiled a diverse lineup of e-reader devices. The product offering includes both monochrome e-paper-based touchscreens and advanced colour devices.
According to DMC, TheCopia.com website provides its community with features including social networking compatibility through the community profiles linked to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts enabling users to share content across social media platforms; collaboration tools; multi-dimensional browsing experience; intuitive search and display features; personalised home dashboards; book profiles; and book clubs re-envisioned.
Anthony Antolino, SVP of DMC Worldwide, said: “Today, eBook content is delivered across one of two typical business models: a vast online store or a social networking service. The Copia platform is the first of its kind to combine content, collaboration, social networking and e-commerce together to connect people through a collaborative experience. We developed Copia to allow users to discover and connect to each other through meaningful content regardless of the digital devices they are using.”
DMC Worldwide said that Copia will begin its private, limited-invitation beta in January 2010. The public beta will launch in March 2010. The e-readers are expected to be available for purchase online in April 2010 and at retail by June 2010.
