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Adobe Acrobat Messenger—software that works with a scanner or digital copier and is designed for
workgroups and departments to transform paper documents into electronic Adobe PDF files and deliver them via
e-mail, Web, or fax; allows users to preview their documents on-screen, crop or rotate pages, and add
electronic annotations.
Adobe Acrobat Reader—free software for reliably viewing and printing Adobe PDF files on all major
computer platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Linux, UNIX, Palm OS and Pocket
PC-based devices.
Adobe Capture Handheld—an advanced, intelligent data capture solution available for handheld devices
running Microsoft Pocket PC and Handheld PC; allows mobile workers to capture data through intelligent forms,
validate the records entered, and submit the data to back-office systems; biometric signatures can be initiated from
the device to ensure validity and to complete a business transaction.
Adobe Central Pro Output Server—server-based software for document generation that allows organizations to
create personalized, customer-facing documents from any data source – including legacy, line-of-business, ERP, or
CRM applications; merges data with an electronic document template using a powerful processing engine to
dynamically generate electronic documents such as purchase orders, invoices, statements, and checks for delivery
via Adobe PDF, the Web, e-mail, fax, or print; works with Adobe Output Designer, which is a companion tool used
to create sophisticated document templates.
Adobe Document Server—server-based software for the creation, manipulation and assembly of customized
Adobe PDF documents; XML-based data can be inserted into templates to create complex, content-rich documents
for more targeted and effective customer communications; integrates with leading enterprise applications as well as
custom systems.
Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions—server-based software which allows enterprises and
government agencies to assign additional rights to an Adobe PDF document, enabling users of the free Adobe
Acrobat Reader to save and submit electronic form data, add digital signatures, and attach comments, thereby
lowering processing costs and virtually eliminating the need for paper-based forms; businesses can leverage their
existing paper and Adobe PDF based forms, distribute forms electronically in a format that resembles the paper
form, and integrate data that is entered securely into the electronic forms via Acrobat Reader with their current
IT structure.
Adobe Form Client—data capture software that enables companies to replace inefficient, paper-based forms
processes with intelligent, accessible, and secure electronic data capture solutions to improve organizational agility
and productivity; offers flexible desktop deployment options, an XML-based architecture for integration with core
business applications, and support for digital signatures; captured information can be routed via industry-standard e-
mail and groupware technologies; integrates with Adobe’s solution for Document Generation to extend and
accelerate business processes within and beyond the organization, and is a key component of Adobe’s solution for
Document Process Management; works with Adobe Form Server and Adobe Workflow Server.
Adobe Form Designer—a WYSIWYG (“What You See is What You Get”) design tool for creating intelligent
XML templates, providing users with a simple way to develop and maintain sophisticated data capture solutions
without involving third-party tools; creates both HTML and Adobe PDF forms.
Adobe Form Server—server-based software for document process management; enables governments and
corporations to post electronic forms on the Web; creates and publishes Adobe PDF or Web-based forms which
allow for the verification of the accuracy of data entered in a form, as well as other validations, calculations, and
confirmations; forms can be used on-line, or saved and used off-line and later reconnected so that data entered in the
forms can be submitted electronically and integrated with core business processes; has the ability to enable secure
transactions involving confidential or sensitive information; works together with Adobe Form Designer and Adobe
Workflow Server to deliver a complete business process automation solution.
Adobe Output Designer—a WYSIWYG design tool that allows users to create electronic document templates
for use with Adobe solutions for document generation; aids in the creation of electronic documents that exactly
replicate existing paper documents.