Corel launches Graphics Suite X5 for graphics professionals in India

By siliconindia   |   Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 18:07 IST
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Bangalore: Corel introduced CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5, the newest edition of the company's package of professional graphics applications in the Indian market. With more than fifty new and enhanced features, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 includes major enhancements to asset management, color management, web graphics, a wide variety of learning resources and more content than ever before. The trial and electronic download versions are available today and the product will start shipping before the end of March in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Dutch. For more than 20 years, CorelDRAW has helped PC users worldwide create graphics with impact. Known for its versatility and power, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite has won hundreds of international industry awards by consistently addressing the most pressing needs of its loyal community of users. The new version of the suite continues in this tradition by focusing on innovations that matter the most to users in a wide variety of industries including sign making, graphic design, fashion/apparel design, wide format printing, marketing, print production and small business. Gerard Metrailler, Senior Director of Product Management, Graphics, for Corel said, "We believe we've delivered a product that enables our current users to discover new possibilities with the suite while allowing new users to get up and running quickly and create projects with confidence." Corel Corporation is not only focusing on product development, but is also taking initiatives to educate and prepare qualified professionals for careers in industries such as like Printing, Publishing, Advertising, Desktop Publishing, Multimedia, Design, Animation and Web design. They have already launched this program in India and along with their distributors Aditya Infotech, have tied up with leading training institutes in the country to setup Corel Authorised Training Centers. "Our endeavor to develop trained professionals for various industries has been successful in filling up skill gaps in the market. It has received a huge response in India and is expanding at a considerable rate," added Gerard Metrailler. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 makes it easy for users to connect to their content. The new Corel CONNECT is a brand new application that synchronizes with both CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT to provide quick access to content on a computer, network, or disc. In addition, industry-leading support for more than 100 commonly used file formats ensures users can easily collaborate and exchange files with clients and colleagues. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 is immediately available as an electronic download through its website and the boxed version of the suite is available at 25,800 (excluding taxes) for the Indian market.