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Graphic.ly Debuts in Microsofta?s Keynote Address at Consumer Electronics Show

^{Published on 2010-01-07 04:05:23 - Market Wire}
 

LAS VEGAS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--As part of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer's opening keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Ballmer demonstrated Graphic.ly's upcoming application that provides an immersive social experience and marketplace for digital comics and associated merchandise.

"We are building a platform for a community to discuss and share their experiences with digital comics."

"We are excited that startups such as Graphic.ly are part of our BizSpark One program," said Dan'l Lewin, vice president of Corporate Development and Emerging Business at Microsoft. "Through the program, they have been able to leverage some of our key technologies – including Windows Azure – in new and interesting ways, and we are thrilled to help showcase that work at events like CES."

With its showcase in the CES opening keynote, Graphic.ly was able to feature its application and its service that is focused on building a complete experience for comic book collectors and enthusiasts. For the debut, Graphic.ly is also launching a private beta with iFanboy, the largest community for comic book enthusiasts.

"Graphic.ly is dedicated to providing a unique experience for comic book enthusiasts and fans," Micah Baldwin, CEO and co-founder of Graphic.ly, said. "We are building a platform for a community to discuss and share their experiences with digital comics."

"We are pleased that Graphic.ly understands the power of the iFanboy community," stated Ron Richards, Editor of iFanboy, "and we are excited to be the first to test their product."

Two weeks after the private beta is closed and feedback is received from the community, Graphic.ly will launch a public beta with Windows 7. Other platforms for Web-enabled devices including Adobe AIR and iPhone will also be coming to market, to showcase the Graphic.ly application.

About Graphic.ly

Graphicly is a cutting-edge digital content delivery system and community platform for the publishing world. Graphic.ly's first product focuses on comic publishers, creators and enthusiasts, and provides an immersive social experience and marketplace around digital comics and associated merchandise. The company is looking to expand its community and content platform and become the de facto solution for print media. For more information, please visit [ http://www.graphic.ly ].