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ITT Visual Information Solutions has just announced the newest version of their popular IDL suite, IDL 8.0.  The new version boasts several little changes like an improved UI and faster performance, but perhaps the biggest feature is the new dynamic graphics system that allows interactive manipulation of individual elements, saving both time nad effort.

“The goal behind IDL development has always been to provide a powerful, yet easy to use, programming environment that allows users to focus on the work at hand, and not on a complex, time-consuming programming tool to analyze data,” said Beau Legeer, director of product marketing for ITT Visual Information Solutions. “IDL 8.0 is focused on this goal more than ever, and makes it easier and faster for users of any experience level to interpret data, but now in a modern, streamlined environment that delivers powerful new programming and graphics functionality.”

Full release after the break.

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ITT Visual Information Solutions, creators of the popular IDL data analysis product and ENVI geospatial analysis product, have just announced an academic partnership called the “ITT Innovation Centers” that will offer any college or university in the US or Canada teaching courses in image and data analysis free software, training resources, and consultations with ITT representatives.  In addition, they’ll get the chance to preview upcoming releases and offer feedback, making potential graduates even more useful in the field.

“ITT is committed to supporting academic endeavors that further the growth of fields that help advance science and improve the human condition.” said Nigel Brown, director of academic programs for ITT Visual Information Solutions.  “By providing access to leading software technologies and curriculum and giving our academic partners input into our product development, we are able to contribute in ways that not only support these disciplines, but also advance the careers of professionals nationwide.”

Great to see more companies coming on board with aiding in the education process.  Not only is it good for the company (grooming the future employees of America on the use of their own software), but it’s good for everyone to have more data analysis and image processing experts who actually know the functionality of the tools available.

Full press release after the break.

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