Adobe Systems on Thursday unveiled features planned for the upcoming Adobe Flash Media Server 3 release. Due in the first quarter of 2008, the upcoming release will offer traditional streaming media capabilities and an environment for building and delivering interactive social media applications. Performance will double and industry-standard H.264 video codec backing is included along with AAC+ audio codec suppo Adobe Systems on Thursday unveiled features planned for the upcoming Adobe Flash Media Server 3 release. Due in the first quarter of 2008, the upcoming release will offer traditional streaming media capabilities and an environment for building and delivering interactive social media applications. Performance will double and industry-standard H.264 video codec backing is included along with AAC+ audio codec support. A new encrypted protocol will protect streamed content. Adobe on Thursday also announced: * The Cisco Content Delivery System will be the first system to support Adobe Flash streaming capabilities. Cisco’s service will be able to deliver Adobe Flash Player capabilities to PCs and TVs via Adobe Flash streaming. * With the unveiling of Adobe Audition 3 software, audio professionals including sound designers, recording and mastering engineers and musicians, can develop music and radio spots and restore imperfect recordings. New features include VSTi (Virtual Studio Technology) virtual instrument support with MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) piano roll, enhanced spectral editing options, fast fade and crossfade controls and advanced multi-core processor support. Technology Industry