WireSpring Technologies, a developer of software and technology for interactive kiosks and digital signage systems, has released FireCast OS 3.0. The new version represents the third generation of the company's software platform for narrowcasting and self-service devices, and introduces a number of key features that customers and system integrators have requested.

Extensive optimizations to FireCast OS make this release faster and more compact, while enhancing performance for multimedia-intensive applications, the company reports. New feature highlights include: streamlined configuration; new browser architecture based on Mozilla 1.6; Macromedia Flash 7 support; enhanced dial-up modem support; ability to limit file downloads and network usage to certain times of day; Citrix ICA client; worldwide time zone support; support for ATI video cards with TV output; support for Cybertouch/Egalax touchscreens; built-in Apache, Perl, and PHP, plus modules for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Tomcat.

FireCast OS 3.0 is available immediately through value-added resellers or direct from WireSpring. FireCast ClientCenter subscribers may download the new version immediately, free of charge, or may request a complimentary remote upgrade

Contact: www.wirespring.com.