Impression automates asset archiving for OS X by moving large amounts of data to spanned DVD/CD sets or to mounted drives for offline storage. Other noteworthy features include the preservation of all HFS+/Spotlight metadata, after-write file verification and bookmark-based management features.

New to version 2.9 (beta 3) comes a set of 'Tiger' (a.k.a. OS X 10.4) enhancements, support for dual-layer DVD media, a few bug fixes and a number of other requested additions. The beta release is offered in addition to Impression's regular distribution on this discreet web page: http://babelcompany.com/impression/beta/

From now until October 10th, 2005 Impression will enjoy a sale flush with threes - its price will be discounted to US$33.33. Buy now and save!

Impression regularly costs US$49, and a 15-day trial version is available from the Babel Company's website through this address: http://babelcompany.com/impression/index.html

Updates to Impression are always (and will always be) free to registered operators. Volume licensing and educational discounts are available. Pertinent details are available on Impression's web site.

Photographers, DAM engineers and other professionals who deal with high volume data transfer to offline storage media find Impression invaluable in managing their archiving operations. Folks who need to back up their valuable data to spanned CD/DVD sets or locally-mounted drives benefit from Impression's thorough data handing procedures and after-write data verification.