CD-ROMs can be used for a wide range of business and leisure applications. Just as PCs have evolved into fast and powerful machines, multimedia technology has evolved beyond all recognition compared to only a few years ago. The large storage capability of a CD-ROM makes it an ideal showcase for the flexibility and interactivity of advanced multimedia technology. The main advantage a CD-ROM has over a web site is speed and storage capacity - it is not necessary to download large files such as videos, animations or images. They are already stored on the CD-ROM!

Business-to-business communications
More and more companies are choosing to replace their conventional slide shows and PowerPoint presentations with interactive multimedia delivered via CD-ROM.

Games
Games are one of the most popular uses for the CD-ROM. Highly detailed 3D animations and sophisticated landscapes can be generated, stored and displayed on a single CD-ROM.

Multimedia kiosks
These can often be seen on the High Street, in airports and in tourist information offices. You can browse through pages of relevant information complete with video clips and detailed animations - all this can be stored on a single CD-ROM. Explore a virtual 'car' in 3D before deciding to buy, check the nightlife at your destination before boarding your aircraft or look around your hotel room before you get there.