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EMC Unveils Documentum XML Store and Documentum Dynamic Delivery Services

EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) unveiled two new EMC Documentum products designed to bring XML technology to a broader range of enterprise information. Leading the announcement is EMC Documentum XML Store, a native XML repository that integrates into the Documentum platform to provide XML processing. The Documentum repository gives organizations a full range of ECM management for their XML content, along with new capabilities for granular content reuse, standards-based search/retrieval, dynamic publishing, and archiving. Documentum XML Store is the foundation for the second product announced, EMC Documentum Dynamic Delivery Services. This server-based content delivery technology improves the way XML can be delivered dynamically to various applications. With Documentum Dynamic Delivery Services, organizations can transform traditional content publishing from a static activity to an on-demand process where personalized, relevant content is delivered to users based on their specific requests, preferences and profiles. With the addition of Documentum XML Store to the Documentum enterprise content management platform, XML can be now be a driver for any type of content-rich application using office documents, blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, mash-ups, business processes, or messages. Documentum Dynamic Delivery Services embeds XML Store to aggregate and cache content from any number of source systems. Documentum XML Store's full text engine and an XQuery engine combine to support search and retrieval of any type of content. Output documents are dynamically constructed from content fragments, and Documentum Dynamic Delivery Services' architecture allows it to serve high volumes of personalized requests. EMC's Documentum XML Store and Documentum Dynamic Delivery Services are available now. http://www.emc.com/

Syncro Soft Announces New Release of Oxygen XML Editor, Schema Editor and XSLT/XQuery Debugger

Version 9.2 introduces a new XML Author edition specially tuned for content authors providing a well designed interface for XML editing by keeping only the relevant authoring features. The major additions in Oxygen XML Editor 9.2 are related to the WYSIWYG-like editing support and in particular to the DITA support. The general visual editing improvements include displaying the resolved content in the editor and navigation through links. With the new DITA features that include a new DITA map editor, actions for inserting conref links, a tight integration of the latest version of the DITA Open Toolkit, Oxygen XML Editor becomes an easy to use DITA editor. Other improvements are browsing of XML databases using WebDAV connections, better handling of Chinese, Japanese and Korean (CJK) text, support for the Intel XML Software Suite and multiple component updates. The new Oxygen XML Author is available both as a separate product (standalone and Eclipse plugin) and also as a part of Oxygen XML Editor. The new DITA maps manager allows viewing and editing DITA map files and also acts as a project manager allowing to open different topics for editing. The tool chain for generating DITA output in a multitude of formats (XHTML, PDF, HTML, JavaHelp, Eclipse Help, DocBook, etc.) is ready to use out of the box. Oxygen XML Editor and XSLT Debugger is available immediately in 3 editions: Multi-platform XML Editor Academic/Non-profit license costs USD 48, Multi-platform XML Editor Professional license costs USD 299, and Multi-platform XML Editor Enterprise license costs USD 366. Oxygen XML Author is available immediately in 2 editions: Multi-platform XML Author Professional license costs USD 179, and Multi-platform XML Author Enterprise license costs USD 220. http://www.oxygenxml.com/

Inmedius Debuts S1000Dmanager V3.0 S1000D Publication Lifecycle Management System

Inmedius, Inc. announced the release of S1000Dmanager V3.0, the next evolution in their S1000D management. The system's new platform facilitates the professional management of content, delivering the tools and information needed to efficiently manage the S1000D publication process. Manager's technical publication lifecycle architecture adds a library and centralized control center to the system's S1000D project setup and management support capabilities. The combination of a flexible library system, Dashboard approach, and integrated business intelligence provides complete command over information assets. New functionality in the S1000Dmanager V3.0 release includes a library system where users access and view information organized by Standard Numbering System (SNS). S1000D projects are managed from within the document library where multiple users, with security access, can edit project information. Another new feature is managing Data Module Requirements Lists (DMRL) as separate XML documents that may be checked out, issued, approved, and that have their own workflow. With quantitative metrics, the new, centralized Dashboard provides transparency and a visual representation of the S1000D technical documentation process. Publication managers are able to monitor organizational efficiency, identify problem or choke points in the process, and adjust resources as necessary to ensure project deliveries are on time and within budget. In conjunction with the upcoming release of S1000DauthorPro, Manager V3.0 will include editing and management capabilities in support of S1000D Specification Issue 3.0 requirements. Manager and AuthorPro are two of seven modules in the Inmedius S1000D Publishing Suite. http://www.inmedius.com

XyEnterprise Release ContentaView 3.5

XyEnterprise announced the release of ContentaView 3.5. ContentaView 3.5 adds support for advanced applicability filtering for the S1000D V3.0 applicability model and process data modules. It also provides enhanced content reuse, searching, reporting and audit trail capabilities. All of this is readily configurable to support specific customer requirements. Users can ensure they are working with the current approved version of content via the new One Click update feature, which provides an immediate method to install incremental updates from within ContentaView. ContentaView 3.5 can be configured to track not only the manual updates for each work station where it is installed, but also each section viewed, and every keystroke entered by a maintenance technician. A log of each session is captured in XML format, and can be routed as appropriate to confirm regulatory compliance or improve the maintenance function. The enhanced applicability feature allows consumers to filter the content they see based on applicability criteria relevant to their organization and document types. For example, an end user may select the "expert" version of content for one product while another may choose to view the "novice" content for a second product. ContentaView V3.5 now includes a new generic forms utility which provides the ability to create online forms that can capture any type of information to help improve the product, process or user experience. From within ContentaView, a user can then access, complete and print these forms. http://www.xyenterprise.com/

JustSystems Contributes XBRL Rendering Technology to Financial Community

JustSystems announced that it is contributing intellectual property rights for its invention of eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) rendering technologies to XBRL International, the standards body responsible for the oversight of the XBRL specification. The invention, known as the "formatting linkbase," provides enabling technology for viewing XBRL data in financial and other business applications. JustSystems issued a statement that it will not seek to enforce any of its enforceable U.S. or foreign patents for the formatting linkbase against any implementation of the XBRL specification. This move ensures full, free use of JustSystems' rendering technologies as part of any XBRL applications and initiatives. XBRL is an XML specification that promises to transform financial reporting by making financial information highly accessible, interactive and comparable. XBRL is now mandated for financial filings in multiple jurisdictions worldwide and is expected to soon be mandated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The XBRL formatting linkbase provides a standards-based method for defining how XBRL data - which is complex and largely unreadable by people - is rendered to documents, web pages, wireless devices and other applications. By mapping data elements to specific formatting conventions, the formatting linkbase helps organizations to ensure the consistent display of XBRL data across multiple output formats and delivery channels. For example, a formatting linkbase may specify that the label for the data element "Current Assets" is always displayed in bold. Or it may specify the value for "Net Income" is always displayed with a double underline. These types of formatting and rendering instructions are not specified within XBRL data, which is focused on readability by computers, rather than people. The formatting linkbase approach allows XBRL data to be displayed in a way that is appropriate for human consumption. JustSystems issued a statement of non-assertion to XBRL International on May 5, 2008, at which time the technology became fully accessible by members of the XBRL International Consortium. http://www.justsystems.com/

XBRL US Finalizes US GAAP Taxonomies and Preparers Guide with Delivery to SEC

XBRL US, Inc., the nonprofit consortium for XML business reporting standards, has completed the collections of financial and business terms (taxonomies) for US GAAP requirements and common reporting practices in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) format and the accompanying Preparers Guide. XBRL US developed the taxonomies and Preparers Guide along with supporting documentation under a contract with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and delivered all materials to the SEC this week. The first draft of the taxonomies was completed on September 24, 2007, followed by a period of internal testing and review. On December 5, 2007, XBRL US made the taxonomies available for public review and comment. Over 900 comments were received during the public review; all comments have been evaluated and incorporated into the taxonomies and Preparers Guide, as appropriate. The SEC announced that they will hold an open meeting on May 14, 2008 to discuss a rule proposal requiring the use of XBRL for public company reporting. Public company preparers would use the XBRL US GAAP Taxonomies and Preparers Guide to create their XBRL-formatted financials. Final deliverables to the SEC include the taxonomies, an in-depth Preparers Guide that provides the basics on how to create XBRL-enabled financial statements, case studies about creating and using XBRL, example financial statements and disclosures in XBRL format, and technical information about the taxonomies. Contributors to the case study include users of XBRL data such as Morgan Stanley and Microsoft as well as members of the SEC Voluntary Filing Program, including 3M Company and Comcast Corporation. The XBRL US GAAP taxonomies, Preparers Guide, case studies and other supporting documentation can be viewed at http://xbrl.us/

W3C Announces Canonical XML Version 1.1 is a W3C Recommendation

The W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) XML Core Working Group has published the W3C Recommendation of "Canonical XML Version 1.1." Canonical XML Version 1.1 is a revision to Canonical XML Version 1.0 to address issues related to inheritance of attributes in the XML namespace when canonicalizing document subsets, including the requirement not to inherit xml:id, and to treat xml:base URI path processing properly. Canonical XML Version 1.1 is applicable to XML 1.0 and defined in terms of the XPath 1.0 data model. It is not defined for XML 1.1. As a Recommendation, this is a stable document and may be used as reference material or cited from another document. http://www.w3.org/XML/

Altova Adds Word 2007 (OOXML) Capabilities to its Graphical Stylesheet Design Tool

Altova announced the availability of Altova StyleVision Version 2008 Release 2 (v2008r2). The latest update to StyleVision provides users with numerous features and enhancements, including capabilities for generating output in Microsoft Word 2007, which uses the Office Open XML (OOXML) file format, support for grouping functionality when designing XSLT 2.0 stylesheets, and more, all at a significantly reduced price point compared to previous versions. Altova StyleVision is a drag-and-drop, visual stylesheet design tool for transforming XML and database content into HTML pages, RTF documents, PDF reports, Word 2007 (OOXML) documents, and electronic forms for use with Altova Authentic StyleVision produces all these output documents, as well as the corresponding XSLT and XSL:FO stylesheets. StyleVision will now generate the corresponding XSLT 2.0 code for output in Word 2007 in addition to the other stylesheet and output formats listed above. Now available in StyleVision v2008r2 is a feature that allows users to exploit XSLT 2.0 grouping functionality. StyleVision v2008r2 allows users to create global templates based on the complex and simple types defined in the XML Schema specification. Support for database views allows users to create and render custom virtual tables based on the result set of a query. Designers can add complexity to their database reporting designs with new support for inline primary key / foreign key creation. In addition, StyleVision now supports any SQL SELECT statement as input for rendering. Altova StyleVision Version 2008 Release 2 is currently available in Standard, Professional, and Enterprise Editions, each of which provides increasingly advanced functionality. Prices of all three editions have been significantly reduced and start at $139 (USD). http://www.altova.com

Stylus Studio 2008 Release 2 Now Available

DataDirect Technologies, an operating company of Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS), announced the immediate availability of Stylus Studio 2008 XML Enterprise Suite, Release 2. This latest release features new and enhanced XML productivity tools designed to simplify and automate data integration tasks including increased support for several EDI data formats, code generation and enhanced scalability. Stylus Studio now supports the Edig@s EDI dialect. With a new Edig@s to XML Schema wizard, as well as support for the IATA 07.1 revision and numerous other formats including EANCOM, X12, and HL7. Code generation improvements include enhanced support for the Microsoft .NET processor and new support for the Saxonica Saxon .NET Processor when generating C# code for .NET. Stylus Studio can automatically create or update a Microsoft Visual Studio project to include the C# for .NET class for the XQuery, XSLT, or XML Pipeline for which you are generating code. The new release leverages enhanced optimization techniques, including streaming, to improve application performance and scalability when accessing and converting multiple, large data sources including relational databases and flat files. There is new support for XML processing APIs in the generated Java code, and various enhancements to the XML Editor, XQuery Mapper, XML Pipeline Designer, and XML Schema Editor. Stylus Studio 2008 XML Enterprise Suite, Release 2 is now available for free trial download, and for purchase at the Stylus Studio online shop. Stylus Studio 2008 XML Enterprise Suite, Release 2 is offered at $595 (USD) for a single-user license. Stylus Studio XML Professional Suite, Release 2 is now offered at $350 for a single-user license. http://www.datadirect.com

Antenna House Announces XSL Formatter Version 4.3

Antenna House announced the immediate availability of Antenna House XSL Formatter V4.3 offering support for CGM rendering, INX Output (as options), Windows x64 bit platform and numerous other enhancements. Windows x64 version runs on the Windows XP/Vista x64 Edition and Windows 2003 Server x64 Edition. The Windows 64 bit versions enables you to take advantage of the larger memory space supported by the x64 architecture when formatting large FO files. Using the new CGM parser and rendering engine of the option, you can embed CGM images into PDF documents as vector graphics without the degradation of rasterizing. The CGM Option is available for all XSL Formatter supported platforms. INX is the XML file that is used to interchange between InDesign and its older version, or other products such as InCopy and Golive. The INX format keeps all of the InDesign objects and properties as XML elements or attributes. With the new INX Option XSL Formatter generates an INX file from the Area Tree, which is the intermediate Formatter format that contains all the formatting information. By thus outputting INX files from Formatter you can then edit and manipulate the formatting results from XSL-FO with InDesign. The axf:overflow-condense-limit-font-stretch extension property has been added with V4.3. http://www.antennahouse.com

CSOFT to Focus on CMS Localization Process

CSOFT International Ltd., a Beijing based provider of multilingual localization, testing and outsourced software development for the global market, announced a dedicated division focused on content management system (CMS) translation and localization solutions. "While CMS provides robust solutions for source content development, it also brings new challenges to documentation localization by introducing changes to existing workflow. Unlike traditional documentation localization using FrameMaker, Word or HTML-based content, the highly technical nature of structured XML presents a number of issues in the localization process. Even experienced translators may have difficulty deciphering complex XML tags resulting in mistranslations or even severe damage to source files." CSOFT employs an array of turnkey solutions that support a client's choice in content development. Powered by experienced technical translators and advanced localization engineers, CSOFT is able to streamline CMS localization. CSOFT provides XML training to our in-country technical translators to better understand structured language as well as XML tagging. By also helping our clients control terminology, language, and proper XML handling during the initial writing stages in a CMS environment, CSOFT simplifies the translation process for XML based content. http://www.csoftintl.com

XyEnterprise Releases New Version of Contenta S1000D

XyEnterprise has released an update to their Contenta S1000D content management software that provides expanded support for the S1000D specification. It is used by authors, editors and publishers for the creation, management and delivery of technical documentation. Contenta S1000D provides an integrated workflow that can clearly distinguish between work-in-process and approved or published content. It can control access to data modules based on user roles and project status, provide locking mechanisms to prevent inadvertent parallel editing, and provide reports on due dates and status throughout the entire editorial and publishing process. This update to Contenta S1000D includes enhancements that automate many of the tasks required in an S1000D environment. Tools for creating and managing Standard Numbering Systems, Data Module Requirements Lists, Data Dispatch Notes and S1000D project management have been improved to provide an out-of-the-box S1000D environment that will work well for organizations at any stage in the adoption of S1000D. The Contenta S1000D software leverages Contenta's object-oriented architecture, history, version control and automated workflow. It can also manage and store legacy SGML and XML content written to other standards, as well as graphics and unstructured content such as FrameMaker and Word. Contenta S1000D provides the infrastructure, application integration and comprehensive tool set required to work with the S1000D standard across the information lifecycle. http://www.xyenterprise.com/

IXIASOFT Announce Availability of DITA CMS Framework 2.1

IXIASOFT announced the availability of the DITA CMS Framework 2.1. Not only is the latest version compatible with DITA 1.1. With its new capabilities, the DITA CMS Framework provides technical communicators with advanced project management features and support WYSIWYG for DITA bookmaps. The project management functionality offers an overview of multi-deliverable projects that may include documents as diverse as installation instructions, training packages and reference documentation. Project managers will use this feature to select the staff who will be responsible for documentation and review, for setting up review dates for the maps that make up a project and for specifying the languages in which each map should be translated to. In its latest version, the DITA CMS Framework supports DITA bookmaps directly within its DITA Map editor. Therefore, technical communicators now have a user friendly interface not only to create DITA bookmaps but also to help them qualify specific sections of a book. All of the already available DITA Map editor features - including map comparison, drag and drop of topics between maps and nesting and cloning of maps - will also be accessible to manage DITA bookmaps. http://www.ixiasoft.com

Inventive Designer Adds Online eForms to Scriptura

Inventive Designers introduced interactive eForms as part of their XML-based document solution Scriptura. These eForms are incorporated in the latest version of Scriptura, Inventive Designers' WYSIWYG solution that enables any kind of document or business output to be generated from any kind of data, and subsequently to be transmitted to any output channel. "The 'intelligent' forms see to it that end users are only required to provide the information that is relevant to them. The online application adapts to the profile of the person filling in the form as it were." The eForms are generated in the same environment as the environment where other documents are developed, published or processed. Which means the solution helps guarantee consistent paper and digital communications. With Scriptura being platform-independent, it runs on all existing operating systems (Windows, Linux, ...). In addition, the data gathered via the electronic forms can be entered into any database and CRM system, running on any system, and vice versa. http://www.inventivedesigners.be/scriptura/intelligent_forms.html

W3C Publishes "XQuery Scripting Extension 1.0" and Use Cases Draft

The World WIde Web Consortium XML Query Working Group has published two First Public Working Drafts: "XQuery Scripting Extension 1.0" and "XQuery Scripting Extension 1.0 Use Cases." The former defines an extension to XQuery 1.0 and XQuery Update facility. Expressions can be evaluated in a specific order, with later expressions seeing the effects of the expressions that came before them. This specification introduces the concept of a block with local variable declarations, as well as several new kinds of expressions, including assignment, while, continue, break, and exit expressions. The latter specification includes the usage scenarios that motivate the changes in the former. http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/WD-xquery-sx-10-20080328/. Also see http://gilbane.com/xml/2008/03/first-public-working-draft-of.html

Oracle Contributes XQilla XQuery Engine Under Open Source Apache License

Oracle announced they have contributed the XQilla XQuery engine code, an embeddable XQuery engine for developers building XML-based applications, under the open source Apache 2.0 license. By making XQilla XQuery engine available to developers under the Apache license, Oracle is furthering the adoption of XQuery and XML for application areas including Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Enterprise Content Management. The XQilla XQuery engine, an implementation of the XQuery 1.0 standard published by the W3C, enables developers to query XML data, similar to SQL for relational data. Developers can use the XQilla XQuery engine in commercial and open source applications at no cost, modify and improve it, as well as distribute it in binary and source code form. The XQilla project is hosted on SourceForge, where an active community collaborates to further the technology. For applications requiring XQuery and an XML document repository, Oracle has also integrated XQilla XQuery engine within Oracle Berkeley DB XML, an embeddable, open source XML database. http://www.w3.org/XML/Query/, http://xqilla.sourceforge.net/, http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/berkeley-db/xml/index.html

MadCap Software Unveils Roadmap for Native XML Family of Documentation and Content Authoring Products

MadCap Software unveiled its roadmap for a complete, native XML software family designed to solve all of a company's documentation and authoring demands. The MadCap family will include five new products: MadCap Blaze, MadCap Press, MadCap Team Server, MadCap X-Edit, and MadCap X-Edit Express, as well as enhanced versions of MadCap Analyzer, MadCap Flare, MadCap Lingo and MadCap Mimic. The integrated MadCap family will provide companies with a solution for developing and delivering content in print, online and on the Web in their language of choice. The entire MadCap product family is based on a common native XML architecture to provide a complete workflow solution, from authoring and multimedia creation; to collaboration, reporting and analysis; to translation and localization. The MadCap family features twelve integrated products for content development and delivery, collaboration, and localization. The solutions are based on the same XML architecture with Unicode support that drives MadCap's main product, Flare, a native XML multi-channel, single-source content authoring solution. All products also utilize MadCap's XML user interface, which enables users to take advantage of XML without writing code. The beta version of Blaze is now available as a free 30-day trial release, which can be downloaded at http://www.madcapsoftware.com/

W3C Invites Implementations of XQuery Update Facility 1.0

The XML Query Working Group has published the Candidate Recommendation of "XQuery Update Facility 1.0." This document defines an update facility that extends the "XML Query language, XQuery." The XQuery Update Facility provides expressions that can be used to make persistent changes (including node insertion, deletion, modification, and creation) to instances of the XQuery 1.0 and XPath 2.0 Data Model. The Working Group also published two additional documents that will become Working Group notes: " XQuery Update Facility 1.0 Requirements" and "XQuery Update Facility 1.0 Use Cases." http://www.w3.org/XML/Query/

Mark Logic Announces Quick Start Package for Vertical Content Delivery

Mark Logic Corporation announced the Vertical Content Delivery Quick Start package, a combination of software and services designed to help publishers channel their content into specialized digital products for targeted audiences. The Vertical Content Delivery solution helps publishers build and deliver multiple focused products, such as websites that contain micro-vertical content from books or journals combined with information in external sources such as newsfeeds and blogs, to niche audiences. Publishers can create a web interface that enables editors or product managers to control the content that is delivered to users and load and manage the external sources. For example, the publisher of a newsletter on the maintenance of highly technical and specialized aircraft parts can load this content online and combine it with blog posts from experts in the aircraft maintenance business, creating a site that becomes the authoritative source of best practices for maintenance of these particular components. As the website becomes a destination for a core audience, it can be more easily packaged for targeted advertising and additional market opportunities. The Vertical Content Delivery Quick Start package includes: One MarkLogic Server license for use with the Quick Start solution; One year of maintenance; and pre-built solution components to create a fully-functional, turnkey vertical website, implemented by a Mark Logic consultant. http://www.marklogic.com

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EMC Unveils Documentum XML Store and Documentum Dynamic Delivery Services

May 9, 2008

Syncro Soft Announces New Release of Oxygen XML Editor, Schema Editor and XSLT/XQuery Debugger

May 7, 2008

Inmedius Debuts S1000Dmanager V3.0 S1000D Publication Lifecycle Management System

May 6, 2008

XyEnterprise Release ContentaView 3.5

May 5, 2008

JustSystems Contributes XBRL Rendering Technology to Financial Community

May 2, 2008

XBRL US Finalizes US GAAP Taxonomies and Preparers Guide with Delivery to SEC

W3C Announces Canonical XML Version 1.1 is a W3C Recommendation

May 1, 2008

Altova Adds Word 2007 (OOXML) Capabilities to its Graphical Stylesheet Design Tool

Stylus Studio 2008 Release 2 Now Available

April 28, 2008

Antenna House Announces XSL Formatter Version 4.3

April 24, 2008

CSOFT to Focus on CMS Localization Process

April 21, 2008

XyEnterprise Releases New Version of Contenta S1000D

April 7, 2008

IXIASOFT Announce Availability of DITA CMS Framework 2.1

March 31, 2008

Inventive Designer Adds Online eForms to Scriptura

March 28, 2008

W3C Publishes "XQuery Scripting Extension 1.0" and Use Cases Draft

March 18, 2008

Oracle Contributes XQilla XQuery Engine Under Open Source Apache License

March 17, 2008

MadCap Software Unveils Roadmap for Native XML Family of Documentation and Content Authoring Products

March 14, 2008

W3C Invites Implementations of XQuery Update Facility 1.0

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Mark Logic Announces Quick Start Package for Vertical Content Delivery

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