XMLSolutions announced the launch of XEDI.ORG.
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XBuilder, which addresses slow web content download, has been upgraded to version 2.5.
DataChannel announced support for IBM’s Enterprise Information Portal to extend access to enterprise data residing on a variety of IBM and other heterogeneous systems residing within the enterprise through the DataChannel Server 4.0, an XML-based portal server. The combination of DataChannel Server 4.0 and the IBM Enterprise Information Portal provide rapid application development tools through the use of open standards. The combined DataChannel and IBM Enterprise Information Portal solutions help deliver on the promise of XML with applications that dynamically access and deliver enterprise data through a secure personalized interface. DataChannel Server 4.0 leverages key components of IBM’s Enterprise Information Portal framework to provide bi-directional data access and support for mobile devices. The DataChannel solution combined with IBM’s Enterprise Information Portal will create an IT architecture that allows companies to rapidly deploy mission critical applications from this Enterprise Information Portal platform and make those applications available over the Internet with any Internet-ready device. www.datachannel.com
Solbright Inc. announced the release of AdSuite, an automated workflow system that provides a comprehensive and efficient infrastructure for managing the sales and production processes of Internet advertising. AdSuite offers publishers a comprehensive solution, combining newly launched AdSales Manager with AdTraffic Manager. The new AdSales Manager system provides Internet publishers with an XML-based sales automation and contract management system designed to increase efficiency and standardize communication. By providing sales managers with a dynamic and flexible workflow application, AdSales Manager helps online publishers to efficiently generate quotes, access critical contractual data, and close advertising deals. AdTraffic Manager streamlines the traffic and production process by simplifying the complex workflows required to handle rich media and online advertising. AdSales Manager provides quick access to relevant account information for the sales and production teams, establishes consistent price/value propositions, provides detailed quotes, tracks and analyzes client-buying habits, and monitors the approval and production status of specific insertion orders. AdTraffic Manager provides web publishers an automated production solution that reduces the time required to process and approve all types of online advertisements. www.solbright.com
ecomXML, Inc. introduced a suite of products ranging from ecomTalk Server, offering secure EDI/back office integration, to ecomFrontier, enabling e-commerce transactions with catalog automation. This ecomSuite is for companies needing to expand their B2B global reach. The solutions use XML technology to streamline business operations, providing full integration with current and future trading partners. The ecomCatalog Automation transfers current catalog database into an XML-based, open standard for display on the ecomFrontier. Trading partners and customers view and execute business transactions directly from the storefront. Suppliers can qualify new trading partners and tailor service offerings as required. ecomTalk Server is a gateway integrator that intelligently transforms and routes documents from the client side into the formats that are relayed and understood by current legacy back-end systems. ecomTalk Server is a secure e-commerce gateway for exchange of transaction documents, such as XML/EDI and EDI, with trading partners via the Internet in Email, FTP or HTTP protocol. It is designed to provide full functionality and does not require special IT personnel for maintenance. www.ecomxml.com
Bitstream Inc. announced it is shipping Font Fusion, the company’s most advanced font rasterizing engine. Font Fusion provides developers with full font fidelity and high-quality typographic output at any resolution on any device, while maintaining the integrity of the original character shapes. In addition, Font Fusion performs well in memory-constrained environments. For example, a traditional Chinese font with over 13,000 characters occupies less than 0.5 MB. Font Fusion marks the convergence of Bitstream’s TrueDoc and T2K rasterizers, available in an advanced, object-oriented architecture. It is designed for operating systems, software applications, Web applications, low-resolution screen devices, multimedia servers, high-definition television screens (HDTVs), set-top boxes, continuous tone printers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other embedded systems and Internet appliances. Font Fusion consists of the Core Font Engine, as well as the optional Font Manager and Cache Manager. The Font Manager supports multiple fonts and font fragments, while the Cache Manager enhances overall system performance by taking advantage of memory resources. Operating systems and applications supported by Font Fusion include Macintosh, Windows, Linux, UNIX, embedded operating systems, real time operating systems, cross-platform applications, and Web (HTML) applications. Font formats supported include TrueType, Type 1, CFF/Type 2, TrueDoc portable font resources (PFRs), T2K, Font Fusion stroke (FSS) format, and embedded bitmaps. www.bitstream.com
Alchemedia, formerly known as cSafe, today announced the immediate availability of its new product, Clever Content Server. An evolution of the company’s PixSafe product, the new server software offers a complete system for protecting and sharing digital images including photos, illustrations, designs and artwork. Rather than displaying valuable images in an unprotected way, Clever Content Server allows owners of intellectual property to define the parameters under which their material may be used. The result is far more than enhanced protection: Clever Content Server enables Content Commercialization. Now, organizations such as movie and TV studios, global Web publishers and stock photography agencies can safely and profitably promote the distribution and sale of their protected images and related merchandise across the Web. Requiring no change in the image production process, Clever Content Server allows the Webmaster to manage authorizations using Clever Content Manager, indicating which pages or images are to be protected and in what configuration. The free Clever Content Viewer supports both Windows and Macintosh browsers, and is implemented as an Active X Control for Microsoft Internet Explorer and a SmartUpdate Plug-in for Netscape Navigator. On the Web, the process follows a simple pattern: www.alchemedia.com
Inso Corp. said its board had authorized the management of the electronic publishing company to pursue the sale of its product data management (PDM) division. The company said in a statement that the board also had approved a restructuring plan designed to reduce the PDM Division’s operating costs, while retaining its technical assets and customer service and support infrastructure pending the sale of the division. The company said it had begun discussions with several potential acquirers regarding the possible purchase of the PDM Division and had identified interested parties. The restructuring plan is expected to result in a charge of $5.4 million, of which about $2 million is non-cash, in the third fiscal quarter ending Oct.31. The company also expects to take a charge in the third fiscal quarter for the write-down of intangible assets and capitalized software costs attributable to the PDM division ranging from $15 million to $20 million. www.inso.com
