At CeBit, Oracle previewed technology for delivering dynamic Web content to users of mobile devices, including GSM smart-phones, Windows CE devices and Palm Pilots. The technology, code-named “Project Panama,” will allow Internet and mobile service providers to deliver personalized services directly to mobile devices without having to modify content for them. Content providers will benefit from the ability to extend their reach beyond the desktop PC to a whole new group of mobile device users. Currently, service and content providers and mobile operators must create custom Web content designed to meet the special requirements of mobile devices, including limited screen size and memory. Project Panama will remove the limitations of retrieving Web-based material by automatically translating the HTML- or XML-based format of Internet content to the languages understood by wireless devices. Utilizing protocols including Wireless Access Protocol (WAP), Project Panama will enable access to all existing Web content through mobile devices. Project Panama is slated to be integrated into the existing network infrastructure and will be built on top of Oracle
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OASIS, the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards, announced that it will provide XML.com, a Web resource for XML professionals, with content in the form of daily XML-related news. OASIS will supply the popular “What’s New” page from the OASIS/Robin Cover SGML/XML Web Page for re-publishing on XML.com. As a result of the new agreement between the two organizations, OASIS will become a content provider for XML.com. OASIS and XML.com will maintain links between the OASIS web site (www.oasis-open.org), the Robin Cover SGML/XML Web Page (www.oasis-open.org/cover/) and XML.com (www.xml.com). Sponsors of the OASIS/Robin Cover SGML/XML Web Page, including GCA, Inso, ISOGEN and Sun Microsystems, will also be sponsors of the Cover material on XML.com. www.oasis-open.org, www.xml.com
NetRight Technologies announced the integration of MDY Advanced Technologies’ RMS (records management systems) with the iManage document management system (DMS). The result of the integration allows for seamless management of physical files and electronically stored documents. The marriage of these two systems, part of NetRight’s iDevelop program, allows users to better manage the wealth of their firm’s hard copy files and on-line documents with greater ease and efficiency. Users can concentrate on the substance of their work and not worry about the logistics of navigating back and forth between their document and record management systems. MDY’s RMS is designed for the large capacity/ high-volume environment of large corporations, law firms and government agencies. The application incorporates the generation of bar codes for file tracking; retention scheduling, archiving and final disposition scheduling; integration with electronic document management systems like iManage. www.netright.com, www.mdy.net
Documentum, Inc. announced its strategy to expand its product line by delivering a broad range of Web applications, based on its new Web application environment, to foster innovation of new products and processes. The Documentum Innovation Application Series will be tailored for the company’s targeted vertical industries and focused on five categories: marketing and sales, quality management, research management, financial risk management and project/team management. The Documentum Innovation Application Series is based on the company’s new Documentum Web Application Environment, which consists of a Web application server, a family of Web clients, and development and administration tools. The Documentum Web Application Environment also enables the development and deployment of custom Web applications by Documentum customers and system integrator partners. Documentum’s Innovation Application Series is designed to meet specific industry requirements in Documentum’s four key market segments: process manufacturing, discrete manufacturing, financial services, and business and government services. www.documentum.com
FileNET Corp. announced it has launched an initiative to offer market-specific integrated document management solutions for the insurance industry. As a result of this initiative, FileNET and its ValueNET business partners dedicated to serving health, life, property and casualty insurers are delivering tailored solutions to help enable these companies to more effectively manage document-intensive processes unique to this competitive market. As a central part of this initiative, FileNET will work closely with industry-focused systems integrators, resellers and third-party solutions providers to develop top-tier packaged solutions that meet specific IDM needs across the diverse sectors of the insurance industry. These applications, based on FileNET’s Panagon family of IDM products, address critical line-of-business activities including new business underwriting, claims processing, customer service, premium processing, reinsurance and records management and Web publishing. www.filenet.com
Cascade Systems Inc., announced that it has secured $6 million in new venture capital funding. There are two principal participants, namely Adobe Ventures and H & Q Venture Associates. Cascade
Hynet Technologies, announced the release of Hynet Directive 2.1.Hynet Directive is an XML-based electronic publishing product currently being used by financial institutions and high-tech manufacturers to convert documents and publish up-to-date information to the Internet and CD-ROM. Directive 2.1 adds new functionality, including: the ability to access to the Directive conversion engine via C++, Visual Basic and Java; the ability to edit Directive document types; and the ability to edit and reuse existing or automatically generated document mapping rules. The Directive conversion engine, which can be purchased separately from the Directive publishing product, provides conversion of Microsoft Word and Adobe FrameMaker documents to HTML or XML. This tool is now enhanced for batch processing environments with command line access and APIs for C++, Visual Basic, and Java. The Directive document type editor allows users to generate and edit document types with point-and-click commands. Document types are templates which encapsulate meta data and import and target mapping rules for a class of documents. The Directive document type editor is integrated into the Directive desktop. www.hynet.com
Microstar Software Ltd. and Vervet Logic today announced an agreement to bundle Near & Far Designer XML from Microstar and XML Pro from Vervet. The package will be available from both companies for a special promotional price. Together the products allow for XML-based Web application design (Near & Far Designer) and XML content creation (XML Pro) in a comprehensive suite for Web developers at a competitive price. Microstar also announced the availability of an XML only version of Near & Far Designe. The product is designed to meet the specific needs of Web application developers in the rapidly growing market for XML publishing and e-commerce applications. www.microstar.com, www.vervet.com
