Month: March 2003 (Page 7 of 8)

WindFire Technology announced the availability of its virtual repository management (VRM) technology which allows IT organizations to view, access and manage both structured and unstructured enterprise information as though they were in a single repository. As a core component of WindFire’s Xtorm Data ServerT, the VRM technology allows data access and integration across disparate
repositories including Oracle, IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, legacy (mainframe) platforms, proprietary platforms and file systems. Designed to be highly scalable and secure, the Xtorm Data Server can be used to tie information together regardless of the data type, location, or application source. The Xtorm Data Server is a central component of WindFire’s enterprise information management (EIM) offering which includes enterprise content management, business process management and virtual repository management applications. Developed on a J2EE, XML and Unicode foundation, the integrated suite is designed to be embedded into existing business applications, thus it is targeted to system integrators, ISVs and in-house IT developers. www.windfiretechnology.com

RealObjects released their new JavaBean SDK. The SDK enables Developers to embellish their applications with the same rich-text WYSIWYG XHTML/XML editing functionality as the new edit-on Pro. This Bean is easily integratable into AWT- or Swing-based Java applications, and is compatible with existing server platforms. It empowers web developers to expand their applications to build distributed object-oriented business applications using documented APIs, combine the SDK with components from different vendors, and apply reusable code. One edit-on JavaBean SDK license is required per developer. A developer may use the license on multiple machines as long as they are not used concurrently nor used by another developer. There are no run-time royalty fees. The licensee is granted a non-exclusive and non-transferable license to use the JavaBean SDK for the purpose of creating and redistributing the Application Program(s). A single Developer License is 7,500 Euros), 5 Developer Licenses are 25,000 Euros. Volume pricing available upon request. www.realobjects.de

DataMirror announced a special data integration solution package aimed at small and medium sized businesses – “Go Live for $55K.” Comprised of DataMirror LiveIntegration software, implementation, training, maintenance and support, this complete data integration solution empowers companies to integrate their incompatible systems and databases in order to achieve real-time, enterprise-wide data flows. This offering for $55,000 (USD) is only available until April 30th, 2003. DataMirror’s family of LiveIntegration software – including Transformation Server, DB/XML Transform, Constellar Hub, LiveConnector and iDeliver-lets companies bridge the gap between disparate systems, applications and relational databases. Prices may vary based on local currency and services. Special terms and conditions apply. www.datamirror.com/integratenow

CrownPeak Technology unveiled AdvantageMail, a complete email campaign solution that provides customers with interface components for rich media email creation, publishing, and management, all incorporated into CrownPeak’s Advantage CMS. The AdvantageMail system draws on a partnership with EmailLabs, a provider of advanced email marketing technology solutions. Like CrownPeak, EmailLabs follows the Software-as-Service (SaS) model. CrownPeak’s AdvantageMail system enables customers to integrate Website workflow with both email and site content. Advantage CMS customers can easily create, design, and publish an email. Simultaneously, the system can automatically update the site, create a customized landing page or even automatically create an updated archive of the newsletter listing. CrownPeak customers can manage their email campaigns from the Advantage CMS interface. Users can run their rich-media email through workflow like any other document. When ready to publish, the system automatically feeds the HTML, text and AOL-friendly versions directly into an EmailLabs system for distribution and tracking. www.crownpeak.com, www.EmailLabs.com

Progressive Information Technologies announced a new partnership with The Rockley Group. Progressive and The Rockley Group will work together in an educational forum to be able to offer organizations the best content management solutions possible for their publishing needs. Vasont 8.0, Progressive’s content management system for cross-media publishing, solves the challenge of repurposing content across all media – print, Web, CD-ROM and wireless channels – while ensuring enterprise-wide content integrity. www.vasont.com, www.rockley.com

QL2 Software (formerly Caesius Software) announced the release of WebQL version 2 for information extraction from the Web and other unstructured data sources. WebQL is used for business intelligence, competitive intelligence, knowledge management, and business activity monitoring applications. WebQL version 2 includes: notation based on ANSI standard SQL including full support for joins, grouping, sorting, and set operations; an IDE includes syntax highlighting editor, graphical data flow monitor, and real-time delivery of results; support for Windows, Linux, and Unix; support for “all modern” technologies for parsing and extracting unstructured, semi-structured and structured data; and simultaneous and uniform input and output of all common file formats HTML, XML, PDF, DOC, CSV, TAB, images, databases, proprietary email formats, etc. WebQL version 2 is available for immediate shipment. Prices range from $7,900 per year for a single processor license to $100,000 per year for an unlimited usage single location license. Low cost licenses are available to educational institutions and charitable organizations. No-charge evaluation licenses are available to software developers. www.QL2.com

COAST Software Inc. announced the integration between its enterprise-based COAST Web Quality Central solution and Microsoft Content Management Server 2002. COAST Web Quality Central is a complementary solution that integrates with Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 to automate content testing and verification. Automated scans verify content based on user-defined rules within the workflow process. Pass/fail reports are then returned to the author or quality assurance team and before a document can be passed on to the next recipient or published to the Web site, any errors or issues are addressed. COAST Web Quality Central can also be used when organizations first deploy a CMS system and they have mountains of content that must be migrated into the content management repository. Using the solution from COAST Software, they can automatically scan through that content, identify any old, inappropriate or updated information and then take necessary action. www.coast.com