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Percussion Software introduced version 5.5 of its Rhythmyx Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution, a major release that extends Percussion’s position in the ECM market for mid-tier enterprises. Rhythmyx 5.5 is tailored for organizations of any size that share the mid-tier market’s need balance between out-of-the-box functionality vs. customization requirements. Among Rhythmyx 5.5’s major new features are enhancements to the Document Management (DM) module, new Digital Asset Management (DAM) capabilities and the FastForward for WCM rapid implementation package. Other new Rhythmyx 5.5 features include the an automated Text Extraction capability, WebDAV support and enhanced search and collaboration capabilities. Rhythmyx 5.5 comes bundled with FastForward for WCM, the prepackaged WCM implementation for Rhythmyx that enables users to get their sites under management rapidly, without sacrificing multi-site, multi-channel features. FastForward for WCM is the first of the Rhythmyx FastForward for ECM series. Rhythmyx 5.5 also adds new browser support for Safari for Mac users and Mozilla Firefox for Windows users. Rhythmyx 5.5 supports Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux and Sun Solaris platforms and is available this month. Pricing varies depending on configuration, however a typical Rhythmyx 5.5 configuration starts at $95,000. www.percussion.com

NextPage Inc. announced the beta version of NextPage 1.5, a subscription service that helps users track and manage document versions stored on e-mail, hard drives and servers. It enables real-time feedback, tracking and notifications about document versions, using e-mail and Microsoft Office applications. NextPage prevents users from wasting time working on the wrong document version, reduces the risk of sending out incorrect information, and delivers control to confusing ad-hoc document processes. Every NextPage-tracked document contains a “silver thread,” connecting different document versions together to ensure that users always have access to the latest informationwhether the document is saved as an e-mail attachment, stored on a shared drive, or stored on a personal hard drive. The service keeps track of status and versioning information, even when documents are e-mailed outside an organization, renamed or sent to non-subscribers. With NextPage 1.5, team members automatically receive notifications about the status of documents, such as who is currently editing a document and who has worked on different versions in the past. A real-time notification to users who begin to edit an outdated version prevents inconsistencies. NextPage 1.5 will be generally available in the first quarter of 2005. www.nextpage.com

EMC Corporation announced the availability of EMC Documentum Learning Services, an extension of the EMC Documentum Enterprise Content Management platform that provides interoperability with third-party Learning Management Systems (LMS) and a variety of learning content authoring tools. Documentum Learning Services enables organizations to unify learning initiatives and reduce the overall associated costs by managing and storing all learning content in a centralized repository and leveraging content services provided by the Documentum platform. Through the EMC Documentum Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Program, which helps ISVs deliver Documentum-based offerings that are tailored to industry-specific requirements, EMC is working with three leading LMS vendors – Pathlore Software Corporation, Plateau Systems and THINQ Learning Solutions, to deliver integrated learning solutions. Documentum Learning Services is compliant with the Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) standard, which enables learning content creators to store and manage all learning content in the Documentum platform, and with Package Exchange Notification Services (PENS), an interoperability standard for learning management systems. www.documentum.com, www.emc.com

CMS Watch announced the release of the “Enterprise Search Report.” Featuring analysis and product surveys of 28 search solutions vendors, the Report is designed to help enterprises make informed search technology strategies and buying decisions. The Enterprise Report provides a comprehensive overview of search solution providers and best practices. The bulk of the report entails 10- to 20-page comparative evaluations of 28 enterprise search offerings. The 450 page report also address several other essential issues for an enterprise investigating search solutions, including: practical product selection roadmaps for large and small enterprises; sample ROI analyses including a detailed examination of total costs of ownership and sample search project budgets; answers to the 50 most commonly-asked enterprise search questions; and a comprehensive review of major players’ approaches, including Microsoft,
Oracle, Google, Verity, Autonomy, Convera, FAST, and 21 others. The report may be purchased directly from CMS Watch. www.cmswatch.com

Open Text Corporation introduced a major extension of its suite of ECM products that integrate with the complete range of SAP solutions, including financial, human resources and other business applications. IXOS Suite for SAP solutions let customers store, manage, retrieve and archive documents from SAP systems such as mySAP ERP Financials and mySAP Human Capital Management. The solution integrates all business documents into SAP solutions and promotes the consistent flow of information between employees, customers, suppliers and business partners. The new version of the product, Version 6.0, leverages the company’s document management and data archiving, with new functionality such as complete integration with SAP NetWeaver. SAP NetWeaver lets customers standardize on a single ERP software platform. By integrating with SAP NetWeaver, IXOS Suite for SAP solutions provide a similar standard platform for managing documents and other content-a central repository that links with other systems. www.opentext.com

Interwoven, Inc. announced the fully-integrated Interwoven Records Manager, providing enterprises with a single unified records management (RM) system. Interwoven Records Manager encompasses the complete content lifecycle, from creation to archiving and retention, enabling companies to manage paper documents, electronic documents and e-mail under a single system. The availability of Interwoven Records Manager follows Interwoven’s acquisition in August 2004 of the assets of Software Intelligence, Inc. Interwoven Records Manager is initially integrated with Interwoven WorkSite 8 software, a collaborative document management solution for the legal, accounting and professional services industries. Interwoven Records Manager is generally available now. www.interwoven.com

The Gilbane Report and Lighthouse Seminars announced that the CM Professionals organization (CM Pros) (www.cmprofessionals.org) will hold their inaugural Summit in conjunction with the Gilbane Conference on Content Management to be held at the Westin Copley in Boston, November 30 – December 2, 2004. The CM Pros Summit will take place on November 30 in the same location. The programs for both events have been scheduled and coordinated to complement each other. The CM Professionals Summit is patterned on other similar professional community summits. The day will focus on peer interaction to help develop and propagate best practices, as well as offer ample opportunities for professional networking. A content management specialist will facilitate each session. The sessions will be interactive meetings with no formal presentations and no vendor pitches. CM Professionals members receive a $150 discount to the Gilbane conference. The Gilbane conference program is entirely focused on content technologies, and includes 27 educational sessions covering today’s most critical issues for businesses planning or implementing a content management strategy. Gold sponsors of the Gilbane Content Management conference in Boston include EMC/Documentum (NYSE:EMC), GMC Software, Interwoven (NASDAQ:IWOV), Open Text (NASDAQ:OTEX), Stellent (NASDAQ:STEL), and Workshare. www.cmprofessionals.org/events/summit.html, www.gilbane.com/CM_conference_program_Boston_04.html

Open Text Corporation introduced a solution for online “communities of practice” which bring together people in an organization with similar responsibilities or interests. The solution allows, for example, marketing professionals or purchasing managers to connect in ways they couldn’t before, providing a forum where they can share information and best practices, and improve processes. Called Livelink for Communities of Practice, the solution provides a central workspace in Livelink where members can publish relevant news, share documents, participate in member Weblogs, arrange online meetings and hold Webcasts. The solution also tracks the contributions of participants to help members identify experts in the community on specific subjects. With Livelink for Communities of Practice, each community workspace offers a newspaper-like front page with syndicated headlines and content sections, where interesting patterns and trends are “bubbled up” for the community. Livelink for Communities of Practice is available immediately and works with Livelink 9.2 or higher on all supported platforms. www.opentext.com