IXIASOFT announced the integration of Stellent Outside In XML Export transformation technology to its product, TEXTML Server. By signing this OEM agreement with Stellent IXIASOFT offers its customers the ability to store and index a much wider range of document types enabling a normalization of content and quick access to information. Stellent Outside In XML Export technology converts over 225 document types to XML and supports a wide variety of document formats, such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, database export, graphics, Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and vCard. The transformation technology will be fully integrated into TEXTML Server’s next release. www.ixiasoft.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

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

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

Translations.com announced that the company has completed integration of its GMS product, GlobalLink, with Documentum Content Server 5. GlobalLink is a web-based java application that helps content managers identify, source, track, and publish multilingual content. Integration with content repositories, including file systems, databases and content management systems, enables content managers and authors to focus on managing source language content without managing a manual workflow for multilingual content. www.EMC.com, www.translations.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

Gilbane Content Management Conference to Host CM Professionals’ First Summit
10/19/04

Content Management Technologies Conference and Content Management Professionals Summit co-locate in Boston with coordinated schedule and integrated activities

Contacts:
Joy Blake Scott
Longleaf Public Relations
joy@longleafpr.com
Jeffrey Arcuri
Lighthouse Seminars
781-821-6634
jarcuri@lighthouseseminars.com

Cambridge, MA, October 19, 2004. The Gilbane Report and Lighthouse Seminars announced that 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. For program and registration information for the CM Pros Summit, see

“We are pleased to have the CM Pros Summit take place in conjunction with our conference.” said Frank Gilbane, Conference Chair, “The addition of content management experts and practitioners who are members of CM Professionals participating in the Summit will provide even more valuable interaction and enrich the educational experience of all attendees.”

“Our members gather at every opportunity to push forward with our work, and the Summit is a great opportunity for lots of us to gather at once.” said Bob Boiko President , CM Professionals, “Coordinating our first Summit with the Gilbane Conference will offer our members an even richer experience by enabling them to network with the broad content technology community, including vendors, analysts, and industry press.”

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. The program is organized into 6 tracks so attendees with specific interests can easily organize their itinerary. The tracks are: Content Management, Enterprise Search & Knowledge Management and Collaboration; Document & Records Management; Enterprise Information Integration; Digital Asset Management; and Content Technology Works Best Practices and Case Studies. In addition, there are 3 half-day intensive workshops on: “Web Content Management Systems: Principles, Products & Practices”, “ Content Technology Choices for Technical Communicators”, and “Enterprise Search – Principles, Players, Practices, & Pitfalls”.

The Gilbane conference program is available at
www.gilbane.com/CM_conference_program_Boston_04.html.

Sponsors of the Gilbane Content Management conference in Boston include EMC/Documentum (NYSE:EMC), GMC Software, Interwoven (NASDAQ:IWOV), Open Text ( NASDAQ:OTEX), and Stellent (NASDAQ:STEL).

About Bluebill Advisors, The Gilbane Report 
Bluebill Advisors, Inc. serves the content management community with publications, conferences and consulting services. The Gilbane Report administers the Content Technology Works™ program disseminating best practices with partners Software AG (TECdax:SOW), Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ:SUNW), Artesia Technologies (Open Text – NASDAQ:OTEX), Atomz, Context Media, Convera (NASDAQ:CNVR), INSCI (OTCBB:INSS), Trados, Vasont, Venetica/IBM (NYSE:IBM ), and Vignette (NASDAQ:VIGN). www.gilbane.com

About Lighthouse Seminars 
Lighthouse Seminars’ events cover information technologies and “content technologies” in particular. These include content management of all types, digital asset management, document management, web content management, enterprise portals, enterprise search, web and multi-channel publishing, electronic forms, authoring, content and information integration, information architecture, and e-catalogs. http://www.lighthouseseminars.com

About CM Professionals
CM Professionals is the premier community of practice for people involved with managing content for electronic and other media. CM Professionals collects, develops, organizes and provides access to knowledge about content management through online resources, email interaction and face-to-face summits. By identifying, refining, publicizing and advocating for respected content management practices and models, CM Professionals educates and fosters interaction among content management professionals, enterprise leadership, product vendors and university educators. http://www.cmprofessionals.org/

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