SiberLogic and Corel announced a public evaluation of a browser based XML Authoring Environment. The solution combines Corel’s ActiveX XMetaL editor and SiberLogic’s Author Dashboard. It provides access to the SiberSafe XML Content Management System (CMS) without having to install any software on your machine. The environment allows authors, casual contributors and reviewers to participate in the XML based technical content production process without having to learn about XML technology. Both the SiberSafe CMS and XMetaL XML editor are accessed via the browser. There is a dockable toolbar for direct access to most often used tasks, such as create a new document, edit existing content, review to do list, etc. Power users have access to the desktop interface to manage document sets and reusable content. They can also configure workflow, grant object-level access permissions, define document templates, and manage publication and deployment of approved content. www.siberlogic.com
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Xenos Group Inc. announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent pursuant to which Xenos is to acquire substantially all of the business assets of XML-Global Technologies, Inc. Xenos will acquire XML Global’s intellectual property, customer relationships and will retain all employees. The transaction is subject to execution of a definitive agreement and all requisite regulatory and shareholder approvals. It is anticipated that the transaction will close on or about September 30, 2003. Further details will be made available upon the execution of a definitive agreement. www.xenos.com, www.xmlglobal.com
Xyleme announced the general availability of version 3.1 of Xyleme Zone Server, its native XML content mart that can be used to load, store, integrate, query, syndicate and deliver large volumes of XML data. Key features of version 3.1 include: an optional module for creating views that semantically associate the documents in the repository with high-level user or application views; the launching of Xyleme Development Kit (XDK) which is accessible through Web Services, SOAP or Java applications; an optional module for notification by email of changes to the content in the repository; optimized performance; and advanced linguistic functions, including spellcheck, phonetic correction, proper handling for accented words, automatic correction of typing errors, support for compound words, and morphology. Xyleme also announced the opening of its UK office, based in London. www.xyleme.com
ISYS/Odyssey Development Inc. announced the release of ISYS 6.02, which supports full-text searches of Macromedia Flash files. Based on the .swf file format, the multimedia development software is frequently used to develop visually rich Web sites and presentations, often including animated components. Available for its core solutions — ISYS:desktop, ISYS:web and ISYS:spider — ISYS 6.02 indexes text held in Flash files and also navigates through the files to index HTML or other document formats to which Flash files point. Additionally, ISYS can index and retrieve Flash files held on local file servers, or via ISYS:spider, which can capture and index Flash files found on external Web sites. www.isysusa.com
Mediapps announced the new 2003 version of its Net.Portal software, including all intranet applications in one entreprise Suite. Net.Portal 2003 is not simply a corporate portal but also represents a comprehensive and out-of-the-box “Intranet Suite”. Following Office Suites and ERP Suites, the Intranet Suite avoids the use of multiple enterprise software applications and the inherent cost and disparate user interfaces. Net.Portal 2003 includes all the features required for a corporate intranet (portal, personalization, content and document management, collaboration, workflow, project management, etc.) in one single product. All applications are consistent, using the same graphical interface and sharing the same data. www.mediapps.com
Software AG, Inc.announced that version 4.1.4 of its Tamino XML Server includes a new indexing tool for performing metadata searches on non-XML documents such as Microsoft Office and Sun StarOffice. Other text retrieval enhancements in Tamino XML Server 4.1.4 include phonetic document searches and retreived text highlighting. Tamino’s Non-XML Indexer plug-in module works with Tamino to extend the set of searchable metadata – such as author, creation date, date last modified, or file size – that is associated with non-XML documents. The module can create indices for standard document formats such as Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel), StarOffice (including Writer and Calc), OpenOffice, Plain text files (UTF-8), MPEG Audio (often known as MP3 files), RTF (Rich Text Format) and ZIP files. Tamino XML Server 4.1.4 is available now for Windows 2000/XP Pro, Linux (Intel systems and S/390) HP-UX, Sun Solaris 8 and IBM AIX 5.1 and 5.2. Later this month Tamino will also run on Sun Solaris 9. Separately installable on Tamino, the Non-XML Indexer plug-in module can be downloaded from the Tamino Developer Community. http://developer.softwareag.com/tamino
eMotion, Inc. announced the acquisition of Artmachine. The company also announced the completion of a $2.5 million round of financing. Most of Artmachines current staff will be relocating to eMotions headquarters in San Francisco, California where eMotions CEO, Richard Fisher, and other key finance and marketing executives are based. eMotion plans to use the financing to facilitate the integration of eMotion and Artmachine technologies onto its next generation platform, to enhance customer support and marketing initiatives, as well as to expand the North American sales team. www.emotion.com, www.artmachine.com
Hummingbird Ltd. announced the acquisition of Valid Information Systems Limited (Valid). Founded in 1989, Valid is a privately held company that is in the compliance and records management market in the United Kingdom. Hummingbird acquired the shares of Valid for initial consideration of British Pounds 10 million (US dollar 16.5 million) in cash and additional consideration of British Pounds 8 million (US dollar 13 million) in cash payable over 2 years, based on performance targets. Valid will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hummingbird, continuing to support and maintain all customer implementations. Hummingbird will continue to sell the Valid products in the UK without interruption. The existing Valid management team and employees will remain with their current responsibilities and positions. www.hummingbird.com
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