SAQQARA Systems, Inc. announced the release of SAQQARA CommerceSuite 4.5 with support for Quark and XML. CommerceSuite 4.5 provides a collaborative content authoring and publishing platform that supports multiple publishing vehicles to allow suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and industry exchanges to leverage product content across multiple mediums. CommerceSuite 4.5 includes Web Services to facilitate integration with enterprise applications. CommerceSuite 4.5 integration to Quark Express via XML export enables the publishing from one database repository to all media. A custom XSLT simplifies mapping the XSD’s to destination structures — tagging the catalog data with names that are familiar to a customers’ QuarkXPress team. CommerceSuite 4.5 uses XML to distribute and re-use content from the enterprise repository, and has expanded the ability to get data into and out of the master catalog by providing XML export of the entire product contents of the web catalog. SAQQARA CommerceSuite 4.5 is available immediately. Special upgrade pricing and maintenance agreements are available. www.saqqara.com
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Soholaunch, Inc. announced the release of the Soholaunch Site Management Tool (SMT) version 4.5. SMT 4.5 now runs on Microsoft NT as well as Linux. Additional features include Multi-User Access, a Web Form Builder and a Photo Album. SMT 4.5 is a stand-alone, thin-client website development application that creates and manages database-driven websites through a “drag and drop” browser interface. The program, written in PHP and supporting name-based or IP environments, requires a mySQL database and installs on servers running Linux or Microsoft NT. The product has eight integrated business modules: Page Editor, Shopping Cart, Secure Login System, Custom Forms Management, MySQL Database Table Manager, eNewsletter System, Event Calendar and Site Statistics. The Soholaunch Site Management Tool is available immediately. The MSRP of the SMT Pro is $799 and the SMT Lite is $199. www.soholaunch.com
SDL Plc (SDL) announced the integration of a new range of automated translation solutions into www.FreeTranslation.com. FreeTranslation.com now offers a comprehensive range of services for any translation requirement, from personal correspondence to the localisation of corporate websites. “Click2Translate Express” is a new feature of FreeTranslation.com that provides the facility to either enhance computer-generated translation results, or to order professional translations of the original text. Click2Translate Express currently offers 2 levels of service: Edited, for improved computer generated translation, and Premium, for high quality professional translation. www.sdlintl.com
Fast Search & Transfer (FAST) and Overture Services, Inc. have entered into an agreement under which Overture will acquire FAST’s Internet business unit for $70 million in cash, as well as performance-based cash incentive payments for up to $30 million over three years. Under the terms of the agreement, Overture will acquire FAST’s Internet business unit assets including FAST Web Search, AlltheWeb.com, and FAST PartnerSite products, related intellectual property rights, as well as data centers and equipment in Sacramento (USA) and London (UK). In addition, the FAST Internet business unit personnel will transfer to Overture. Overture has also licensed FAST Data Search. The agreement is subject to standard review and regulatory processes, which the two companies anticipate will be completed by April 2003. FAST will now focus on their enterprise search solutions, which is where most of their revenue has come from. www.fastsearch.com
PricewaterhouseCoopers announced the immediate availability of its Enterprise Security Architecture System (ESAS) 5.0, a web-based security knowledge management tool to help companies proactively create and promote security policies that support their organization’s business objectives. The latest version combines enhancements in functionality and design with new features, including an access control model and authentication and user management function. ESAS 5.0 allows organizations flexibility on content management across the enterprise by providing targeted access to content and support distributed content management. Groups can be created for content review, maintenance and distribution. Additionally, ESAS 5.0 has a new authentication and user management function, including integrated LDAP authentication and support for third party authentication software. ESAS can be configured to authenticate users against your corporate directory using LDAP 3.0 compliant functions. www.pwcglobal.com
divine, inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized divine and several of its subsidiaries to file a voluntary petition to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Today’s action will be taken to protect the value and viability of divine’s operations while it works to restructure its liabilities and achieve a resolution to the remaining economic issues facing the RoweCom, inc. subsidiary. divine’s subsidiary divine/Whitman-Hart, is not included in this filing. Casas, Benjamin & White LLC (CBW) will assist divine’s current management team in handling day-to-day operations. divine and CBW intend to continue to explore strategic options with Broadview International LLC including the possible sale of its assets to a well-capitalized buyer or buyers. divine is reporting approximately $25 million in unrestricted cash on hand to operate the business as various options are considered. divine has received a letter of intent from financial investment firm GTCR Golder Rauner LLC to acquire divine’s business in its entirety. Any sale of divine’s assets would be accomplished pursuant to section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code and would be subject to final approval of the Bankruptcy Court. One of divine’s top priorities is ensuring that customers are protected and that they continue to receive products, services and support. divine has retained the critical staff to ensure that its operations will continue without interruption during the Chapter 11 reorganization and sale process. www.divine.com
Workshare announced the release of Workshare DeltaServer 1.0. Workshare DeltaServer is an evolution of Workshare DeltaView, the company’s document comparison software. The new product makes Workshare DeltaView’s comparison technology available in a server-based application. Workshare DeltaServer 1.0 is an application that organisations can deploy for comparisons of Microsoft Word documents. Designed to manage the creation and distribution of comparison documents, Workshare DeltaServer can be integrated with any major application used for document storing and sharing. With Workshare DeltaServer, a comparison document is created which details and highlights all content changes that take place between Microsoft Word document versions. In addition to the creation of the comparison document, Workshare DeltaServer produces detailed document comparison information regarding file input and change statistics. Once created, the comparison document can be saved to the desired repository as a txt, html, doc or pdf file to then be viewed, shared or archived. www.workshare.com
Adobe Systems Incorporated announced the immediate availability of Adobe Form Server and Form Designer. Through the combination of XML, HTML and secure electronic forms in PDF, the updated software enables businesses to improve data capture processes beyond the firewall. Adobe Form Server 5.0 enables anyone to receive and view the form by automatically converting an XML template to PDF and various forms of HTML, depending on the device that is targeted to receive it. From PCs to handheld and wireless devices, forms can be delivered to multiple channels without downloads or plug-ins. With improved Adobe PDF integration, the Form Server allows end users to fill out a form either on-line or off-line. Additionally, the software improves the quality of data captured by including embedded calculations and validations. Adobe’s enterprise form solution also includes Adobe Form Designer 5.0, a tool for creating intelligent XML and PDF forms. The software automatically “tags” the data within the PDF document, which enables companies to leverage XML data by incorporating critical data and documents into existing enterprise systems. Adobe also shipped new versions of Adobe Output Designer 5.5, Adobe Central Output Server 5.5 and Adobe Output Pak for mySAP.com 5.5. Adobe server products are available immediately. Pricing for Adobe Form Designer starts at US$1,695. Adobe Form Server pricing starts at US$30,000 per CPU. www.adobe.com/products/server/products_purchase.html
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