Category: Content technology news (Page 363 of 626)

Vignette Corp. announced new versions of its enterprise content adapters to integrate enterprise content from PeopleSoft 8 and Siebel 7 applications into Vignette content management solutions. Integrations with Vignette content adapters are created in a graphical design environment. The intelligent adapters automatically discover and expose object models and processes to developers in real time and enable the two-way exchange of content contained in application repositories. The new enterprise adapters include support for Solaris, Windows, AIX and HP-UX. In addition, the new adapters expand integration with EAI tools and frameworks such as MQSeries, J2EE, XML schemas and Web services. More than 50 content adapters are available for a wide variety of content sources, including desktop authoring tools, XML, enterprise applications such SAP R/3 and J.D. Edwards, content repositories, HTTP, FTP, EDI and RosettaNet. www.vignette.com

Equilibrium announced that MediaRich Image Server integrates with Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server to create a digital asset management (DAM) solution. Equilibrium MediaRich is server-based imaging software that automates the production and deployment of visual content to the Web, print and smart devices. By integrating the open architecture of MediaRich Image Server with Microsoft SharePoint, companies are able to maintain revision control for a single high-quality image, create derivatives on-demand, and deliver consistent brand assets across multiple channels. MediaRich extends SharePoint’s search capabilities with previews and zooms, establishes approval workflows to streamline production and delivery, and allows access and modification to images in a self-service portal. www.equilibrium.com

Newton Interactive, Inc. announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Interwoven to support their clients’ content management solutions. Newton Interactive specializes in strategic planning, design, development and implementation of content management systems, technology, e-Learning and marketing solutions, and often works with third-party vendors to offer a solution for its pharmaceutical clients. As part of their Interwoven consulting partner agreement, members of the Newton development staff have completed Interwoven’s certification program. www.newtoninteractive.com, www.interwoven.com

Oracle debuted the Oracle Collaboration Suite, which is built upon Oracle’s software infrastructure. The Suite will include calendar, conference capabilities, email, files, voicemail and workflow – centralized and protected in a database with universal access through Microsoft Outlook, any web browser, voice, wireless devices and fax. Oracle is also introducing additional capabilities including integrated voice access and voicemail as well as Ultra Search capabilities, which gives users the ability to search in one place for any document, email, voicemail or other communication using dates, words or phrases. The Oracle Collaboration Suite will include the clustering and high availability technology from the Oracle9i Database with Real Application Clusters and Oracle9i Application Server. Oracle Collaboration Suite will offer embedded Oracle database technology to store files, messages and user information, and embedded technology from Oracle’s application server to provide a Web server, directory services, and single sign-on capabilities. The introductory price for a perpetual license of Oracle Collaboration Suite is $60 per named user, including voice support and regardless of the number of devices an individual uses to access information. Oracle will also offer Oracle Collaboration Suite as an annual subscription service at $15 per named user and as an outsourced service for an additional $10 per month per named user. www.oracle.com

Stellent, Inc. announced the release of Stellent Connection Server 6.1. Stellent Connection Server provides content integration and distribution capabilities that enable Stellent’s customers to aggregate content from multiple repositories, manage it in the Stellent environment and distribute it to internal and external individuals, Web sites and applications. New features in Connection Server 6.1 include: J2EE compliance, BEA WebLogic certification, support for LDAP, and connectors providing tight integration with the Stellent Content Server. Stellent Connection Server is available in two versions — a stand-alone Java application and a J2EE version for operation within an application server. Version 6.1 is currently shipping and has a starting price of $60,000 USD (for two CPUs). www.stellent.com/connectionserver

XyEnterprise and Corel Corporation announced an ongoing partnership to deliver an integrated XML content creation and high-volume publishing solution for enterprise customers. This integrated solution enables customers to use Corel XMetaL for XML content creation and leverage the high-volume “assemble and publish” capabilities of XyEnterprise XML Professional Publisher (XPP). The Corel XMetaL interface simplifies the XML creation process by providing an environment similar to a standard word processor. Through the integration, XML content is sent directly to the XPP high-speed composition engine to produce high-quality postscript and PDF output. www.corel.com, www.XyEnterprise.com

Corel Corporation announced the upcoming availability of Corel Ventura 10. Corel Ventura 10 provides tools designed specifically for the creation and publishing of highly-formatted and visually-rich business documents. With the addition of a number of new features including XML import, Corel Ventura 10 enables enterprise customers to re-use all forms of content. When used in conjunction with an XML editor such as Corel XMetaL, Corel Ventura 10 can be used for combining and transforming an organization’s information, data and graphics into manageable, structured business documents. Other new features include Table Tags, Publish to PDF, Integrated Preflight Engine, and Enhanced Graphics Capabilities. Corel Ventura 10 will be available in September 2002 at the suggested retail price of US$699. Registered customers of Corel Ventura 7 or 8 may purchase Corel Ventura 10 at the special upgrade price of US$249. www.corel.com