Jcorporate Ltd. announced that it is shipping a new release of eContent. Based on Java, eContent 2.0 includes enhancements to its web content management capabilities, and is now based on both Expresso and Struts, the two dominant OSS Java Web application development frameworks in use. eContent Release 2.0’s new features shift content control to line-of-business users with an improved web browser-based user interface that allows users and developers to publish, maintain and update their Web content efficiently. eContent 2.0 now offers XML content management. Other eContent Release 2.0 features include enhanced workflow management, Struts integration, JavaServer Pages (JSP) template-based content presentation and deployment, enhanced meta-data handling and database publishing, customizable functionality for large and complex web sites, and enhanced virtual team collaboration. eContent v2.0 runs on Linux, Solaris, AIX, Windows NT/2000/XP, MacOS and other platforms and is available for shipment immediately. www.jcorporate.com
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Tridion announced that it would begin shipping an updated version of its core product, Tridion DialogServer 4.4. The paramount improvement in version 4.4 is the internationalisation and localisation of the software. This version launches Tridion DialogServer as fully localised in 5 languages: English, German, French, Spanish and Dutch. In addition to choosing the language of the interface, users can decide on a regional setting. This determines the way Tridion DialogServer handles sorting, number formatting, date formatting and validation. Language and Locale can be chosen on a per user basis and can be changed on the fly without interrupting the edit session. Microsoft SQL 2000 server has also been added to the list of supported platforms of Tridion DialogServer. www.tridion.com
XML Global Technologies, Inc. announced the release of GoXML Transform Central, an extended e-Business transaction platform. GoXML Transform Central expands the capabilities of GoXML Transform Foundation by providing dynamic transformation solutions in Web Service environments. GoXML Transform Central is a modular and scalable platform that enables integration with back-end systems, partners, suppliers and customers using both business analyst and developer interfaces. Central also allows data transformations to be published as Web Services thereby permitting trading partners to more easily and efficiently transform and exchange crucial business data. GoXML Transform Central incorporates a variety of enabling technologies based on open standards for registries, message services and core component management. xmlglobal.com
Inktomi Corp. announced an alliance with Documentum to deliver an integrated, scalable solution for accessing information across the enterprise and within Documentum 4i eBusiness Platform. The Documentum-Inktomi alliance provides enterprises with an integrated solution for finding, sharing and using all forms of content with customers, partners and employees regardless of where the information is located within the network. This integrated solution utilizes the Documentum user and role-based security system, enabling a single user profile to control both content management and retrieval access privileges. Inktomi’s natural language search is compatible with hundreds of file formats, multiple languages and both structured and unstructured repositories such as databases, portals, content management systems, collaboration applications, security systems, file systems and Web servers. The integrated Documentum-Inktomi solution is available immediately. www.documentum.com, www.inktomi.com
Ektron, Inc. announced the immediate availability of eMPower 3.5, the newest
version of its Web content management application designed for small- to mid-sized organizations, corporate and departmental intranets/extranets, hosts and portal environments. New Features in eMPower Version 3.5 include: eWebEditPro 2.1 with new features including an international language utility, extended style sheet support and override option, and styles drop-down list; JavaScript Syndication; Macromedia Dreamweaver and Ultradev Extensions; Display Tag so any information in the database can be displayed maintenance-free and with any HTML/CSS formatting (ie; sitemaps, teasers, and reports.) Displayed information changes as content gets added, deleted, updated, or as viewing privileges are modified. and Turnkey Hosting. www.ektron.com
SDL International announced a strategic partnership with Gauss Interprise AG. The pan-European agreement includes tight integration of SDL’s WebFlow solution with Gauss’ content management solution, VIP ContentManager (Versatile Internet Platform). SDLWebFlow extends the VIP Content Management Solution with capabilities for the management of multilingual content. The key benefit to customers combining the two solutions will be the ability to manage the operation of websites in almost any international language. www.sdlintl.com, www.gauss.de
Mediasurface plc announced the release of Mediasurface 4.0. Mediasurface 4.0 includes options for the delivery of a customer’s dynamic content as a standard feature of the core product using the J2EE and XML, and provides flexibility to fix departmental or line-of-business needs for content management functionality. This delivery capability can stand alone or be run within an application server environment. Mediasurface 4.0 is agnostic with regard to the choice of delivery engine. In addition to the standards and core technology advances in Mediasurface 4.0, new business user functionality includes the content management console, a Web-based control panel that enables users to create and manage content and includes WYSIWYG capabilities and image browsing as standard. It allows authors to graphically view the current status of content items in the overall workflow and to handle approvals and content sign-off dynamically and rapidly. www.mediasurface.com
Mohomine Inc. announced the general availability of mohoClassifier v2.0, an OEM-able product targeted at enterprise application vendors and for usage in government applications. mohoClassifier v2.0 (mC), provides a modular solution that is integrated into applications, such as portals, document management, content management, customer relationship management, sales force automation, catalog and human resource management software applications. mC classifies information in emails, file systems, intranets and extranets, including the Internet. For Mohomine, extraction and classification are core competencies, providing scalability, accuracy and speed, along with simplified integration. mohoClassifier v2.0 is available now for English and Western European languages, with additional language support due in Q1 2002. mC can be licensed for usage in applications or ASP solutions as licensed software, or integrated into an existing application as a custom enterprise application. Pricing varies by OEM application. An evaluation version of the mohoClassifier v2.0 may be requested. www.mohomine.com
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