XYZFind Corp. announced the general availability of XYZFind Server version 2.0, a native XML database that delivers storage, search and query functionality for a wide range of business applications. The latest release includes improvements to the XML indexing and retrieval functionality first introduced earlier this year. Performance, scalability, and query capabilities are enhanced with this current version of the server, which retains the ability to adapt to new or modified existing XML document types without dependence on explicit schema or DTD information. Version 2.0 extends the v1 feature set to include support as a Windows Service, improved indexing and query performance and extensions to the web-based administrative console. XML document round tripping is improved, and keyword search, Boolean operators, wildcard queries, numeric range queries and stop word support are all available. Interfaces include XML over HTTP, a Java API and SOAP 1.1. XYZFind Server currently ships on Linux, Solaris, and Windows NT/2000/XP. www.xyzfind.com
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CrownPeak Technology unveiled an “ROI calculator”. The new tool enables companies to determine the return on investment of content management initiatives, and provides a framework for evaluating the balance between content management and content development. CrownPeak’s “Return on Investment Analysis for Content Management and Digital Asset Management” consists of 40 questions and formulas aimed at determining hard and soft returns for various content and digital asset management scenarios. Two-thirds of the analysis zeroes in on hard numbers associated with content management. The CrownPeak ROI calculator also includes a series of digital asset management queries. www.crownpeak.com
Zycus announced the release of AutoClass, a Universal Standard Products and Services Classification (UNSPSC) classification solution for e-Catalogs. It is an automated solution for classifying products into one or more of 13,000 categories. AutoClass’s capabilities will simplify catalog integration for buyers and exchanges, provide the backbone for catalog searches, and assist enterprises in accurately analyzing their spending patterns by commodity and supplier. It will also provide a common platform for mapping disparate supplier and buyer schemas to the industry-standard UNSCPC schema. AutoClass automates UNSPSC-based classification through a Bayesian Inference Engine that extracts the concepts and then statistically links the concepts to product categories. The speed of automatic classification (100,000 documents per hour) enables rapid supplier enablement and provides a way of replacing manual coding. The AI based classification engine is trained on millions of product items where it discerns statistically significant patterns. Built-in UNSPSC libraries and embedded domain intelligence facilitate automatic and accurate classification of the supplier’s/client’s schema into UNSPSC, while version control is made possible through continuous update of UNSPSC. AutoClass can support other schemas such as eClass and client specific schemas through additional libraries. AutoClass is language and domain independent, and can process e-Catalogs on a real time basis using a web interface. www.zycus.com
SAQQARA Systems Inc. announced availability of SAQQARA Cornerstone for the Microsoft Solution for Supplier Enablement allowing manufacturers, distributors and industry exchanges to leverage product content as a strategic and global eCommerce asset. Microsoft Solution for Supplier Enablement (MSSE) is part of the .NET Enterprise initiative. MSSE offers a fully integrated, tested, documented and supported solution that addresses the complexities of sell-side, multi-channel eCommerce. SAQQARA Cornerstone is an integral component that complements the Microsoft Solution. SAQQARA Cornerstone provides B2B suppliers and exchanges with SAQQARA ContentWorks. ContentWorks, when combined with the Microsoft Solution, enables suppliers and exchanges to build an Internet-ready product information asset by combining existing product information with internal product expertise to create cleansed, classified and attributed product information that can be published in an on-line catalog or exchanged with customers and business partners. www.saqqara.com
Plateau Systems announced it has joined the Documentum Signature Partner Program. The partnership will focus on enabling organizations using Documentum 4i eBusiness Platform to integrate rapidly with Plateau’s software, and continuing support and enterprise-wide compatibility between the two applications through future releases. Plateau will now have access to Documentum Consulting, as well as automatic software upgrades and technical support, and all Plateau programmers will continue being trained on the Documentum 4i platform. The partnership will be beneficial for the vertical industries in which Plateau and Documentum share a wide customer base, such as pharmaceutical, energy, chemical and heavy manufacturing. Federal regulators in these industries have strict guidelines for electronic documents, and impose regular audits on each company’s document systems. By integrating Plateau LMS and Documentum 4i, enterprises can show regulators they have a way of automating learning management as it relates to all document and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) updates. www.documentum.com, www.plateau.com
Rhythmyx Content Manager V4.0 is allows business users to define content usage and to group and arrange content into Web pages, without requiring template redesigns from Web developers. Rhythmyx provides end users with the flexibility and control required to easily assemble content into Web pages, while providing the scalability and the reliability required to quickly deploy, implement and maintain the content management system. Rhythmyx V4.0 features include: New Scaling Options; Active Assembly; Easier Administration; Advanced Workflow Capabilities; and eEnhanced assembly for templates. The newly optimized Assembly engine provides more powerful XSL functionality with the addition of the following upgrades: enhanced manageability, portability and an easier, centralized method to manage naming and linking schemes of publishable content. Percussion’s Rhythmyx Content Manager V4.0 supports Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Solaris platforms and will be available for shipment immediately. www.percussion.com
FatWire Software announced support for Oracle9i Application Server (Oracle9iAS). FatWire will leverage Oracle’s complete infrastructure software to quickly deploy fast, highly scaleable and reliable Web applications and Web sites. Powering UpdateEngine on Oracle9i Application Server allows businesses to improve the performance and reliability of their Web applications, while spending significantly fewer resources on managing and maintaining that infrastructure. FatWire’s UpdateEngine5 will be providing dynamic content management to build Web applications with personalized workflow, flexibility and scalability. www.fatwire.com
Andersen and Artesia Technologies announced an alliance for assisting organizations with significant brand equity and extensive use of online and offline rich media to more effectively manage their extended supply chain of brand assets. The two organizations will work closely to develop and implement best practices utilizing Artesia’s TEAMS digital asset management solution for streamlining the production, management, use and dynamic re-expression of brand assets across areas such as multi-channel marketing, distance learning and interactive customer support. www.andersen.com, www.artesia.com
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