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infoShark, inc. announced the general availability of XMLShark 3.2 for sharing information captured within corporate databases, with anyone in the world through established XML definitions. Developed in Java, XMLShark provides capabilities that automate much of the effort for accessing, exchanging, sharing and distributing data between proprietary database environments such as Oracle, IBM DB2, and Microsoft SQL Server. Enhancements include extended DB2 support to include DB2 for AS/400 and the ability to access any data source that has a JDBC driver. Highlights of the new features and functions in XMLShark 3.2 include: Open database interface for connecting to any Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) datasource within a distributed enterprise; Extended DB2 support; Support for accessing new database object types such as “Database Views,” which represent a more intelligent view of your enterprise data; and Web-based server administration so users can configure and administer the XMLShark environment from any remote location using a web browser. XMLShark uses XML and SOAP so data can be securely distributed both inside and outside the firewall. XMLShark does not require the same database, or same database version, or same proprietary network protocol to exchange and distribute data. www.infoshark.com

FileNET Corp. announced a partnership with Impact Innovations Group LLC to jointly develop Acenza for Government eBusiness applications. The first product in the Acenza for Government family of applications will be Acenza Case Management for Human Services, initially focused on family and children services agencies, including economic assistance and child welfare. Acenza Case Management for Human Services will leverage FileNET’s Panagon enterprise content management (ECM) suite to improve the productivity and service levels of government caseworkers. Information currently maintained in paper folders will be securely stored in a central repository, allowing authorized caseworkers to add, review and share information via the Web within and among agencies. www.FileNET.com, www.impactinnovations.com

Voquette, Inc. and COMTEX News Network, Inc. announced a technology sales and marketing agreement that will enable COMTEX distributors to expand their current personalization of COMTEX products. The Voquette Content Enhancement Engine automatically incorporates additional horizontal market metadata such as competitors, industry, sector, private companies and executives into the feed. As a result, COMTEX distributors who license Voquette enhanced feeds can offer their customers a greater degree of personalization and contextual. www.voquette.com, www.comtexnews.net.

IntraNet Solutions, Inc. announced the release of Outside In Version 7.1, an enhanced version of its Outside In developer technology for viewing, conversion and access of business content in more than 225 file formats on a wide range of platforms, including mobile and wireless devices. Outside In 7.1 includes support for a wide range of new and updated file formats, including Microsoft Office XP; Corel WordPerfect Office 2002; Lotus SmartSuite Millennium Edition 9.6; Sun StarOffice Write 5.2; Microsoft Visio 2002; Adobe Acrobat 5.0; Adobe FrameMaker MIF 6.0; and WAP WML specification 2.1. This expanded support enables viewing, conversion and access of these file formats without needing to install the native applications on servers, desktops or wireless devices. Outside In 7.1 has also added support for Solaris 8 and Red Hat Linux 7.0 platforms. Outside In 7.1 includes expanded conversion and viewing options for improved navigation in converted documents and greater fidelity in viewed documents. www.intranetsolutions.com/products/developer_conversion.html

Poet Software announced the release of Poet eSupplierLink 4.5 and eSupplierWeb 4.5. These two web-based products, part of Poet

The Open eBook Forum has released an updated version of the Open eBook Publication Structure Specification. Entitled `Publication Structure Specification 1.0.1,’ the new standard for authoring reusable content for eBook devices and readers supercedes the 1.0 version of the OEB Specification. The OEB Publication Structure (OEBPS) is an XML-based specification for the content, structure, and presentation of electronic books. Developed and maintained by the Open eBook Forum, a group of over 85 organizations involved in electronic publishing, the standards body and trade association includes Gold Sponsorship from Microsoft Corporation, Adobe Systems and Intertrust Technologies. Version 1.0.1 of OEBPS, which is based on over a year of industry experience with 1.0, does not add additional features to the specification but only removes ambiguities and corrects errors. Version 2.0 of OEBPS, which will introduce new features and substantial enhancements — particularly in the areas of presentation, linking and navigation, internationalization, and metadata — is currently under development. The Publication Structure Working Group encourages all participants and interested parties to download copies of the OEBPS 1.0.1 specification from the Open eBook Forum web site. Multiple formats are available. www.openebook.org

Engage, Inc. announced that it would further reduce its workforce and would shift its emphasis to the growing market for content management software for multichannel marketing. As part of the shift, Engage also said it had entered into discussions with potential buyers for its media business. As part of the change, Engage also announced that it would discontinue its Engage Knowledge profiling service. Engage said it does not intend to sell the service’s database of anonymous profiles. Engage offers a broad range of software solutions to help marketers, publishers, and advertising agencies manage marketing content across traditional and new media channels. By using these solutions, Engage’s customers are able to deliver consistent messages across channels while streamlining production processes and increasing efficiencies. Among its software products are Content Server, Approval Server, PromoManager and AdManager. The company will provide additional details and financial guidance concerning the realigned company as part of its fourth quarter financial announcement in mid-September. www.engage.com