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Datastream Systems,Inc. announced its support of Microsoft’s Windows Distributed interNet Applications for Manufacturing (Windows DNA-M) architecture. Windows DNA is a framework based on Microsoft technologies that enables multi-vendor software applications to work together in a single, distributed, enterprise-wide system. These technologies include Windows NT, Windows CE, SQL Server 7.0, XML, and COM/DCOM. Datastream has a full suite of remote access products based on DNA-M technologies, including Pocket MP (handheld computer interface using Windows CE) and MP2 WebLink (Internet work request and approval system). Future versions of MP2 Enterprise(TM) are also being developed based on DNA for Manufacturing architecture. Datastream’s e-commerce initiative, utilizes XML technology under a DNA for Manufacturing approach focused on Microsoft Transaction Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Site Server and Active Server Page technologies. e-MRO allows Datastream customers to complete the MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) purchasing cycle through on-line procurement. www.dstm.com

Caere Corporation announced the availability of OmniForm 4.0 for Windows 95, 98 and NT, a major upgrade of the forms application. Version 4.0 adds many new features, which improve its form conversion, form design and editing and form filling capabilities. In addition, OmniForm 4.0 provides the ability to save forms to a variety of Web-ready formats, including DHTML, HTML and PDF. These enhancements provide users with the tools they need to create intelligent forms for the desktop, the local area network, the intranet and the World Wide Web. OmniForm 4.0 is priced at $149 and is immediately available from Caere’s Web site and available as early as March 30th from software resellers. www.caere.com

Centra Software announced Centra 99, a solution for delivering a full range of live business collaboration across intranets and the Internet. The Centra 99 product suite offers a set of capabilities, options, event templates, and toolkits in a scalable, extensible, and easily deployed “Interprise” system. The combination of the new, no-install Centra CONFERENCE Web client and the collaborative, firewall-friendly Centra SYMPOSIUM client enables Centra 99 to span all internal and external user communities, as well as all geographic and network boundaries. Critical business processes such as 1:1 selling, product launches, and enterprise application training that may have required travel or the use of teleconferencing and component Web technologies are now supported in a single, software system that includes centralized log-in, administration, reporting, security, and content management. www.centra.com

Verity, Inc. announced that it has named Gary J. Sbona to the position of Chairman of its Board of Directors. Sbona has been Verity’s President and Chief Executive Officer since July 1997 and has been a Board member since May 1998. Verity also announced that it has extended its agreement with Regent Pacific Management Corporation to run through August 31, 2000. Under the amended agreement, Regent Pacific continues to provide the services of Gary J. Sbona as President and Chief Executive Officer, and continues the services of other principals of Regent Pacific who have been part of Verity’s executive management team since July 1997. The new agreement provides Verity with an option to further extend the term of this agreement through February 2001. www.verity.com

Radian Systems, Inc. announced the extension of its WSDOM family of products by releasing two software applications, WSDOM XML-Xpress and WSDOM XML-Portal, based on XML. These applications provide the means to take legacy data in any form and distribute it via the Internet. WSDOM XML-Xpress allows companies to take information from virtually any Legacy database or application and transform it to XML-tagged files. WSDOM XML-Portal serves as a repository and manager for XML-tagged data. It is the entry point to an organization where users can configure and view personalized information using a Web browser. www.radsys.com

At CeBit, Oracle previewed technology for delivering dynamic Web content to users of mobile devices, including GSM smart-phones, Windows CE devices and Palm Pilots. The technology, code-named “Project Panama,” will allow Internet and mobile service providers to deliver personalized services directly to mobile devices without having to modify content for them. Content providers will benefit from the ability to extend their reach beyond the desktop PC to a whole new group of mobile device users. Currently, service and content providers and mobile operators must create custom Web content designed to meet the special requirements of mobile devices, including limited screen size and memory. Project Panama will remove the limitations of retrieving Web-based material by automatically translating the HTML- or XML-based format of Internet content to the languages understood by wireless devices. Utilizing protocols including Wireless Access Protocol (WAP), Project Panama will enable access to all existing Web content through mobile devices. Project Panama is slated to be integrated into the existing network infrastructure and will be built on top of Oracle

Cascade Systems Inc., announced that it has secured $6 million in new venture capital funding. There are two principal participants, namely Adobe Ventures and H & Q Venture Associates. Cascade