OASIS Member News: HyperVision and IXIASOFT Join Forces for Quick &Easy XML

[Kirstin Rogers <krogers@hvltd.com>]

HYPERVISION LTD AND IXIASOFT JOIN FORCES FOR QUICK & EASY XML

Chicago, Illinois and Montreal, Canada - 10-08-2001.  IXIASOFT, a leading
provider of native XML database software and originator of TEXTML Server,
today announced a partnership with HyperVision, Ltd., creator of WorX™ SE,
the highest-rated, MS-Word based XML editor for non-technical users.
Seamless integration of TEXTML Server with WorX SE gives application
developers a powerful, ready-to-use tool for content creation and management
that meets multiple eBusiness needs.

The integrated TEXTML-WorX technology is specifically targeted to meet the
needs of application developers working to manage content in XML originating
from a base of non-technical authors. Both products are based in XML, the
newest ratified standard for business data interchange on the Internet.  All
partners were satisfied today that WorX SE is compatible with the latest
TEXTML Server release and agreed that all future releases of both products
will be mutually compatible.

“As a result of this cooperation between IXIASOFT and HyperVision, customers
of both companies can get what their businesses need— meaningful XML content
creation and management that are simple, economical and quick to implement,”
said Philippe Gelinas, CEO of IXIASOFT.

"We are excited about this partnership,” said Pradeep Jain, Vice President
and CTO of HyperVision. “Both WorX and TEXTML Server are best of breed
products.  In combination, they present almost unlimited possibilities. The
WorX template—downloadable from both our websites— is sure to make
integration a breeze.  One-button import and export access to and from the
database to WorX for Word will also make using the products both simple and
convenient."

An IDG Research Services Group survey of 500 CIOs and senior level IT
personnel conducted in 2000 revealed that 2001 XML technology budgets were
likely to increase by 86% over the previous year.  78% of the respondents
reported that they were currently using, or considering using, XML,
indicating rapid adoption of XML as a business language. "We expect the cost
benefit ratio of using the integrated technologies of IXIASOFT and
HyperVision to further influence the way CTO’s allocate technology budgets
with regards to XML," summarizes Gelinas.

As part of their technology partnership, IXIASOFT and HyperVision will
collaborate on and coordinate sales and marketing efforts.

IXIASOFT (www.ixiasoft.com) develops and distributes TEXTML Server, an XML
database whose purpose is to store, index and retrieve XML content. TEXTML
Server is the first embeddable XML database for OEMs and developers of XML
applications such as CRM, Portals, Digital Librairies, eCatalogs and Web
services. In July of 2001, IXIASOFT was cited by Computerworld as a top
emerging technology company.  IXIASOFT is a member of the W3C and enjoys a
global customer base throughout various vertical markets. Some of its
notable technology partners include, DataJunction, HitSoftware, HyperVision
Ltd., SoftQuad, and XML Spy.  In addition, IXIASOFT is funded by Shaw
Ventures Inc. and Schneider Electric Ventures (schneider-electric.com) and
Fonds d’Investissement Desjardins de Montreal, Investissement Desjardins
(www.Desjardins.com/id).

HyperVision, Ltd. (www.hvltd.com) is Headquartered in Chicago.  The
development firm eeks to simplify the authoring and editing of structured
documents for all content creators. The overall goal is to maximize
authoring productivity while minimizing any technological burden. To
minimize this burden, WorX SE is based in the familiar and common Microsoft
Word. Through WorX SE and all future HyperVision products, authors and
editors familiar with Word will be able to produce valid and well-formed XML
documents while taking advantage of current investments in technology and
existing skill sets. WorX content is easily re-purposed for use in a variety
of media ranging from web to print to wireless. HyperVision clients
currently using or recommending WorX SE in the US include KPMG Consulting,
the State of California, XyEnterprise and Lighthouse Solutions.
International clients include Mediasystemen in the Netherlands.


For more information, please contact:

Phil Vauclair
V-P Business Development
IXIASOFT Inc
T:  (514) 279 4942
F:  (514) 279 3947
Email:  vauclairp@ixiasoft.com

Kirstin RogersMarketing Associate
HyperVision, Ltd
T:  (312) 274 1206
F:  (312) 274 1228
Email:   krogers@hvltd.com

Chad Blum
Fusion Public Relations, Inc.
T:  (212) 651 4208
F:  (212) 840 0505
Email:  chad.blum@fusionpr.com


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