[xtm-wg] Ontopia releases Ontopia Knowledge Suite, version 1.0

[Steve Pepper <pepper@ontopia.net>]

               Ontopia announces the release of the
               Ontopia Knowledge Suite, version 1.0
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OSLO, NORWAY, 21 MAY 2001 - Ontopia AS, provider of advanced Topic
Map technology and co-creators of the Topic Map standards, today
announced the commercial release of version 1.0 of its Ontopia
Knowledge SuiteTM.

The Ontopia Knowledge Suite (OKS) version 1.0 comprises a
full-featured Topic Map Engine written in 100% Java, and the
Ontopia Topic Map Navigator, a framework for building web-based
topic map delivery applications. The OKS will become a complete
suite of tools for managing and using topic maps, as new components
are released during the coming months.

Topic Mapping is a new paradigm for organizing, retrieving, and
navigating information resources. Through the provision of a
'knowledge layer' that is independent of the information resources
themselves, topic maps help capture and manage corporate memory,
improve indexing, and enable the integration of information that
spans multiple, disparate repositories. Topic Maps are an
international standard, defined by the ISO, and can also be
interchanged using the Extensible Markup Language (XML) defined by
the W3C.

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Ontopia has chosen an aggressive pricing policy for its new
products. The Developer's Edition of the Ontopia Topic Map Engine
sells at US$ 500 per user, while the Developer's Edition of the
Topic Map Navigator costs US$ 1,500 per user. For a limited period,
Ontopia is offering their Developer's Pack, consisting of both the
Topic Map Engine and Navigator, for the special price of US$ 1,500.
This special offer lasts until June 30th 2001. All three products
will shortly be available for secure online purchasing.
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"We are proud to be able to offer to the world the most complete
implementation of the topic map specifications so far available,"
stated Steve Pepper, Chief Executive Officer at Ontopia and
co-editor of the XML Topic Map (XTM) specification. "Implementers
now have the possibility of building extremely powerful topic
map-based applications without having to make big investments up
front. This is very important since topic mapping is a new concept
and early adopters need to be able to build low cost prototypes in
order to be able to justify investment in full-scale commercial
deployment."

In parallel with its product release announcement, Ontopia also
announces changes in its management structure and company strategy.
In order to focus on development of its product suite, all
operations have been moved to Oslo, Norway. Pam Gennusa, Ontopia's
former London-based CEO has joined Ontopia's Advisory Board and
Steve Pepper has taken over the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Kal Ahmed and Murray Woodman, both based in London, will continue
to work with Ontopia on a consulting basis.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Pam for the great
work she did in getting Ontopia off the ground during the last
year," stated Steve Pepper. "We all look forward to continuing to
work closely with her as one of our Advisors."

"Once an Ontopian, always an Ontopian!" stated Pam Gennusa. "This
is a company with great vision, a remarkably talented team, and an
incredible product suite. I look forward to my continuing role with
the company as it goes from strength to strength."

About Ontopia AS
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Ontopia, The Topic Map CompanyTM, is the world's leading provider
of generic topic map software. Its principals have been actively
involved in developing and promoting the topic map paradigm for
many years.

Ontopia's flagship product, the Ontopia Knowledge SuiteTM,
currently comprises a full-featured topic map engine that supports
both the ISO 13250 and XML Topic Map (XTM) specifications, and the
Ontopia Topic Map Navigator, a framework for building web-based
topic map delivery applications. Ontopia technology provides added
value to web portals, content management systems, knowledge-based
intranet applications, and enterprise application integration.

The company is privately held and is currently seeking external
investment in order to take its product offerings to the next
level. Interested parties are referred to the Company Contact
below.

Ontopia has headquarters at Waldemar Thranes gt. 98, N-0175 Oslo,
Norway. Tel: +47-23 23 30 80. Fax: +47-23 23 30 81. Visit Ontopia's
Web site at www.ontopia.net.

Company Contact:
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Steve Pepper, CEO
+47-23 23 30 80
pepper@ontopia.net
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Steve Pepper, Chief Executive Officer <pepper@ontopia.net>
Convenor, ISO/IEC JTC1/SC34/WG3  Editor, XTM (XML Topic Maps)
Ontopia AS, Waldemar Thranes gt. 98, N-0175 Oslo, Norway.
http://www.ontopia.net/ phone: +47-23233080 GSM: +47-90827246


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