DENVER, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Webb Interactive Services, Inc.
(Nasdaq: WEBB) announced a partnership with Corel Corporation
(Nasdaq: CORL). This announcement expands on the two company's existing
relationship in web publishing and graphic services.
Webb will create a Linux-based Instant Message service, based on the
Jabber.org open source, XML-based instant messaging platform. Corel plans to
integrate the Jabber IM capability into the Corel Linux Desktop, providing
Corel users with one of the most advanced and open instant messaging solutions
on the market.
In addition to the distribution of Webb's implementation of Jabber IM,
Webb and Corel will be working together to expand the messaging service with
innovative new approaches to community and customer support services.
CommunityWare/XML is Webb's new integrated suite of community applications
that integrates the Jabber.org Instant Messaging system.
In August, Corel and Webb announced a partnership focused on graphic
services and web publishing. The companies will continue to pursue
collaborative opportunities that bring Webb's XML publishing and Corel's
graphics content and technologies together for next generation application
services for Corel's Linux Desktop consumer.
"This partnership is a great example of how we can extend and enhance the
Linux desktop with highly connected, value-added services for our customers."
Stated Dr. Michael Cowpland, Corel president and CEO. "Webb's adoption of XML
and open source development is highly compatible with Corel's strategic vision
of internet-based technologies."
"Webb and Corel have the opportunity to really lead the market with next
generation instant messaging, community and publishing applications." Stated
Perry Evans, Webb president. "Corel can bring millions of users to these
value-added services. Equally important, they have the vision and drive to
co-create innovative, industry-leading solutions. To us, that's the key to a
highly effective partnership."
About Webb Interactive Services
Webb Interactive Services (http://www.webb.net) develops commercial
community applications and services that enable buyers and sellers to more
easily interact within their local economy. Webb is leveraging its community
building expertise with the emerging standards of XML to create commercial
communities that empower our distribution partners in the local directory
services, community banking and enterprise communications market sectors.
Webb clients include Switchboard, Inc., RE/MAX International, Inc., CBS.com,
Inc., CU Cooperative Systems, Inc. (a network of 650 credit unions), Bresnan
Communications, and the TCI Education Project.
Information and statements in this report, other than historical
information, should be considered forward-looking and reflect management's
current views of future events and financial performance that involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic
conditions and developments within the Internet and Intranet industries;
product development and technology changes; competition and pricing pressures;
length of the sales cycle; variability of sale order flow and management
growth.
SOURCE Webb Interactive Services, Inc.
-0- 09/28/1999
/CONTACT: Bob Monzel, Director, Corporate Communications of Webb
Interactive Services, Inc., 303-296-9200, bmonzel@corp.webb.net/
/Web site: webb.net
(WEBB CORL)
CO: Webb Interactive Services, Inc.; Corel Corporation
ST: Colorado
IN: CPR MLM
SU: JVN
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