[NEWZ/MSFT/IBM]
July 27, 1999 09:18
DataChannel's ''xDev Developer Days'' Attracts
Over 100 Leading XML Developers; Top XML Gurus
Delivered Real World Applications View of XML
Technology
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 1999--DataChannel
launched the first in a series of its "xDev Developer Days" conferences with a capacity crowd.
DataChannel welcomed over 100 developers from points across the country in San Jose on Friday, July 16th. The attendees rallied to hear the foremost XML authorities speak about applying XML to strategic enterprise-wide development initiatives.
"Thank you for an ambitious, informative look at XML technology at xDev Days. It was reassuring and inspiring to observe the widespread interest and activity swirling around XML," said Chris Pooley, software engineer at SmartDB. "As the XML concept rapidly evolves, it is easy to become overwhelmed and 'left behind'. You guys did a great job of solidifying the 'XML as the enterprise data interface' vision."
The conference featured keynotes and break-out sessions by leading XML
experts devoted to bridging the gap between conceptual standards and real world application. The key message was how XML can enhance
enterprise-wide data management and information usage. The forum was ideal for experienced developers wanting to gain practical knowledge to build successful XML processes and applications. The break-out sessions focused on: XML Syntax, the DOM, WebDAV, and XSL.
Featured speakers included:
-- Eliot Kimber
senior consulting engineer, ISOGEN and Co-Editor of
ISO/IEC10744 (HyTime)
-- Norbert Mikula,
chief technology officer, DataChannel and CTO of OASIS
-- Paul Prescod
consulting engineer, ISOGEN, Co-author of The XML Handbook
-- Jim Whitehead
chair, IETF WebDAV Working Group
"The event was first class. I definitely came away with a solid understanding of XML and its role in the future," said Monty Fowler, vice president business development, Strategic Business Concepts. "There is no doubt in my mind that DataChannel is well positioned to take a leadership role in XML and EIP technologies."
Future xDev Developer Days
DataChannel will host a fall xDev Developer Days conference on the East Coast. For more information on upcoming events keep your browser pointed to xdev.datachannel.com or join the xDev Developer Program.
About xDev Developer Program
The xDev Developer Program provides developers direct access to leading edge XML resources for addressing enterprise-wide data management and information usage requirements. To provide fellow developers with the best in tools, techniques and tips, DataChannel has created a web site highlighting the latest tools and expertise in the XML arena. This one-stop shop for XML knowledge includes analyses & explanations of the latest W3C standards and proposals, discussion groups, and the tools to simplify XML development as well as links to other valuable XML resources. For more information visit xdev.datachannel.com.
About DataChannel
Privately held and founded in 1996, DataChannel, Inc. is an Enterprise
Information Portal Solutions company offering XML-based, Information
Management solutions and services. DataChannel's offerings unleash the
power of Enterprise Information Portals (EIPs), which facilitate the way companies share information with employees, vendors, customers, and consumers across Intranets, Extranets, and the Internet. These solutions are offered through DataChannel's XMLFramework(TM), an extensive portfolio of software and services designed to capitalize on the Information Economy through the use of the eXtensible Markup Language (XML). It includes DataChannel RIO solution software that connects users of the portal to relevant information sources. Information sources may originate from Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT), IBM (NYSE:IBM), Yahoo! (Nasdaq:YHOO), and SAP (Nasdaq:SAP). Data may also originate from other sources including: external newsfeeds such as NewsEdge (Nasdaq:NEWZ); search engines such as Excite (Nasdaq:XCIT), InfoSeek (Nasdaq:SEEK), and Lycos (Nasdaq:LCOS); relational databases, from companies such as Informix Software (Nasdaq:IFMX) Sybase (Nasdaq:SYBS), and Oracle (Nasdaq:ORCL); Enterprise ERP applications, such as, PeopleSoft (Nasdaq:PSFT) and Baan (Nasdaq:BAANF); and enterprise corporate data from companies such as Wall Data (Nasdaq:WALL).
DataChannel simplifies the process of delivering critical information to the right people at the right time. To learn more about DataChannel, visit the company's Web site at datachannel.com, or write info@datachannel.com.
All trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective holders in the United States and/or other countries.
CONTACT: DataChannel
Sunny Lauritzen, 425/974-4109
sunny@datachannel.com
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