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To: Link Lady who wrote (2046)	7/20/1998 11:49:00 AM
From: Roswell	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4231

OASIS Welcomes New Sponsors, DataChannel, POET and Sorman; Membership of XML Industry Consortium Increases as Interest in the Standard Builds MADISON, ALA. (July 6) BUSINESS WIRE -July 6, 1998--OASIS, the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards, today announced that DataChannel, Inc., Poet Software Corporation and Sorman Information have become sponsor members of the international consortium dedicated to accelerating the adoption of XML, SGML, HTML and other information interchange standards. The new sponsors are all pioneers in the eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and have joined OASIS in a common effort to promote that emerging standard. DataChannel focuses on development of XML-enabled Active Content Technologies, an emerging class of applications which use XML to deliver active content to all levels of networked computing (desktop, server, Internet, intranet, extranet, VPNs, LANs, WANs). "DataChannel is committed to working with OASIS to foster the development of XML and the future of the Internet," said Norbert Mikula, director of architectural services at DataChannel, Inc. "OASIS is a premier organization and catalyst to the adoption of XML and related content structured standards." POET Software provides high performance, scalable object databases for Windows NT, capitalizing upon the combination of its core database competency plus its expertise in SGML/XML frameworks to drive innovative solutions fueled by the XML technology wave. "POET is very excited about participating in OASIS and helping to develop the infrastructure required to enable XML to open new avenues of open communication and capability on the Internet," says Dirk Bartels, president and CEO of POET Software Corporation. "OASIS plays an important role in shaping structured content standards, and we hope to contribute as much to the adoption and success of XML, SGML and HTML standards as we have with our work for the ODMG standard for Object database management." Sorman Information designs information solutions based on SGML/XML that support operation, fault isolation and maintenance of high technology systems and equipment. "By joining OASIS as sponsors, Sorman shows its support for open structured information standards. It is very exciting to actively take part in one of the most interesting technical revolutions ever, which could not, and will not be possible without organizations like OASIS," says Mats Hultemark, marketing director at Sorman. "To see the software industry move from protectionism in data formats into competition with software functionality has been a pleasure." OASIS (www.oasis-open.org/) is a non-profit, international consortium dedicated solely to product-independent data and content interchange. Focusing on product interoperability, conformance and market awareness, OASIS embraces the complete spectrum of structured information standards including XML, SGML and HTML. Members of the consortium include users and suppliers of products and services that support these structured information standards. OASIS sponsors include Adobe Systems, ArborText, Inc., Chrystal Software, Database Publishing Systems, DataChannel, Folio, Graphic Communications Association, Inso, ISOGEN, Poet Software, <font color="red">SoftQuad</font>, Sorman Information, STEP, Sun Microsystems, Texcel, Thomson, Xyvision and the Yuri Rubinsky Insight Foundation. CONTACT: OASIS Carol Geyer, 412/963-1479 geyer@oasis-open.org

To: Link Lady who wrote (2046)	7/20/1998 12:00:00 PM
From: Roswell	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4231

HERE'S MY CARD FROM ALPHA SOFTWARE CORPORATION CREATES AND PERSONALIZES BUSINESS CARDS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Perfect Tool that Gives Students, Entrepreneurs, & Volunteers Fun, Professional Cards for all the Roles they Play BURLINGTON, Mass. (July 17, 1998) - One size doesn't necessarily fit all. And neither does one business card. That's where Here's My Card, a new program from Alpha Software Corporation, a subsidiary of SoftQuad International Inc. (NASDAQ:SWEBF;TSE:SKI), comes in. Alpha Software today shipped Here's My Card, which enables users to create personalized cards to represent their various roles or professions. Now, there's no longer any need to jot down a name and a phone number on a scrap piece of paper. Here's My Card enables entrepreneurs, volunteers and students to create professional cards from scratch or by using one of the 1,000+ predefined layouts. Users can personalize cards by importing or scanning in photos, illustrations and logos. Cards can be printed single-sided, double-sided, in full color, or black and white. "Here's My Card allows anyone - from a babysitter advertising their services to an entrepreneur with an innovative idea - to creatively design a card of their own, without a major investment," said Howard March, Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Alpha Software. With Here's My Card, young entrepreneurs can print up cards for tutoring services, landscaping and auto detailing. Moms and dads can produce cards for volunteer activities like soccer coach and Cub Scout leader, or create cards with emergency contact information for schools, carpools or child care workers. Create cards for all occasions, including change of address, parties, clubs, church groups, place cards, gift tags and children's cards. Here's My Card requires a Pentium 90 MHz system or higher, Windows 95, 16MB of RAM, a 4X CD-ROM Drive, and an 800 X 600 display. With a suggested retail price of $19.95, Here's My Card is available at computer specialty retailers and office superstores throughout North America. About Alpha Software Corporation Alpha Software Corporation (Alpha Software, Alpha), based in Burlington, Massachusetts is a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of SoftQuad International Inc. Alpha develops and publishes a diverse array of leading products in the productivity, lifestyle, edutainment and game categories. These products are sold nationwide through the retail channel. For more information: Maureen Pienta, Alpha Software Corporation, 781-229-2924, press@alphasoftware.com Ken Greenberg, Edge Communications, Inc., 818-591-1173, keng@idt.net