SoftQuad Software
and Vignette Corp. Tuesday partnered to provide e-businesses with a comprehensive
platform for implementing and deploying XML-based content solutions.
The integration of SoftQuad’s XML content creation platform XMetaL and
Vignettes V/5 eBusiness Platform will allow businesses to leverage the use
of XML technology.
XML is a format for e-commerce information interchange.
The partnership facilitates seamless deployment of Web-based solutions that
capture content from a wide variety of sources, and integrate it with both
internal and external systems.
SoftQuad’s XMetaL is an advanced, user-friendly XML authoring solution
designed to streamline content creation. The Vignette V/5 eBusiness Platform
provides native support for XML content.
Vignette is a supplier of applications for building online businesses. It
powers more than 500 of the leading dot.com and Fortune 500 e-businesses.
SoftQuad is an internationally recognized developer of XML enabling
technologies and commerce solutions for e-business.
“The Vignette architecture is fast becoming an industry standard, said
Roberto Drassinower, SoftQuad president and chief executive officer. They
have proven that building a successful e-business requires personalized and
highly targeted information.”
“Vignette is using XML to build B2B networks for e-businesses and XMetaL
will provide greater flexibility in capturing and distributing e-commerce
content both within an organization and throughout its partner network.