Software AG, Europe's largest systems software provider and a pioneer in XML technologies, and Mozquito Technologies AG, the world leader in XML intelligent browser solutions, have announced a strategic XML partnership.
The collaboration of the soon-to-be-released Mozquito XML WebAccess server in combination with Software AG's native XML Tamino server will offer an e-business solution for Web-based applications.
Schalk Viljoen, VP of Product Marketing at Software AG, adds: "The combination of Tamino XML Server and the Mozquito Server offers a brilliant end-to-end solution for all forms-based problems in Web-based applications large and small. Since online applications will be generated out of the native XML documents held in Tamino, little to no programming will be required."
A proven foundation for high-performance e-business infrastructures, Software AG's Tamino XML Server enables storage of data in native XML format. The recently released version 2.3 features enhanced performance and optimised data storage. It is available for PC, Unix and mainframe platforms. A recent study released by International Data Corporation reports Software AG holds the leading position in the exploding XML database market with an overall 40.5% worldwide market share "This agreement is a perfect marriage of strengths. The Tamino XML Server is the frontrunner in the electronic business world and our new interface brings the human element to XML, allowing ease of use for clients, developers and customers," said Sebastian Schnitzenbaumer, chief executive officer of Mozquito Technologies.
The Mozquito XML WebAccess server software was developed to provide a user interface for XML data that works with current browsers without plug-ins or downloads of any kind. The server takes XML documents and turns them into small applications that run in all JavaScript-enabled browsers. The benefit for companies using this technology will be that different user interfaces can be generated automatically from the data. The output is highly configurable.
Since the technology is optimised to handle applications based on XML data input and validation is being handled in the client without having to connect to the back end all the time, data input can happen offline. That way, forms can be built for offline data input, such as government forms and e-procurement entries. When the user is ready to send the form, he or she submits it to the database, which will get already validated data.
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Tamino is the first XML server for Internet database management capable of storing XML documents natively, without transformation to other formats. Used by more than 300 private and public organisations worldwide, including DaimlerChrysler, the Swiss Post and the California Board of Equalization, Tamino facilitates the fast and efficient storage, retrieval and management of data critical to e-business.
Four of the largest Web application server providers, IBM, BEA, HP and iPlanet, have all selected this database and are developing enterprise-scale XML-based applications. Please visit http://www.softwareagusa.com or the Tamino developer community at http://www.tamino.com/developer/.
Mozquito Technologies AG
Founded in 1998, Mozquito Technologies has been recognised as a successful early implementer of new Web technologies and a supporter of open standards. The company was among the first to implement XHTML Modularization, using it in its hallmark Mozquito Factory product.
The language that Mozquito developed, Forms Markup Language, was the foundation for XForms, a new World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standard, which is still a work in progress. The company's focus is on creating intelligent, XML-based Web user interfaces which work in standard browsers.
Users of Mozquito Technologies' solutions include the state of Bavaria, the European Community, NATO, the University of Oklahoma, the University of Portland, the US Department of the Interior, the US Department of Agriculture, Agency.com, eImageBuilders, John Deere, Lexica, Lucent Technologies, Northern Light, PacBell, SBC (Southwestern Bell) and Telequest.
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Software AG, Darmstadt, Germany, is Europe's largest system software provider and a major global player offering cutting-edge technology for data management and electronic business.
Since 1998 the company has focused its development activities on XML products for the Internet. With 3 500 employees and representatives in over 70 countries, Software AG expects revenues to exceed euros 600 million in 2001. Its distribution and technology partners include market leaders such as IBM, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard as well as innovative IT solutions providers like Extensibility, Softquad and Sequoia. Software AG's products control the central IT processes of thousands of renowned companies worldwide. Some examples of these are Lufthansa, British Sky Broadcasting, ZDF, Dresdner Bank AG, Swiss Post, DaimlerChrysler, Deutsche Bahn AG (German Rail), BP and VIAG Interkom. Software AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (MDAX, Security identification number 724264 / SOWGn.F).
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