X2X - XML XLink Engine

From:	   Jason [SMTP:jsm@stepuk.com]
Sent:	   Thursday, December 02, 1999 4:45 AM
Subject:   X2X Press release

STEP UK announces X2X the XML XLink Engine

24/11/99
http://www.stepuk.com

STEP UK Ltd. announces the beta programme of X2X the XML XLink engine. X2X allows for the creation, management and manipulation of links.

X2X allows linking between documents and information resources without needing to change either of the source or target documents that are being linked. X2X removes the requirement to insert link information inside document content. The Links are NOT in the document.

X2X has an extensible architecture to allow resources to reside in any data repository. X2X stores links independently of any documents and provides facilities to dynamically insert external link structures into documents on-demand. X2X stores all the link information within a ODBC/ JDBC enabled database, e.g. Oracle or SQL Server. X2X is initially developed in Java for cross platform operation. X2X is implemented using fundamental linking concepts and understands links defined using the latest draft of the W3C XLink proposal.

This scalable technology delivers the ability to associate different data resources regardless of their location. X2X allows for the retrieval of resources and can dynamically add the external link information without altering the original document/ information. The power of linking has been harnessed to allow structured information objects such as XML to be associated with information lacking structure. The architecture enables organizations to store data in the repository of their choice; while XLink adherence means that link information can be authored using a variety of applications. X2X works independently of the storage, authoring and delivery applications. X2X exposes its powerful functionality allowing it to be integrated into any static or dynamic application or service. With X2X it is possible to deliver richer information streams to users with little or no impact on existing data management procedures.

Technology Preview

The X2X technology preview is available for download at:

http://www.stepuk.com/x2x/x2x_dem.asp.

STEP UK are keen to hear comments and thoughts on the X2X product from those that try it. Please send comments and thoughts to x2x@stepuk.com.

If you wish to be further invovled in the adoption and use of this technology please contact Jason Markos at jsm@stepuk.com.

About STEP UK Ltd.

STEP UK Ltd. provides structured information services to their customers based on SGML/XML technologies. Specializing in information re-engineering, STEP UK Ltd. services include systems integration, consultancy, training and supplying 'best of breed' third party products. Drawing on over 100 man years experience in SGML/XML, STEP UK Ltd. are able to provide systems and products that are tailored to meet the exact needs of its customers. Recently described in the Gilbane Report as "a centre of excellence for SGML/XML", STEP UK Ltd. offer a 'one stop shop' for customers requirements, whether it be customized product training, web delivery system development or large-scale document management solutions.

STEP UK Contact Information:

Email: info@stepuk.com
Web: www.stepuk.com
Tel: +44 (0)1793 485465

Prepared by Robin Cover for the The SGML/XML Web Page archive.

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