DataChannel's monthly publication
xRay: Realizing the Value of XML-based EIP Technology Volume 2, Issue 6
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Welcome to xRay, DataChannel's monthly publication,
which highlights what is new on DataChannel's homefront,
keeps you up to date on the direction of Enterprise
Information Portal (EIP) and XML technologies, and the
state of the industry in general.


In this Issue:

TIPS & TRICKS
* Experience Enhanced EIP Usability with the Portal Pack
* Deliver ANY Document to the Web with WEBView 2.0

FIRST LOOK
* Introducing xPertPartner(TM) Program
* New Executives Bring Experience to DataChannel

INDUSTRY TRENDS
* The Power of the Portal
* Opening Your Own Portal

INDUSTRY CALENDAR
* XML World
* The Delphi Group: Corporate Portal Seminar
* Fall Internet World
* Gartner Group: Symposium/ITexpo '99


TIPS & TRICKS
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EXPERIENCE ENHANCED EIP USABILITY WITH THE PORTAL PACK
Portal Pack, an extension to DataChannel RIO 3.2, delivers
an easy-to-use portal interface to company documents, data,
and applications. To read about how the Portal Pack may be
utilized to enhance your Enterprise Information Portal (EIP)
solution, visit:
http://www.datachannel.com/products/portal.html.

You can also read the complete DataChannel Portal Pack
datasheet in Adobe Acrobat format (983k) by clicking here:
http://www.datachannel.com/products/DS_WEBView_08_12_99_final.pdf.

DELIVER ANY DOCUMENT TO THE WEB WITH WEBView 2.0
WEBView 2.0, a component of the Portal Pack and a portal
application, extends the capability of DataChannel RIO 3.2
by Web-enabling over 200 file formats. To learn more about
the upgraded version of WEBView, visit:
http://www.datachannel.com/products/webview.html.

You can also read the complete DataChannel WEBView 2.0
datasheet in Adobe Acrobat format (44k) by clicking here:
http://www.datachannel.com/products/DS_WEBView_08_12_99_final.pdf.


FIRST LOOK
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INTRODUCING xPertPartner(TM) PROGRAM
At DataChannel we believe that a true EIP solution is
adaptable to each customer. Thextto our EIP solution offerings. In order to do that, we need
industry-leading partners to add to our EIP solution as well
as partners that are able to implement it. Developed to
encourage collaboration among best-of-breed companies, the
xPertPartner program seeks to maximize the benefits of
DataChannel solutions for the customer. Our xPertPartner
Program will provide the required training, support,
marketing, and customer reach that successful partnerships
rely upon.

For more information on the xPertPartner Program or to learn
how you can become a member visit:
http://www.datachannel.com/partners/.

NEW EXECUTIVES BRING EXPERIENCE OF BUILDING WORLD
CLASS COMPANIES
DataChannel, further strengthening its commitment to be the
leading developer of XML-based EIP solutions, announced the
addition of three distinguished senior industry executives
to its ranks. "As an XML pioneer and one of the first
XML-based EIP solutions providers, DataChannel has been
successful in attracting some of the industry's leading
talent," said Lucie Fjeldstad, president, DataChannel.
"The addition of Paul O'Mara, Stephen Sterba, and Jeff
Feinstein positions DataChannel for accelerated growth as
the company expands the breadth and depth of its offerings
worldwide and transitions from a start-up to an accomplished
growth entity."

For complete details visit:
http://www.datachannel.com/news/pr_newexecs.html or
http://www.eastsidejournal.com/ej
INDUSTRY TRENDS
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THE POWER OF THE PORTAL
Datamation's Beth Stackpole explores the promises of the
corporate portal, the "muscle" that is necessary to realize
these promises, and delivers a 'state of the industry' in
general regarding the corporate portal marketspace.

For the complete story, visit:
http://www.datamation.com/PlugIn/workbench/intranets/stories/9908port1.html.

OPENING YOUR OWN PORTAL
Tim Ouellette from ComputerWorld delves into the corporate
marketspace and focuses on the benefits of implementing a
corporate portal solution, where to begin, and the technology
behind the portals. Kevin Paugh, CIO of Advantage Sales and
Marketing, is also showcased regarding how Advantage has
successfully implemented their EIP solution with RIO,
DataChannel's portal server.

For the full story, visit:
http://www.computerworld.com/home/print.nsf/all/990809B9F2.


INDUSTRY CALENDAR
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XML World
September 13-16 in Chateau Laurier, Ottawa. XML World is
committed to communicating the state of the art in XML and
related technologies to those within the industry and to
facilitate discussions that will lead to new breakthroughs
in the technologies. Learn about publishing with XML,
XML-enabled EIPs, and advanced uses of XML from
DataChannel's leading XML gurus.

For more information and event overview, visit:
http://
ellow IT decision-makers.

Click here for more information:
http://gartner4.gartnerweb.com/symposium/static/99/us/home.html.

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Brought to you by: DataChannel, Inc., named One of the
Top 50 Private Companies in the Electric Economy for its
leadership in XML implementation by Red Herring.
For the complete details, click here:
http://www.redherring.com/mag/issue67/news-feature-du99-priv50.html.

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For additional information about DataChannel products,
services, and the latest on EIP and XML technologies, visit
http://www.datachannel.com.

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For any comments or feedback about this issue of xRay or
DataChannel in general, please e-mail:
Info@DataChannel.com.


About DataChannel Inc.
DataChannel simplifies the critical process of delivering
"the right information to the right people at the right time."
Privately held and founded in 1996, DataChannel, Inc. is
an Enterprise Information Portal (EIP) Solutions company
employees, partners, and customers across Intranets,
Extranets, and the Internet. DataChannel's EIP Solutions
Framework combines XML-based products, professional
services, and xPertPartners(TM) to build EIPs that meet
customer needs. DataChannel RIO(TM) 3.2, a portal server,
is the core component of the EIP solution, and the foundation
for building an effective EIP. DataChannel's EIP Solutions
Framework is supported by its XMLFramework(TM), which
includes XML tools, technology, training, and DataChannel's
xDev Program.


(c) 1999 DataChannel, Inc.