XyEnterprise’s ContentaXML to be integrated with Pennant’s
Omega PS Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) Solution
READING, MA – October 17, 2000 – Xyvision Enterprise Solutions,
Inc. (XyEnterprise), a leading developer of XML content management
and publishing software, announced today that it has signed a
significant worldwide OEM contract with Pennant Information
Services Limited. Pennant is highly regarded for their Omega PS
software, a product that is used worldwide to reduce the support
costs and maintenance overhead of major capital equipment in the
defense, aerospace and transportation markets. This agreement,
which emphasizes XyEnterprise’s ongoing focus on partnerships and
strategic alliances, will strengthen both companies’ software,
data and e-services support for the requirements of Logistics
Support Analysis (LSA), technical documentation, production and
training. This agreement became effective on September 1, 2000 and
addresses the needs of the large Pennant and XyEnterprise global
customer base seeking professional data management solutions.
Ian Denholm, Director of Pennant Information Services Limited and
Chief Executive of Pennant Information Services Inc. said, “The
combination of our software, with that of XyEnterprise for content
and document management solutions will streamline the total
publications process, and ensure consistent content from product
design through the in-service phase.”
According to Jean-Charles d’Harcourt, European Sales Director for
XyEnterprise Europe: “By integrating ContentaXML (pronounced
Contenta XML) and Omega PS we will provide a ‘best-in-class’
global Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) solution that conforms to
standards for defense contracts. We look forward to working world
wide with the outstanding Pennant team”.
The main product highlighted in this agreement is XyEnterprise’s
ContentaXML software, which is needed for the high-speed data and
content management requirements. “It is a leading edge system that
will provide a valuable tool for Pennant to manage the integration
of product maintenance data for planning, support and training
purposes,” added Ian Denholm
Ralph Lloyd, Director of Business Development for XyEnterprise
further added, “This OEM agreement with Pennant Information
Services is a significant addition to the XyEnterprise partner
program. Not only does it reinforces our commitment to growing our
partnership program but it further demonstrates our willingness to
work within the framework of other solutions. By seamlessly
embedding the ContentaXML engine within their Omega PS solution,
entire enterprises can leverage our superior content use and reuse
capabilities.”
About Pennant Information Services Limited
The Pennant Software Services Division provides products and
services to support the requirements of Integrated Logistics
Support (ILS) and Logistics Support Analysis (LSA). They operate
internationally providing Defense organizations with the
appropriate software tools and training both in the methodologies
encompassed by ILS and LSA as well as in the use of Pennant’s
software tools. With over 20 years of marketing and development of
solutions, the Software Services Division expertise is
world-renowned. Pennant’s mission is to match the current and
emerging needs of their customers to minimize the through life
costs of major capital equipment.
Pennant Information Services Limited and Pennant Information
Services Inc. are subsidiaries of Pennant International Plc. based
in Cheltenham, UK. For more information on Pennant Information
Services, please visit www.pennantplc.co.uk
About XyEnterprise
With headquarters in Reading, Mass., Xyvision Enterprise
Solutions, Inc. (XyEnterprise), provides organizations of all
sizes with content and document management solutions that
streamline the information creation and delivery process.
XyEnterprise combines its own XML content management, workflow and
publishing software with integration services to build enterprise
wide solutions for the collaborative creation, management,
assembly, and multi-channel distribution of information. Its
customer base includes industry-leading companies in the
aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, standards and
publishing markets. These customers include Boeing, IBM,
Gulfstream, Telcordia, Sun Microsystems, Lucent, ASTM, and many
others. For more information, please contact XyEnterprise at
781.756.4400 or www.xyenterprise.com
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Xyvision, XyEnterprise, XPP, Contenta, Contenta XML, and XML
Professional Publisher are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Xyvision Enterprise Solutions, Inc. All other product and company
names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.
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