Advanced Data Engineering Signs Contract with IDG Books Worldwide to Convert Top For Dummies Titles to XML.PETALUMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 1999-- Advanced Data Engineering is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) Books Worldwide (IDGB IDGB Improved Durability Gear Box ) to convert the top For Dummies(R) titles to XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. . This project will include converting thousands of pages of text and graphics from QuarkXpress and PageMaker to XML for delivery over the Internet. Both companies believe that XML will enable IDGB to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. one of its best-selling brands and expand its Internet market. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Allan Syiek, Vice President, Advanced Data Engineering, "By converting to XML, which enables customized searches, IDGB will be able to leverage their information assets through new distribution channels." XML is a leaner, simpler version of SGML SGML in full Standard Generalized Markup Language Markup language for organizing and tagging elements of a document, including headings, paragraphs, tables, and graphics. and offers much more than HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. . Because XML separates a document's content and hierarchical structure from how it is displayed, style sheets can be applied to customize the same information for a particular audience or market. XML also allows businesses to create content once for multiple media - print and electronic. Advanced Data Engineering, Inc. specializes in data conversion and electronic publishing, helping businesses legal, medical, technical - get their information to a larger audience faster. Advanced Data Engineering http://www.adei.com has over 10 years of experience converting millions of pages of complex documents from many sources into a single structured format like SGML, XML and HTML. Their services include consulting, project management, programmatic data conversion, production system software, training and support. IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDGB), headquartered in Foster City, Calif., is a leading global knowledge company with a diverse portfolio of technology and consumer book brands, computer-based learning tools and Web sites. IDGB's best-selling brands include For Dummies(R), 3-D Visual(R), Bible, CliffsNotes(TM), Frommer's(R), Betty Crocker's(R), Weight Watchers(R), Webster's New World(TM) and JK Lasser(TM). The company has more than 4,000 active titles, plus translations in 36 languages around the world. More information about IDGB is available from the company's SEC filings or by visiting the company's Web site at http://www.idgbooks.com. IDGB is a subsidiary of International Data Group, Inc., a leading global provider of information technology media, research, conferences and expositions. |
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