Dataware Technologies wins licensing agreement with UK's NATO cataloging bureau; Defence Codification Agency to distribute CD-ROM catalog to UK defense community.CAMBRIDGE, Mass--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 1996--Dataware Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DWTI DWTI Dienst voor Wetenschappelijke en Technische Informatie (Belgium) ) today announced a licensing agreement with the UK's Defence Codification The collection and systematic arrangement, usually by subject, of the laws of a state or country, or the statutory provisions, rules, and regulations that govern a specific area or subject of law or practice. Agency (DCA (1) (Document Content Architecture) IBM file formats for text documents. DCA/RFT (Revisable-Form Text) is the primary format and can be edited. DCA/FFT (Final-Form Text) has been formatted for a particular output device and cannot be changed. ). DCA is the UK's NATO NATO: see North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO in full North Atlantic Treaty Organization International military alliance created to defend western Europe against a possible Soviet invasion. cataloging bureau. Under the terms of the agreement between DCA and Dataware, DCA will use Dataware's industry-leading CD Answer software to replicate and distribute the Item of Supply Information System CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). (ISIS-CD) parts catalog Noun 1. parts catalog - a list advertising parts for machinery along with prices parts catalogue catalogue, catalog - a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically; "it does not pretend to be a catalog of his achievements" to more than 3,000 users in the UK's Ministry of Defence and defense community. The ISIS-CD allows users to quickly and easily search and retrieve current information on 4.5 million defense supply items and NATO stock numbers. Such information was previously available only after printing the results of very expensive, customized mainframe programming tasks. For a fraction of the cost of maintaining and distributing printed information, DCA now uses Dataware's software to deliver up-to-date information to each user's desktop, saving time and providing them with the tools they need to efficiently manage UK and NATO supply inventories. The agreement follows the initial 1994 contract between the Ministry of Defence and Dataware to develop, produce, and regularly update the ISIS-CD catalog on a set of three CD-ROMs. Using Dataware's software, DCA has made millions of records of materiel ma·te·ri·el or ma·té·ri·el n. The equipment, apparatus, and supplies of a military force or other organization. See Synonyms at equipment. and part supplier data available to Ministry of Defence, industry and NATO users. "The long-standing relationship between Dataware and the UK Ministry of Defence is a testament to Dataware's demonstrated commitment to service in the delivery and support of complex applications," comments Kurt Mueller, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Dataware Technologies. "The ISIS-CD application is a prime example of how electronic publishing An umbrella term for non-paper publishing, which includes publishing online or on media such as CDs and DVDs. can reduce information management costs while increasing productivity in any organization." Dataware has completed similar projects for such organizations as the Canadian Department of National Defence's NATO Cataloging Bureau and the US Department of Defense. About the CD Author/CD Answer Product Family Dataware's CD Author product family is designed for publishers, corporations, government agencies, and other information providers who want to create cost-effective CD-ROM products in-house. It allows users to produce high-performance, feature-rich CD-ROM titles that can be accessed from a variety of popular computing platforms, using many different user interface options. The product suite includes the CD Author Development System, CD Answer Retrieval Software and Advanced Design Library. The products are optimized for indexing, storing, and retrieving data, text, graphics, and multimedia information. About Dataware Technologies Dataware Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWTI) develops software for professional publishing. Dataware's innovative software products and solutions enable customers to manage and distribute a wide variety of information via the Internet, CD-ROM, enterprise networks, commercial online services, print-on-demand and combinations of these media. Today, Dataware's software is used by more than 2,000 organizations worldwide+including commercial publishers, corporations, government agencies, professional firms, and educational institutions -- serving over 400,000 end-users in more than 20 countries. For more information, visit http://www.dataware.com. -0- Dataware, CD Author and CD Answer are registered trademarks owned by Dataware Technologies, Inc. Other product or company names mentioned in this press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. CONTACT: Ann O'Leary Peter Anderson Peter Anderson may refer to:
Dataware Technologies, Inc. Defence Codification Agency (617) 577-2652 (+44) (141) 224-2181 aoleary@dataware.com or Laura Kempke Schwartz Communications, Inc. (617) 431-0770 laurak@schwartz-pr.com |
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