Elixir Technologies Gives New Life To Legacy Documents.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers VENTURA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2001 PageMiner(R) technology to debut at Xplor(R) 2001 -- Elixir's new legacy-to-web software solution to enable e-business Elixir elixir /elix·ir/ (e-lik´ser) a clear, sweetened, alcohol-containing, usually hydroalcoholic liquid containing flavoring substances and sometimes active medicinal ingredients. e·lix·ir n. Technologies today announced it will showcase its new legacy-to-web software solution, PageMiner(R), at the upcoming Xplor 2001 Global Electronic Document Systems Conference and Exhibit tradeshow slated for Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2001 in Orlando, Fla. PageMiner is a sophisticated software tool for extracting data from legacy print files and allows users to easily convert data 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. or repurpose To change the media format; for example, to go from print to online. the documents to a number of file formats to deliver next generation personalized customer communications -- from print to e-mail to Internet communications. PageMiner is the latest in a long line of innovative Elixir document production software solution products designed to improve and enhance business communications. "Elixir continues to deliver high-end document production solutions with our suite of software products that deliver value to our customers," said Dianne Merzel, senior vice president of global marketing and sales for Elixir. "PageMiner is the ideal choice for enterprise companies that recognize that effective customer communication is vital in sustaining loyalty and to increasing market share." 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. Merzel, communicating by printed documents alone is not enough to stay ahead. Increasingly, customers want the ability to access information on the Internet. "We specifically designed PageMiner with the demands of our enterprise customers in mind to help them retain their investment in legacy print files while simultaneously releasing trapped data and making that information available online." Market research firm Gartner Dataquest reported recently that the ability to interface with legacy systems is the top criterion cited by large organizations selecting an e-business solution. Elixir Technologies developed PageMiner to help their customers migrate from a print-centric document world to e-business. PageMiner can extract data from legacy print streams such as Xerox DJDE DJDE Dynamic Job Descriptor Entry (Xerox) Line Date, Metacode, AFP (1) (AppleTalk Filing Protocol) The file sharing protocol used in an AppleTalk network. In order for non-Apple networks to access data in an AppleShare server, their protocols must translate into the AFP language. See file sharing protocol. or PCL (Printer Command Language) The page description language for HP LaserJet printers. It has become a de facto standard used in many printers and typesetters. PCL Level 5, introduced with the LaserJet III in 1990, also supports Compugraphic's Intellifont scalable fonts. . Once extracted from the print file, this data is available for use in e-business applications, or can be passed to a document composition system or an archival system. The newly released PageMiner enables businesses to: -- Repurpose legacy files for the web as bookmarked PDF file formats -- Extract data from print files for use in e-business applications -- Build an external index using data from the legacy file -- Completely reformat the information with a document composition system When converting a legacy print file to PDF file See PDF. formats, the extracted data can be used to build an external index, bookmark A stored location for quick retrieval at a later date. Web browsers provide bookmarks that contain the addresses (URLs) of favorite sites. Most electronic references, large text databases and help systems provide bookmarks that mark a location users want to revisit in the future. the PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. , or split the file into individual PDFs. Using a secure webserver, the bookmarked PDF enables customers to easily access their account statement online. Reformatting Legacy information, extracted by PageMiner, and then passed to a document composition system like Elixir's Opus(R) can be completely reformatted. This allows for black and white legacy output to appear as full-color or spot-color documents. Business graphics can be added to visually summarize customer information. Superior layout of documents increases customer comprehension, retention, and response rates. It has also been shown to reduce the number of customer service calls. Integration between Elixir's PageMiner and Opus is seamless. The production process can be fully automated. During the process, the legacy file is sent to the production server and documents with the new format are automatically produced with Opus. The output can then be sent to printers, faxed or e-mailed to customers, or posted on the Web site and instantly liberate legacy data from the printed page. About Elixir Founded in 1985, Elixir Technologies Corporation is a leading developer of advanced document production technologies ranging from digital printing and publishing solutions for print, archival systems, to e-mail to Internet communications. Elixir's integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. products have more than 30,000 installations in 70 countries. Elixir can extract and re-purpose data from legacy print streams and develop and deliver next-generation personalized customer communications. Elixir provides cost-effective and customized business solutions for such industries as financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , insurance, and graphic arts graphic arts: see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving. , as well as for government agencies, print service bureaus, OEMs, system integrators and medium-to-large companies. Elixir has pioneered advanced document production technologies and has expertise in all major print streams. Elixir's full suite of leading-edge document production solutions includes PageMiner, Opus, Transformation Suite, AppBuilder for AFP and the Elixir Form Design Suites. Additionally, the company provides customized industry-specific solutions and is looking to extend its solutions to advanced Internet and wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. . PageMiner, Transformation Suite and Opus are all registered trademarks of Elixir Technologies Inc. All other names are trademarks of their respective companies. EDITORS' NOTE: Screen grabs of PageMiner in .jpeg format are available by contacting Tiffany Massey; tmassey@lbgcomm.com or 626/564-9500 (ext. 224). |
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