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Altova Releases Advanced XML and Data Management Capabilities for IBM DB2 9 pureXML


    Altova(R) ( http://www.altova.com ), creator of XMLSpy(R) and
    other leading XML, data management, UML, and Web services tools, today
    announced the availability of Version 2007 Release 3 (v2007r3) of its
    award-winning software product line, now providing deep integration
    with the IBM(R) (NYSE: IBM) DB2(R) 9 data server and its industry
    leading pureXML(TM) technology. Altova v2007r3 offers exclusive new
    functionality within its XMLSpy, MapForce(R), StyleVision(R), and
    DatabaseSpy(TM) products, giving users unprecedented capabilities for
    editing, exchanging, transforming, and querying XML data stored in IBM
    DB2 9 databases.

    "Altova's tools for pureXML will be key for developers and DBAs,"
    said Salvatore Vella, Vice President, IBM DB2 Data Server Development.
    "XML is quickly becoming a predominant format for data exchange, and
    information management professionals need capabilities to store,
    access, and manipulate XML data natively. The combination of the
    market leading database-enabled XML tools from Altova together with
    the industry's most advanced XML-enabled data server from IBM provides
    customers with the optimal solution to address this requirement."

    "When IBM approached Altova and asked us to integrate our XML and
    data management tools with DB2 9, we knew we had an unbeatable
    opportunity to help customers unleash the potential of their data,"
    said Alexander Falk, President and CEO of Altova. "The new,
    specialized features in XMLSpy, MapForce, StyleVision, and DatabaseSpy
    make it practical to develop pureXML applications and to convert,
    publish, and manage pureXML data with ease."

    XMLSpy 2007: Support for IBM DB2 9

    Altova XMLSpy is the world's best-selling XML editor and the
    industry standard XML development environment for modeling, editing,
    transforming, and debugging XML-related technologies. In v2007r3,
    XMLSpy provides IBM users specialized database functionality designed
    to enhance productivity when working with DB2 9. New database
    capabilities in XMLSpy include:

    -- Database XQuery execution - Now, in addition to editing,
    debugging, and profiling XQuery statements, XMLSpy can execute
    such XQuery statements against IBM DB2 9 databases. This
    allows users to query XML content in DB2 9 accurately,
    efficiently, and on a granular level. v2007r3 also provides
    support for IBM's extensions to XQuery.

    -- Database query window - This new window lets users view the
    structure of databases and query them from within XMLSpy using
    SQL, SQL/XML, and XQuery statements. XML data can be edited in
    XMLSpy's text or grid view with full validation and then saved
    back to the DB2 9 data server. Database connectivity is
    provided through a versatile new quick connect wizard.

    -- XML Schema registration - XMLSpy 2007r3 provides user friendly
    tools for registering XML Schemas in IBM DB2 9. Schema
    registration enables validation of XML data directly within
    the database. v2007r3 also provides support for reviewing and
    dropping schemas.

    Learn more about integration of Altova XMLSpy with IBM DB2 9 at:

    http://www.altova.com/xmlspy

    MapForce 2007: Support for IBM DB2 9

    Altova MapForce is the premier data integration and Web services
    implementation tool that maps between any combination of XML,
    database, flat file, EDI, and/or Web service, then converts data
    on-the-fly or auto-generates program code for royalty-free use in
    custom data integration or Web services applications. New database
    integration features in MapForce include:

    -- Integration of database XML fields - With MapForce 2007r3,
    users can map XML data directly to and from DB2 9 databases by
    assigning an XML Schema to the data. MapForce then renders the
    schema as a sub tree of the database field for direct mapping
    with disparate data formats via its visual drag-and-drop
    interface.

    -- Enhanced database connectivity - Once only available in Altova
    DatabaseSpy, MapForce now includes a quick connect wizard to
    easily access, preview, and integrate database data. A new
    database query window is also included, enabling users to
    directly analyze SQL data.

    -- Extended data filtering functionality - Adding to its
    extensive library of data processing functions, MapForce now
    supports the SQL-WHERE filter, which allows for precise,
    high-performance filtering of database sources used in data
    mapping projects.

    Learn more about integration of Altova MapForce with IBM DB2 9 at:

    http://www.altova.com/mapforce

    StyleVision 2007: Support for IBM DB2 9

    Altova StyleVision is the ultimate visual stylesheet designer for
    transforming XML and database content into HTML pages, Word/RTF
    documents, PDF reports, and Altova Authentic(R) electronic forms. It
    is optimized for single source publishing and allows multiple output
    styles from a single stylesheet design. New database enhancements in
    StyleVision include:

    -- Rendering of database XML fields - StyleVision 2007r3 works
    directly with XML data stored inside DB2 9 databases. Users
    simply associate database XML fields with XML Schemas upon
    which their stylesheets will be based, then drag defined data
    elements on to the design pane for rendering and publishing.

    -- Command line interface extensions - StyleVision now supports
    user-defined WHERE conditions via the command line, enabling
    users to produce multiple output documents in HTML, Word/RTF,
    and PDF formats from XML columns in DB2 9 database tables.

    Learn more about integration of Altova StyleVision with IBM DB2 9
    at:

    http://www.altova.com/stylevision

    DatabaseSpy 2007: Support for IBM DB2 9

    Altova DatabaseSpy is a unique multi-database query, and design
    tool. It connects to all major databases and eases SQL editing and
    database structure design. v2007r3 provides users of DB2 9 with added
    features and superior support for XML database content. New data
    management capabilities in DatabaseSpy include:

    -- Database browser XML support - XML Schemas registered in
    databases are now displayed in DatabaseSpy's online browser
    database tree in hierarchical form. Table columns that contain
    XML data are also shown in the database tree, and the online
    browser indicates any XML Schemas used to validate them.
    Additionally, XML Schemas shown in DatabaseSpy can now be sent
    directly to XMLSpy for editing in its schema design view.

    -- Design editor XML enhancements - New columns containing XML
    data can be added to database tables via the database design
    editor in DatabaseSpy 2007r3. Access to detailed properties of
    XML datatypes is also provided.

    Learn more about integration of Altova DatabaseSpy with IBM DB2 9
    at:

    http://www.altova.com/databasespy

    More information on all the new features in the Altova product
    line is available at:

    http://www.altova.com/whatsnew.html

    More information on IBM DB2 9 and all IBM Information Management
    solutions is available at:

    http://www.software.ibm.com/data

    Availability and Pricing

    Version 2007 Release 3 of Altova XMLSpy 2007, MapForce 2007,
    StyleVision 2007, and DatabaseSpy 2007 is currently available with
    pricing starting at (EUR) EUR 399, EUR 199, EUR 199, and EUR 99
    respectively. These products may be purchased directly from the Altova
    Online Shop at: https://shop.altova.com

    30-day free trials of all Altova products may be downloaded from:

    http://www.altova.com/download.html

    The Altova MissionKit 2007 bundles up to eight Altova products for
    less than the price of two. (a)All MissionKits include XMLSpy,
    MapForce, and StyleVision at substantial savings, plus options are
    available that add up to five additional application development and
    data management tools (including DatabaseSpy) effectively free of
    charge. The Altova MissionKit is currently available with pricing
    starting at EUR 590.

    Learn more about the Altova MissionKit at:

    http://www.altova.com/missionkit

    Altova recommends the purchase of its Support and Maintenance
    Package (SMP) with all software purchases. Altova SMP provides free
    software version upgrades, maintenance releases, and priority
    technical support for the duration of the support period. SMP can be
    purchased for 25% of the product license price for a one-year period,
    or 20% per year for a two-year period.

    Learn more about Altova SMP at:

    http://www.altova.com/support_package.html

    About Altova

    Altova accelerates application development and data management
    projects with software and solutions that enhance productivity and
    maximize results. As an innovative, customer-focused company and the
    creator of XMLSpy and other leading XML, data management, UML, and Web
    services tools, Altova is the choice of over 2.5 million clients
    worldwide, including virtually every Fortune 500 company. Enabling
    customers ranging from vast development teams in the world's largest
    organizations to progressive one-person shops, Altova's line of
    software tools fulfills a broad spectrum of business needs. Altova is
    an active member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and Object
    Management Group (OMG) and is committed to delivering standards-based
    platform-independent solutions that are powerful, affordable, and easy
    to use. Altova was founded in 1992 and has headquarters in Beverly,
    Massachusetts and Vienna, Austria. Visit Altova on the Web at:
    http://www.altova.com

    Note to Editors:

    (a)Pricing comparison is edition-specific and based on Altova
    MissionKit vs. any two individual licenses of the following included
    products: XMLSpy, MapForce, and StyleVision.

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