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CONFERENCE: World Class XML Conference offers attendees unique education
in applied XML
Tired of wondering what XML is and how it can benefit your organization?
Then, look no further! Find the answers you need at the Tri-XML 2005
Conference, the conference dedicated to helping demystify the world of
XML. The Tri-XML 2005 Conference is the only world-class XML conference
that doesn't break your budget (US$199 for 3 days).
The conference theme this year "XML in Practice: Hit the Ground Running,"
reflecting the goal of providing attendees with enough information to
apply XML to their work.
Learn how others are successfully utilizing XML. Discover what XML tools
can - and can't - do. Gain insight from real-world case studies presented
by industry luminaries and practitioners who will help you avoid costly
mistakes by sharing lessons learned and sound advice.
The exhibit area this year includes Vasont, Globus Data, Arbortext,
BlastRadius, Data Conversion Laboratory, DataDirect Technologies, Clear
Methods, Bright Path Solutions, Mark Logic, Agile Markup Corporation,
XyEnterprise and more. This year the conference will be held at North
Carolina State University's McKimmon Center, Raleigh, North Carolina USA.
Don't miss the Tri-XML 2005 Conference! Sign up today!
Additional information: www.trixml.org/confindex.shtml
Conference scheduled for July 28-30, 2005
Contact: Kay Ethier, 1.919.244.8559, kethier -at- travelthepath -dot- com
TRAINING: Enjoy a Special Discount on UCLA Extension Technical
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(Co-presented by Innodata Isogen & The Rockley Group)
Pharmaceutical labeling content must not only meet the demands of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration regulatory requirements, it must also meet
ever-changing global regulatory requirements. Standards like Structured
Product Labeling (SPL) and XML provide considerable benefits for
addressing global labeling issues. This informative, free one-hour webinar
will demonstrate how XML-based component level content can:
* address global labeling issues
* provide better control of content
* be reconfigured to meet multiple regulatory requirements
* significantly reduce localization costs
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Time: 12:00PM EDT, 9:00AM PDT, 17:00 GMT
Moderator: Dan Dube ? Director, Business Analysis, Innodata Isogen
Speaker: Ann Rockley ? President, The Rockley Group
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