| Forecross Releases L2X SmartXMLSM
Suite of Software Products
July 20, 2000
Contact: Pat Dittmar (Pat@forecross.com)
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Forecross® Corporation
(OTCBB: FRXX), a legacy to web and XML implementation solutions company, today announced
the release of its new L2X SmartXMLSM Suite of software products and
services to provide legacy to web data exchange without middleware.
L2X SmartXMLSM Suite is being used on the XML implementation project
that Forecross announced on February 28, 2000. Forecross believes that this is among the
first software-automated MVS XML implementation projects in the world using advanced
second generation technology.
"The future of B2B and B2G e-commerce requires the flexibility and integrity provided
by XML data exchange," explained Kim O. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"For large corporate and governmental IT operations, successful e-commerce
implementation will require the seamless integration of mainframe legacy applications and
databases with new software initiatives. Legacy to web via XML is the only strategy that
will work in large-scale, real-world projects."
Jones went on to explain: "The first generation of legacy to web and of XML data
exchange was provided by middleware - complex layers of software between the old and the
new. However," he added, "the technical limitations and hidden costs imposed by
middleware solutions are becoming more obvious every day, and a second generation solution
is required."
SmartXMLSM provides the native software plumbing to enable
large-scale e-commerce projects to succeed with a true second generation technical
solution. SmartXML inserts the functionality for XML data exchange directly into mainframe
programs, eliminating middleware, decreasing costs and increasing business flexibility.
SmartXMLSM consists of a suite of software modules applicable to
mainframe CICS programs, batch programs, reports, data file exchanges and support for
mainframe programmers. SmartXMLSM is available now as a part of
Forecross service offerings.
"If XML is to be the world standard for data, Forecross is proud to be at the
forefront of the implementation process and to be able to provide our customers with a
competitive lead in implementing this standard with the utmost of automation and
safety," concluded Mr. Jones.About
Forecross
Founded in 1982 as a high-technology software development laboratory, Forecross
Corporation is dedicated to the design and development of innovative software to re-deploy
and sustain legacy applications on the Internet. Clients have included such leading
corporations as Aetna Life Insurance Company, Brown Brothers Harriman & Company,
Charles Schwab & Co., IBM Corporation and Bank of America NTSA for its re-deployment
software and services. Teaming partners of Forecross Corporation include KPMG Consulting,
Hitachi Data Systems, TRW, Inc. (BDM International), CIBER, Inc., SCB Computer Technology,
Inc., and Sapiens Americas (a subsidiary of Sapiens International). |
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On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
Mr. Kim O. Jones
President and CEO
Forecross Corporation
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Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set
forth in this release are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain risks
and uncertainties, including such factors, among others, as market acceptance, market
demand, pricing, changing regulatory environment, changing economic conditions, risks in
new product and service development, the effect of the company’s accounting policies
and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s SEC and BCSC filings.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not reviewed and does
not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this News Release, which has
been prepared by the Company.
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