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Astoria Software Makes the 2007 EContent 100 List

Seventh Annual EContent 100 Highlights Top Companies in Digital Content Industry

SAN MATEO, Calif. – November 15, 2007 – Driving efficiencies in dynamic publishing, Astoria Software today announced that it has made the 2007 EContent 100 list in the content management category. EContent magazine is the most respected source for information about the digital content industry.

A team of 12 judges reviewed hundreds of nominees for the EContent 100 list of companies that matter most in the digital content industry, voting in a month-long process through a wiki. Judges recognized that by focusing on important industry standards like the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA), Astoria, one of the early drivers for the adoption of the DITA standard, is enabling global manufacturers to speed past the competition. With Astoria, customers have the means to put out more products more quickly on a global scale (in multiple languages) by streamlining documentation processes through content reuse.

"Content management and related technologies purport to be all things to all people; but the true power may actually lie in its flexibility to change shape to fit each new business problem set before it," said Michelle Manafy, editor-in-chief of EContent magazine. "DITA and content component management is the way that the industry has to go, and through its DITA support, Astoria makes this possible for its customer base."

"The EContent judges recognize that enterprise content management applications must meet the needs of global manufacturers that need to quickly and efficiently produce product information, often in many different languages," said Dan Ortega, vice president of marketing for Astoria Software. "We look forward to continuing our work with the world's largest and most innovative companies to further drive the evolution and adaptation of DITA as a means to address the market's need for a powerful and efficient solution for product globalization requirements."

For more information on the EContent 100 list, please read the December issue in print or online at www.econtentmag.com. To learn more about Astoria Software, please visit www.astoriasoftware.com.

Related Links

Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA)
http://www.oasis-open.org/committees/tc_home.php?wg_abbrev=dita

About EContent

EContent magazine is dedicated to one of the most essential commodities any business has to offer – content. While the digital era has provided businesses with unprecedented access to content, it has also created an exponentially increasing need to manage, store, and deliver that content in ways that are efficient, effective, and affordable. And with this steady rise in digital content challenges, EContent is there to help guide professionals with sound advice and breaking news.

EContent is the most respected source for information about the digital content industry. The magazine has a mission to clearly identify and explain emerging digital content trends, strategies, and resources that will help readers navigate the content maze and find a clear path to profits and improved business processes. EContent delivers essential research, reporting, news, and analysis of content related issues. It is essential reading for executives and professionals involved in content creation, management, acquisition, organization, and distribution in both commercial and enterprise environments. EContent is the premier publication for the digital content industry. For more information, please visit www.econtentmag.com.

About Astoria Software

Astoria Software drives efficiencies in dynamic product documentation with on-demand delivery of structured content management. Texas Instruments and other Forbes Global 2000 manufacturers rely on Astoria to meet rigorous market demands – increasing product volumes, accelerating time-to-market, and concurrent global customization. Astoria On-Demand reduces documentation costs up to 90% and compresses product launch cycles from months to weeks. Astoria Software is based in San Mateo, California. For more information, visit www.astoriasoftware.com.