Inmedius Release iConvert, for the Conversion of Complex Technical Documents (Mon, 01 Feb 2010)

iConvert is a software tool for the conversion of documents into structured XML. It supports conversion from legacy paper, Microsoft Word, and PDF files. iConvert comes pre-configured extensive out-of-the-box XML conversion of original S1000D, 40051B and ATA documents, and supports any Document Type Definitions (DTD) or XML schema. iConvert synchronises the original document with the converted XML document in a multi-pane, on-screen display. This unique approach to XML conversion allows for the continuous fine-tuning of document conversion rules for increased automated transfer, and more efficient production completion rates for the entire project.

instinctools Releases DITA Visual Specialization Manager (Sat, 02 Jan 2010)

instinctools have launched the DITA Visual Specialization Manager (DVSM) product. The DVSM software designed to help Information Architects to develop and maintain project-specific documentation models (DITA Specialisations). The software makes complex DITA specialisation tasks easier through its user-friendliness and hence opens a new dimension in customisation of DITA to specific needs. This breaks down a significant barrier to DITA adoption. This software is available either as a stand-alone application or as a part of DITAworks, the structured documentation tool from instinctools. The stand-alone application can be used for working with DITA based information models that can be later exported in other DITA tools for further use.

Amazon Sells More eBook than Paper Books (Thu, 31 Dec 2009)

On Christmas Day, for the first time ever, Amazon customers purchased more Kindle books in a day than physical (paper) books. Amazon's Kindle Store now includes over 390,000 titles. Amazon also sold more Kindle reading devices in the lead-up to Christmas than any other electronic device, including the iPod Touch. Competitor bookseller Barnes and Noble have launched their own eBook reader, named Nook.