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XML 2005 
introduces the XML Master Series;
panels 
added for XML authoring, efficient XML 
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 7, 2005 - IDEAlliance 
is introducing the XML Master Class Series - sessions highlighting successful 
case studies from users and industry experts - at the XML 2005 Conference, to be 
held November 14-18 in Atlanta.  The 
updated conference line up also includes new panel sessions addressing efficient 
use of XML and XML authoring.
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The Master Class Series focuses on users who have successfully deployed 
XML technology in document-centric or web services environments.  Key topics include security, performance 
and scalability; application of new standards, tools and technology; 
compatibility and interoperability issues; and managing and maintaining 
vocabularies.  The first sessions 
will feature case studies from the Ohio State University Medical Center and The 
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
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"The Master Class Series provides a forum for sharing successful XML 
implementation experiences," says Beth Micksch of Wolters Kluwer and IDEAlliance 
Board of Directors.  "It combines 
case study presentations with XML thought leaders' expertise to advance the 
evolution of XML technology and its effect on the corporate IT 
landscape."
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The new XML authoring panel session will feature vendors and experts 
demonstrating traditional and alternative XML tools and environments.  The panel on efficient use of XML will 
highlight the challenges of XML users and developers who need to move beyond 
what current technology allows; discussion topics will include hardware 
acceleration, binary XML and code optimization.
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"Users are expanding traditional XML authoring systems as well as using 
XML in countless IT systems," says Lauren Wood, senior technical program manager 
at Sun Microsystems and XML 2005 Conference chair.  "Judging by the range of sessions at the 
conference, this trend will continue well into the future.  The XML Master Series and the new panel 
sessions deliver practical knowledge of current technologies and 
forward-thinking adaptations of this knowledge that will help steer the 
directions XML usage moves next."
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XML 2005 offers nearly two dozen tutorials, more than 150 technical 
sessions, and nearly 20 exhibitors.  
The current program schedule, with session descriptions, a list of 
exhibitors and registration information, is available at 
www.xmlconference.org.
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XML 2005 is produced by IDEAlliance and is co-hosted by OASIS, W3C, WS-I, 
RosettaNet, NISO, XML.gov, HL7, SiCOP, and Liberty Alliance.  Event sponsors include Sun Microsystems, 
JustSystem, RenderX, IBM Corporation, Microsoft, Design Science and 
BlastRadius.
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About IDEAlliance
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IDEAlliance (International Digital Enterprise Alliance) 
is a not-for-profit 
membership organization.  Its mission is to advance user-driven, 
cross-industry solutions for all publishing and content-related processes by 
developing standards, fostering business alliances, and identifying best 
practices.  Founded in 1966 as the 
Graphic Communications Association, IDEAlliance has been a leader in information 
technology - developing Document Markup Metalanguage (GENCODE), sponsoring the 
Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), and fostering eXtensible Markup 
Language (XML).  IDEAlliance builds 
on these languages to create specifications that enhance efficiency and speed 
information in all aspects of publishing and content-related processes.  Learn more about IDEAlliance at 
www.idealliance.org.
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Marion L. Elledge
VP, Information Technologies 
Programs
IDEAlliance http://www.idealliance.org 

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