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2010-01-14
 | Redesigned Altova Online Training Program Provides Users with More Flexibility and Convenience Altova® announces its newly re-designed, on-demand, free online training program that enables users to explore various technologies, including XML and XBRL, using Altova MissionKit® software tools. Altova Online Training has been completely redesigned based on customer feedback and is officially out of its initial beta testing phase. With over 50 chapters, and new courses being added often, users can access interactive, video-enhanced lessons, step-by-step video tutorials, technical notes, interactive quizzes, and links to important resources. |  |  |  |
2009-12-09
 | Altova MapForce 2010 Enhances Data Mapping Functionality, Extends EDI Integration, and Adds Support for WSDL 2.0 Altova® announces the availability of Altova MapForce 2010. Altova’s data mapping tool is available as a standalone product or as part of the Altova MissionKit®, an integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools. MapForce 2010 provides users with new functionality for processing data to and from multiple files and for using input or output file names as parameters. Additionally, the release of MapForce 2010 supports the use of <xsi:type> within XML documents, WSDL 2.0, automatic validation of EDI files in generated code, and more. |  |  |  |
2009-11-10
 | Altova XMLSpy 2010 Adds Support for WSDL 2.0 and JSON, Enhances Functionality for Working with XBRL Data Altova® today announced the availability of XMLSpy® 2010, the industry leading XML editor. XMLSpy is available as a standalone product or as part of the Altova MissionKit®, an integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools. In Version 2010, XMLSpy delivers a host of new functionality for users working with WSDL 2.0 and JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) technologies; enhanced support for working with XBRL data, including creating XBRL taxonomies, generating comprehensive XBRL documentation, and finding and sorting data in large taxonomies and instance files; and a newly redesigned and optimized scripting environment and forms editor for accessing and interacting with the XMLSpy API. |  |  |  |
2009-10-28
 | Altova Delivers Customers’ “Most Wanted” Features with Version 2010 of its MissionKit Tool Suite Altova®, creator of XMLSpy® the industry leading XML editor, announced today the availability of Version 2010 (v2010) of the Altova MissionKit®, an integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools. Version 2010 delivers over 70 of customers’ “most wanted” features across the product line, from support for new technologies like WSDL 2.0 in XMLSpy and MapForce®, JSON in XMLSpy, and SysML in UModel®, to enhanced functionality for working with XBRL in XMLSpy, a completely new stylesheet design option in StyleVision®, and much more. For users working on the newest version of the Microsoft® Windows® platform, Version 2010 is also compatible with Windows 7. |  |  |  |
2009-06-09
 | Altova Online Training Adds XBRL Course Altova®, creator of XMLSpy® the industry leading XML editor, has added a new XBRL training course as part of its free Altova Online Training program. The comprehensive, five-module course includes detailed tutorials that take users step-by-step through common XBRL-related tasks using the MissionKit 2009®, Altova’s integrated suite of XML, database, and XBRL tools. |  |  |  |
2009-03-19
 | The Altova MissionKit Wins 2009 Jolt Product Excellence Award Altova®, creator of XMLSpy®, the industry leading XML editor, announced today that the MissionKit, Altova’s integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools, was selected as winner of the 2009 Jolt Product Excellence Award in the “Development Environment” category. Honored at the 19th annual Jolt Product Excellence and Productivity Awards gala held on March 11, 2009, the Jolt Awards are presented annually in conjunction with the Software Development West 2009 Conference & Expo (SD West), to showcase products that have “jolted” the industry with their significance and made the task of creating software faster, easier, and more efficient. |  |  |  |
2009-05-04
 | Altova MapForce Version 2009 Adds Support for Regulatory Standards – HL7 and XBRL Altova®, creator of XMLSpy®, the industry leading XML editor, recently announced the availability of MapForce Version 2009 (v2009). Available as a stand alone product or as part of the Altova MissionKit®, an integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools, Altova MapForce 2009 adds a host of new features and functionality, including support for the Health Level Seven (HL7) and Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) standards. Additionally, MapForce 2009 delivers native support for additional databases, including SQL Server® 2008, Oracle® 11g, and PostgreSQL 8; new grouping capabilities; functionality for working with distinct-values and positions; enhanced document generation capabilities; and more. |  |  |  |
2009-03-19
 | The Altova MissionKit Wins 2009 Jolt Product Excellence Award Altova®, creator of XMLSpy®, the industry leading XML editor, announced today that the MissionKit, Altova’s integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools, was selected as winner of the 2009 Jolt Product Excellence Award in the “Development Environment” category. Honored at the 19th annual Jolt Product Excellence and Productivity Awards gala held on March 11, 2009, the Jolt Awards are presented annually in conjunction with the Software Development West 2009 Conference & Expo (SD West), to showcase products that have “jolted” the industry with their significance and made the task of creating software faster, easier, and more efficient. |  |  |  |
2009-02-23
 | Altova XMLSpy 2009 Extends its Functionality Adding Support for XBRL and More Altova® creator of XMLSpy® the industry leading XML editor, recently announced the availability of XMLSpy Version 2009 (v2009). Available as a stand alone product or as part of the Altova MissionKit®, an integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools, Altova XMLSpy 2009 delivers a host of new functionality, including support for XBRL validation and taxonomy editing, intelligent XPath auto-completion, native database support for SQL Server® 2008, Oracle® 11g, and PostgreSQL 8, expanded source code control support, and more. |  |  |  |
2009-02-09
 | Altova Reduces US$ Prices Across its MissionKit 2009 Tool Suite Altova®, creator of XMLSpy®, the industry leading XML editor, announced today that it will pass the savings realized due to the currently favorable US$/EUR exchange rate directly to its customers in the form of a US$ price reduction to coincide with its latest product release on February 3, 2009. |  |  |  |
2009-02-05
 | The Altova MissionKit 2009 Provides Comprehensive Support for Working with XBRL Data Altova®, creator of XMLSpy®, the industry leading XML editor, announced today that comprehensive support for working with Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) data is now available in the Altova MissionKit® Version 2009 (v2009), its integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools. A host of powerful, new features allow users to view, edit, validate, map, and publish XBRL data. With intelligent wizards, graphical drag-and-drop design models, and various code generation capabilities, the MissionKit Version 2009 gives developers, technical professionals, and power users one easy-to-use suite of tools for transforming XBRL data into content that can be shared with business partners, stakeholders, and regulatory commissions. |  |  |  |
2009-02-03
 | Altova Introduces Version 2009 of its MissionKit Tool Suite Altova®, creator of XMLSpy®, the industry leading XML editor, announced today the availability of Version 2009 (v2009) of the Altova MissionKit®, an integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools. Version 2009 adds a host of powerful new features and functionality across multiple tools in the MissionKit, including comprehensive support for the Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) standard and native database support for SQL Server® 2008, Oracle® 11g, and PostgreSQL 8. The release of Version 2009 also includes functionality for working with the Health Level Seven (HL7) standard in MapForce, along with new database differencing capabilities in DatabaseSpy and DiffDog, and much more. |  |  |  |
2008-10-27
 | The Altova MissionKit, an Integrated Suite of XML, Database, and UML Tools, Provides Key Functionality for Microsoft .NET Framework-Based Developers Altova®, developers of XMLSpy®, the industry leading XML editor offers Microsoft .NET developers, software architects, and IT pros an integrated suite of XML, database, and UML tools in the Altova MissionKit. The suite of software tools works with Microsoft Visual Studio; supports the Office Open XML (OOXML) file format in 2007 Microsoft Office documents; and provides functionality for querying, designing, and editing data across the Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access platforms. |  |  |  |
2008-08-26
 | Altova Releases New XMLSpy Standard Edition for Basic XML Editing Tasks Altova® announced today the availability of Altova XMLSpy 2008 Standard Edition. The new entry-level XML editor allows users to view and validate XML, DTD, XML Schema, XSLT, XQuery, and other files, as well as perform basic editing tasks. The addition of XMLSpy Standard Edition to Altova’s award-winning product line provides developers with a tool that delivers key editing functionality at an attractive price. |  |  |  |
2008-08-04
 | Altova XMLSpy Named 2008 Editor’s Best Award Winner by SQL Server Magazine Altova® today announced that XMLSpy was named as a gold medal winner of the “2008 Editor’s Best Award” in the Development Platform category by Penton Media’s SQL Server Magazine®. |  |  |  |
2008-07-01
 | Altova UModel Adds Support for the Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) in Version 2008 Release 2 Altova® recently announced the availability of Altova UModel Version 2008 Release 2 (v2008r2). In the latest update of UModel, several powerful new features have been added for visually designing application models in the Unified Modeling Language™ (UML®), including support for the Object Management Group (OMG™) Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN™), a graphical notation for drawing business processes in a workflow, extended support for Java 6.0, C# 3.0, Visual Basic 9.0, and Visual Studio 2008, as well as enhanced functionality for working UML diagrams, and more. |  |  |  |
2008-06-03
 | Altova MapForce 2008 Adds Support for Excel 2007 (OOXML) to its Graphical Data Mapping Tool Altova® recently announced the availability of Altova MapForce Version 2008 Release 2 (v2008r2). The latest update to the MapForce graphical data mapping tool provides users with powerful new functionality, including support for mapping Microsoft® Excel 2007, which uses the Office Open XML (OOXML) file format, integration with and project generation for Visual Studio® 2008, support for data streams in MapForce generated code, and much more. |  |  |  |
2008-05-07
 | Altova Delivers Release 2 of XMLSpy 2008 with Important New Features Altova® recently announced the availability of Altova XMLSpy Version 2008 Release 2 (v2008r2). The latest release of XMLSpy provides many new enhancements to help users optimize their XML development processes, including support for very large files, multiple features for optimizing XSLT development, a new Find in Schemas window, and much more. |  |  |  |
2008-05-01
 | Altova Adds Word 2007 (OOXML) Capabilities to its Graphical Stylesheet Design Tool and Cuts the Price to Ease Adoption Altova® today announced the availability of Altova StyleVision Version 2008 Release 2 (v2008r2). The latest update to StyleVision provides users with numerous features and enhancements, including capabilities for generating output in Microsoft® Word 2007, which uses the Office Open XML (OOXML) file format, support for grouping functionality when designing XSLT 2.0 stylesheets, and much more – all at a significantly reduced price point compared to previous versions. |  |  |  |
2008-04-29
 | Altova Announces Version 2008 Release 2 of its Software Product Line Altova® today announced the availability of Version 2008 Release 2 (v2008r2) of its line of software tools. The release of v2008r2 adds a host of new features and enhancements to Altova’s product line, including support for working with very large files in XMLSpy, extended Office Open XML (OOXML) functionality across multiple products, support for creating Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) diagrams in UModel®, and much more. |  |  |  |
2008-04-01
 | Altova XMLSpy Earns Programmer’s Paradise Riding the Crest Award Altova® today announced that Altova XMLSpy has received the 2007 Programmer’s Paradise Riding the Crest® Award in the XML Tools category. The Riding the Crest Awards, given annually, are determined by total sales in each category featuring at least three competitive products. |  |  |  |
2008-03-18
 | Altova Receives the ComponentSource Bestselling Publisher and Product Awards Altova® today announced that Altova XMLSpy and the Altova MissionKit received 2007 ComponentSource Bestselling Product Awards. Altova was also presented with the Top 25 Bestselling Publisher Award. The ComponentSource Bestselling Awards are given annually to the Top 100 Bestselling Publishers and Top 100 Bestselling Products based on the total sales dollar value of orders placed by customers during the year. |  |  |  |
2007-12-05
 | Windows IT Pro Magazine Presents Altova XMLSpy with the “Best of Connections 2007” Award Altova® today announced that Altova XMLSpy was named as winner of the “Best of Connections 2007” in the Office category by Penton Media’s Windows IT Pro®.
In the award’s first year, the judges reviewed over 60 IT products and services submitted for the contest and chose 18 finalists that were evaluated at Microsoft Connections in Las Vegas. Interviews were conducted, and winners were announced on the exhibit floor of the Connections conference.
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2007-11-08
 | Altova XMLSpy Earns IBM CTO Innovation Award Certificate of Excellence Altova® today announced that Altova XMLSpy received a 2007 IBM® CTO Innovation Award Certificate of Excellence for its deep integration with the IBM DB2® 9 data server. Altova XMLSpy provides users with exclusive functionality for querying, editing, transforming, and exchanging XML data stored in DB2 9 databases. The CTO Innovation Award Certificate was presented in conjunction with the second annual Information Management Business Partner Awards at the IBM Information on Demand conference held October 14-19 in Las Vegas, NV.
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2007-11-06
 | Altova Releases German Language Version of DatabaseSpy 2008 Altova® today announced that Altova DatabaseSpy™ 2008 is now available in a German language version. Like its English counterpart, the German edition of DatabaseSpy connects to all major databases, easing SQL editing and database structure design, for a fraction of the cost of single-database solutions. DatabaseSpy supports IBM DB2 (including IBM pureXML), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Oracle, MySQL, and Sybase, as well as other ADO or ODBC databases.
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2007-09-12
 | Altova Releases Version 2008 of its Award-winning Software Product Line Altova announced today the availability of Version 2008 (v2008) of its award-winning line of software development tools. With the release of its v2008 products, Altova introduces a host of powerful new capabilities, including support for the Windows Vista operating system across the product line, extended support for Office Open XML file formats in XMLSpy, more data mapping versatility in MapForce, and enhanced database functionality in StyleVision. Additionally, this new software version brings Visual Basic .NET code engineering and real-time integration with Visual Studio and Eclipse in UModel, support for editing database views and stored procedures in DatabaseSpy, one-click directory synchronization in DiffDog, and much more.
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2007-08-29
 | Altova Publishes its Free Authentic RSS Editing Solution Altova announced today the availability of its FREE Authentic® RSS Editing Solution. A comprehensive, forms-based application developed for use with Altova Authentic 2007 Desktop Edition, the solution enables users to create, edit, and manage valid RSS 2.0 documents for publication on the Web.
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2007-08-22
 | Altova Utilizes Renewable Energy for a Healthier Environment Altova announced today that it has taken important steps to help lessen the effects that greenhouse gases and air pollution are having on the quality of the environment. By purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs) from Renewable Choice Energy, Altova is offsetting all the carbon emissions produced in powering its US headquarters – Altova, Inc.
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2007-08-07
 | Altova DatabaseSpy Named 2007 Editor’s Choice Award Winner by SQL Server Magazine Altova announced today that Altova DatabaseSpy™ was named as the Platinum winner of the 2007 “Editor’s Choice Awards” in the Development Tools category by Penton Media’s SQL Server Magazine®. Winners were chosen in 17 product categories based on strategic importance to the market, competitive advantages, and value to the customer.
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2007-08-02
 | AltovaXML Named Best XML Parser and Best XSLT Processor by Readers of SOAWorld Magazine Altova announced today that AltovaXML™ was named “Best XML Parser” and “Best XSLT Processor” in the 2007 SOAWorld Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. Altova was also named a winner in three other categories for a total of five Readers’ Choice Awards.
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2007-07-25
 | Altova Named to 2007 SD Times 100 Software Industry Influencer Roll Altova announced that it has been named to the 2007 SD Times 100 list of leaders and innovators in the software development industry. The company was honored in the Tools and Environments category for the fifth consecutive year. In its award citation, SD Times states that XMLSpy is still awesome, but the vision has expanded to include transformation, query, Web services and application design.
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2007-07-10
 | Altova XMLSpy Named “Best of Tech•Ed 2007” Winner by Windows IT Pro, SQL Server Magazine and Office and Sharepoint Pro.com Altova announced that XMLSpy was named as winner of the “Best of Tech•Ed Awards 2007” in the Developer Tools and Technologies category by Penton Media’s Windows IT Pro®, SQL Server Magazine® and Office and Sharepoint Pro.com.
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2007-06-04
 | Altova XMLSpy Now Supports New ECMA Office Open XML File Formats Altova announced exclusive support for the ECMA Office Open XML File Formats – the new open standards utilized by the 2007 Microsoft® Office system – in XMLSpy 2007 Release 3. With support for the ECMA formats, XMLSpy users can extract, edit, query, and transform XML data from within Microsoft Office Word 2007 and Microsoft Office Excel 2007 documents.
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2007-05-30
 | Altova Introduces Version 2007 Release 3 of its XML Development, Data Management, UML Modeling, and Web Services Products Altova announced general availability of Version 2007 Release 3 (v2007r3) of its award-winning software product line. Altova v2007r3 software provides unprecedented support for the new Microsoft® Office 2007 Open XML document format and IBM® DB2® 9 pureXML™ databases, as well as numerous other advanced application development and data management capabilities designed to enhance productivity and maximize results.
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2007-05-30
 | Altova Releases Advanced XML and Data Management Capabilities for IBM DB2 9: pureXML Altova announced the availability of Version 2007 Release 3 (v2007r3) of its award-winning software product line, now providing deep integration with the IBM® (NYSE: IBM) DB2® 9 data server and its industry leading pureXML™ technology. Altova v2007r3 offers exclusive new functionality within its XMLSpy, MapForce®, StyleVision®, and DatabaseSpy™ products, giving users unprecedented capabilities for editing, exchanging, transforming, and querying XML data stored in IBM DB2 9 databases.
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2007-04-13
 | Altova XMLSpy Named Best-selling XML Tool for Fifth Consecutive Year Altova announced that Altova XMLSpy has received the prestigious 2006 Programmer’s Paradise Riding the Crest Award® in the XML Tools category. Programmer’s Paradise®, a subsidiary of Wayside Technology Group™, Inc. is an award-winning marketer of technical software and hardware, and offers thousands of products that aid programmer efficiency. The award, given annually, recognizes the products that its customers have selected most often and “ride high on the wave” above all others. This marks the fifth consecutive year that XMLSpy has been named the best-selling XML development tool.
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2007-02-07
 | Altova Supports Newest Worldwide Web Consortium Standards Altova announced compliance with the new Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) standards specifying Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), the XML Path Language (XPath), and the XML Query Language (XQuery). Support for the official W3C versions of XSLT 2.0, XPath 2.0, and XQuery 1.0 will provide numerous advanced capabilities to users of Altova XMLSpy 2007, MapForce 2007, StyleVision 2007, and the AltovaXML processor and enable them to transform, access, and query XML data in a standardized and interoperable manner.
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2007-01-30
 | Altova Releases UModel 2007 UML 2 Software Development Tool Altova announced the availability of Altova UModel 2007, the latest release of its popular UML 2 software design tool. The new UModel release includes four additional diagram types that round out the product with the full complement of UML 2.1 diagrams. It also adds a unique capability to model XML Schema files in UML, plus support for reverse engineering of Java and C# binary files, and the ability to hyperlink elements of UML diagrams to other diagrams or external files.
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