Altova

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FieldValue
nameAltova
foundation1992
logoAltova logo.svg
logo_captionCompany logo
key_peopleAlexander Falk
typePrivate Subsidiary
industryComputer software
location_cityBeverly, MA and Vienna, Austria
area_servedWorldwide
homepageAltova homepage
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|name = Altova |foundation = 1992 |logo = Altova logo.svg |logo_caption = Company logo |key_people = Alexander Falk |type = Private Subsidiary |industry = Computer software |location_city = Beverly, MA and Vienna, Austria |area_served = Worldwide |homepage = Altova homepage

Altova is a commercial software development company with headquarters in Beverly, MA, United States and Vienna, Austria, that produces integrated XML, JSON, database, UML, and data management software development tools.

Company

Altova was founded in 1992 as an XML development software company. Its software is used by more than 4 million users The CEO and president of Altova is Alexander Falk, who has explained that the development of Altova software has occurred through the inclusion of features most requested by the users of previous program incarnations. Falk is also the inventor behind Altova's patents.

Altova software attempts to increase the efficiency of program use in order to reduce the amount of time needed for users to learn database software and other tasks such as query execution. Examples of Altova software includes the XML editor XMLSpy, and MapForce, a data mapping tool. Altova has also added XBRL capable programs to its XML software line, including development tools. In addition, they have included Web Services Description Language, project management and Unified Modeling Language capabilities to their software. Most recently, the company has introduced a mobile development environment called MobileTogether for developing cross-platform enterprise mobile solutions.

Programs

  • XMLSpy—XML editor for modeling, editing, transforming, and debugging XML technologies
  • MapForce—any-to-any graphical data mapping, conversion, and integration tool
    • MapForce FlexText—graphical utility for parsing flat files
  • StyleVision—multipurpose visual XSLT stylesheet design, multi-channel publishing, and report building tool
  • UModel—UML modeling tool
  • DatabaseSpy—multi-database data management, query, and design tool
  • DiffDog—XML-aware file, directory, and database differencing tool
  • SchemaAgent — graphical XML Schema, XSLT, WSDL and management tool
  • Authentic—WYSIWYG XML authoring tool and database content editor
  • MissionKit—Altova's integrated suite of XML, SQL, and UML software tools
  • MobileTogether—Cross-platform mobile development environment for native apps for the enterprise
  • FlowForce Server—Server software for managing automation of business processes
  • RaptorXML Server—XML and XBRL server with support for XML validation, XBRL validation, and XSLT and XQuery processing

References

References

  1. Ilija Šuša. (July 28, 2009). "An Interview with Altova". XBRL Blog Magazine.
  2. Alex Woodie. (March 2, 2010). "Altova Adds DB2/400 Support to XML Development". IT Jungle.
  3. (October 28, 2009). "Altova Adds Support for Health and Financial Industry-Specific Regulatory Standards". Database Trends and Applications.
  4. Michael Desmond. (November 11, 2009). "Altova Updates MissionKit Suite". Visual Studio Magazine.
  5. (April 3, 2007). "Patent: US 7200816".
  6. Sean McCown. (April 9, 2007). "Altova DatabaseSpy makes DBs user-friendly".
  7. Scott Mitchell. (October 2007). "Manage databases, easier FTP, and clustered caching". [[MSDN.
  8. John K. Waters. (May 15, 2008). "JavaOne Wrap-Up: New Products from dotFX, Canoo, Coverity, Infragistics, More". Application Development Trends.
  9. Jeff Levinson. (August 28, 2008). "Performing Comparisons with Team Foundation Server". Visual Studio Magazine.
  10. Ken Cox. (March 1, 2009). "Altova MissionKit Boasts XBRL Savvy". Visual Studio Magazine.
  11. Joab Jackson. (May 19, 2009). "Nevada tags financial data". GCN Magazine.
  12. (December 1, 2009). "News Briefs". [[SD Times]].
  13. T. Michael Testi. (February 10, 2010). "Software Review: UModel 2010 from Altova".
  14. "About Us".
  15. David Utter. (June 27, 2006). "Three Is The Magic XML Number". WebProNews.
  16. John Dorsey. (September 13, 2007). "Altova Tools Add OOXML and Improved Database Support". [[Dr. Dobb's Journal]].
  17. (February 15, 2006). "Altova simplifies building Web services". [[Computerwoche]].
  18. Adrian Bridgwater. (September 24, 2012). "Altova Conjures Up XML Alchemy". [[Dr. Dobb's Journal]].
  19. Adrian Bridgwater. (February 22, 2011). "Altova Aims For Eye-Catching XML Power". [[Dr. Dobb's Journal]].
  20. David Ramel. (May 20, 2014). "Mobile Development Product Watch: Cross-Platform Is King". ADT Magazine.
  21. Andrew Nusca. (April 30, 2013). "Altova debuts enterprise server software trio". ZDNet.
  22. David Rubinstein. (April 24, 2013). "Altova announces RaptorXML validation server". SD Times.

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