MERCATOR RELEASES XML SCHEMA IMPORTER VERSION 6.5.

Mercator Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:MCTR), has announced the general availability of its XML Schema Importer Version 6.5.

The new importer makes it possible for customers to accelerate their complete XML integration solutions to production. With a single keystroke, customers can import

Customers have indicated plans to use the XML Schema Importer to accelerate their integration of legacy systems with new software that requires XML-formatted data, and to speed the creation of production links with business partners who have standardized on XML for their business-to-business (B2B) data exchanges.

Customer Jim Austin, SVP of Engineering at Qiva, said: "We're pleased that Mercator has boosted its robust XML integration capability to include XML schema support. Qiva is driving value for major international carriers through B2B collaboration, with real-time sharing of information between carriers, customers, and government bodies to facilitate cross-border logistics moves. We believe this latest innovation can help Qiva increase its internal pace of innovation and our customers' ease of implementation." Qiva is a provider of global logistics and trade management solutions.

"We developed the XML Schema Importer in response to the expanding use of XML across our customer base," said Mercator CTO David Linthicum. "By extending our XML importer suite to support XML schema and Data Type Definitions (DTDs), Mercator now delivers one of the most comprehensive XML integration solutions on the market today."

The XML Schema Importer is certified to run on Mercator Integration Broker Version 6.5, which was announced earlier this year. Mercator Integration Broker provides a single, enterprise-level platform for integrating both Web-based and EDI transactions with enterprise systems, and for integrating applications throughout the enterprise.

Mercator Software's intelligent business integration solutions unify any internal operations and connect them with partners and customers while leveraging current technology investments. Over 7,000 businesses, including more than 1,100 enterprise customers in financial services, healthcare, utilities, manufacturing, retail, and distribution, use Mercator software to maximize their performance.