eZ Publish 4 is the best release of eZ Publish. It is based on a solid architecture and paths the way to a great 2008 for eZ Publish and for VisionWT.
eZ Publish 4.0 highlights
- Complete PHP-5 compatibility
- Full support for using eZ Components, eZ’s PHP enterprise components library
- Performance improvements
- Improved internal XML handling for increased performance and reduced memory usage
- Updated Website Interface with new graphical design and enhancements
eZ Flow 1.0
In addition to eZ Publish, the eZ Flow extension provides the following capabilities and functionality, mainly targeted at news and media organizations:
- Pre-plan the content publication schedule
- Support for revenue streams with advertising and paid content
- Easy-to-use graphical user interface
- Rich multimedia content
- Send content to mobile devices, including the iPhone
VisionWT is proud to report that eZ Publish won the 2007 Web Idol Award for the second time in a row at cmf2007 in Århus, Denmark. Bård Farstad, co-founder of eZ Systems showed eZ Publish´s features and functionality, specifically the new eZ Flow interface.
Five software vendors got six minutes each to show their CMS solution to an audience comprised of the conference attendees. After the demonstrations, a panel of judges commented on the presentation. The audience voted eZ Publish as the best CMS solution, and eZ Flow as having the most appealing first impression.
The show was hosted by Teresa Regli and the judges included Erik Hartman, James Robertson and Tony Byrne, founder and editor of CMSWatch.
cmf2007 is an international conference about content management with attendees from more than 16 countries from around the world.
Innovations, exchange of experiences and networking at the highest level. Take the opportunity to learn about the most important innovations for the newspaper and media industry. Find out why eZ is the number one choice of Open Source Content Management Systems for large publications such as Vogue and Elle Magazine.
eZ Systems at IfraExpo 2007
October 8 -11, 2007 Vienna, Austria
Hall A Solution Park, Stand A220, Counter 9
eZ's Speaking Sessions:
1. Next Generation Online Media Challenges and Possibilities
Bård Farstad, Chief Technology Officer
Monday October 8, 16.30 - 17.00 Solution Park
In this talk, eZ Systems co-founder and CTO Bård Farstad will discuss the future of online media. He will look specifically at the online challenges and opportunities facing traditional media organizations behind newspapers, magazines, TV stations and radio stations. By capitalizing on market trends, media organizations can increase online readership and generate new sources of revenue.
2. Open Source Content Management for the Media Industry
Roland Benedetti, Managing Director Western Europe
Thursday October 11, 11.00 - 11.30 Solution Park
This talk focuses on what the Open Source CMS eZ Publish can deliver for the media industry. It goes into example as to how Open Source is adopted by media companies and used to deploy business critical sites. A combination of editorial and user contributed content and interaction as well as the possibility to publish information in various formats will be demonstrated.
After many requests we are happy to place online the eZ Conference presentation that was shown on the large screens in front of the massage chairs at the conference this year.
This presentation was created by the Vision sound and vision team and featured our partners:
- IBM
- eZ
- Webdeal
- VisionWT
Click here to view and we hope it brings back some fond relaxing memories
Another first for the eZ Publish community as VisionWT launch the eZ Job Exchange. This is a free location where developers, designers and analysts who work in the eZ Ecosystem can share jobs and availability.
So if you are looking for a developer send us the job vacancy, if you are looking for a job send us you CV.
Finding the right people is key to the growth of eZ Publish, that is why we created this free service.
First developer is already listed so if you want to save recruitment fees then get involved.
At VisionWT we are always trying to find news ways of giving you the information you need to achieve your goals. For this reason we announced the eZ Future podcast.
The eZ Future podcast is designed to keep you up to date with the world of eZ Publish from the comfort of your iPod or MP3 player.
Please listen and then tell us how we can improve.
We found that the feeds coming from eZ Publish were too technical. We decide as a service to all our eZ Network clients that we would take the most important updates and convert them into language they understand.
Take a look at the blog and give us your feedback. We are especially interested in ensuring the language we use ensures you can take what you need from the first read.
We hope you like it.
VisionWT hosted the first ever eZ publish UK partner conference at their central London offices on 13th April 2007. The turnout was a good one with Gold, Silver and Bronze partners in attendance.
Many issues were discussed to plot the UK actions and direction of eZ publish in the UK. There was a sneak peak at the new eZ publish NOW as well as a in-depth review of the Premium service.
A date was set for June for the next UK partner get together. If you are a partner or customer in the UK and would like to attend the next UK partner day, please contact eZ systems to register your interest.
Last few remaining attendees concluding the day’s discussions
A job well done
VisionWT’s Paul Forsyth wins the eZ Honorary Award 2007 at the eZ Conference and Awards event in Norway.
The evening's host was Frithjof Wilborn, the Norwegian celebrity known best for hosting "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". Paul collected his award on stage from the Norwegian IT Minister, Heidi Grande Røys.
The Honorary Award 2007 winner was selected based on the following components:
- Long and faithful membership in the eZ ecosystem
- Steady flow of contributions
- Constant interaction and innovation
- Admirable conduct and example
- Who contributed the most making eZ get attention in the market
