Using the new DocuShare Developer's Environment software, developers, solution providers and IT managers can now customize the look and functions of DocuShare 5.0 and DocuShare CPX enterprise content management software and create advanced workflow applications.

For instance, developers can manage, update and personalize a business' DocuShare blog and wiki pages by using a series of templates, which include photos, company logos or other graphics and content. These templates ensure consistency by providing a layout and guide for departments and individuals who want to create their own blog or wiki pages. In addition, developers can create customized XML-based templates so that content within existing Word or Excel documents can be repurposed and automatically reused in routine office forms, saving people time.

"The DocuShare Developer's Environment is a comprehensive set of tools that enables us to tackle the unique circumstances surrounding every project," said Mark Waters, CEO, WaterWare Internet Services, a DocuShare system integrator. "It's indispensable in helping us deliver solutions that fit specific business needs of our customers."

Solutions built within the DocuShare Developer's Environment are particularly valuable to organizations such as healthcare, finance, government and education that have forms-intensive processes. For example, a university's accounting department could have a customized application for tuition deposit forms, storing signed originals in DocuShare. Through the XML capability of DocuShare CPX, any combination of fields from the form - such as name, address and payment amount - can easily be pulled into a billing report for students, while the original is accessible for long-term needs, such as auditing or regulatory compliance.

By providing Web access to software development kits, sample code and connectors to common software applications, the DocuShare Developer's Environment extends DocuShare's full range of document management, Web publishing, collaboration and workflow capabilities. The DocuShare Developer's Environment also works with all server platforms and popular browsers so developers can create solutions for customers across all operating systems, and it does not require third-party software to use or administer. Training and support is also available.

"We're creating a one-stop shop for developers, resellers and system integrators to maximize the power of DocuShare and drive custom-fit applications," said David Smith, vice president and general manager, Xerox DocuShare Business Unit.

The DocuShare Developer's Environment is offered as an annual subscription to DocuShare partners and customers directly through Xerox sales. Subscribers gain access to the DocuShare Developer's Environment, a Web site where they can access the latest custom codes and where they can exchange information and tips with other developers.

DocuShare 5.0 is available through Xerox direct sales representatives, agents, resellers, dealers, Xerox DocuShare Business Partners, and TeleWeb sales. DocuShare CPX is available through Xerox direct sales representatives, select global systems integrators, Xerox DocuShare Business Partners, and TeleWeb sales.

DocuShare was honored as "Best Document Manager" in InfoWorld magazine's "2006 Technology of the Year Awards."