Cambridge Semantics is convinced that semantic technologies will be the cornerstone of the next generation of data management. Members of the Cambridge team have been working at the forefront of semantic technologies from almost their inception. Collectively, they have addressed many of the most difficult problems involved in creating advanced semantic applications. Cambridge Semantics has leveraged this expertise to develop a standards compliant semantic application server and a suite of SOA based semantic middleware toolkits which will dramatically simplify, as well as accelerate the building of scalable, fluid applications that incorporate the most advanced semantic techniques and integrate easily with other industry leading technologies.

Most semantic technology offerings available today tend to focus on integrating data on the backend using somewhat monolithic and proprietary means. Nearly all are inflexible, low level and generally require in-depth programming skills and understanding. These approaches often do not scale and ignore the real needs of solution developers and users. In the end, they offer little that is not already achievable using more traditional techniques.

Our semantic application middleware acknowledges that semantically described and integrated information does not reach its potential unless it surfaces to managers, scientists, and knowledge workers in flexible applications that adapt dynamically to changing contexts and requirements. Furthermore, as semantic integration technologies are adopted, a fresh approach is required to extract the maximum benefit from the emerging Semantic Information Fabric. Current application middleware assumptions about data's fixed structure, location and performance characteristics will no longer hold true. Increasingly sophisticated system architectures and programming model support with inherent scaling features are required to take applications, systems and solutions to the next level. The use of distributed query, rules, policy, inference, notification and startlingly powerful new user interface technologies will fast become the norm rather than the exception.

Cambridge Semantics has been focused on designing and developing the Anzo Semantic Application Server for hosting next generation applications that embrace semantics through first-class support of the W3C specifications. The first of these is Anzo for Excel to be released later this year.

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Cambridge Semantics Inc. is a privately held company based in Massachusetts.