ZapNote: NewsEdge
Since there is an almost infinite, endless stream of news and information to be tapped, the primary issue is not aggregating this content but accurately classifying and sorting it so that a single user can pinpoint and receive the specific information they are interested in without being inundated by a tidal wave of news and information. NewsEdge has developed an innovative and effective means for aggregating, categorizing, and applying taxonomy to news and story information. The system provides real-time Java-based "push" technology that sends out a formatted XML stream as the news or data information is generated. This "feed" delivery option can be tailored as to its frequency, level of specificity, and method of transformation.