XML Global Launches GoXML™ DB 2.0

First Native XML Database Supporting XQuery

Vancouver, BC, November 27th, 2001 - XML Global Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: XMLG), an XML middleware company, today released GoXML(tm) DB 2.0, a Native XML Database Server. GoXML(tm) DB 2.0 is the first native XML database technology that provides significant support for the current working drafts of XQuery, an XML-based querying standard under development at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). GoXML(tm) DB 2.0 is focused on the rapidly expanding market for XML data storage and directly addresses this global e-business requirement.

"XML databases are emerging as a key component that will enable Web Services and the dynamic use of content for pervasive e-Business," said Peter Shandro, CEO of XML Global. "GoXML(tm) DB processes data natively in XML and is therefore the optimal data store for enterprise business applications. GoXML(tm) DB also supports the XQuery working drafts," continued Shandro, "one the most advanced data querying languages currently being developed. This is a major step forward for XML databases and we are proud to be the first to incorporate this support."

"HomeSource Capital, as one of the largest mortgage specialists in North America, is committed to expanding its leadership position," said Erskin Bell, CIO of HomeSource Capital. "To meet this objective, native XML database technology is a top priority. After examining the market, HomeSource Capital concluded that GoXML(tm) DB 2.0 offers the efficiencies, scalability and flexibility needed to maintain our growth without compromising the needs of our clients and lending partners."

"We are pleased with this significant new release of GoXML(tm) DB 2.0 and its support for XQuery," said Jim Dorey, XML Global's product manager for GoXML(tm) DB. "When all the larger firms, including Microsoft, Sun and IBM are in a footrace to implant XQuery, it is a source of great professional pride to be the first company to offer this solution. XML Global is committed to XQuery and will support future versions as they become available."

"After extensive lab testing, we were consistently impressed with how GoXML(tm) DB could construct and reconstruct XML documents on the fly through XQuery support," said Lawell Kiing, XML Global's Vice President of Software Development & Services. "This product fills a real market need where developers and business analysts can not only manipulate XML in the same way they can relational data, but more importantly, they can now perform additional critical tasks such as data transformations."

GoXML(tm) DB is a part of the GoXML(tm) family of products, which are focused on the controlled adoption of XML-based solutions. GoXML(tm) DB 2.0 is a robust solution for today's e-business needs with the flexibility to meet future challenges. New features include:

• XQuery Support
• Extensions for document insert, replace and delete
• Full Database Security Model
• Schema management (W3C XML Schema and DTD)
• Full text searching
• Automatic Query Optimization
• Integration with GoXML(tm) Transform
• XML Spy Integration.

XML Global Technologies is an active member of The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C www.w3c.org) that develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software, and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential as a forum for information, commerce and communication. XML Global is also a member of the W3C XML Query working group.

About XML Global Technologies, Inc.

XML Global Technologies, Inc. is an XML middleware company focused on providing a methodical approach to the adoption of XML-based solutions. The Company's GoXML(tm) Transform product line provides a family of three complementary solutions based on a patented XML-centric data transformation engine:

• Foundation includes mapping capabilities, automatic document recognition, EDI (electronic data interchange) transaction support, and a native XML repository.
• Server extends Foundation's capabilities with workflow control. It provides connectors to backend systems, queuing, scheduling, and recovery and offers plug-ins for IBM's MQSeries.
• Central broadens the capabilities of transformation solutions to Web service environments and allows them to integrate metadata registries.

The GoXML(tm) Transform product line allows a controlled transition to XML by offering modular and open systems solutions that complement existing applications and infrastructure.

The Company is an active member of the ebXML, UDDI, OAG and OASIS standards initiatives. Founded in May 1999, XML Global has its US headquarters in New York, NY, and a research and development office in Vancouver, BC.

To learn more please visit www.xmlglobal.com

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