New Product News
Actuate Corporation announced the general availability of Actuate 9 Service Pack 2 (SP2). Actuate 9 SP2 meets the entire range of reporting requirements from reporting through ad hoc query and Web-based collaborative reporting, to spreadsheet and analytics reporting. Actuate 9 SP2 provides full support for the Eclipse BIRT (Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools) open source development framework.
Adaptive Planning announced Adaptive Planning 4.0, the latest release of its software solution. Featuring a Report Builder module and new Cell Explorer functionality, Adaptive Planning 4.0 introduces new capabilities that put intuitive Web-based reporting and analysis in the hands of business users throughout a company.
Binary Research International announced the availability of Big Bang LLC's Universal Imaging Utility (UIU) 3.5, offering compatibility with the Business and Enterprise versions of the Microsoft Vista operating system. The UIU simplifies system rollouts, migrations and deployments, as well as disaster recovery and updates.
Corda Technologies announced new versions of three of the company's top products. Corda PopChart 7, OptiMap 7 and Highwire 7 will bring enhanced development and user capabilities as well as significantly faster design and deployment. Additionally, Corda announced a new customer support program that will give customers more control and better access to the Corda service and support divisions.
FreeDesign Inc announced the release of FreeDimension1.2. In addition to refinement of the software's general functionality, FreeDimension1.2 contains new architecture to add on options according to the specific needs of users. One optional module is an IGES/NURBS export capability, which allow FreeDimension-generated models to be passed to any CAD system that can accept IGES input or NURBS surfaces.
Oracle announced that Oracle Database 11g, the latest release of the world's most popular database, is generally available on the Linux platform. Oracle Database 11g delivers the next-generation of enterprise information management, helping customers tackle the demands of rapid data growth, changing environments and the need to deliver higher quality of services while reducing and controlling IT costs.
Pitney Bowes Inc. announced that it is offering its Constant Connection service for its DM Series 300, 400 and 450 Digital Mailing Systems. The service allows customers to link to Pitney Bowes' server through their local area connection for 24/7 access to confirmation services, electronic return receipt transactions, software upgrades and USPS postage rate changes.
PureShare announced a new technology platform that provides managers with mission-critical information using Web-based dashboard visualization that sees across the enterprise and beyond. With PureShare's platform users gain visibility into how well their organization is performing in the context of targets and objectives.
Solis Energy introduced its complete solution for Reliable Outdoor Power Generation, Connectivity and Emergency Back-Up. Solis Energy's products are already distributed globally and are field proven on applications by Motorola, SkyPilot Networks, Airaya, F4W and others.
The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) announced the launch of a free, online BI maturity benchmark service. The service was created by Wayne Eckerson, the director of TDWI Research, who designed the TDWI Maturity Model upon which the service is based. This benchmarking service is designed to give BI professionals and consultants a meaningful, quantitative assessment of the maturity of their BI initiatives.
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