Open Channel Solutions’ Poetic system was first launched in September of 2000 and is currently in use by industry leading software vendors, their channel partners and end users. Now Software Vendors have the option of self-hosting Poetic as the system has been enhanced with tools for systems configuration and monitoring. Release 7.0 also contains important enhancements for channel partner support, license management, full localization and seamless integration with Software Publisher portal sites.

“Release 7.0, addresses the desire of some Publishers to self-host the application. While we still see demand for hosted solutions, we now have an answer for those companies that do not want an ASP-only option. Additionally, Poetic has been completely localized allowing Publishers to maintain every field on the user interface and data structure to support worldwide languages including Japanese and Chinese,” said Ed Rose, President and Chief Executive Officer of OCS. “This new functionality is all about flexibility. The system is now available hosted or deployed, every word on the system can be customized to accommodate a Publishers specific vocabulary or international languages and we’ve built enhanced tools to support the Publisher’s channel.”

Volume licensing and electronic license distribution continue to be a significant trend in the software industry. At the same time, the current economic slowdown is forcing software publishers to control costs and to make end user self-service options available. “Open Channel Solutions is focused on continuing to provide innovative, leading solutions for our customers complex license management and business requirements, “ said Mathieu Baissac, Chief Technology Officer of OCS. “We continue to work hard to provide publishers, their channel partners, and their customers with the tools they need to streamline the licensing process. 7.0 is already getting a lot of praise from users.”

About Open Channel Solutions
Open Channel Solutions (OCS) is a leading global provider of software licensing management solutions. Since 1990, OCS has been helping software publishers streamline and improve their licensing processes. The company’s flagship POETIC self-service software solutions and its customer care centers help software publishers enhance their relationships with customers and the channel, while reducing lengthy order processes, cutting licensing administration costs, and increasing revenue from upgrades, renewals and cross-selling. Headquartered in Norwood, MA, the company has offices in Utah, the Netherlands, Japan and Australia. For more information, visit www.ocs.com.

For Further Information Contact:
Jim Werner
Open Channel Solutions
781-407-3900
jim_werner@ocs.com