OPEN CHANNEL SOLUTIONS REACHES MILESTONE WITH RELEASE 15 OF POETIC ENTITLEMENTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Release provides redesigned Activation module, enhanced user experience and interface
Dedham, MA – October 30, 2007: Open Channel Solutions (OCS), the leading provider of entitlement and e-business management solutions, today announced the general availability of Release 15 of its flagship Poetic®product.
The new release includes a “ground-up” redesign of the Activation module and its underlying architecture. Activation now has a machine-centric paradigm, which better corresponds to how end-user IT managers track licensing information. It also provides simplified handling of multiple product options; improved “key” (license file) handling and key-generator interface; enhanced tracking and management of activation components; improved handling of anonymous activation; and a new single function combining the former Rehost and Move processes.
Release 15 also provides a much-enhanced user experience. The redesigned Activation module, several of the administrative search pages (including Search Companies, Search Products and Filter Notification Templates), and the Merge Companies function have all been brought within the new Poetic user interface standards.
Additional enhancements in Release 15 include: enabling vendors to create large amounts of components at once via a new flat file load; a new Transactions tab that records any transactions against products created or edited from the Poetic UI, a flat file load, or import/export; enabling precise customization of fields displayed when users add or edit Poetic users; more precise control over creating/editing billing and shipping addresses; and easier processing for file-based automated upgrade jobs.
Said Ed Rose, CEO of OCS: “This 15th release truly marks a major milestone for OCS, one that few software vendors attain. It’s a real testament to the maturity of the product ...and more important, to the loyalty and constructive involvement of our customers in helping us evolve Poetic to become the clear market leader.”
About Open Channel Solution:
Open Channel Solutions (OCS) is the leading global provider of entitlement and e-business management solutions, including its flagship Poetic®product. The company’s self-service offerings help organizations increase software renewal revenues; extend their reach and manage sales in the growing SMB market through multi-tiered channels; effectively distribute electronic software and content; and eliminate costly, inefficient e-business IT processes. OCS is headquartered in Dedham, MA (USA), and has offices in Utah, the Netherlands, Japan and Australia. For more information, visit www.ocs.com.
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For further information contact:
Jim Werner, Open Channel Solutions
(781) 407-3900
jim_werner@ocs.com
