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Staffware, a global leader in business process management (BPM), today unveiled plans for the next generation Staffware Process Suite which include enhanced Microsoft .NET support, additional database and systems management integration, a new look process definer and for the first time, a Linux version.
Staffware Process Suite Version 2 set a new benchmark for enterprise-wide BPM delivering unparalleled performance and scalability along with support for complex, dynamic business processes and advanced systems integration. SPS Version 3 (SPS V3) builds upon the success of Version 2 further extending the scope for BPM across the enterprise.
In anticipation of the increased adoption of Microsoft .NET technologies, Staffware Server Objects for .NET provides an interface to Staffware's iProcess engine enabling organisations to build BPM functionality directly into their .NET frameworks.
The introduction of the Linux version as part of SPS V3 recognises the emergence of Linux as a strategic business platform used for mission-critical applications by an increasing number of organizations and strong customer demand. In addition, SPS V3 will extend Staffware's database support to include a new version for IBM's Universal Database (DB2), significantly expanding the reach of the Staffware Process Suite.
The new version of the Staffware Process Suite improves integration with leading systems management tools, allowing the server to be managed by these tools and fit more easily into a managed enterprise infrastructure.
SPS V3 will also see a new look Staffware Process Definer. The enhanced definer will feature a look and feel to follow Microsoft's latest user interface style guidelines plus performance and scalability improvements, additional integration tools and numerous cosmetic changes to enrich usability and productivity.
"Staffware Process Suite Version3 will deliver greater capabilities and improved usability to our customers," Staffware chief technology officer, Jon Pyke, said. ".NET integration along with the Linux port of SPS and new support for DB2 provides our customers and prospects with a much broader platform for BPM deployment.
"Staffware invests more of its sales revenue in research and development than most other software companies worldwide, allowing our customers to reap the rewards with powerful products delivering strong ROI," he said.
Staffware Process Suite Version3 is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2004.