| Sudarshan Raghavan 2004-05-24, 12:35 pm |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Atlanta-based Spectrum Software, Inc., a systems designer and developer of
software productivity tools, announced today the availability of SpectrumSCM
2.0, the 100% Java based, platform independent Source Config. and
Management solution. This major product release provides powerful new
features unlike any other peer CM solution currently available. SpectrumSCM
is a flexible, process based system that can be used to manage the entire
project lifecycle. SpectrumSCM provides comprehensive source configuration
management for any 'e-Asset' from origination through delivery, maintenance,
and support. SpectrumSCM is the first truly integrated, platform
independent, full-featured (Version Control, Issue Tracking, Change
Management, Process Management/Control, Workflow, Release Management,
Parallel Development) source configuration management system in the market
place that provides full CM functionality with one fully integrated SCM
system. Over the last year the SpectrumSCM product has experienced a great
amount of interest, worldwide, and is being seen as a very attractive
alternative to many of the existing market leading competitors.
SpectrumSCM 2.0 new feature list: (Visit www.spectrumscm.com to download an
evaluation copy)
.. Role Based Access Control : Role Based Access Control allows project
managers to enable access permissions on resources in the SpectrumSCM
project repository based on the role that a user plays in a project. Access
control can be defined for all configurable items in the repository
including branches, directories and files. These control lists are used to
provide or deny access to repository resources to particular user categories
and thus to all the project users who belong to that category. This allows
project managers to restrict access to areas of the project repository that
may contain sensitive data or to provide access only to the necessary
'e-asset' in the project repository for any given user.
.. Workspace Synchronizer : The Workspace Synchronizer allows a user to
quickly and easily identify the files in his/her local workspace that are
not currently synchronized with the SpectrumSCM repository. The feature
makes it very easy for a user to work while disconnected from the
SpectrumSCM repository. This is perfect for commuters or others that need to
be productive while away from the office. The Workspace Synchronizer also
allows the user to quickly and easily identify work that needs to be
downloaded into their own workspaces. This will also enable enterprises to
provide effective life-cycle management or any work undertaken by external
resources like contractors, outside vendors, and any other third-party
providers in any given project.
.. Agile File Rename and Move capabilities : Supports file re-name and move
capabilities that will make Agile methodology practitioners very happy.
Users can quickly and easily re-name files in place or move files around the
directory structure, using simple drag-n-drop techniques, without losing any
file history or upsetting previous releases.
.. Change Request Work Breakdown Structures : SpectrumSCM can now form
parent-child and peer-to-peer relationships between change requests. This
allows project leads and managers to easily define and break down large
feature requests into manageable elements for assignment to individual
developers. SpectrumSCM enforces the peer-to-peer and parent-child
relationships at the release management level. This guarantees that related
change requests are created as a single unit when they are assigned to a
release so that no essential pieces are accidentally left out.
.. Microsoft Office Plugin : The SpectrumSCM Office Plugin provides direct
access to SpectrumSCM functionality through Microsoft Word, Excel and
Powerpoint. Users of these tools can check files in and out of a SpectrumSCM
repository without having to leave the native environment of these tools.
Using the Spectrum Office Plugin, end user organizations can easily share
Word, Excel and Powerpoint documents over LAN and WAN facilities in a
controlled fashion. Since SpectrumSCM manages all kinds of sources or
'eAssets' (source code, text, documents, images, drawings, proposals,
contracts, web pages etc) through its life-cycle activities, this feature
will now enable organizations to provide process and structure to every
desktop. All corporate users can now benefit from the many sound disciplines
of CM practices in a seamless way without having to leave their familiar
work environments.
Additional Enhancements include :
.. Supports full SMTP mail authentication.
.. Borland ControlCenter integration - Brings advanced Spectrum-SCM
capabilities to Borland users.
.. Context sensitive menus for easy access to advanced CM functionality.
.. Mandatory Change Request Attributes - Enhance the effectiveness of Change
Management.
.. Enhanced Security features - Password Expiration Management.
.. Business Rule Engine Enhancements - SpectrumSCM API now supports a finer
level of control, including file information and content.
"With the addition of new enhanced functionalities on top of the already
powerful existing feature set, SpectrumSCM offers corporations, that spend
millions of dollars on enterprise CM solutions an attractive alternative and
a solid investment. For small and medium companies many high-end CM tools
are cost prohibitive, now SpectrumSCM is proving to be a powerful
alternative to get the full functionality of a high-end tool but at the
price of a simple version control or issue tracking tool, a value that
cannot be matched by any existing CM tool", said Sarathi Srinivasan,
President and CEO of Atlanta-based Spectrum Software, Inc.
"We have once again demonstrated that SpectrumSCM offers a proven
combination of value and functionality. SpectrumSCM guarantees a cost
savings of up to 80% compared to any other existing integrated CM tool, or
non integrated version control tools that have been manually integrated with
an external issue tracking system." said Adrian Raybould, Director of
Software Development at Spectrum Software. "None of the peer tools provide
one common solution with such a rich set of features, and make it affordable
across all platforms." added Adrian.
Availability
SpectrumSCM, is available directly from Spectrum Software, Inc. For pricing,
demos and sales information, please contact Spectrum sales representative
(email: sales@spectrumscm.com) at 770-448-8662 (North America), +080
25284681 (India), Pankaj Ahuja, National Sales, Tata Infotech Ltd.
About Spectrum
Spectrum Software is a decade-old, proven software systems design and
services firm providing cost-effective, efficient and quality software
products and services to large and small businesses. Spectrum Software has
three divisions: Software Services, which focuses on outsourcing and leading
software development projects for clients; Spectrum Multimedia, which
creates multimedia-based software products for children; and the Software
Products division, which engineers software tools and products. For more
information on Spectrum Software and SpectrumSCM, check out the company's
Web site at www.spectrumsoftware.net or call 770.448.8662.
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