[ANN] Spectrum unleashes its powerful new SpectrumSCM 2.0

From: Sudarshan Raghavan (sudarshan_at_spectrumsoftware.net)
Date: 05/24/04

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    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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