Metaways Infosystems releases first Tine 2.0 version for real operation
The full IT service provider Metaways Infosystems GmbH from Hamburg (Germany) releases the first version of the new groupware solution Tine 2.0. Tine 2.0 was started by former eGroupWare core developers and will be available for downloading on the 30th of October with all implemented features. As a browser based online solution, Tine 2.0 leads to more efficient business organization and communication in enterprises of all sizes.
Besides the groupware functionalities, Tine 2.0 features a full-fledged customer relationship module (CRM). Thus Tine 2.0 optimizes not only the contacts and tasks, but the sales activities as well. In the Addressbook module you are able to take care of all customers, partners and coworkers in a transparent and clearly arranged manner.
The telephone integration (represented by the Voipmanager and Phone modules) and automatic notifications enhance the communication with customers. Projects and tasks of coworkers can easily be taken care of by means of the Tasks module. To increase the efficiency, it is possible to change the access rights for tasks depending on priority or department.
The CRM module combines all necessary information for the sales department. The user is able to observe the sales and customer activities with all product, contact and task data at any time.
Tine 2.0 guaranties that all employees receive transparent and efficient access to all information and resources necessary in order to save time and to be more productive.
Tine 2.0 impresses by means of its usability and intuitive look and feel. The user interface has MS Windows like controls, buttons and select boxes to make sure that the user feels at home after a very short learning period, and allows him to forget that Tine 2.0 is a web-based tool. Furthermore, the user has the possibility to customize the user interface even more, and therefore deal with complex operations using just a few clicks.
In the near future, Tine 2.0 will be extended by an Enterprise Resource Planning module (ERP), time sheets and project management features. After that a calendar and email client will be added.
Second Release Candidate of Tine 2.0 Version 2008/10 available
Second Release Candidate of Tine 2.0 Version 2008/10 available
The Tine 2.0 project released it´s second release candidate of their 2008/10 release (codename 'Summer 2008'). The online demo got updated to the latest version as well.
This release only contains a single bug-fix of an Internet-Explorer issue. Also minor updates to some translations where made.
Everybody is invited to download the software from the project page www.tine20.org, to test it and to report problems and bugs. It has to be emphasized that these packages are intended for testing purpose only and not for productive service.
If no bugs are found in this version, the 2008/10 version will be released on the 29th of october.
First Release Candidate of Tine 2.0 Version 2008/10 available
First Release Candidate of Tine 2.0 Version 2008/10 available
The Tine 2.0 project released its first release candidate of their 2008/10 release (codename 'Summer 2008'). The online demo got updated to the latest version as well.
This version is a pure bugfix release and has no new features. A full list of changes and bugfixes is to be found in the changelog[3].
Everybody is invited to download the software from the project page www.tine20.org, to test it and to report problems and bugs. It has to be emphasized that these packages are intended for testing purpose only and not for productive service.
If no bugs are found in this version, the 2008/10 version will be released on the 22th of october.
Tine 2.0 at Kieler Linuxtage
Second beta version of Tine 2.0 2008/10 released
The Tine 2.0 project released the second beta version of their 2008/10 Release (codename 'Summer 2008'). The online demo got updated to the latest version as well. This version is a pure bugfix release and has no new features.
Thanks to the translators, problems and uncertainties in the internationalization system got solved. With beta-2 the freeze of the english original strings begins, so that translators can finalize their work. The current translation state can be reviewed at www.tine20.org/langStats/.
Layout problems for the Internet Explorer (versions 6 and 7) got addressed in this release. Moreover compatibility to the upcoming Firefox JIT-Compiler got ensured.
A full list of changes and bugfixes is to be found in the changelog www.tine20.org/bugtracker/changelog_page.php.
Anyone is invited to download the software from the project page www.tine20.org, test it and report problems and bugs. It has to be emphasized that these packages are intended for testing purpose only and not for productive service.
If no critical bugs are found in this second beta, the first release candidate will be released on the 15th of october.
First Beta-Version of the Summer Release 2008
Anyone is invited to download the software from the project page www.tine20.org, test it and report problems and bugs. It has to be emphasized that these packages are intended for testing purpose only and not for productive service.
Simultaneously to the release of the beta-bersion, also the feature freeze for the Summer Release 2008 start. With this, only tests, bug-fixes and translations could be included to this version.
Highlights and new features
As advertised, Tine 2.0 got a broad telephony integration on the one hand, and was completely localized on the other hand.
The telephony integration consists of tree parts:
1. Asterisk Integration
Asterisk[7] is a wide spread open source telephony server. Tine 2.0 provides a web interface for easy administration and configuration of lines, mailboxes and MeetMe. Calls could be initiated by pressing the 'Click to dial' button in Tine 2.0s Address-Book.
2. Snom Telephone integration
Tine 2.0 got integration for the linux based Snom-Phones[8] of the 3xx series. This phones provide action-urls and a mini-browser. Based on this it's now possible to use the Tine 2.0 Address-Book directly from the phone. Moreover all received and dialed calls are recorded in the Tine 2.0 database an could be queried by the telephones owner. So calling back after a missed call is just a matter of a single click.
3. Administration of Snom Telephones
The Snom phoes of the 3xx series could be configured and administrated directly from the Tine 2.0 web-interface. This implies actions like updating firmware and configuring the internal settings of the phone. Moreover every user could adjust configuration setting like redirections or diplay-language for his own phone.
For the translation of the Software, Tine 2.0 chose the well established GNU gettext/xgettext schema which displite to others supports multiple plural forms. The release beta-version already comes with Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, English, German and Russian language support.
Performance of the Software got greatly improved by updating the base libraries to their latest versions, namely Zend-Framework version 1.6 and Ext-JS version 2.2.
Other Highlights could be found on the projects roadmap[5]. A full list of changes and bug-fixes is to be found in the changelog[6].
Proposed release-schedule
With the release of the first-beta version, Tine 2.0 now enters its release-phase for the summer 2008 version. This means, that only tests, bug-fixes and translations could be added to the version, but no new features.
The second beta version is scheduled for the 8'th of october. If no critical bugs are found in this second beta, the first release candidate will be released on the 15'th of october.
Reached Milestone 2 for the Summer Release 2008
Tine 2.0 Project Reached Milestone 2 for the Summer Release 2008
Contents:
- Highlights of the second milestone
- Outlook to the next milestone
- Proposed releaseplan
The Tine 2.0 project reached the second milestone[1] for the Summer 2008 release which is scheduled to be published in September 2008. Also the online demo got updated to this latest version.
Anyone is invited to download and test the packages build for this milestone, downloadable form the project page www.tine20.org. It has to be emphasized that these packages are of beta-quality intended for testing purpose only and not for productive service.
Highlights of the second milestone
As advertised[2], filters got greatly enhanced and a activities logbook was implemented.
The new filters allow gradually addition of further search criterias within a consistent and easy user interface. In the normal view, the interface only consists of one row which looks like a well known search toolbar as it could be found for example in any browser. Due to the addition of further search criterias the user has the power to constrict his current list to gain e.g. a list of all his contacts within a given postal code range and a given tag.
The new activities logbook collects and stores all activities around a record, e.g. a single lead in the CRM module. On the one hand, this are auto-generated entries like 'User X changed selling probability to 70%'. On the other hand activities could also be added manually. The system distinguishes between notes, phone calls and emails.
Other Highlights could be found on the projects roadmap[1]. A full list of changes and bug-fixes is to be found in the changelog[3].
Outlook to the next milestone
Passing the third milestone[4], Tine 2.0 agreed to be fully localised. According to the projects credo 'Use standards when ever possible', the solution will be based on the well established GNU gettext/xgettext schema and not use home brew solutions like many other projects in the web context.
Within the next milestone also the voipmanager will be released. This module allows to easily administrate and configure asterisk phone servers. Moreover it founds the basis for all features with telephony integration like the 'Click to dial' Button in the address book module.
A full list of scheduled enhancements could be found in the projects roadmap[4].
Proposed releaseplan
In September the release phase will be entered. If no major problems occur, there will be no packages of the third milestone, but with the passing it the first beta packages will be available.
Within the first beta packages, also the gettext templates will be published together with the community request to actively translate the software.
Links
[1] www.tine20.org/wiki/index.php/Roadmap_for_Tine_2.0
[2] www.tine20.org/tine-20/news/news-detailseite/reached-milestone-1-for-the-summer-release-2008/
[3] www.tine20.org/changelog/
[4] www.tine20.org/bugtracker/roadmap_page.php
Press Contact
Cornelius Weiss
Metaways Infosystems GmbH
Pickhuben 2-4, D-20457 Hamburg
E-Mail: c.weiss@metaways.de
Web: www.metaways.de
Tel: +49 (0)40 317031-45
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What Is Tine 2.0?
Working with Tine 2.0 is fun and eases the workaday life cause it activates synergies through high acceptance in your whole organisation. This is achieved by providing an easy to use interface and enjoyable user experience on the basis of a stable, secure and scalable infrastructure.
Tine 2.0 is an open source business collaboration software covering groupware, CRM and ERP aspects. The Server component is build as a service provider where the client run as Rich Internet Applications in the any web-browser.
Tine 2.0 was started by former eGroupWare core developers which now work full-time on Tine 2.0. The efforts are at the moment fully backed by Metaways GmbH.
Metaways
Metaways it the well-known internet service provider located in Hamburg's aspiring old freeport area. Spread out among several data centers, Metaways provides highly available internet sites and business software for customers in Germany and abroad as well. Over 40 experienced computer specialists supply solutions around Typo3 Zend-Framwork and eGroupWare, focussing on usability, security and scalability.
Metaways Infosystems GmbH - Sitz: D-22967 Tremsbüttel
Handelsregister: Amtsgericht Ahrensburg HRB 4508
Geschäftsführung: Hermann Thaele, Lüder-H.Thaele
