Revelation Software Asia-Pacific News

OpenInsight V9.0 released

2009-01-09T12:46:00.002+11:00

Revelation Software today announced the availability of the latest release of OpenInsight Development Suite (OI) 9.0. OI 9.0 provides many new features including: WebOI, a Web enablement and development toolkit. With WebOI, existing OpenInsight Forms and Popups can be ported quickly and easily to the Web and existing subroutines and functions can be integrated to apply business logic allowing for maximum reuse and integration. The 9.0 release offers a new look and feel with the inclusion of a new IDE for the Application Manager. Also included is a new System Editor++ which has fast, accurate color coding, the ability to collapse code and show line numbers. In addition the System Editor++ supports the opening and editing of OS files and performs color coding on HTML and JavaScript tags. Syntax assistance tips for Basic+ keywords, functions, and subroutines are also provided.

Also new to OI 9.0 is the Bravo Dashboard from Sierra Bravo Corporation. The Bravo Dashboard is a MultiValue CGI application that delivers the output of individual business metrics “widgets” to a dashboard web page. A new .Net version of the OIPI Print engine is included as well as enhancements to Basic+, Banded Report Writer, Table Builder, Arev32, Report Builder, XML Workspace and the U2 Connector.

Release 9.0 is the culmination of over one year’s development that has touched almost every entity within the product. It is a free upgrade to current members of Revelation’s Works Program.

The OpenInsight Development Suite 9.0 will be offered in three versions; Desktop Edition, Server Edition and Enterprise Edition. Each Edition is targeted to meet the needs of specific market segments. All Editions of OI 9.0 are “Network Ready” and include the Universal Driver 4.5 with the purchase of a new license.

“We have extended OpenInsight by embracing new technologies such as Web 2.0, .Net, and a Dashboard interface with price points that address all market segments.” said Robert Catalano, Director of Sales, Revelation Software.

“I am proud to release OpenInsight 9.0”, said Mike Ruane, President/CEO Revelation Software. “We listened to what our customers have been asking for and we delivered in this release. I believe that OI 9.0 will allow Revelation-based applications to be extended into the foreseeable future. ”

OpenInsight Development Suite 9.0 is available from Revelation Software, or through their network of resellers. See Revelation.com for details.

OpenInsight for Linux (OIL) discontinued

2008-11-01T09:00:00.000+11:00

Effective December 1, 2008 Revelation Software will discontinue OpenInsight for Linux (OIL) and no longer accept orders for this product. This decision is based upon a lack of demand for this product and that both RedHat and Suse have abandoned development for the Linux desktop. Installing OpenInsight for Windows on Linux based servers is still supported. OpenInsight for Windows can be installed on Linux servers with Windows desktops connecting using a SAMBA share and using the Universal Driver 3.0 or 4.5.

Revelation University 2008 Wrap-Up

2008-10-21T10:43:00.001+11:00

Due to overwhelming demand, Revelation University was run at two locations in 2008, in Sydney on Tuesday October 14^th and in Auckland on Friday 17^th October. Over 50 attendees from the Asia Pacific region participated in a day chock full of Revelation technical know-how punctuated with product suggestions, the odd joke or two and peer-to-peer networking.

The day begun at 8:30am with registration and coffee, giving attendees an opportunity to catch up with old friends and exchange news from their parts of the world. Mike Ruane, President and CEO of Revelation Software, then kicked off proceedings with a short “State of the Company” presentation highlighting what Revelation Software had been up to since the REVU 2007 and where they where heading in 2009 and beyond.

Having more to show than time would allow, Mike then jumped straight into demonstrating the new features in the soon to be released OpenInsight v9.0. And believe me, there was plenty to show, with over 4000 new or updated components to be rolled out in the next release.

Mike started with the Table Builder, moving on to the Database Manager and Report Builder, all of which included many new features and enhancements. One of the favorite enhancements included the ability to add a default gradient background to all OpenInsight windows with only a few clicks of the mouse, giving any application an instant face lift.

A short break for morning tea was followed by Mike continuing with the new OpenInsight Printer Interface (OIPI), updates to the Form Designer and even a quick demo integrating Google API’s like chart and maps into an OpenInsight form. The extension of the style settings for the EDITTABLE control, allowing for virtually limitless combinations, was of particular interest.

Attendees then broke for lunch and a quick stretch of the legs, before reassembling for a quick “how to” session on the new Universal Driver v4.5 and Universal Driver Heavy v4.5 by David Goddard. Installation and configuration settings where covered.

This was followed by Mike who previewed the new features in the Runtime Deployment Kit (RDK) including the ability to automatically create a SETUP.EXE using the integrated NSIS installer.

A final short break for afternoon tea was followed by Mike demonstrating the WEBOI tools built into OpenInsight v9.0.WEBOI interrogates existing OpenInsight components and data and ties it into the Web. Attendees where amazed how WEBOI could reuse their existing application components, like Windows, Popups and stored procedures, unchanged, via a web browser allowing for maximum re-use and integration with minimum effort and cost. This lead to questions like “could I host the application for my client(s), like a cloud computing environment?” which of course, the answer is yes!

Not only is Revelation University an accelerated learning event for the attendees, it’s also a research event for Revelation Software. Mike is always keen to hear how developers are using OpenInsight and what ideas and suggestions they have to enhance or extend the product. In total, there were forty four (44) suggestions from attendees at REVU08, five (5) of which where incorporated into the OpenInsight v9.0 beta3 between Sydney and Auckland. This raises the question “do Asia/Pacific Revelation developers suggest the best OI enhancements?”. I may be biased, but I think they do! Maybe we should plot suggestions on Google Maps to find out?

Thanks to the “Class of 2008” for making REVU08 a great success, some of whom travelled great distances to attend. Revelation knows that it can be hard to set aside a whole day to attend events like this. That’s why we try our hardest to offer you the biggest bang for your buck.

We would like to thank Mike and Nancy Ruane for travelling half way round the world to present at REVU08 and Richard Bright, the Revelation distributor for New Zealand, for his tireless work in arranging the Auckland leg of REVU08.

See you at REVU09

Universal Driver Heavy V4.5 released

2008-08-29T13:19:00.003+10:00

The Universal Driver Heavy 4.5 has been released. The UDH 4.5 is a replacement to the UDH 3.1 and is available for Windows platforms only.

New to the Universal Driver Heavy 4.5 are the following features:

Improved performance - The UDH 4.5 replays journalled data much faster than the previous version, and performance (in both journal and mirror modes) is improved through the use of the updated ACE communication libraries.
Improved reliability - Ported to the latest Visual Studio and ACE libraries, UDH 4.5 is more robust and should encounter fewer errors.
Improved User Interface - The UDH Manager now presents more information, more choices, and more flexibility. Users can also invoke the functionality of the UDH Manager from a command-line interface, and can manage/monitor the system from other workstations with the Email Monitor.

Upgrades from the Universal Driver Heavy 3.1 to the Universal Driver Heavy 4.5 are free of charge.

Please contact our Customer Care Department at +61 2 8003-4199 to request your upgrade.

Pricing remains the same for new installs.

Revelation University 2008 venues and dates

2008-08-29T13:01:00.005+10:00

Revelation Software will be running Revelation University 2008 in both Sydney and Auckland this year. Mike Ruane, President and CEO of Revelation Software will be demonstrating the new features from the upcoming V9.0 release of OpenInsight, including WebOI and the new Application Manger interface.

There are over 4000 enhancements and new features in the v9.0 release, so attending Revelation University 2008 will give you a jump start on your OpenInsight v9.0 development.

The recently released Universal Driver 4.5 and Universal Driver 4.5 Heavy will also be demonstrated.

RevU08 will be held in Sydney on Tuesday October 14th at the Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour and also in Auckland on Friday 17th October, venue to be confirmed.

Please register via email to info@revelationsoftware.com.au or by phone on +61 2 8003-4199

OpenInsight v8.07 upgrade released

2008-08-13T14:43:00.002+10:00

The OpenInsight 8.0.7 upgrade is now available for download from the Works Download section of our web site.

The upgrade can only be applied to OpenInsight versions 8.0.3 through 8.0.7.

New to OpenInsight 8.0.7 are enhancements to the Form Designer, Arev32, CTO and U2 Connector.

Universal Driver 4.5 Released

2008-07-01T09:00:00.001+10:00

The Universal Driver 4.5 has been released. The UD 4.5 is an upgrade from the UD 4.0 and is available for Windows platforms only.

New to the Universal Driver 4.5 are the following features:

Utilizes the latest ACE communication libraries for increased reliability
Compiled with the latest version of Visual Studio
Improved performance in the LH Manager

Upgrades from the Universal Driver 4.0 to the Universal Driver 4.5 are free of charge. (Shipping and handling charges apply).

Please contact our Customer Care Department at +61 2 8003 4199 to request your upgrade.

Pricing remains the same for upgrades from drivers prior to the UD 4.0.

Letter from the President

2008-03-07T09:00:00.000+11:00

Mike Ruane, President and CEO of Revelation Software Inc, has released his annual "Letter from the President" detailing what the Revelation community can expect over the coming 12 months.

Click here to read the complete letter

Office Closed from Monday Jan 21 to Friday Feb 1

2008-01-21T08:46:00.000+11:00

The Australian Office will be closed from Monday January 21 through to Friday February 1st.

During this time, all sales or technical questions should be directed to info@revelation.com

You can also leave your questions on the Revelation forums located at www.revelation.com

Revelation Software Purchase Freedombase Web Ready

2008-01-11T12:00:00.000+11:00

Revelation Software have announced that it has purchased Freedombase Web Ready, a web development suite from Freedomsoft, for inclusion into its OpenInsight database development product.

Freedombase Web Ready is a quick and easy way to add Web front ends to existing OpenInsight applications, providing a fast and cost effective means of rejuvenating existing or legacy systems, and retaining the investment that those systems represent.

Revelation will rebrand the purchased Freedombase product as WebOI in order to eliminate any confusion between the two products.

Read the press release here or for further information visit www.revelation.com.

2008 Asia/Pacific Price List

2008-01-07T09:00:00.000+11:00

The 2008 Asia/Pacific price list is now available on our web site.

The updated price list includes pricing for:

OpenInsight V8.03
Universal Driver 4.0
Runtime & Developer Class Server deployment packs
Revelation ODBC driver

You can view or download the price list from the following link:

http://www.revelationsoftware.com.au/downloads/AustralianPriceList.pdf

Christmas Office Hours 2007

2007-12-21T12:26:00.001+11:00

The Revelation Software Australia office will be closed from Monday 24th December until Wednesday 2nd Jan 2008.

If you require any urgent technical assistance during this time please email info@revelation.com or post your questions on the forums at www.revelation.com

Have a safe and happy holiday period and we look forward to servicing your application development needs in 2008.

OpenInsight V8.03 released

2007-12-14T09:00:00.000+11:00

Revelation Software proudly announce the release of OpenInsight V8.03. This upgrade can be applied to OpenInsight V8.0 or above.

OI v8.03 includes over 75 fixes and enhancements including major enhancements to the OengineSocketServer, OECGI2 CGI internet gateway and AREV32.

Revelation Software have also introduced a new Authorization Code system in this version. This new system is designed to streamline the process of adding user licenses to deployed OpenInsight systems. As of V8.03, you will be able to add user licenses to an existing OpenInsight application by entering an Authorization code supplied by Revelation Software.

Current OpenInsight Works subscribers can download the upgrade from the Works section on www.revelation.com

Revelation Software releases the Universal Driver Release 4.0

2007-08-10T09:00:00.000+10:00

Revelation Software is proud to announce the release of the Universal Driver 4.0 as part of their network product suite.

The Universal Driver 4.0 is client/server software designed to operate on Microsoft Windows Network Operating System environments. UD 4.0 provides enhanced performance, reliability, and integrity for OpenInsight and Advanced Revelation applications using linear hash files.

“UD 4.0 includes a console application to help network administrators manage the integrity of their application and data.” said Michael Ruane, President and CEO of Revelation Software. “We have also included backward compatibility with all previous versions of linear hash.”

The 4.0 release of the Universal Driver is for Windows-based platforms only. New to the product is a console application to manage record locks, backward compatibility with all previous versions of linear hash and automatic registry configuration.

For more information about the Universal Driver 4.0, our Solution Partner Program, or Network Training classes at Revelation Headquarters, go to www.revelationsoftware.com or give us a call at +61 2 9939 6399

OpenInsight V8.01 Released

2007-07-31T09:00:00.000+10:00

The OpenInsight 8.0.1 Upgrade has been posted to the Works Download section. Please see the readme for upgrade details. The upgrade can only be applied to OpenInsight 8.0

Revelation User Group Sydney - Meeting

2007-05-28T19:49:00.000+10:00

The next Sydney Revelation User Group Meeting will be held on:

Thursday 7th June
6pm - 8pm

Revelation Software Australia Office
Suite 105, 20 Dale St
Brookvale NSW 2100

This meeting will include presentations on:
1. Release 8.0 of OpenInsight
2. AREV32
3. Accessing OpenInsight via OECGI2

Please RSVP to info@revelationsoftware.com.au by Monday 4th June.

OpenInsight v8.0 released

2007-05-15T20:12:00.000+10:00

After months of development and testing, Revelation Software is proud to announce the release of OpenInsight 8.0, which includes the much anticipated Arev32 interface. Works members can download the OpenInsight 8.0 upgrade from the Works section of our web site.

Included in release 8.0 are enhancements and bug fixes to the following components of OpenInsight:

Application Manager
Basic+ and System Routines
Database Manager
UI Workspace
Banded Report Writer
Arev32 & CTO U2 Connector
Form Designer/Presentation Manager
Table Builder
System Editor+
Web Interface/OECGI2
Report Builder
OIPI
C/S Workspace
RDK
TCL

For a complete list of enhancements and bug fixes click here.

CeBIT 2007 Wrap Up

2007-05-07T16:28:00.000+10:00

CeBIT Australia keeps on growing, this time round there were over 700 exhibitors spread across 5 of the 6 halls at the Darling Harbour Convention Centre in Sydney. It's now the biggest show of its type in the southern hemisphere.

The most impressive point about this years exhibition was that the majority of attendees were business people who were genuinely interested in finding the best software and hardware solutions for their business.

But CeBIT wouldn't be complete without Rev Guy showing off the latest in all things Revelation. This year he dazzled the crowds with the upcoming OpenInsight V8.0, due to hit the streets in early May 2007.

The Revelation Stand at CeBIT 2007

The interest in OpenInsight for Linux has increased since the last CeBIT with many conference attendees asking for a quick demo. Rev Guy spent some time catching up with old ARev developers and impressing new developers looking for that edge in software development.

The really hot topic for this year though was AJAX and Web 2.0, and of course Rev Guy was happy to show anyone and everyone how OpenInsight's new OECGI2 gateway makes Web 2.0 development easy.

Thank you to all our loyal users and customers who stopped by to say hello and see the latest in the Revelation World. See you all again at the Revelation Asia/Pacific Conference to be held in Sydney during August 2007.

OpenInsight selected as a finalist in the LinuxWorld Product Excellence awards

2006-03-29T09:00:00.000+11:00

Revelation Software is proud to announce that their flagship product, OpenInsight, was selected as a finalist in the Best Application Development Platform or Tool category at LinuxWorld Sydney’s Product Excellence Awards today.

The award was jointly announced by BuilderAu’s magazines Matthew Overington and LinuxWorld organiser, Minnie Constan. In announcing the award, Ms Constan said “It has been a privilege to present the award and I complement Revelation Software on their contribution to the Expo and the Open Source industry”

“OpenInsight is the mature application development environment that Linux developers have been looking for,” said David Goddard, Managing Director of Revelation Software Australia. ”This award confirms that OpenInsight is a market leader in application development tools for both Linux and Windows platforms.”

OpenInsight Release 7.2 is available from Revelation Software or through their network of resellers. See www.revelation.com for details.

About Revelation Software: Founded in 1982, Revelation Software delivers a suite of application development tools and companion services that take full advantage of leading network computing architectures, and client server platforms. Today, the company's flagship product OpenInsight is the only database development and application environment that provides both Windows, Linux and Java-based GUI tools to develop and deploy web-based and client server applications that support native and relational XML, SQL, Lotus Notes and the leading legacy MultiValue data sources such as Arev, Pick and IBM Universe. There are more than 1.5 million licensed users of Revelation products across 60,000 deployed sites worldwide. The company has offices in Westwood, New Jersey, as well as a European distributor in the United Kingdom, and an Asia Pacific subsidiary in Australia.

Note to editors: Revelation Software is a division of Revelation Technologies. Revelation Software, OpenInsight and JOI are trademarks of Revelation Technologies. All other trademarks and trade names are property of their respective holders.