Optimal Blue Unveils Optimal Lock; First Third-Party Provider to Allow Originators to Lock a Loan in Real Time
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Optimal Blue, the developer of a comprehensive, Web-based platform that couples decisioning technology with content management for the mortgage industry, released its newest product, Optimal Lock, which enables originators to source, manage, price and lock a loan - all in real time.
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Fully integrated ERP, CRM, and accounting for small to midsized businesses. Graphical client runs on Linux, Mac, and Windows (built with open source Qt framework). Business logic resides in PostgreSQL database server. Fully international-ready.   We're happy to announce the beta release of PostBooks - the free edition of the xTuple ERP Applications, version 2.3.1.  This is primarily a bug-fix and cleanup release, although there are more new features that you would typically find in a minor "dot release."  Please see the release notes for details on the over 100 new features and enhancements, including a long-awaited fix to the multi-location/lot/serial can't-cancel snarl (if you're a longtime user, you know what I'm talking about).  This will be a short cycle, and we probably won't do another beta unless we find some real issues - so please have a go at it, and let us know what you find!  Best way to contact us is the forums at www.xtuple.org.  After 2.3.1 final is released, we will be kicking off the 3.0 development cycle, and will have a great deal to say about roadmap, architectural improvements, and long-term vision.  Stay tuned!  More details below...      Release Notes xTuple Applications OpenMFG - PostBooks Version 2.3.1Beta1 February 8, 2008 ==================================  This is the first Beta release of version 2.3.1, marking the end of new feature development for this release cycle. We move now into refining, testing, and bug fixing mode leading up to the final release.  Highlights of this Beta release include the following:  * Consolidated Invoice by Customer * API views for Item, BOM, BOO * Print Travelers in batch * Credit Card support for Authorize.NET * Split Receipt capability * Redesigned CRM Account screen   ==================================  The following features and bug fixes have been added to the applications since the release of 2.3.0:  New Features:  * [Accounting] Added option to print a Sales Journal from Unposted Invoices screen * [Accounting] Added ability to split a receipt so it may be partially vouchered * [Accounting] Enabled time based credit hold capability in OpenMFG * [Accounting] Moved Chart of Account to first position in "Accounts" menu structure * [Accounting] Added ability to view Voucher line detail from Vendor History * [Accounting] Added ability to view Voucher line G/L detail in Vendor History * [Accounting] Added PO# column in Vendor History * [CRM] Added the ability to see merged comments from the Account window for subordinate Customer, Contact, Vendor and Tax Authority records * [CRM] Added the ability to see opportunities from the Account window * [CRM] Added default Address to CRM Account master * [Manufacture] Added more right-click options to manufacturing windows * [Manufacture] Added new Work Order schedule by Work Order Number display * [Manufacture] Added CANCEL button to lot/serial distribution screen * [Manufacture] Added batch printing capability for Travelers * [Purchase] Reorganized layout of Voucher screen * [Purchase] Added New Event For PO Line Item Insert * [Sales] Multiple additions to Customer Information Workbench, including: A button linked to CRM Account screen; a button linked to A/R workbench; a QUERY button to refresh all the information in this screen except for C/C payments; Invoice list shows 0 and non-0 balance, with most recent records at the top; right-click on Sales Order to find two more menu options (i.e., Shipment status and Shipment information); credit limit added; and credit status made bold * [Sales] Added support for lot/serial and Characteristic printing on Packing Lists * [Sales] Allowed viewing and editing of Sales Orders associated with Returns by right click from R/A line items * [Sales] Allowed credit to be given on replacement Return Authorizations * [Sales] Multiple CRM Account/Customer Workbench enhancements, including: Added a button to launch Customer Workbench from Account window; right-click launch to Sales Order from Invoice Items; allowed printing of Sales Orders, Invoices, and Credit Memos on Customer Workbench; launch Cash Receipt from Invoice tab; link to jump to Shipment tracking from invoice; added due date of Invoices; late Invoices displayed in RED * [Sales] Added Batch Manager support for automatic allocations * [Sales] Added the ability to consolidate Invoices by Customer * [System] Changed term "Buffer Management" in Neo menu to "Constraint Management" * [System] Added Authorize.net Credit Card processing capability  Bug Fixes:  * [Accounting] Fixed error received when canceling Cash Receipt * [Accounting] Fixed Check Register to print detail * [Accounting] Fixed Credit Card error received when posting Cash Receipt * [Accounting] Restored TAB order on Expense Category * [A/P] Re-enabled copy function of in Bill of Operations list * [A/P] Fixed screen resizing problem on AP open Items screen * [A/P] Fixed error when attempting to copy an Item Site * [A/P] Added line Characteristics and missing Notes to Quote report * [A/P] Fixed problem preventing printing of CheckFormat.xml report * [A/P] Fixed AP Credit Memos to use Terms from Vendor file * [A/R] Fixed open AR Items screen resizing problem * [A/R] Fixed issue where wrong Customer Invoice was appearing on Customer Information Workbench * [A/R] Fixed loophole where Cash Receipts against Credit Cards could be deleted after the Credit Card charge has been processed * [A/R] Fixed problem preventing processing of Credit Card refund against a Customer Deposit * [A/R] Fixed erroneous error when posting Misc. Invoices * [G/L] Fixed issue with Budgets not updating properly * [CRM] Enabled inactive flag for To-Do Items * [CRM] Fixed issue with To-Do List right-click options being disabled incorrectly * [CRM] Fixed issue with To-Do List requiring two 2 clicks to enable EDIT button * [Inventory] Fixed ISSUE ALL BALANCE button on Issue Stock to Shipping screen to honor sufficient Inventory requirement * [Inventory] Fixed issue preventing deletion of posted Count Slips from the Count Slip Edit List * [Inventory] Fixed issue allowing return of different Serial Numbers when returning line items back to stock * [Inventory] Fixed error received when trying to return stock from Shipping * [Inventory] Added lot/serial group back to the default Packing List * [Inventory] Fixed issue preventing selection of Location radio button on Item Site screen * [Inventory] Prevented entry of duplicate Warehouse Locations * [Inventory] Enforced relationship between "Stocked" flag and Order Level on Item Site screen * [Inventory] Fixed error received when attempting to delete an Item * [S/R] Disabled "Require Sufficient Inventory" option on Issue Stock to Shipping screen if S/O Allocations are enabled * [S/R] Enabled RA line item notes to transfer to S/O's linked to RAs * [Manufacture] Enabled backflush of Job Item Work Order Material Requirements * [Manufacture] Fixed issue preventing posting of Misc. Production when "Track Machine Overhead" is flagged as "with General Overhead" * [Products] Fixed issue causing Copy Item function to be slow when all options are selected * [Products] Prevented users from select anything but Material Issue UOMs when entering a BOM item * [Products] Prevented deletion of Bills of Materials having valid revisions * [Products] Fixed issue causing BOM components not to be copied when copying a BOM * [Products] Fixed issue preventing addition of BOO items * [Products] Restored missing Characteristics tab to Item master * [Products] Disabled editing of Max Desired Cost currency on Item master * [Products] Liked UOM ratio formatting to Locale setting * [Products] Fixed PostBooks only issue preventing deletion of Items * [P/D] Fixed BOO report to ignore expired Operations and also added missing information * [Purchase] Changed PO report definition to dynamically find Warehouse Address * [Sales] Enabled alternate Shipping Warehouse for Return Authorizations * [Sales] Fixed issue with Availability information not being displayed on the RA Item screen * [Sales] Fixed issue with new Order value being overwritten when using RA authorize buttons * [Sales] Added Shipping Warehouse label to RA Item screen * [Sales] Fixed issue preventing creation of Sales Account Assignments if Returns are enabled * [Sales] Added filtering on RA header to only show valid Sales Orders for specified Customer * [Sales] Fixed issue with extraneous lot/serial numbers showing up on Invoices having RA processing in their past * [Sales] Enabled changing of RA line item dispositions after line items are created * [Sales] Fixed issue where default Warehouse always was showing for returns, regardless of Warehouse specified * [Sales] Fixed issue preventing printing of RAs * [Sales] Fixed error found when attempting to create Work Orders in S/O and R/A for Items that had BOM items with no Item Site * [Sales] Fixed error received when selecting to cancel a newly-created RA after adding a line item * [Sales] Hid browse button next to New Order field on RA header * [Sales] Fixed crash behavior when showing pending availability on Sales Order item screen * [Sales] Fixed pending availability as indented BOM on Sales Order Item screen to properly show deeply nested BOMs * [Sales] Fixed issue with RA Checks getting a -1 value at first * [Sales] Fixed issue with RA item credit exceeding original qty. * [Sales] Fixed failing update of salesorder api if no shipto is given * [Sales] Fixed Customer screen to use AR Terms only * [Sales] Fixed issue with right-click options working inconsistently in Inventory Availability By Customer Type screen * [Sales] Fixed issue with Notes not saving on Returns * [Sales] Fixed font color inconsistencies on Inventory Availability By Customer Type screen * [Schedule] Fixed planning BOM percentages to work properly * [System] Fixed error message received when running the createbufferstatus function * [System] Fixed XML import error received with Item Type is "Job" * [System] Rescaled user's initials field on Maintain Users screen * [System] Removed non-functional Verisign credit card authorization option * [System] Fixed issue preventing Hot Keys from working * [System] Fixed Item view which was incorrectly allowing inserts without a Class Code * [System] Fixed issue causing Credit Card configuration screen to crash * [System] Removed invalid XML found on Credit Card posting * [System] Fixed issue with Item Characteristics being hidden when multi-Warehouse functionality was disabled * [System] Fixed XML import to read ID and Note codes properly * [System] Fixed issue where Yahoo XML contains Freight information not found on Sales Order * [System] Fixed issue with actual Yahoo Store XML Order Numbers being out of range * [System] Fixed issue which required Post Journal Entry permission to post any transaction in the system * [System] Improved wording of error code returned when issuing to Shipping
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(InfoWorld) - IBMÂ unveiled a Web site and IT security software application Thursday as part of its effort to compete with Hewlett-PackardÂ and SunÂ for customers in the fast-growing SMB sector. New customers can share tips on how to migrate from servers to mainframes on the Web site, which acts as an online community for users, system integrators, software vendors, and academic institutions. Existing customers can use the enhanced z/VM virtualization software to support more virtualized memory or use the new Tivoli zSecure V1.8.1 suite to monitor threats and enforce compliance. IBM created the new version of zSecure with technology from itsÂ first-quarter acquisition of Consul Risk Management. That purchase is part of IBM's strategy to spend $100 million toÂ simplify its mainframe platformÂ by 2011, hoping to persuade businesses to buy its System z9 mainframe computers instead of high-end servers. IBM sells an enterprise-class version of its z9 for large corporations and a business-class version for SMBs. Compared to servers running on chips from Sun or Intel, customers can save money by using power-efficient mainframes, said Jim Stallings, general manager of System z for IBM's systems and technology group. "The biggest reason customers are drawn to the mainframe -- a trend we've seen for more than 10 years now -- is power," Stallings said. "Servers running on the faster chips and greater numbers of chips draw an enormous amount of power, and our smaller customers can't get that power. I'm talking about basic electricity." The streamlined architecture of the mainframe makes it attractive to customers who need to process large amounts of information, such as financial services firms and hedge funds, he said. That group is quickly growing to include midrange banks, including the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus and Nexar, an Internet banking company in Belgium. "SMB customers are realizing that they cannot afford to change their infrastructure every two years because it's too expensive. The cost comes not so much in the hardware as in training people to administer it," Stallings said. "Our customers came to us and said, 'We want to migrate more work to the mainframe because of the economics. We're way over the religious debates about which processor is faster -- we don't care -- we need better economics.'" IBM is making a big bet on its mainframe business with the $100 million investment, but the gambit may pay off. In theÂ first quarter of 2007, the company credited strong growth in its software and system z sectors for an 8 percent increase in net income to $1.8 billion and a 6.6 percent increase in revenue to $22 billion, compared to the same period in 2006.
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This week ObjectStore, a provider of technology designed to manage massive amounts of data in real time, will unveil RFID Accelerator. The company aims to give to supply chain capabilities similar to those used by financial institutions for executing programmatic trades on the stock exchange.Â
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Nextance last week announced its Intellectual Property Optimization Suite, which enables users to manage valuable intellectual property (IP) assets and associated contractual agreements in order to more effectively optimize revenue and mitigate legal risk related to IP. Nextance's IP Optimization Suite manages the entire lifecycle of IP assets and addresses such issues as underutilized IP assets, underpaid licensing and royalty revenue, unnecessary risks related to legal compliance, and sluggish time-to-market for new solutions that increasingly depend on IP. Pricing starts at $500,000 and ranges to over $1,000,000 depending on the size of the organization and sophistication of the implementation.
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Second place has been revealed in Nick Halstead's programming competition - and the 2nd place mark goes to Evan Chiu.   So second place, more drum rolls.. goes to Evan Chiu. Evan's solution revolved around a well implemented breadth first search which was wrapped up in a neat class. It was also quite well presented and the HTML was all w3c compliant.   In Evan's solution, he opted for a single "solve" method to handle the heart of the transition - an implementation of the "Breadth First Search method. If you'd like to see the full code, you can check it out here.
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MRO Software, an IBM company (NYSE: IBM), today announced that the Antwerp Port Authority has chosen IBM's Maximo asset management software to manage its operating assets in the port of Antwerp. The contract was awarded after an extensive tender procedure.
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Company releases a key-management product aimed at helping companies manage encrypted systems more efficiently.
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Softbank Corp (9984.T), Japan's smallest  mobile phone carrier, said on Monday it would not charge  monthly fees for three years to students signing up to the  carrier for the first time. Softbank, which is trying to grab  market share in a saturated market, outstripped bigger rivals  NTT DoCoMo Inc (9437.T) and KDDI Corp (9433.T) in netting new  users in December for the eighth straight month.
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Having credit card commitment issues? Go ahead, play the field.
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IBM is expanding the number of third-part companies that can tap into its ISV partner support programs. An automated application system makes it easier for application software vendors to take
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IBM&#39;s planned purchase of Venetica provides Big Blue with one more piece in its on-demand computing strategy. The challenge will be to seamlessly meld Venetica&#39;s unstructured-data expertise with structured-data management.
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By Joe Lambe, The Kansas City Star, Mo.  Feb. 18--That lock on your door is probably a simple pin-tumbler type that can be opened by a "bump key," a cheap device easily available on the Internet.
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Web-services security company releases appliance designed to authenticate access into business networks.
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Technology company GigaBeam has come up with an alternative to the bottleneck that bedevils businesses everywhere.
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Fresh from setting a record for performance among supercomputers just a few days ago, IBM on Monday announced it is making a commercial version of its Blue Gene system available to be aimed at businesses and scientific researchers.
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InfoWorld - At next week&#39;s RSA Conference in San Francisco smart card vendor Gemalto&#160;will introduce new technology designed to give online shoppers an easy way to log on to their accounts using a smart card device that plugs into any PC.