EDISON, NJ -- September 18, 2006 -- OpenRules, Inc. announced today the availability of OpenRules-3, a new major release that dramatically simplifies the configuration and integration of OpenRules-based applications.  The list of major improvements includes: 

• Zero-Configuration:
  • No more complex Ant-based configuration and properties files
  • Excel-files with rules “know” which Java packages and classes they may need (if any) and where all related Excel and XML files are located
  • There is only one required OpenRules jar file and an optional OpenRules tools library
     
• Support for Enterprise-class Business Rules Repositories:
  • A powerful hierarchy of inter-related Excel-based rulebooks can be located in a local file system or at a remote web site
  • A flexible and intuitive repository configuration interface that is suitable for business users
  • A smooth integration with Google Spreadsheets, MS Excel or OpenOffice, Subversion or CVS
     
• Simplified integration with the latest web application servers including:
  • IBM WebSphere
  • BEA WebLogic
  • Apache Tomcat
     
• Completely redesigned Eclipse plug-in that supports all versions of Eclipse including the latest Eclipse 3.2.  A new plug-in provides a friendly error validation mechanism, is much smaller and easier to download, and no longer requires a particular workspace organization
   
• Improved Web Service generation mechanism that supports a smooth integration with different web application servers.

The new release along with an updated documentation is available for free download immediately.   Detailed release notes can be found at http://openrules.com/ReleaseNotes_3.0.0.htm.  Migration Guide is available from http://openrules.com/MovingToOpenRules-3.htm.

About OpenRules
OpenRules, Inc. is a NJ-based corporation that develops, supports and provides consulting services around Open Source Business Rule Engine commonly known as OpenRules™. For details, please visit http://www.openrules.com.