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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:
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Zero-Configuration:
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No more
complex Ant-based configuration and
properties
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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
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There is only one
required OpenRules jar file
and an optional OpenRules tools library
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Support for Enterprise-class
Business Rules Repositories:
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A powerful
hierarchy of inter-related Excel-based rulebooks can be located
in a local file system
or at a remote web site
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A flexible and
intuitive repository configuration interface that is suitable
for business users
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 | A smooth
integration with
Google Spreadsheets, MS Excel or OpenOffice, Subversion or CVS
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Simplified
integration with the latest web application servers including:
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IBM WebSphere |
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BEA WebLogic |
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Apache Tomcat
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 | 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
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Improved Web Service
generation mechanism that supports a smooth integration with different web application
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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 Management System commonly known as OpenRules®. For details, please visit
http://www.openrules.com.
OpenRules is a registered trademark
of OpenRules, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their
respective owners.
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