]project-open[ has been rated #1 in business management from a field of 16 translation management applications evaluated by Common Sense Advisory in 3/2007.

Barcelona, May 9th, 2007: ]project-open[, a provider of open-source based project management software announces the release of Version 3.2 of ]project-open[. The new version integrates many new modules and improvements.

The new version has been rated by CommonSenseAdvisory to be the #1 business management application from a field of 16 translation management systems reviewed in 3/2007 (reference: www.commonsenseadvisory.com/research/report_view.php?id=39).

"Our solution allows small and smallest translation organizations to leverage technology that used to be limited to large corporations", says Frank Bergmann, Managing Director of ]project-open[. "Working with ]project-open[ allows automating tasks using embedded workflow technology. Projects are managed more cost-efficiently and the use of our system leads to faster deliveries and therefore to a competitive advantage.

"The open-source idea is just beginning to gain momentum in the market for project management software in the translation and localization industry. It will ultimately revolutionize the market; we want to give our customers the chance to take advantage of these developments as soon as possible."

]project-open[ includes an integrated translation workflow for translation agencies and localization departments. It covers the entire project life cycle from definition &sales, staffing and project execution (timesheets, incidents and discussions, file storage and oversight) to invoicing and payment.

With ]project-open[, any authorized user can access the system anytime and from anywhere, evaluating relevant projects and process information. The integrated financial controlling module allows checking profit & loss for projects and customers and integrates with backend accounting systems such as SAP. The ]project-open[ architecture is based on Internet technology and is designed for mission-critical applications with high scalability and a sophisticated role-based permissions system.

About ]project-open[:

]project-open[ has been founded by German engineers in 2003 in Barcelona, Spain. We are the main developers of the open-source based ]project-open[ product family. The business mission of ]project-open[ is to bring the benefits of open-source based Internet technology to small and medium organizations.

- ]project-open[ ranks amongst the Top 100 most active open-source projects at http://www.sourceforge.net/. - There are more then 1000 companies in 25 countries using the system to run their business.

]project-open[ offers support, other professional services and extension modules for the ]project-open[ product family.

Resources & More Information:

]po[ Web Sites:
- http://www.project-open.org/ (Developer Site)
- http://www.project-open.com/ (Marketing Site)
- http://www.project-open.com/en/press/ (Press Kit)
- http://pcdemo.dnsalias.com/ (Online Demo)
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/project-open/ (Download)
- http://www.project-open.org/download/change_log.html (Change Log)

Developer Conference:
- September 27.-29., 2007 in Barcelona, Spain http://www.project-open.com/product/services/devcon/

Press Contact:
- Frank Bergmann, Founder Tel: +34 933 250 914 (11am - 7pm CEST) mailto:press@project-open.com