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Computerworld - Workscape Boosts HR Applications
Workscape Inc. earlier this month announced that it has upgraded its suite of human resources applications. Workscape Enterprise 4.2 includes new configuration tools and enhanced support for planning and executing complex, performance-based compensation programs. The suite also features enhanced employee self-service applications and added decision-support capabilities, the Framingham, Mass.-based company said. Workscape Enterprise 4.2 will be available next month in both license-based and hosted options. Licensed software pricing for the full Workscape Enterprise 4.2 suite, including all self-service applications, ranges from $350,000 to $450,000 for a 10,000-employee organization. For more information, visit www.workscape.com.
Sarvega Ships New Tools for Switches
Sarvega Inc. in Burr Ridge, Ill., announced it's shipping XESOS Studio, software management tools and an interface for operating its Sarvega XPE 2000 line of switches. The software supports deployments of XML acceleration, security and routing settings and is designed to reduce administration costs. It ships at no extra cost with XPE 2000 switches.
Pen&Internet Upgrades riteMail
Pen&Internet LLC last week released riteMail 2.0 for Windows and Pocket PC systems. The software allows mobile users to transfer handwritten notes from handheld devices to desktop PCs for e-mailing, editing and printing, said the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company. RiteMail also recognizes common freehand shapes and handwritten text, enabling that type of content to be copied into other applications. RiteMail costs $21.95 for Pocket PC and $24.95 for Windows.

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