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March 28, 2005 (Computerworld) --

Microsoft Upgrades ERP Software
• Microsoft Corp.'s Business Solutions Group last week announced enhancements to Version 8.0 of its Great Plains ERP software. They include new business intelligence, grant management and budgeting capabilities, according to the company. Microsoft has also added an Extender Module to enable users to modify data entry windows and add fields in their interfaces. The enhancements will be available by April. The new modules will start at $625.
Xirrus Announces Wireless LAN Array
• Xirrus Inc. in Westlake Village, Calif., has announced its Wireless LAN Array, hardware that's designed to offer the functionality of a WLAN switch and up to 16 access points in a single device. It provides up to 864Mbit/sec. of radio frequency bandwidth to over 1,000 clients, said Xirrus. Evaluation units are now available with general availability in May.
Cloakware Ships Password Software
• Cloakware Corp. is shipping Cloakware Server Password Manager. The software lets users process IDs and change passwords as frequently as needed without having to use scripts and custom applications, according to Vienna, Va.-based Cloakware. The software, including licensing and services, starts at $150,000.
RedDot Releases Content System
• RedDot Solutions Corp. in New York has unveiled RedDot Content Management System 6.1. The application has simplified drag-and-drop functions and enhanced editing tools, said RedDot. It also allows users to instantly see edits made to their Web pages. Pricing begins at $55,000, and the product is available now.

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