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The biggest feature of Merlin 2.5 is its multi-user capability. "We recognize that project management is a collaborative effort; now Merlin 2.5 enables project managers to work together to get real-time feedback on their projects," says ProjectWizards' CEO Frank Blome.
Merlin 2.5 boasts many exciting new features, Blome says. From the addition of networking capability to the freedom to assign dedicated user- or group-defined access rights to dynamic planning and bi-directional synchronization with iCal, Merlin 2.5 makes project management a collaborative event, as opposed to a single project manager's task.
Merlin 2.5 will be made available for free as a download to all Merlin 2.0 users. Current Merlin users will see an improved overall interface, enhanced Gantt chart information, such as group boundaries and non-working time, more flexible project and resource calendar controls and multiple windows to allow users to view projects from many different angles, including resources and utilization levels. They can download Merlin 2.5 for free from ProjectWizards' Web site, http://www.projectwizards.net
"We are pleased to offer Merlin 2.5 as a free upgrade to all our Merlin 2.0 customers. We believe very strongly that it will become the premier Macintosh-based project management software on the market today," Blome says.
New Features in Merlin 2.5
Perfect with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
The Views
The Elements
The Library
The Resources
Utilization View
Collaboration and Integrations
Printing and Reporting
The Search
Network-based Collaborative Project Management
Collaborate with others on the same project file over the LAN or WAN with a single mouse click.
Access Control for Users and User Groups
Resources can be either single Users or grouped into Resource Groups both of which can be assigned to activities and/or given specific access rights.
Dynamic Planning Mode
Activities which haven't started yet can be automatically moved to the current date. This is great news for devotees of Agile Project Management.
Bi-directional Synchronization with iCal
Changes in Merlin are reflected in iCal and vice versa. You can also sync specific resources in a separate calendar.
Enhanced Financial and Cost Models
You can now compare planned vs. actual costs with the ability to determine accruals per cost entry.
Want to learn more?
Download the Merlin 2.5 Beta 4 PDF which describes all the new features and enhancements.
For more information, visit:
http://www.merlin2.net/features/topfeaturesmerlin25.html
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