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<title>OpenSurge News</title><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/index.html</link><description>Latest News from OpenSureg</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2009 - 2010 Open Surge Group LLC</dc:rights><dc:date>2011-10-18T16:05:31-04:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:08:00 -0500</lastBuildDate><item><title> Spreading the appeal: xTuple aims its ERP apps at both smaller and larger user targets</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2011-10-18T16:05:31-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/1f134b189da7c7c59e00d196d990afc4-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/1f134b189da7c7c59e00d196d990afc4-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As we head into 2011, we're expecting incremental but constant change to occur in the ERP applications arena. Faster deployment times and ease of customization will become even more important issues than ever for customers. Against this backdrop, commercial open source ERP vendors may win over additional customers, particularly if they can field apps tailored to those twin needs. That's one reason why xTuple has been bringing more capabilities to market this year, some designed specifically to woo smaller firms, others aimed more at larger organizations.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title> Collective Brainpower: xTuple unites the worlds of open-source software and manufacturing</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>xTuple</category><dc:date>2011-12-07T16:01:05-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/37bdb6b746cb5bf919a799df1d588885-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/37bdb6b746cb5bf919a799df1d588885-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manufacturers have many, if not most, of the business needs of larger companies. With those needs come a number of complexities in processes, and most manufacturers use, or would like to use, some sort of ERP &mdash; Enterprise Resource Planning &mdash; software to manage the flow of information in the business.<br /><br />An ERP system links all the operations inside a business &ndash; from sales to accounting, from customer relationship management to purchasing, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Outgrowing QuickBooks? Maybe open source ERP can help</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2011-05-24T10:31:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/31c73c67933e2c9bbfc72c260399948f-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/31c73c67933e2c9bbfc72c260399948f-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Open source ERP packages are gaining traction as midsize companies increase adoption of open source software. Recent surveys have found that small and medium-size businesses are increasingly willing to consider open source tools. Not surprisingly, small businesses and large enterprises are predisposed to different categories of open source software. Survey data suggest that ERP is one category where small businesses are more likely to adopt open source than their large enterprise peers.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>xTuple&#x27;s MOB Approach to Integrated Email</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>xTuple</category><dc:date>2010-09-04T09:58:56-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/6e46032b84ea10722e4f3feca01fb9b6-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/6e46032b84ea10722e4f3feca01fb9b6-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[xTuple is  going to try something new, and hopefully exciting - in order to facilitate getting some cool new functionality into xTuple.<br /><br />The feature is one that we hear, and talk, about all the time:  better email integration.  We've agonized publicly about this in the past, particularly over the fact that we don't want to be tied to any one particular client, server, or platform - in keeping with our overall design philosophy here.  But we think we have an answer, which I'll detail below.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>xTuple Connect Enables Enhanced EDI and Real-time Connectivity with other Enterprise Software</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>xTuple</category><dc:date>2010-08-17T12:43:33-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/9f500cb31992a1cc559e5cdbdde453d1-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/9f500cb31992a1cc559e5cdbdde453d1-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ xTuple, the leading provider of commercial open source business management software for growing companies, today announced the general availability of xTuple Connect.  This powerful new tool is a standards-based, completely open platform that enables deep integration with xTuple&rsquo;s open source ERP system without the typical proprietary middleware or associated vendor lock-in.<br /><br />Solutions supported by xTuple Connect include Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) &ndash; both legacy networks and more modern XML-based systems; any number of web-based e-commerce solutions; and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems such as Arena.<br /><br />&ldquo;xTuple is known for bringing powerful, big-company ERP solutions to growing businesses of all sizes,&rdquo; stated xTuple CEO Ned Lilly.  &ldquo;xTuple Connect builds on that same philosophy, and delivers a robust, standards-based integration platform that gives power users the tools to connect to any third party business software.&rdquo;<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>xTuple Launches Web Portal</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>xTuple</category><dc:date>2010-06-02T07:27:43-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/2b198020938c30dc3779b7b55781ae8e-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/2b198020938c30dc3779b7b55781ae8e-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Commercial open-source accounting, enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management software provider xTuple has introduced the xTuple Web Portal, which enables users&rsquo; Web sites to work directly with customers, suppliers and other business partners.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>xTuple releases the latest version of the company&#x2019;s flagship product</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>xTuple</category><dc:date>2010-07-01T07:05:48-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/a90ec1564fe42520933a267c8e6ee017-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/a90ec1564fe42520933a267c8e6ee017-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[xTuple, a provider of commercial open source business management software for small to medium-size businesses, announced the release of the latest version of the company&rsquo;s flagship product and the expansion of the xTuple Cloud service.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Open source ERP &#x27;most active&#x27; SourceForge project</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2010-06-30T06:55:13-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/bdadbc0848603fad388a314546b501e1-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/bdadbc0848603fad388a314546b501e1-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two open-source ERP suites, xTuple and ADempiere, were listed as the two "most active" projects Wednesday on SourceForge, which bills itself as the world's largest Web site for open-source software development. Projects WebERP and OpenBravo also made the top 20.<br /><br />XTuple probably has about 500 active participants in its open-source community, and roughly 25,000 people "who have raised their hand somewhere along the line," said xTuple CEO Ned Lilly. There have been nearly 400,000 downloads of xTuple software, he added.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>xTuple ERP 3.5 Adds Cloud Computing&#x2c; Drop Ship&#x2c; and Time Entry</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>xTuple</category><dc:date>2010-04-11T18:15:06-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/e4d85e100333adb91e83a22fa4b9caad-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/e4d85e100333adb91e83a22fa4b9caad-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[xTuple, the leader in Mac and open source enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the general availability of version 3.5 of its namesake product.  This latest version saves employee time and cuts costs by automating many routine tasks that are often performed manually, or by expensive external systems.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>xTuple Teams with Crossroads Public Relations</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>xTuple</category><dc:date>2010-02-18T10:46:37-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/8ac6f79bc50f015d83dd6f10fd0ee83e-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/8ac6f79bc50f015d83dd6f10fd0ee83e-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[xTuple has selected Crossroads Public Relations to expand their national and global footprint and reach their key audiences including analysts, journalists, bloggers and other influencers.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>xTuple Announces Unsurpassed 2009 Growth</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>xTuple</category><dc:date>2010-01-12T12:54:46-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/dd8856033a32cc8bb4bdf413b04e8909-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/dd8856033a32cc8bb4bdf413b04e8909-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Open Source ERP provider gains over 100 new commercial customers, doubles its partner base, accelerates community growth. xTuple, the leader in open source enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, today announced it has closed a very successful 2009 despite tough market conditions.  In addition to doubling both its customer and partner base, the company experienced a dramatic acceleration of its global user community to over 20,000 active members.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Apple Said to Plan Tablet PC Introduction This Month</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>Apple</category><dc:date>2010-01-04T08:34:52-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/afb34b3e98f7b06368aa56230d1235cf-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/afb34b3e98f7b06368aa56230d1235cf-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Apple Inc., seeking to win a larger share of the market for handheld computers, is planning to unveil a tablet PC this month, according to a person familiar with the matter. The device is scheduled to go on sale in March, said the person, who declined to be identified because details of the product are private.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>xTuple Recognizes Open Source ERP Partner in Atlanta&#x2c; GA</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2009-12-08T08:29:55-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/7e8b405bc877f18c1e2af9c04c57e398-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/7e8b405bc877f18c1e2af9c04c57e398-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[OpenSurge Group sought out an open source solution that would enable the small and midsize business to have all the functionality of big name ERP solutions at a fraction of the cost and one capable of running on Apple Mac OS X. Using those two criteria OpenSurge sought out and found xTuple ERP to be the best in class ERP solution for the small and midsize business.<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Apple&#x27;s core competency is innovative design and technology</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>Apple</category><dc:date>2009-10-27T09:19:32-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/3652aabe5e523d78d8b3f82a12b8723d-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/3652aabe5e523d78d8b3f82a12b8723d-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Apple's core competency is innovative design and technology. That's the spirit behind its famous "Think Different" ad campaign. Apple introduces products that truly wow the market.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>OpenSurge Group Announces Hosted xTuple ERP Solution</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2009-10-19T16:07:33-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/355b8eabcd7d2938ffa27e8cf001c6ed-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/355b8eabcd7d2938ffa27e8cf001c6ed-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[OpenSurge has launched its latest innovation for the small business owner. Using open source xTuple ERP in a hosted environment, enabling the small business the advantages of a robust and scaleable ERP solution at a price that makes ecomomic sense.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Update for Open Source ERP Solution Adds DRP&#x2c; Improved International Tax Management</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2009-09-18T11:50:34-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/1877b587b09213efd0c1ebc923420bcf-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/1877b587b09213efd0c1ebc923420bcf-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[San Francisco &mdash; August 14, 2009 &mdash; Software provider xTuple has release the latest version of its flagship open source enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, introducing improved international tax management among 100-plus updates to the offering.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Snow Leopard Server Provides Powerful Feature Updates</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>Apple</category><dc:date>2009-09-30T18:13:20-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/ff5cfe53996ebace6031b48228eec8bf-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/ff5cfe53996ebace6031b48228eec8bf-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Citing significant upgrades to the Podcast Producer, Wiki, and Mobile Access components of Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard, reviewer Cameron Sturdevant (eweek.com) recommends that IT managers &ldquo;put Snow Leopard Server on their short-term evaluation list when considering system updates in creative departments where Mac systems predominate&rdquo; or in any enterprise &ldquo;where high-value content is produced.&rdquo;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>xTuple Unveils Powerful New ERP Features in xTuple 3.3</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2009-08-12T17:00:15-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/58222c829af82b0e7dff6679140d79ea-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/58222c829af82b0e7dff6679140d79ea-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CA and NORFOLK, VA &ndash; August 12, 2009 - xTuple, the leader in open source enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, today announced the release of xTuple ERP 3.3, showcasing a robust international tax management system and over 100 new product enhancements. The new release is the culmination of seven months of collaborative development between xTuple, its customers and partners, and open source users and contributors in dozens of countries around the world.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Open-source software can close functional gaps</title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2009-08-20T16:52:02-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/270aa8be00f8da22c16026bea5bc9eb2-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/270aa8be00f8da22c16026bea5bc9eb2-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Creamer Metal Products, a manufacturer and distributor of material-handling equipment for the grain industry in the agricultural community, selected an open-source ERP system from xTuple to accommodate the ups and downs of the business cycle. <br /><br />During the ethanol boom at the end of 2006, Creamer Metal saw demand for its products skyrocket, and management realized the company needed a "heavy lifting" business application that extended beyond the QuickBooks system it was using, says Wes Jacobs, general manager, Creamer Metal Products. At the same time, the company did not want to invest time, money, or other resources in a large ERP package that could not be scaled down when the rapid influx of slowed down. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Update for Open Source ERP Solution Adds DRP&#x2c; Improved International Tax Management </title><dc:creator>mrushing@opensurgegroup.com</dc:creator><category>News</category><dc:date>2009-08-18T16:42:22-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/c3c9c4d8e259ae0d7c1c41dc883c4e63-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.opensurgegroup.com/about/about/news_files/c3c9c4d8e259ae0d7c1c41dc883c4e63-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[San Francisco &mdash; August 14, 2009 &mdash; Software provider xTuple has release the latest version of its flagship open source enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, introducing improved international tax management among 100-plus updates to the offering.<br />]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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