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==Application Web Site  - Release Schedule ==
 
==Application Web Site  - Release Schedule ==
  
As of February 2016, TrackAbout has changed the process for releasing software updates.  We are moving from a two week cycle to a monthly release schedule.  TrackAbout feels the change to a monthly release schedule will benefit both our product and our clients.  
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TrackAbout releases software updates '''monthly'''.
  
New Release Schedule
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===Test Environments===
*'''Test Environments''' - For clients utilizing test environments, software releases will take place on or about the 5th business day of each month.
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Test environments are updated on or about the 5th business day of each month.
*'''Production Environment''' - Software releases will take place on or about the 15th business day of each month.  
 
  
'''Benefits of this change'''
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===Production Environments===
*A longer development cycle means more testing and QA time for new enhancements and fixes. This means fewer issues and/or potential problems with new features
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Production environments are updated on or about the 15th business day of each month.
*There will be a two week period between the update to our test environment and the update to the production. This means a longer available testing period for clients who use TrackAbout test environments.  
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===Why Monthly?===
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We recently changed from a two-week cycle to monthly. This longer development cycle means more testing and QA time for new enhancements and fixes. We believe this results in fewer issues or potential problems with new features
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We wait two weeks between the update to the Test Environment and the Production Environment. This allows customers using the test environments two weeks to try out new features before they go live.
  
 
==TAMobile 6 (TAM6)==
 
==TAMobile 6 (TAM6)==
 
TAMobile 6 run on the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework platform
 
TAMobile 6 run on the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework platform
  
Updating to New Versions - Starting in February 2016, Clients using TAMobile 6 will be automatically updated once a month, meaning you will always have the latest and greatest version of TrackAbout’s mobile software to use.
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Updating to New Versions - Starting in February 2016, Clients using TAMobile 6 will be automatically updated once a month, meaning you will always have the latest and greatest version of TrackAbout's mobile software to use.
  
 
==TAMobile 5 (TAM5)==
 
==TAMobile 5 (TAM5)==

Revision as of 15:18, 19 August 2016

Application Web Site - Release Schedule

TrackAbout releases software updates monthly.

Test Environments

Test environments are updated on or about the 5th business day of each month.

Production Environments

Production environments are updated on or about the 15th business day of each month.

Why Monthly?

We recently changed from a two-week cycle to monthly. This longer development cycle means more testing and QA time for new enhancements and fixes. We believe this results in fewer issues or potential problems with new features

We wait two weeks between the update to the Test Environment and the Production Environment. This allows customers using the test environments two weeks to try out new features before they go live.

TAMobile 6 (TAM6)

TAMobile 6 run on the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework platform

Updating to New Versions - Starting in February 2016, Clients using TAMobile 6 will be automatically updated once a month, meaning you will always have the latest and greatest version of TrackAbout's mobile software to use.

TAMobile 5 (TAM5)

TAMobile 5 is soon reaching end-of-life. Our Support staff will be happy to help upgrade you to TAM6 for free at anytime. Please contact TrackAbout Support at support@trackabout.com or call us at +1 412.269.0642.

Release Notes

Link to past Release Notes

TrackAbout is publishing Release Notes once a month via the TrackAbout Blog. If you do not receive Release notes, sign up for the distribution list on the TrackAbout Blog.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact TrackAbout Support at support@trackabout.com or call us at +1 412.269.0642.