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New Version 4.6.3

This is a minor update to fix a few bugs!

v4.6.3
- FIX to new Timer to show correct user account
- Fixed bug with Report dates
- Removed repeated items in recent items.
- Updates to portuguese language pack

Feedback? Please let us know via info@copperproject.com or via the Community

New Version 4.6.1

This new version sees an overhaul of the Timer UI and code, so please post back if you have any issues.

Hosted customers will already see this build as current, and self-hosted license customers get in touch and we’ll provide the update. New this version!!

v4.6.1
- NEW Timer and Header functions/UI
- Added Portuguese Language pack to db
- Fixed bug with Report dates
- Fixed Contacts template bug
- Fixed budgets bug where Other Items wouldn’t add

Feedback? Please let us know via info@copperproject.com or via the Community

RIP Steve Jobs

No words can describe our appreciation for the legacy and lessons you’ve left us here at Copper Project.

Personally, as someone who was once proudly featured on the Apple website as a supporter of OS X, and as someone who has followed the Apple journey closely for my entire 20 year career in this space, I have always endeavoured to follow the Apple ethos that Steve cultivated. That being to always look at the customer experience first, to look at the HUMAN UTILITY first, to dream about what would make someones day, and then (and only then) see where the technology might create a reality for that desire.

In a way it leaves me mourn for that vision, and hope that what we take from Steve’s passing is that we can all work harder to think differently, and make technology an enabler of new ideas, thoughts, memes, and actions, for the greater good. In my own small way I hope that over the years I’ve done what I could to think first about how creatives want to manage their time and projects, and channel Steve’s “what would I want to see in my software” into our humble little product Copper. I know that I’ll continue this path, in all of my dealings both inside and outside of the Copper universe.

I’ll leave you with my favourite Steve Jobs Quote, and my favourite 5 videos that show just how amazing his legacy was. I’m not sure the wider public truly appreciate how much this guy ruled.

“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.” – Steve Jobs.

New Version Out Now v4.6

Hello all!

OK, back on the update trail, and this time it’s a minor update to fix a few bugs.

Hosted customers will already see this build as current, and self-hosted license customers get in touch and we’ll provide the update. New this version!!

- Fixed bugs relating to tasks and projects not having start / end dates in Gantt Timeline
- Major reshuffle of committed / logged etc lines in Gantt and Resource allocator
- Milestone fix in Gantt Timeline
- Invoices task order is now by task sequence order
- When you copy a project, it now goes to the copied project, not the original
- Project export (xml) now exports in task sequence order
- Fixed bug with Recent items in todo showing incorrect template
- ical sync now uses the timezone set in admin settings
- Added Portuguese Language pack
- Background provision for new People module.

Feedback? Please let us know via info@copperproject.com or via the Community

We’re touring Los Angeles/New York May 2011!

This month, Element Software CEO Ben Prendergast is touring Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York. If you’re interested in discussing Copper related business please get in touch!

New Premium Option, update to Corporate!

We are proud to announce the release of a new product option, Copper Premium, along with a change to our user licensing model for our Corporate and Premium products.

In response to more recent requests for bespoke features, integration with other systems, online training and generally those customers looking for the next level above a SAAS offering, we have decided to replace our Enterprise product with something a little more ‘old-world’. This product is known as Copper Premium, and is designed to bridge the gap between the ease of cloud-based SAAS project management software offering, and the requirements that some of our customers have that clearly are over and above a cookie-cutter approach. Given our niche-market offering and responsive attitude to customer service, along with our ten-year track-record for providing great software and customer service, Element Software is well placed to take your business to the next level with this exciting new offering.

Starting at $199/mth or $2999 for a server-installable license, this product offers a series of add-ons depending on your requirements, and comes standard with a 300 user license (up from 200 for the outgoing Enterprise product). Here are some of the additional offerings available to our Premium customers:

- Partner Status
- Dedicated Server
- Consultation
- Tailored Features
- Beta Release Access
- System Integration
- Skype Training
- Flexible User Numbers
  • Partner Status
  • Dedicated Servers for hosting
  • Consultation on best-use practices
  • On-site Consultations (California/Melbourne)
  • Tailored Features
  • Beta Release Access
  • Systems Integration and automation
  • Skype Training
  • Flexible User Numbers (300 up to Unlimited)

In order to bridge the gap between the Corporate and Premium product, we have also upgraded the Corporate product to allow up to 100 users as standard. This will be automatically updated in your user accounts, and existing Enterprise account holders will be upgraded to the base Premium package (300 users).

If you would like to discuss moving up to Premium, or coming on board with a Premium package, please email info@copperproject.com and lets start the conversation!

Thank you all again for your amazing support over the years, we’re confident this new model will help us build a better product for everyone, and provide unprecendented features and support to those who wish to become even more efficient in their businesses for 2011 and beyond!

Best regards,
Ben Prendergast
CEO
Element Software, creators of Copper Project.