iArch Global announces today that the beta version of its next generation magazine management software PPX2 is now available from its website http://www.ppx2.com.

In addition to the extensive set of features that the previous package already enjoys, over 100 new features have being added to further automatize all aspects of magazine publishing. PPX2 is based on Filemaker Pro 5 technology and is thus completely cross platform and server ready. In keeping with future trends, it will have a full web interface as well as synchronization to Palm-OS PDAs for mobile data input. New features include tracking of multiple publications, asset tracking, system wide alerts and customizable security levels as well as semi-automatic flat-plan layouts and text export to popular desktop publishing applications.

What would you look for in the perfect publishing management programme? Perhaps you require automated, customized billing facilities for both advertising clients and suppliers, or detailed revenue and payment tracking that can give on the spot access to that all important bottom line. Or maybe an editorial network database that facilitates the planning of issues and offers an immediate update of articles underway. PubPro can promise all this and more. Whether you are a PC or Macintosh user, PubPro will make the day to day running of your publication more time and cost effective than ever before. Sales, editorial and administration - PubPro will track everything from the smallest transparency to the largest advertising client using clear and easy-to-use graphics and prompts. PubPro - It's front page news.

Pricing depends on licenses and whether the system is open source or not, and will start with a 2 user license for $399.

In an effort to be further in touch with its market, iArch Global is offering a program where potential purchasers can be involved in the final development and feature set of PPX2. More information is available on the website.