Library technology solutions provider SirsiDynix, US, has announced the release of SirsiDynix Horizon 7.5 and Horizon Information Portal (HIP) 3.20. The Horizon integrated library system (ILS) continues to be used by thousands of libraries across the world, according to the company. The latest release claims to support crucial database upgrades and infrastructure improvements to both Horizon and HIP.
Horizon 7.5 provides support for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Sybase ASE 15, giving an upgrade path for Horizon customers running older versions of Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase ASE. HIP has been enhanced to support the latest development environments including Java SE 6, JBoss 4.2.3 and Jetty 6.1.12. These new versions of JBoss and Java also make it possible to take advantage of 64-bit systems, including Microsoft Windows 2008 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0.
According to SirsiDynix, although a major emphasis has been placed on infrastructure improvements for Horizon and HIP, the release also delivers enhancements such as Horizon SIP2 Responder; HIP Search Limit capability; Horizon Floating Collection functionality for consortia; tighter integration of debt collect administrative tools; and over 50 other software improvements.
Numerous customers participated in extensive beta testing of Horizon 7.5 during two separate beta testing phases. Horizon 7.5 was also tested in production at customer sites such as Bellingham-Whatcom County Library Consortium prior to general availability.
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