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Software AG's AlignSpace: still alive?
Thursday, December 17, 2009 by Neil Ward-Dutton
Thomas Stoesser from Software AG posted an entry on the AlignSpace blog yesterday titled: “We are still alive“. The fact that he felt the need to write the post says it all…
As I said to one of the company’s BPM competitors in a call recently, AlignSpace has some really interesting features and potential as a collaborative process analysis and design environment (I saw what I think was the first public demo in the UK a few weeks back). The problem is, it’s been extensively trailled but there’s been very little follow-up and people are starting to wonder if the company is really committed.
I can understand how the acquisition of IDS-Scheer might have forced some reappraisal of AlignSpace – but heavens, this was positioned as not only a tool, but also a social knowledge and practice sharing forum. Surely the most basic thing Software AG should have been doing – regardless of the ultimate fate of the tool/environment – was continuously communicating with the many people who expressed an interest in taking part in the community and getting access to the service.
Thomas has promised to provide more concrete detail of Software AG’s plans soon… I worry that the company’s in danger of running out of time (and others’ attention), so let’s see.
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Thanks for taking the time to read my blog entry on Alignspace.com!
I absolutely understand that people (including yourself) are disappointed that we didn’t communicate continuously with the community. I also understand that – as a result – people feel that we might not be committed anymore. If I was in your shoes I’d be doubtful as well!
If there is anyone to blame, then it is probably me…
All I can say at this point is that we are still committed and that we are on track with our plans and that we will definitely open up the doors for the OpenBeta at CeBit next year.
I am glad you had the chance to see the first public demo that we did in the UK! How did you like it? I’d be very interested in your feedback on what you saw there.
Best Regards,
Thomas
Thomas,
I really appreciate your comment here. I look forward to hearing more about AlignSpace soon.
The demo was really intriguing if a little rough around the edges… I’m looking forward to seeing it again!