Today marks the start of the Server 2012 Beta, the first of several exciting releases we have planned over the coming months. Beta Testers will have the opportunity to preview this major release and provide key feedback that will shape future versions of activePDF Server, as well as the next generation of activePDF solutions.

Key features in Server 2012 Beta release include:

• Streamlined Architecture - the central architecture of Server reduces the number of services required and simplifies internal communication.
• New Configuration Manager - We've completely revamped our user interface, greatly improving load times and simplifying the process of managing settings . What's more, the new UI is browser-based, making it easier than ever to manage settings remotely.
• Enhanced Logging and Improved Support Tools - We've expanded our logging to include even more detail to assist in troubleshooting, and have updated Support Tools making it easier than ever to get the help you need, when you need it.
• Revamped API - We've given our API an overhaul, based on customer feedback; this has resulted in quite a few new calls as well as deprecation of several legacy calls. The new calls are more explicitly named, making them easier to understand while improving consistency across the activePDF product lines. 
• New PDF Features - This version introduces support for digitally signing output in addition to PDF features such as Stamping, Watermarking, and AES Encryption, to name a few.

This beta is open to all customers with current Annual Subscription. If you are interested in participating, please Apply Online.

We've recently updated our Examples Site to include several new examples for activePDF Portal, our browser-based PDF viewer and editor. For those not familiar with Portal, our web control enables you to provide users with common PDF viewing, editing, and form-filling capabilities directly from within the browser, without requiring any client-side software. Hostable from behind your firewall, with granular controls to restrict tampering or even downloading, Portal also makes an ideal solution for controlling access to highly sensitive materials. See below for just a few examples of how Portal can be used:

For the complete list of Portal examples please see: http://examples.activepdf.com/Portal/2011

Learn more about activePDF Portal, or download a trial.

Please note that all activePDF business offices will be closed on Friday, April 6th.

Rapid Response and Premium Support 

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 9th

Premium 24x7 (hotline) Support 

This schedule does not impact Premium 24x7 availability. Premium 24x7 incidents are available from our online store.  

Toolkit 2011 R4 is now available.

The release resolves several issues relating to barcodes and font handling. For a complete list of bug fixes, please refer to the full release notes. 

 View the Release Notes

Please note that all activePDF business offices will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents' Day.

Rapid Response and Premium Support 

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 21st.

Premium 24x7 (hotline) Support 

This schedule does not impact Premium 24x7 availability. Premium 24x7 incidents are available from our online store.  

Have a great long weekend!