The new release just out of the door and we've already sketched out our plans for the next release. Since the previous 0.14 branch was all about stabilizing our processing framework, the next release (AEC 0.16)will be about new integrations. A small list after the break. You can also join in on the discussion for new features in the comment section.

I have just sent out our second ever Valanx.org Newsletter. If you haven't signed up yet, you can do so right here! You can also have a look at the newsletter online over here.

Quick note: Sorry for calling everybody "David". Good reminder for me to triple check what I send out next time. To all the Davids on my list: Nothing happened, move along.

After last weeks of intense struggle (just check out the comments here), the new version of AEC - 0.14, codename Helix Nebula, is finally out in the open. If you want to get a quick overview of what is new with this release, check out the updated What's New?! page in our tour. If you want to get it right away, go to the Get it Now! page and sign up for a membership. Already have an account but it's expired? Just sign in and we will take you to the new payment plans. Have an account that is still active? Well, what are you waiting for! Log in already!

Speaking of payment plans - with this new update, we have also updated our pricing structure (as previously discussed). The bottom line is: if you already have a membership, getting access to the members area is now less expensive. Also note that we no longer offer Support coverage for a number of months, but rather give everybody coverage and bill Support by the hour. The biggest change, however, is that everybody has access to the ticket system now as you can easily add support hours to your account.

The last weeks have been a blast, if a bit exhausting. Jake (and sometimes I, myself) found a number of very crucial bugs that I couldn't possibly ship with (well, is there ever a bug you want to ship?), so I kept holding off until I got rid of them. Sorry everybody for taking so long, I hope you'll find that the time you've spent waiting was worth it.

Now go ahead and enjoy the new release! (And feel free to share your comments here!)

(Also: If you like AEC, please, please, pretty please write a review and vote for us at the JED - thanks!)

As that sweet new banner above states, I've not been too off been a bit off with my timing with July 1st, but the new version of AEC will be released very soon.

Expect some downtimes of Valanx.org in which I replace bits and parts (like... a new AEC!) and get the new support structure up and running.

As for the release itself: The last couple of days have been extremely productive and I was able to sneak in a couple of extra features and fixes. Of course, with a couple of tests taking longer and the scope creep taking its toll, I didn't manage to release on time. However - it's all nearly ready now, so stay tuned!

If you feel like stalking, you can follow my status messages on twitter and the commits on ohloh.