A new alpha release of the open source CRM software, CiviCRM, is available. Version 3.3 alpha boasts a number of new features including:
- First version of new CiviCampaign component, it includes initial support for Canvassing, Surveys and Petitions.
- Advanced search extended to show objects other than contacts (and object related actions) – including activities, contributions, etc.
- Serious dedupe performance improvements.
- First take on extension mechanism for CiviCRM, allowing creation and distribution of plugins (payment processors, custom search, custom report templates for now).
- New case and grant reports.
- Better “session” management support for CiviEvent.
- First version of database logging, so you will be able to see who changed what and when.
- Address sharing between households and individuals.
…and plenty more. Make sure you go through 3.3 highlights post to find out more about what's coming.
Read the full post here to learn more about how to download this software: http://civicrm.org/blogs/michal/here-comes-civicrm-33-alpha