Roadmap

The ClarkConnect products are actively under development using (whenever possible) open-source software.  If you are a developer or just a curious end user, you can find technical details in our developer section.  For non-developers, the product roadmap outlined below will give you a sense of where ClarkConnect is headed.  Keep in mind, the roadmap is not set in stone -- we always run into speedbumps along the way!

 
There are many minor features detailed on the developer roadmap -- only the 'big picture' features are listed on this page.

Expected in version 4.3

  • Groupware access via a web-based interface
  • OpenVPN desktop-to-server support
  • Integrated remote backup
  • Support for Asterisk PBX (provided by Vercom Systems)

Expected in version 5.0

  • Core platform based on source code from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • OpenVPN server-to-server support
  • Full Samba/LDAP integration

Beta Software and Current Build

We offer two ways to become part of the community of users who enjoy experimenting with leading edge technology.

Beta Trials -- With every new release comes a 2 to 8 week beta trial.  Users and developers can get access to upcoming releases while simultaneously helping us find bugs!  Beta trials are announced on the the beta and snapshot page.

Snapshot Builds -- The snapshot releases are an excellent way for users and developers to experiment with the latest features.  From time to time, the software development team creates a working version with the latest features under development.  This release is then upgraded at weekly intervals.

 
Did You Know...

The Point Clark Networks Labs showcases some of the products under development.

Palm LifeDrive

Monitoring and managing ClarkConnect systems from an Internet-ready mobile phone or PDA.

Release Dates

Major ClarkConnect versions are released approximately every 18 months.  Interim releases (e.g 3.1, 3.2) are released as every 4 to 6 months.  The following are just estimated release dates and are only to give you an idea of our typical release cycle.

  • 4.3 - May 2008
  • 5.0 - Mid 2008
  • 5.1 - Late 2008