The SME v1.8 release is available by request only.  Simply fill out the upgrade request form at http://www.pearsoncommunity.com/formlibrary/SME_18_Upgrade/index.php.  For questions, contact Customer Service at (888) 827-0772.

This release includes a number of improvements based on customer feedback, including a more efficient installation process on multiple operating systems and a more effective management system with newly revised reports. Some of this version's enhancements include:

• Web, content and Sybase® installers that operate effectively with Windows Server® OS, Mac® clients and Windows® (versions 7 and 2008) clients.

• Revised values on Course Report and Cumulative Performance Report to ensure accuracy and consistency of performance data.

• Improved display of information in the Cumulative Gains, Group List, Group Usage, Last Session All Courses, Parent, Patch Tracking and System Usage Reports.

For a comprehensive listing of additional improvements, go to the SuccessMaker Enterprise Release Documents section.  In that section is a document titled SuccessMaker Enterprise v1.8 Release Notes.