Atlanta-based JBoss has announced an upgraded JBoss Network and introduced theJBoss Subscription. The upgraded JBoss Network really brings together some great features that add tremendous value to the JBoss Subscription. Features are actively being rolled out now through the end of the year. Highlights include:

• Customer Support Portal. This portal has been designed to maximize your efficiency in managing your JBoss platform. >From focused knowledgebase searches to patch distribution you can get it here.
• JEMS Enterprise Manager. Locally deployed software assists your operations crew with such things as software inventory, administration and control and, optionally, monitoring.
• Patch and Software Distribution. Why just have an update service for your desktop operating system? This upcoming feature of the JBoss Network will help you manage your JEMS software.

The JBoss Subscription is a set of services and tools designed to assist developers during every stage of the application lifecycle—from design and development, through testing and deployment, to on-going management and monitoring of  enterprise application deployments. JBoss Subscriptions are designed to reduce business, legal, and technical risks while enabling developers to more effectively utilize team resources.

JBoss Subscriptions integrate technical support that’s always handled by J2EE experts; developer-to-developer  expert advice spanning architecture, design, configuration, optimization, and tuning recommendations;  and what the company calls “unparalleled” turnaround times for bug-fixes and patch delivery for business critical situations.

JBoss Subscriptions also include automated update and upgrade delivery, enhanced visibility into and control the JEMS environment, a self-service portal for opening and tracking support cases and history, and what the company calls “the strongest indemnification protection program on the market today.”