NovaMind Software recently released a beta version of NovaMind 5.7 for Windows that has some intriguing new capabilities. Two of them have clear productivity benefits; the third I’m still scratching my head to figure out how it could possibly be used in a business setting.

The release of iMindMap 5.4 is the latest in an aggressive series of updates to ThinkBuzan’s mind mapping program. Here’s what’s new and notable.

Simtech recently released MindMapper 12, which strengthens this program’s position as a capable mind mapping program for business.

MindMaple is an impressive new mind mapping software program for Windows that packs an incredible amount of functionality into a polished, easy-to-use package

MindManager 2012 includes a brainstorming mode that offers an simple process for defining your problem or challenge, generating ideas and evaluating them efficiently.

As part of Mindjet’s intensified focus on collaboration and team communication, MindManager 2012 was officially released today. It picks up some new features that help to support this direction, as well as some others designed to enhance the experience for new users of MindManager.

Mindjet, the developer of MindManager, recently kicked its collaboration game into high gear by announcing a new online workspace product called Connect and the acquisition of social task management provider CoHuman.

NovaMind Software released NovaMind 5 for Mac last week, which has been rebuilt from the ground up with many innovative new features that no one else on this platform offers.

Twitter intergration has finally come to the world of mind mapping software, thanks to CS Odessa’s new MindTweet plug-in for ConceptDraw MINDMAP 7. This new tool enables you to brainstorm, organize and send Twitter messages from within the program.

MindManager 2012, scheduled to be launched in September, will include an integrated brainstorming tool that will enable you to generate, evaluate and take action on your ideas.