The developers of MindMeister, a web-based mind mapping tool, have just announced that they have completed their private beta testing phase and the application is now live, as of last night. In the process, they have also rolled out several new features, including support for font sizes and styles, support for notes on ideas, notification […]

Mindjet today announced the launch of MindManager 7, a new version of its flagship mind mapping and business visualization software. English and German versions will be available on May 30, 2007. I’ve had a pre-release version to play around with for a few days, and have used it in my work. Here’s what I like […]

Visual Mind 9, which I told you about in February, has apparently emerged from beta testing and is now available as a shipping product. The home page of the Mind Technologies website now offers a 30-day trial download of version 9, and all of the site’s marketing copy refers to this as the current version. […]

Mango Software, a developer in China, recently released XMIND, a Java-based mind mapping software program for Windows and Mac OS X. I recently downloaded and installed it, and I must say it appears to be quite solid for a new program. The interface is nicely laid out, incorporating a lot of functionality into tabbed dialog […]

JKRB Software, the developer of Pocket Mindmap for the Windows Mobile PC platform, recently announced on its website that it will soon be releasing a Japanese version of the program. It will enable users to work with mind maps that incorporate the Japanese character set. Cool! If you’re not familiar with Pocket Mindmap, please click […]

Earlier this week, CS Odessa launched ConceptDraw MINDMAP 5, the newest version of its mind mapping software. Version 5 has an improved new look and feel, and increased integration with MS Office and MS Project management software. To read the official news release, please click here. To read my analysis of the program’s new and […]

In November, I told you about theRealizer, a MindManager add-in that transforms this leading mind mapping software program into a powerful brainstorming and problem solving application. Recently, the developer (Realize AB) announced that it has added an expansion pack to theRealizer. It includes: An expanded selection of pre-defined challenges (general, product development, marketing, sales, organizational […]

The developers at CS Odessa were kind enough to give me a preview of the newest version of their mind mapping software program to play with. ConceptDraw MINDMAP 5 for Windows will be officially launched on April 10th, with the Mac OS X version to follow in early May. According to Alexander Tyagulsky, the marketing […]

Alexander Tyagulsky, marketing manager at CS Odessa (the developer of ConceptDraw MINDMAP), is looking for your help. Specifically, he’s looking for feedback on how you’re collaborating using mind maps. He has identified four different scenarios for map sharing and collaboration: Sharing your maps in read-only mode (where your map is published each time you make […]

I have just finished writing a review of MatchWare’s new OpenMind 2 Business Edition on my InnovationTools website. Among the highlights: Two-way integration with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project) is impressive Timeline and GANTT views should be popular with business users who need to do project management Many well-designed features that seem […]