Perceptive Software, creator of enterprise content managementsolutions, document management, imaging, and workflow, announcedthe release of ImageNow 6.6.

Perceptive’s latest release features next-generation 64-bitserver architecture for maximum performance in highly scaledenterprise settings.

The native 64-bit design of the new version buildson the performance of its widely deployed 32-bit version tomeet the needs of enterprise users increasingly deploying 64-bitenvironments.

“With this release, Perceptive Software can now take fulladvantage of 64-bit operating systems to provide front-linescalability and performance at a compelling price point compared tosystems that run in a sub-optimal 32-bit compatibility mode on64-bit systems,” says Darren Knipp, chief technology officer,Perceptive Software

64-bit advantages include:

• Allows applications to go beyond the two-gigabyte ceiling (perapplication process) of 32-bit systems’ addressable memory
• Less reliance on slow disk-based input/output operations ofvirtual memory
• Increased access to larger amounts of high-speed physicalmemory
• Sustained performance in highly scaled enterprise settings

“In practical terms, this will mean many more simultaneous userssupported by a single server while maintaining superiorperformance,” Knipp added. “ImageNow 64-bit technology prepares ourcustomers’ ECM systems for almost unlimited future expansion.”

In addition to native the server compatibility, ImageNow 6.6includes enhancements to Perceptive’s Business Insight, eForms,Retention Policy Manager, and capture offerings. To improve theapplication’s ability to secure sensitive data in healthcare,government, and other industries requiring strong encryption,Perceptive Software has updated its encryption methods to leverageto Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Other features includedeeper integration with the Epic EMR system and SAP businesssystem.