The purpose is to enable a valuable partner like Sweetlets to test and evaluate how Sweetlets may use the new software to support its business processes. In addition, we may get familiar with the functionality of the new platform to determine its possible use in a live environment.

"Thanks for your interest in the upcoming SAP NetWeaver 7.3 Beta for Portal. After a detailed check of all applications we are happy to invite your company to the beta shipment and confirm your participation," as mentioned in an email from SAP headquarters.

Our keen Sweetlets software developers are now impatiently waiting to install the new 7.3 Beta release, due to arrive here in a few short weeks. Once the new platform is in our hands, we will give it a full test drive and check out the newest features and functionality available to SAP customers. Also, we will take part in supplying SAP with valuable feedback to be used in fine tuning the long awaited release.

For Sweetlets, this is an excellent opportunity for product development and staying ahead of the curve in two ways. First, we get the unique opportunity to enhance our products and make sure they are compatible with the latest 7.3 version for our customers. And second, Sweetlets can provide important feedback for a more market ready launch to both SAP and SAP Portal end users.

"We are excited about the possibilities and benefits for both sides of the fence this opportunity will bring to everyone involved," comments Sweetlets developer Josef Minde.

Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks as we discover what is inside the new SAP NetWeaver 7.3 and its potential for you.