Atlassian Software Systems is proud to announce the latest release of the issue tracking and project management application - JIRA 3.3 - download it here. Only 10 weeks since the last release, JIRA 3.3 includes some of the most requested features along with a host of bug fixes and improvements.

Features and Improvements:

   * Multiple Project Filters
The Issue Navigator has been completely overhauled to pave the way for future extended search functionality and enhancements. Addressing one of the most popular feature requests (with over 50 votes), this release includes the ability to execute a search across multiple projects.

This feature increases the searching capabilities available to the user with the ability to aggregate a collection of issues from across multiple projects. Users can now design a search query that directly addresses their requirements for searching throughout JIRA.

   * Bulk Move
Extending the range of bulk operations available in JIRA, it is now possible to move multiple issues at once.

The Bulk Move operation allows a collection of issues (from multiple projects and consisting of multiple issue types) to be moved to another project and/or issue type. The ability to update multiple issues in this manner gives the user even more power - for instance, it is now possible to merge issues from multiple projects into one project.

   * User Custom Field Notification Target
It is now possible to specify an additional notification target by selecting a user in a 'CC' custom field. This provides the issue creator/editor the ability to add another user to the notification recipient list for a specific issue.

   * Extended Search Capabilities
More precise search filters can be created by specifying a date range in relation to the system fields 'Created' and 'Updated' and the custom field 'Date Time'. A number range can also be specified for the 'Number' custom field. The ability to specify a range in this manner provides the user with a very fine-grained filter over a specific set of issues.

   * SOAP Enhancements
JIRA's SOAP capabilities are growing more complete with each release. For JIRA 3.3, you can now progress an issue through a workflow remotely; find out what actions are available for an issue, update the fields and progress through the workflow. It's now easier than ever to seamlessly integrate JIRA with external tools.

   * Performance Improvements

   * New Translations

To read more visit http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/JIRA/JIRA+3.3+Release+Notes