We are very proud to announce our first release in the 1.x branch. OpenEJB 1.0 beta 1 is a short stop on the way to 1.0 final and includes the premier of some great new features such as Collapsed EAR support, EJB 2.0 Local Interface support, improved Tomcat integration and much more.

Visit the OpenEJB 1.0 Beta 1 download page for a full list of new features and change log. Keep your eyes peeled for 1.0 final and activity in the OpenEJB 3 area.