Compuware is announcing the release Tuesday of Changepoint 12, an IT portfolio management package that can automate IT processes. With version 12, users can define decision-making scenarios encompassing existing and potential demand on IT, with graphical comparisons. The Web-based Client Portal in the package has been enhanced to enable participation by clients involved in key business processes, Compuware said. Compuware is announcing the release Tuesday of Changepoint 12, an IT portfolio management package that can automate IT processes.With version 12, users can define decision-making scenarios encompassing existing and potential demand on IT, with graphical comparisons. The Web-based Client Portal in the package has been enhanced to enable participation by clients involved in key business processes, Compuware said. Web-based resource leveling and management of project dependencies also are featured in the new product, enabling more responsiveness to business change. Users can develop decision-making scenarios that encompass a range of IT activity including projects, planned work and request-driven work. These scenarios are analyzed via a new interface. Changepoint 12 can be coupled with Compuware Changepoint Supply and Demand Accelerator, featuring prepackaged business metrics, process automation, templates, management portlets and reports based on industry standards. Technology Industry