- Cloud database means all computation is done on remote servers.
- Local HUD still shows statistics and popups, and provides note-taking at the table.
- Limited alpha release on PokerStars only as testing and solicited.
Hold’em Manager has introduced a cloud-based hand database that allows players to access statistics remotely. 12675w
The latest version of the program, introduced last week as a product in limited Alpha release, is only currently available for PokerStars cash games.
There’s no database to , which lends itself to speedier functions and less drag on computers, and players can access statistics online, through multiple computers or tablets, according to a Hold’em Manager blog post.
“You don’t need to install a database because hands are not stored on your computer. HM Cloud also doesn’t rely on your computer to perform a single calculation or retrieve any statistics on you or your opponents,” the post stated. “An HM Cloud local client you install on your computer only performs two functions: ... it forwards new hand histories received to HM Cloud and it receives updated HUD data from HM Cloud and displays it on your tables.”
HM officials have yet to set a price tag for the cloud version, instead focusing on from the testers.
“The current features and ed sites/games limitations are in place only because Alpha is critical before further development takes place,” according to Hold’em Manager.
There are plans to release a Mac compatible version.
In initial testing, they reported “no lag” and a “very small U and RAM footprint” while running 16 tables on PokerStars.
Hold’em Manager says the cloud data would remain private. “Although future updates to HM Cloud will allow you to share a specific hand for public posts and/or with private groups, s cannot elect to make their database public.”
Those interested in participating in the alpha test can email [email protected]. The testing is restricted to current HM2 owners, so you must include a HM2 email address, a HM forums name, site(s) played, whether you are a cash or tourney player, database size and cultural settings used.
