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diff --git a/source/conf.py b/source/conf.py
--- a/source/conf.py
+++ b/source/conf.py
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@
epub_title = u'Kolab Groupware'
epub_author = u'Jeroen van Meeuwen'
epub_publisher = u'Jeroen van Meeuwen'
-epub_copyright = u'2013, Jeroen van Meeuwen'
+epub_copyright = u'2013-2016, Jeroen van Meeuwen'
# The language of the text. It defaults to the language option
# or en if the language is not set.
@@ -417,6 +417,8 @@
.. |K16| replace:: :orange:`Kolab 16`
.. |KE14| replace:: :orange:`Kolab Enterprise 14`
.. |KE13| replace:: :orange:`Kolab Enterprise 13`
+.. |ReleaseProduction| replace:: :orange:`Kolab Enterprise 14`
+.. |ReleaseCurrent| replace:: :orange:`Kolab 16.0`
"""
#
diff --git a/source/installation-guide/index.rst b/source/installation-guide/index.rst
--- a/source/installation-guide/index.rst
+++ b/source/installation-guide/index.rst
@@ -13,10 +13,31 @@
preparing-the-system
overview
+Current Release
+===============
+
+The most recent version of Kolab is |ReleaseCurrent|.
+
+This is a preview release appropriate for pilot projects, testing, and development.
+It is not recommended for production deployments at this time. You can help |K16| reach
+production readiness by using |ReleaseCurrent|, keeping it up to date, and
+`reporting issues <../contributor-guide/bug-reporting-casual.html>`_ you may encounter.
+
+The current recommended version for production deployment is |ReleaseProduction|.
+
+The release of Kolab 16.1 will occur in Q2 of 2016, at which point Kolab 16 will be
+upgraded to "gold" status and become the recomended release for production installations.
+Subscription-based support from `Kolab Systems AG`_ will also be available for Kolab 16.1.
+
+For subscription-based support of Kolab installations, please visit
+`Kolab Enterprise <https://kolabenterprise.com/>`_,
+which offers services for all sizes of business, government, NGO, and educational
+organizations. You can read about the advantages of Kolab subscription here: :ref:`advantages-of-subscription`
+
Installing the Kolab Groupware Solution
=======================================
-Install the latest stable version of the Kolab Groupware solution for either
+Install the latest version of the Kolab Groupware solution for one
of the following platforms:
.. toctree::
diff --git a/source/introduction/advantages-of-subscription.rst b/source/introduction/advantages-of-subscription.rst
new file mode 100644
--- /dev/null
+++ b/source/introduction/advantages-of-subscription.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,75 @@
+.. _advantages-of-subscription:
+
+=============================================
+The Advantages of Having A Kolab Subscription
+=============================================
+
+Subscription-based support is available for Kolab from `Kolab Systems AG`_.
+Kolab Systems is the primary developer and maintainer of Kolab, and provides enterprise-level
+design, deployment, development, and support for Kolab installations to public and private organizations
+of all sizes. Subscriptions are offered on a per-seat basis, and provide subscribers with distinct advantages.
+
+The Benefits of Having a Kolab Subscription
+===========================================
+
+Subscriptions are an excellent way to support the ongoing development of Kolab, as proceeds go directly
+into infrastructure Kolab development relies on as well as the employment of the core
+Kolab technical team.
+
+But the most compelling aspect of subscriptions are the exclusive benefits that come with them. These
+advantages reliably lower the cost of ownership and increase overall reliability for the customer, including:
+
+1. Access to rolling security and bugfix updates
+
+ Non-subscribers will need to update their Kolab installations annually to get the last year's worth
+ of fixes and improvements. Subscribers, on the other hand, benefit immediately from fixes as they become
+ available between releases. Along with releases, all updates are cryptographically signed with Kolab
+ System's private GPG key allowing verification of the binaries.
+
+2. Five years of extended support for each release
+
+ This is vitally important for production deployments, as significant changes may occur from one annual
+ release to the next. Performing “update the world” upgrades to production systems every year can be a
+ significant task and induce risk, both of which incur costs. Subscribers, on the other hand, can upgrade
+ when it fits their interests best, secure in the knowledge that the version of Kolab they are currently
+ running will be supported for years to come in that configuration.
+
+ And of course, all released packages are kept in perpetuity, which grants additional management flexibility,
+ such as being able to downgrade specific components via the package manager if needed.
+
+3. Professional support from Kolab Systems
+
+ If problems are encountered during setup, deployment,
+ migration or production usage, you can access the expertise of Kolab Systems' technical support team
+ through your subscription privileges, such as access to our internal ticketing system. Subscribers also
+ receive greater priority in the community support forums and other communication channels Kolab
+ Systems maintains.
+
+4. Professional services
+
+ Kolab Systems' “Tiger Team” of specialists may be retained by those with active Kolab subscriptions.
+ Services which are available on a per-project basis include deployment planning and management, infrastructure
+ integration (e.g. with existing directory services, including Active Directory), custom development, and
+ white-labeling. For deployments with special requirements or that need to scale reliably, this expertise in
+ high-availability, load-balancing, cluster/cloud deployment, and integration is invaluable.
+
+ Subscribers also have greater influence over where Kolab Systems focuses development resources for
+ upcoming releases in general.
+
+5. Access to optimized system packages
+
+ By default, Kolab uses the stock packages for PHP, Apache HTTPD, MariaDB, openSSL and others that come
+ with the base operating system. Kolab Systems engineers have made many improvements to the configuration and
+ builds of these packages that are available exclusively to subscribers.
+
+ These optimizations ensure, for instance, that Roundcube scales well and that encryption is set up in the most
+ secure way possible for Kolab's needs. Every production environment benefits from this tuning and fitness work,
+ and is only available to Kolab subscribers.
+
+Have Questions or Comments?
+===========================
+
+We welcome feedback from our users, customers and partners. If you have any questions, concerns or
+comments about the information in this briefing, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at
+info@kolabsystems.com.
+
diff --git a/source/introduction/index.rst b/source/introduction/index.rst
--- a/source/introduction/index.rst
+++ b/source/introduction/index.rst
@@ -19,3 +19,4 @@
what-is-kolab-groupware
do-it-yourself-or-kolab
what-is-the-recommended-distribution
+ advantages-of-subscription

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