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These are System updates and Resource Pack Updates. Whenever an update goes out, you will receive the messages similiar similar to the pictures below showing what has been updated.
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These System updates appear in a green message box along the top of your Wise Owl database.
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A System Update requires all Wise Owl users to be logged out of the system and is used to implement new features, product enhancements and bug fixes.
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Each of these will show a blue message box along the top of your Wise Owl database once they are complete.
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A Resource Pack update does not require Wise Owl users to log out of their system.
These are downloaded in the background of the program and are normally installed overnight however they can go on to your OWL database at any time without disruppting your use of the program.
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