CE Software moves into enterprise networking arena; Delivering directory synchronization and message integration between today's popular messaging systems.WEST DES MOINES West Des Moines (də moin`), city (1990 pop. 31,702), Polk co., S central Iowa, a growing suburb W of Des Moines; inc. 1893 as Valley Junction, renamed 1938. Products manufactured there include cement, metal items, and pumps. , Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 1995--As part of a strategic move to provide enterprise connectivity solutions, CE Software (TM) today shipped InterOFFICE in·ter·of·fice adj. Transmitted or taking place between offices, especially those of a single organization: an interoffice memo; interoffice conferences. (R) Message Exchange, the industry's most comprehensive directory synchronization, message integration, and message conversion solution. InterOFFICE connects today's most popular Local Area Network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. )-based and host-based E-mail, office automation, and open messaging systems. Directory Synchronization and Messaging Integration InterOFFICE Message Exchange provides directory synchronization and message integration with today's leading E-mail systems. CE Software presently markets and sells InterOFFICE access units for: o QuickMail o Microsoft Mail An earlier and simple messaging system from Microsoft that runs on PC and AppleTalk networks. Gateways are available to a variety of mail systems including X.400, PROFS and MHS. Microsoft Mail-enabled applications are written to the MAPI programming interface. See Microsoft Exchange. o HP DeskManager o Wang OFFICE o 1988 X.400 o UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). Mail (with MIME) o Uniplex onGO o IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) OfficeVision/400 o Lotus cc:Mail o Novell Global MHS (1) (Message Handling Service) An earlier messaging system from Novell that supported multiple operating systems and other messaging protocols, including SMTP, SNADS and X.400. It used the SMF-71 messaging format. o NeXTmail o MCI Mail o DEC ALL-IN-1 o IBM OfficeVision/VM o HP OpenMail InterOFFICE access units for IBM SNADS (SNA Distribution Services) An IBM messaging protocol used by IBM office automation products such as DISOSS and AS/400 Office. Various messaging gateways and messaging switches support SNADS. , Lotus Notes, Banyan Intelligent Messaging and 1988 X.500 will be available later this year. Modular Software Solution InterOFFICE Message Exchange is a modular, software-only solution that eliminates the need for multiple gateways. No specialized hardware is required to connect various E-mail systems. Using InterOFFICE access units throughout an enterprise provides a complete messaging solution that scales to fit any individual network configuration and user population. Enterprise Interoperability Through TeamVision InterOFFICE represents CE Software's first step in offering enterprise-wide connectivity solutions. To extend the company's enterprise offering CE Software will also soon release TeamVision, an enabling technology that links disparate programs, messaging technologies and database standards that will complement InterOFFICE. CE Software will deliver its first TeamVision enabled products by the middle of this calendar year. Pricing and Availability InterOFFICE Message Exchange and all access units are available directly from CE Software. The QuickMail access unit is available for $4,500. The other LAN-based access units range from $4,500 to $7,500, and midrange/mainframe access units range from $8,500 to $24,000. The Boston Software Works Inc. The Boston Software Works Inc., located in Boston, Mass., is a privately held software development firm, specializing in high-quality messaging system integration and coexistence products. CE Software Inc. Established in 1981, CE Software Inc., is a subsidiary of CE Software Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS Symbol CESH). For more information, contact CE Software Inc., 1801 Industrial Circle, West Des Moines, Iowa West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 46,403; a special census taken in the spring of 2005 counted 51,744 residents. 50265. Phone 800-523-7638 inside the United States. Outside the United States call 515/221-1801. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Contact CE Software to receive full text. Copyright 1995 CE Software Inc. All rights reserved. All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: CE Software Inc., West Des Moines Jessica Dunker, 515/221-3020,or jessica_dunker%cedsm@uunet.uu.net or Curtis Lee, 515/221-3074, or curtis_lee%cedsm@uunet.uu.net |
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