CommuniGate Systems and 1st B'nA Collaborate in Simple Samsung Contact Migration Tools as Product is Discontinued.MILL VALLEY, Calif. -- CommuniGate Systems: --1st B'nA Provides and CommuniGate Systems Delivers Special Offering for Samsung Contact Samsung Contact was an enterprise e-mail and groupware server that ran on Linux, and HP-UX. It was based on HP OpenMail, which was licensed from Hewlett-Packard. It provided e-mail, calendars and other collaborative software, which are standard in groupware. , HP OpenMail HP OpenMail was an enterprise e-mail messaging and collaboration product from Hewlett-Packard. It was known for its ability to interconnect several other APIs and protocols, including MAPI, , SMTP and MIME, and was originally based on the OSI standards such as X.400. , and Scalix Messaging Solutions to Move to CommuniGate Pro as the Development of Samsung Contact Stops CommuniGate Systems, the leader in scalable carrier-class Internet Communications solutions, today announced a partnership with the Munich-based software company 1st B'nA. This alliance was established as a result of Samsung's recent decision to discontinue its Contact messaging software. Further development of Samsung Contact is to cease in early 2006 at the request Korean Samsung group The Samsung Group is South Korea's largest conglomerate (chaebol), composed of numerous businesses, including Samsung Electronics, the world's largest electronics company[1] management. Samsung Contact has around 15 million users worldwide and is based on the legacy HP OpenMail technology. In order to provide Samsung Contact customers access to advanced Internet Communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry , 1st B'nA has developed the world's only migration solution that allows the customers a free choice of alternatives. The 1st B'nA migration tool also permits a smooth changeover from HP OpenMail and Scalix, since these are based on the legacy OpenMail messaging solution code. Following in-depth comparative testing of various solutions, the experts from 1st B'nA opted for CommuniGate Pro. The core technology of CommuniGate Systems provides complete Internet Communication and combines messaging, collaboration and Voice over Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. (VoIP) delivering all the functionality 1st B'nA requires. CommuniGate Systems will extend a 40 percent discount on CommuniGate Pro to licensed users of the legacy platforms, and will assist these customers with migration services. The migration tool developed by 1st B'nA enables a seamless transition to the best in its class Internet Communications solution, CommuniGate Pro in combination with lowered overall costs. "In addition to the comprehensive functions, the total cost of ownership played a key role in the decision to opt for CommuniGate Pro. This solution is less expensive than competitive offerings while delivering greater functionality. It is the perfect solution for our customer's broad range of requirements," said Ralf von Petersdorff, co-founder and MD of 1st B'nA. "CommuniGate Systems is proud to be the partner of choice for 1st B'nA. Their selection of our solution validates our efforts in open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced and in the development of CommuniGate Pro. We are certain that, with our solution, we can offer all Samsung Contact users greater financial savings and added functionality," said Dr.-Ing. Thomas M. Fleissner, Managing Director at CommuniGate Systems in Europe. Being equipped with SIP for IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. and real-time communications, the CommuniGate Pro real-time server offers an availability of 99.999 percent and supports over 30 different operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . CommuniGate Pro is currently deployed by some 9,500 plus customers and serves in excess of 115 million users worldwide. Further information is available at: www.communigate.com and www.1stbna.com. About 1st B'nA The company was first founded by the two brothers Ralf and Joachim v. Petersdorff in 1998, prior to the company BEST GmbH being taken over in 2000 and renamed to 1st B'nA GmbH. We are one of the first companies to combine a highly advanced product portfolio with comprehensive network solutions and application modules along with all-embracing services, specialising in the area of customised programming and personalisation. The focus here is on small and medium-sized enterprises (SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. ). Our objective is to provide SMEs with such optimally designed high grade software and services that the finished product gives our customers customised solutions that do not require a high level of administration or training input. About CommuniGate Systems Founded in 1991 and based in Mill Valley, California, CommuniGate Systems (CGS CGS centimeter-gram-second system. CGS or cgs abbr. centimeter-gram-second system. CGS, c.g.s. ) develops carrier-class Internet Communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems for broadband & mobile service providers, enterprises, universities and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partners worldwide. Over 115 million end users including 40 million voice customers rely upon CGS products for their voice and data communication needs. CommuniGate Systems maintains the highest customer satisfaction level in the industry and has won more awards than any other Internet Communications solution. CGS provides unsurpassed scalability and an expansive feature set all with unique clustering technology for 99.999% uptime. CGS has over 175 members in its partner network worldwide. |
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