Cybernet Systems' NetMAX Internet Appliance Software Adds Economical e-Commerce and Webmail Packages.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2002 Popular Linux-based NetMAX(TM) enterprise software now offers pre-configured and easy-to-install packages for EMUMAIL e-mail and the Interchange e-commerce suite Cybernet Systems Corporation today announced that its popular and economical Linux-based NetMAX Internet appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. software for the enterprise now supports e-commerce and web-based e-mail See Internet e-mail service and HTML e-mail. functions through tightly integrated, compatible plug-in packages. The first packages developed specifically for Cybernet's NetMAX Professional version 4.01 are based on the Interchange e-commerce suite, including e-commerce storefront, and EMUMAIL's Webmail 5.1, for centrally managed email and groupware Software that supports multiple users working on related tasks in local and remote networks. Also called "collaborative software," groupware is an evolving concept that is more than just multiuser software which allows access to the same data. . Both packages extend beyond the basic Linux freeware Software that is distributed without charge and which may be redistributed without charge by its users. However, ownership is retained by the developer who may change future releases from freeware to a paid product (feeware). See shareware, free software and public domain software. by giving customers enhanced features and plug-and-play functionality. While highly acclaimed, Linux and attached web-based services over Linux remain notoriously difficult to install and configure. The power of the NetMAX Internet appliance software is its ability to simplify Linux. It gives users understandable interfaces to easily configure an inexpensive, rock-solid web or VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. server, offering substantial cost and efficiency benefits to users across platforms. These new business packages extend the power of NetMAX even further by simplifying web-based email Web-based email or webmail is a term referring to an e-mail service intended to be primarily accessed via a web browser, as opposed to through an application such as Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express, Mozilla's Thunderbird or Apple's Mail. and e-commerce operations. "NetMAX already provides web site operators and hosting companies with a proven, easy to assimilate web and file server experience," noted Cybernet Systems CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Chuck Jacobus, Ph.D. "These foundation services are now seamlessly extensible through the NetMAX package manager - customers can plug in virtually any Red Hat-compatible package to their NetMAX products. However, freeware is not always easy to use or install, nor is it bug-free. NetMAX packages are pre-tested and have been configured to easily upload with the NetMAX Professional, providing customers with minimum downtime." Web-based email through EMUMAIL Webmail 5.1 Through the NetMAX EMUMAIL Webmail 5.1 package, employees of small- and medium-sized businesses can access email anytime and anywhere using any browser. Depending on the number of domains and users, Web-based email can be more cost effective for an enterprise than other alternatives; it eliminates the need to forward email from a company address to a free mail service for access while traveling. "Email is an essential application for any business today, and companies must have a cost-effective solution for employees who travel and need to access their email regardless of where they are," said Ron MacDonald, director of sales for EMUMAIL. "NetMAX is good white box alternative to Red Hat because of its ease of installation and use. It is a good alternative to pre-packaged servers like those we support from Cobalt because customers can choose their server hardware. Businesses that use NetMAX appliance software and hardware servers can cost effectively host and manage their own EMUMAIL web-based email so employees can easily check email using only their primary email address See Internet address. , regardless of where they are." The EMUMAIL Webmail 5.1 package supports all Javascript-compatible browsers, including Netscape, Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. , and Opera and is an ideal solution for a wide range of display devices from WebTVs and PDAs to the more traditional PC and Macintosh desktop systems. EMUMAIL Webmail is based on EMUMAIL's IMAP IMAP - Internet Message Access Protocol QuickView technology, which gives users the ability to quickly display mail messages, regardless of the size of the mailbox or the number of folders it contains. Version 5.1 has an updated user interface, new interface customization through skins, improved address book, integration with calendar functions, improved import/export, and remote server file editing facilities. The product's standard features include those typically found in desktop email clients: attachments, spell check, user address books, filtering rules, remote mailbox viewing and real-time spam detection. Easily configured e-commerce storefronts through Interchange Interchange is an open source alternative to commercial e-commerce and application server solutions. It is one of the most powerful tools available to automate and database-enable web sites for online e-commerce and storefront applications. However, in its open source form, Interchange is not easy to use or install. As a NetMAX package, Interchange has been configured to tightly integrate with the NetMAX Professional 4.01, and includes detailed documentation for package modification to allow for storefront personalization. The NetMAX Interchange e-commerce suite supports the sale of downloadable content or durable goods durable goods Goods, such as appliances and automobiles, that have a useful life over a number of periods. Firms that produce durable goods are often subject to wide fluctuations in sales and profits. Also called consumer durables. , credit card processing, order processing, content management, customer service and reporting and analysis. With NetMAX Interchange, customers can implement traditional retail sales, digital goods delivery, B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business parts re-ordering, non-commerce content management, auctions, order status checking, supply chain management, project management, online collaboration and even MP3 Jukebox A storage device for multiple sets of CD-ROMs, DVDs, tape cartridges or disk modules. Using carousels, robot arms and other methods, a jukebox physically moves the storage medium from its assigned location to an optical or magnetic station for reading and writing. distribution. NetMAX Interchange can be used as a completely self-contained product over NetMAX Professional 4.01 or part of larger system e-commerce systems. NetMAX Interchange can be integrated with payment processing services, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. systems, point-of-sale systems, accounting systems, external content management systems, Java-based application servers, sales force automation Automating the sales activities within an organization. A comprehensive SFA package provides such functions as contact management, note and information sharing, quick proposal and presentation generation, product configurators, calendars and to-do lists. systems, customer relationship management systems, email campaign management systems and remote databases on virtually any platform. "By tightly integrating NetMAX with the open source version of Interchange available from www.icdevgroup.org, we've eliminated the freeware's most common installation headaches," Jacobus said. "Customers get the benefit of NetMAX's ease of installation and use...and have the added benefit of being able to take advantage of NetMAX phone-based product support at standard rates if an unusual installation problem does occur." Additional NetMAX packages planned In 2003, Cybernet plans to launch additional easy-to-use packages to enhance the NetMAX Professional's security management and intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. , e-mail spam 1. ^ James John Farmer (27 December 2003). 3.4 Specific Types of Spam (FAQ). An FAQ for news.admin.net-abuse.email; Part 3: Understanding NANAE. spamfaq.net. Retrieved on 2007-01-05. 2. ^ You Might Be An Anti-Spam Kook If.... control and Windows domain management. Pricing and Availability The NetMAX Professional Suite and NetMAX VPN Server Suite are now available for download and as boxed products through Cybernet's online store at www.netmax.com at $309 for the Professional Suite and at $269 for the VPN Suite. They are also available pre-loaded on Toshiba SG10 or 20 appliance hardware. The NetMAX Interchange premium package is priced at $1,495 and the Gold package at $2,995. EMUMAIL Webmail licensing starts at $200. All NetMAX packages run on NetMAX Version 4 products and on the Toshiba SG10 and SG20 appliances that are bundled with NetMAX products. About EMUMAIL, Inc. EMUMAIL specializes in email products and services that let ISPs, ASPs, portals, and other organizations offer reliable and cutting- edge email functionality to thousands of users cost-effectively and reliably without sacrificing carrier-class performance. Products and services include EMU Webmail, an enterprise engine for all email applications; The EMU Personal Web Calendar; SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. .com a service that provides access to an outbound mail server regardless of location; and EMU MollyMail, a subscription-based Webmail service for the public. The company is located at 41 Mason Terrace, Brookline, MA, 02446, phone 860-429-5741, fax 617-507-8487, www.emumail.com. About Cybernet Cybernet Systems Corp. develops products and technologies that standardize and simplify networked connectivity and computing functions through Linux. Cybernet's NetMAX software product line, which integrates over and includes Linux, supports pre-packaged VPN, router and server vertical applications, network appliance (1) A specialized device for use on a network. For example, Web servers, cache servers and file servers can be implemented as general-purpose computers with the appropriate software or as network appliances, which are computers dedicated to a single function and cannot do anything functions in dedicated hardware or Pentium PC-based systems, and can host web and Linux applications for small- and medium-sized companies, workgroups and ISPs. The NetMAX product line is sold direct through Cybernet's web site at http://www.netmax.com/ and through Toshiba appliance hardware resale channels. Contact: Cybernet Systems Corporation, 727 Airport Boulevard, Ann Arbor, Michigan  “Ann Arbor” redirects here. For other uses, see Ann Arbor (disambiguation). Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. 48108, 1-800-CYBERNET. --30--KS/se* & APG/se*
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Chuck Jacobus, 734/668-2567
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Shauli Chaudhuri, 408/395-5500
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KEYWORD: MICHIGAN MASSACHUSETTS
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE INTERNET E-COMMERCE
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SOURCE: Cybernet Systems
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