Cybernet Systems Launches NetMAX SpamBouncer; Affordable NetMAX Filtering Software Simplifies E-Mail for Small- to Medium-Size Enterprises.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)--March 24, 2003 Cybernet Systems Corporation today announced the addition of SpamBouncer, an economical e-mail filter software for the small- to mid-size enterprise, to its popular Linux-based NetMAX product line. SpamBouncer minimizes unwanted e-mail by moving undesirable electronic messages into designated folders where they can be reviewed or deleted. Additionally, SpamBouncer provides enhanced security features by serving as an extra line of defense against viruses sent via e-mail. The third plug-and-play package developed specifically for Cybernet's NetMAX Professional version 4.02 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, SpamBouncer minimizes the amount of time required to sort through unwanted e-mail. It uses a wide range of tests on e-mail headers (1) The text at the beginning of an Internet e-mail message. It is generated by the client mail program that first sends it and by all the mail servers en route to the destination. and body messages to identify unsolicited un·so·lic·it·ed adj. Not looked for or requested; unsought: an unsolicited manuscript; unsolicited opinions. unsolicited Adjective commercial e-mail through the following screening tactics: -- filtering e-mail addresses and domains of known spam producers identified on global blacklists -- checking against known bulk e-mail sending programs -- identifying text phrases in the subject line or the body of the message that match common spam profiles, but which are unlikely to appear in everyday speech -- searching for common viruses and virus-like behavior "Spam is more than a nuisance -- it's a drain on a company's IT resources and profits," said 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. "The goal of SpamBouncer is to help smaller organizations reduce the impact of spam on their businesses using the reliability, affordability and flexibility of Linux to deliver the toughest screening and security mechanisms possible." As with all NetMAX products, SpamBouncer is easy to configure through its file manager interface and can be tailored to meet any organization's unique requirements. Although SpamBouncer has a collection of filtering rules in place, it is easy for administrators to globally define rules that prevent messages from being marked as spam. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , SpamBouncer will never delete important mail since all incoming messages are directed to designated folders. SpamBouncer joins a growing list of easy-to-install NetMAX products, including the NetMAX EMUMAIL Webmail 5.1 package and the NetMAX Interchange e-commerce suite, all aimed at simplifying Linux. While highly acclaimed, the Linux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. remains notoriously difficult to install and configure. The NetMAX Internet appliance software provides understandable interfaces for easy server configuration, offering substantial cost and efficiency benefits to users across platforms. SpamBouncer extends the power of NetMAX even further by giving users a simple and economical method for reducing the impact of e-mail in-box clutter. Pricing and Availability The street price for SpamBouncer is $100. Online support options are also available that include configuration and troubleshooting. SpamBouncer and other NetMAX packages run on NetMAX Professional Version 4 products and on the Toshiba SG10 and SG20 appliances that are bundled with NetMAX products, all of which are available via the NetMAX website at www.netmax.com. About Cybernet Cybernet Systems Corp. develops products and technologies that standardize stan·dard·ize v. 1. To cause to conform to a standard. 2. To evaluate by comparing with a standard. 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 (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. , 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. |
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