IceWarp Introduces All-in-One, High Performance Merak E-mail Server Suite for Linux-Based Networks.SAN FRANCISCO -- Company Responds to Growing Demand from Linux Community, Delivers Powerful, Scalable E-mail Suite Capable of Supporting up to 100,000 Users on One Server IceWarp Software Ltd., makers of the popular and globally deployed Merak E-mail Server Suite, today announced its award-winning e-mail server for Linux-based networks. Five years in development, the new Merak E-mail Server Suite was created specifically for the Linux community using its highly-regarded and industry proven Merak version 8.2. Tuned for power and reliability, Merak has already been certified for use with Linux RedHat, as well as Suse, Mandrake mandrake, plant of the family Solanaceae (nightshade family), the source of a narcotic much used during the Middle Ages as a pain-killer and perhaps the subject of more superstition than any other plant. , Debian, Gentoo Gen`too´ n. 1. A native of Hindostan; a Hindoo. 1. A penguin (Pygosceles tæniata). , and Ubuntu A popular Linux distribution that is noted for its ease of installation and use. Based on the Debian version of Linux and introduced in 2004, Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd., London and Montreal (www.canonical.com). , among others. Merak for Linux is available now for a full preview prior to its official worldwide availability in September. Merak for Linux combines stability, performance, scalability, and value. Packaged as an all-in-one suite, Merak features anti-virus, anti-spam, groupware, and instant messaging for increased productivity. It provides desktop, Web mail, and remote access for almost every onsite and telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. application. For large-scale enterprises and ISPs, Merak offers support for up to 100,000 accounts per server at up to 20,000 messages per minute and even much more when configured for a load balanced operation. E-mail and IM can run in secured mode, using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. (Secure Sockets Layer (networking, security) Secure Sockets Layer - (SSL) A protocol designed by Netscape Communications Corporation to provide secure communications over the Internet using asymmetric key encryption. ), which is a critical feature for protecting intellectual assets and user data in business, enterprise, and ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. applications. "Merak is the highest performing and most comprehensive communications solution for enterprises, SMBs and ISPs running Linux," said Ladislav Goc, 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. of IceWarp Ltd. "As Linux has gained traction within the enterprise and ISP markets, Linux users have been demanding a much more powerful, robust, and reliable email solution. We designed Merak for Linux to combine all of the elements that businesses need and much more, to give them a one-stop-shop, secure communications solution. We will also introduce a complete discussion forum dedicated to supporting Linux users with their email needs as well as providing them with a productive venue to help each other." Merak creates backups of all communication, including IM, to help companies keep moving at today's e-business pace. Merak also offers administration wizards, monitoring and statistics, enhanced folder management, and toolbar customization for instruction-free communications management. Merak is incredibly quick and easy to install and offers integrated migration tools to help experienced and novice Linux administrators simplify the process. Merak also offers a unique, flexible and affordable licensing system that can be customized based on only the components required by customers. Licenses can be used on the Linux or Windows operating system, enabling seamless switching between each OS. Merak is packaged in three specialized configurations for small businesses, medium to large enterprises, and ISPs looking to provide email solutions to employees and customers. Availability and Support Merak sales and support partners are located in more than 20 countries. For more information or to find a local dealer, please visit www.icewarp.com. Download unrestricted trial version at http://icewarp.com/download/. Customers in North America can purchase Merak via IceWarp's exclusive distributor in the U.S., Merak Mail Server IceWarp Server is a multi-purpose e-mail, messaging and collaborative software product developed by IceWarp Software, based on Merak Mail Server- an open Internet standards compliant Mail Transfer Agent for Windows and Linux operating systems. , Inc. Sales and technical support can be contacted at 703-971-9400 or via the Web at www.merakmailserver.com. About IceWarp IceWarp, Ltd. was started in 1999 with the development of Merak version 1. Merak's exceptional product stability, performance and reliability quickly escalated its global adoption rate with ISPs and businesses. Over the years, IceWarp has maintained a technology leadership position by continuing to advance Merak through many industry-firsts, including: --First mail server supporting SSL --First mail server with Web mail --First integrated multi-threaded antivirus --First integrated anti-spam --First GroupWare with API (ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. based) --And now, the first server with integrated FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to and Web server capabilities. IceWarp Ltd. is located at City House, 6 Karaiskakis street, CY-3040 Limassol, Cyprus. |
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