Scalix Adds Leading Linux and Email Partner; Addition of Highly-Respected RICIS to Scalix Global Partner Network Helps Enable Smooth Customer Transition to Scalix Linux-based Email.

SAN MATEO, Calif. -- One of the world's leading Linux and email consultancies, Chicago-area based RICIS, Inc.,(TM) will begin offering Scalix's Linux-based email and calendaring software to its retail, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, government, non-profit and education customers. RICIS's international network of resellers and consultants operates in 64 countries, giving Scalix customers throughout the world the sales, service and support assistance they need.

RICIS installs and supports the technology infrastructure of businesses and organizations with its expert team of Linux professionals and a network of highly qualified resellers and consulting partners that make email servers and services a main focus. The company has been working with Linux since 1996 and specializes in Linux installation, infrastructure and email systems, with a unique focus on security. RICIS has been extensively involved with email security, hygiene and migration involving hundreds of customers.

RICIS has previously been the largest reseller of SUSE LINUX Openexchange (now OpenXchange). The firm was attracted to Scalix's award-winning email and calendaring software, in large part due to Scalix Web Access, the industry's most advanced AJAX web mail client.

According to RICIS, there is a growing demand for Linux email. "We're finding that many more clients are interested in Linux-based alternatives to Microsoft Exchange," said Gregg Rosenberg, RICIS' chief technology officer. "They don't want to be locked into an infrastructure from a single vendor and are drawn to Linux email for its scalability, reliability, availability, serviceability and cost-effectiveness."

Rosenberg said Scalix's AJAX web email client, Scalix Web Access, provides a superior user interface compared to any on the market. "We are pleased to be able to offer to clients the Scalix messaging system with Scalix Web Access. It is the best web email client in the industry, bar none, because it gives users exactly what they want in a web client -- snappy performance, advanced features and an easy-to-use interface that requires no retraining. When we show it to clients, they want it. Scalix Web Access is so impressive that we know it will actually drive buying decisions."

"RICIS and their partner network are unique in their technical knowledge of Linux, email and security, as well as their understanding of market needs," said Glenn Winokur, Scalix's chief executive officer. "We expect they will be a great Scalix partner in terms of distributing Scalix as well as servicing the messaging requirements of customers."

The Scalix email and calendaring platform, deployed today in commercial organizations, government entities and educational institutions, has received industry acclaim for bringing substantial email and calendar innovations to Linux and offering an alternative to legacy proprietary messaging solutions. The richly-featured and highly reliable messaging platform blends with open and proprietary infrastructures, including Microsoft Exchange, Outlook and Active Directory to assure seamless migration and co-existence with no end user disruption. Its web email client, Scalix Web Access, offers unmatched desktop-grade functionality and runs in a broad range of Internet browsers, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla and Firefox, running on multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, UNIX and Macintosh, giving customers the flexibility to use the browser and desktop of their choice.

About Scalix Corporation

Scalix has developed the industry's most powerful email and calendaring platform based on Linux and open systems. For organizations that are incorporating Linux into their infrastructure, Scalix offers a richly-featured, reliable and scalable messaging solution that blends seamlessly with both open and proprietary software, including Microsoft Outlook, Exchange and Active Directory. Scalix brings flexibility and freedom of choice to email and calendaring. Scalix's team of messaging industry veterans has helped pioneer the world's most successful messaging systems at IBM/Lotus, cc:Mail, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard. The privately held company is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices and distribution partners in North America, Europe and Australia. For more information, visit www.scalix.com.

About RICIS, Inc.

Established by Gregg Rosenberg in 1974 and incorporated in 1987, RICIS's mission is to assist clients in leveraging the latest technologies to achieve their business goals by providing best-of-breed, innovative technology and high-value consulting services. Specific areas of expertise include operating systems, security, infrastructure, development, support services, email and email migration. The company has a systems-oriented focus and extensively uses industry best practices. RICIS maintains a global network of resellers and consultants, including many with Linux and email backgrounds. They provide planning, installation, configuration, development, migration, support and training. For more information, visit www.ricis.com.

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