[announce-en] Open-Xchange Releases New Packaging For Express Edition

[Christian Egle]

Dear Friends and Users of Open-Xchange,

Open-Xchange Inc. today announced a new packaging for it's
"Out of the box" email and collaboration solution, Open-Xchange
Express Edition. Starting at USD 435 / EUR 299 for up to five
users, smaller companies can now take advantage of the cost
benefits of open source without the need for Linux know-how.

Launched in July, Open-Xchange Express Edition is full featured
collaboration software designed to improve communication and
teamwork in small businesses. The product does not require
a licensed operating system or any other software prior to
installation. Open-Xchange Express Edition transforms a
bare metal computer into a fully-functional email and groupware
Server integrating the increasingly popular Ubuntu operating system.

Open-Xchange Server delivers Smart Collaboration that simplifies
everyday life, work and social interactions. It is based on AJAX,
open source software and open standards and offers reliable
and scalable email and advanced groupware solutions.
The Open-Xchange Express Edition server offers email, calendar,
contacts, tasks and document sharing. Unique features of
Open-Xchange Express Edition server include:

* Infostore, a common repository of documents, bookmarks and knowledge
entries;
* Documail, the integration of email and document sharing;
* Smart Links between all collaboration objects;
* Smart Privacy, that lets users define read and write access to all
folders;
* Universal Access, the ability to access the server from the widest
variety of browsers, clients and mobile devices.

The third-generation OXtender for Microsoft Outlook integrates the
Open-Xchange Express Edition server seamlessly with the
Microsoft desktop environment providing full functionality above
and beyond just email handling.

Open-Xchange Express Edition is available today at the Open-Xchange
Online Shop (www.open-xchange.com/shop) and through qualified resellers.
Base Pack for end customers starts at USD 435 / EUR 299 and includes
Outlook connection, updates and maintenance for up to five users for
one year. Additional 5 users are USD 250 / EUR 175 each. Maintenance
cost is 25% of the initial cost. Governmental, non-profit organizations
and edDear Friends and Users of Open-Xchange,

Open-Xchange Inc. today announced a new packaging for it's
"Out of the box" email and collaboration solution, Open-Xchange
Express Edition. Starting at USD 435 / EUR 299 for up to five
users, smaller companies can now take advantage of the cost
benefits of open source without the need for Linux know-how.

Launched in July, Open-Xchange Express Edition is full featured
collaboration software designed to improve communication and
teamwork in small businesses. The product does not require
a licensed operating system or any other software prior to
installation. Open-Xchange Express Edition transforms a
bare metal computer into a fully-functional email and groupware
Server integrating the increasingly popular Ubuntu operating system.

Open-Xchange Server delivers Smart Collaboration that simplifies
everyday life, work and social interactions. It is based on AJAX,
open source software and open standards and offers reliable
and scalable email and advanced groupware solutions.
The Open-Xchange Express Edition server offers email, calendar,
contacts, tasks and document sharing. Unique features of
Open-Xchange Express Edition server include:

* Infostore, a common repository of documents, bookmarks and knowledge
entries;
* Documail, the integration of email and document sharing;
* Smart Links between all collaboration objects;
* Smart Privacy, that lets users define read and write access to all
folders;
* Universal Access, the ability to access the server from the widest
variety of browsers, clients and mobile devices.

The third-generation OXtender for Microsoft Outlook integrates the
Open-Xchange Express Edition server seamlessly with the
Microsoft desktop environment providing full functionality above
and beyond just email handling.

Open-Xchange Express Edition is available today at the Open-Xchange
Online Shop (www.open-xchange.com/shop) and through qualified resellers.
Base Pack for end customers starts at USD 435 / EUR 299 and includes
Outlook connection, updates and maintenance for up to five users for
one year. Additional 5 users are USD 250 / EUR 175 each. Maintenance
cost is 25% of the initial cost. Governmental, non-profit organizations
and educational organizations are eligible for discounts.
All prices exclude VAT.




With kind regards,

Your Open-Xchange Team

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Open-Xchange GmbH, Maxfeldstr. 9, D-90409 Nuernberg
AG Nuernberg, HRB 22121
Geschaeftsführer: Frank Hoberg, Martin Kauss