Linux trend for email

Yossi Hasson, MD at Synaq

This is further evidence of a growing international trend that is starting to take root in Africa and southern Africa says Yossi Hasson, MD at Synaq, a national provider of managed Linux and Open Source services.

“It is an exciting development that businesses cannot afford to overlook,” says Hasson.

“Our mandate is to keep our client base informed about the latest Linux and Open Source technology on offer. For example, the local industry alliance we have with Scalix, a US-based international messaging infrastructure company, offers us access to solutions that make an instant impression on clients. One such product is the Scalix Small Business Server solution that features almost the same functionality as the company's Enterprise solution, but is targeted primarily at the small-to-medium segment of the market.” adds Hasson.

According to Hasson, Scalix Small Business Server provides companies full Exchange functionality at a fraction of the cost.

The product includes the robust third-party MS Outlook support and Scalix Web Access, the company's award-winning and fully featured AJAX web email client that combines the power of desktop email with the convenience of a browser.

It also includes native Novell Evolution support (enabling full-function email and calendaring on Linux desktops), unlimited POP/IMAP email access, GUI and command line administration, full group calendaring, scheduling and the optional Scalix Wireless Solution.

“We continue to receive very positive feedback from clients that have committed to a migration from traditional email platforms, Exchange and other messaging infrastructure. Clearly, there is an association between Linux-based technology and benefits such as improved operational efficiency, higher levels of infrastructure management and control, as well as lower total cost of ownership,” he adds.