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NUREMBERG, Germany, December 2, 2008 Open-Xchange, the leading provider of open source groupware, today announced a preview of its iSync connector called OXtender for Mac OS X. This makes Open-Xchange e-mails, appointments, contacts, tasks and documents available to end users through their native Mac applications -- Mail, iCal and Address Book.
End users can access and edit all groupware data without changing their familiar desktop environment. Also, OXtender for Mac OS X enables synchronization on mobile devices. Even without a connection to the Internet, users can continue to work without interruption. When connected the next time, changes on the Mac system and Open-Xchange Server will be synchronized immediately.
All mobile devices connected to the Mac, like iPhones, iPods and cell phones from other manufacturers, as well as software from third-party ISVs that support iSync can access Open-Xchange data. In addition, users of MobileMe get new e-mail, calendar and contact entries via its over the air push service on their iPhone.
Open-Xchange is the ideal solution for organizations using various operating system platforms. All data is maintained centrally on the Open-Xchange Server, and can be accessed on Macs, or by the AJAX-based web interface, or with Microsoft Outlook on PCs.
As the Mac gains popularity both at home and in the office and on the go users want to have reliable access to their email, calendar and other information, said Rafael Laguna, CEO of Open-Xchange. Now, Mac users can enjoy offline access to Open-Xchange and can synch their mobile devices -- even wireless in some cases.
Key features of the OXtender for Mac OS X are:
Synchronization of contacts between Open-Xchange and the Apple Address Book;
Synchronization of appointments and tasks between Open-Xchange and iCal;
Open-Xchange s document manager, InfoStore, can be linked via WebDAV to Apple s file manager, Finder;
Automatic configuration of Apple s Mail Client to get access to Open-Xchange Mail Services not yet available in this beta release ;
Automatic synchronization with all connected services and devices, for example MobileMe, iPhone, iPod, smart phones and cell phones of other manufacturers with support for iSync.
The OXtender for Mac OS X software can be used by any Open-Xchange user of the on-premise or hosted version. Software packages and installation instructions for the beta version of OXtender for Mac OS X are available for free download and use at www.open-xchange.com en oxpedia MacOXtender.
About Open-Xchange
As of today, Open-Xchange Server is installed by more than 3,500 companies and organizations worldwide. Leading hosting providers, led by Network Solutions U. S. , 11 Internet Germany , JMF Japan , OVH France and Hostpoint Switzerland provide more than 8 million users worldwide with hosted business-class e-mail, personal information management PIM , and full groupware solutions built on Open-Xchange.
Open-Xchange is the innovator of scalable and integrated open source e-mail and collaboration solutions for enterprises, academic institutions, and government authorities. It provides on-premise versions called Open-Xchange Server Edition and Open-Xchange Appliance Edition, along with Open-Xchange Hosting Edition, which enables web hosting companies to provide an easy-to-use and feature-rich application delivered as Software as a Service SaaS . The Open-Xchange Hosting Edition is architected to integrate into a hosting provider s existing infrastructure, such as authentication, provisioning, billing, and e-mail storage and does not require that these systems be replaced.
Open-Xchange AG is a privately-held company headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany with offices in Olpe, Germany and Tarrytown, N.Y. For more information, please visit www.open-xchange.com.
Contact:
Glenn Rossman for Open-Xchange
Baker Communications Group
914 419-8855
glenn bakercg.com
Software:
OEM SOFTWARE
