Zimbra

From PuneTech

Zimbra, (which was acquired by Yahoo! in 2007, is an open source, next-generation messaging and collaboration software. Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) tries to replace existing email and calendaring solutions with innovative new web-based solutions.

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These are what Zimbra claims are its main selling points:

ZCS integrates your entire organization. They emphasize compatibility with lots of desktop and application environments. This means, for instance, desktop users in Outlook can share their calendar with peers who use Apple iCal or Zimbra Desktop on Linux.

ZCS streamlines your workflow and saves time. ZCS is typically accessed through a browser-based AJAX client that is claimed to deliver a richer experience with a message conversation view and visual search builder that makes multi-gigabyte inboxes easier to use. Another key feature is the ability to integrate 3rd party applications as “mash-ups” via web services so you can view CRM data, maps, or anything else without leaving the context of a message.

ZCS uses open technology. The Zimbra Server is built with open technology and runs on Linux and Mac OS X; They sell themselves as an open source Exchange alternative. The Open Source Edition is free. You have to pay for support. There is also a paid version of the software with extra features - the Network Edition.

Key customers include service providers, higher education institutions, and Fortune 1000 enterprises.