Competitors Turn Up the Heat on Microsoft Exchange

A competitor to MS Exchange? Sure, and the heat is being turned up as we speak. Will those competitors actually be able to catch up? That remains to be seen.

As Microsoft moves closer to the release of Exchange 2007, its e-mail, calendaring and messaging product, it faces increased competitive pressure from long-standing competitors like Lotus Notes as well as from newer open source solutions.

Microsoft, of Redmond, Wash., released the second, widespread public beta for Exchange 2007 on July 24, with the product expected to ship in late 2006 or early 2007.

The second beta brings with it a host of new and improved functionality, and is feature complete.

PointerRead more here about the release of the second beta for Exchange 2007.

Microsoft executives are also upbeat that they can grow their position in this highly competitive market…. Source: eWeek

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