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Microsoft Completes Acquisition of Sybari Software

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Microsoft Corporation has completed its acquisition of Sybari Software Inc., a move that is expected to enhance the security offerings of the Microsoft Windows platform. According to Mike Nash, corporate vice president of the Security Business & Technology Unit at Microsoft, "Customers have told us they want powerful security solutions for the enterprise to help protect their messaging and collaboration servers from viruses, worms and spam." Sybari's award-winning products, such as Antigen for Microsoft Exchange, will continue to be offered on the Microsoft Windows platform, while new sales of these products on UNIX and Linux platforms will be discontinued.

Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft has completed its acquisition of Sybari Software Inc. to enhance security offerings on the Microsoft Windows platform.
  • Sybari's products, including Antigen for Microsoft Exchange, will continue to be offered on the Microsoft Windows platform.
  • New sales of Antigen products on UNIX and Linux platforms will be discontinued.
  • The existing Sybari sales channel and licensing models will remain intact for the immediate future.
  • Sybari operations will continue to have their headquarters in East Northport, N.Y.
  • The acquisition is expected to provide immediate value to Microsoft customers seeking powerful security solutions for their enterprise messaging and collaboration servers.

Statistics:

  • Microsoft will offer Sybari's products for the Microsoft Windows platform, including Antigen for Microsoft Exchange, Antigen for Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server and Windows SharePoint Services.
  • Antigen for Instant Messaging, Antigen for SMTP Gateways, Sybari Enterprise Manager, Advanced Spam Manager, Advanced Spam Defense, and Antigen for Domino on Windows NT will also be offered.
  • The acquisition completes on February 8, as originally announced.
  • Sybari's headquarters will remain in East Northport, N.Y.

Sources:

  • "Microsoft Corp. today announced the completion of its acquisition of Sybari Software Inc.: http://www.10meters.com
  • Microsoft Corporation press release: http://www.m2.com

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