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Worldtalk Corp. Announces Joint Development Agreement with Microsoft to Deliver Internet Connector for Microsoft Exchange Server

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In a landmark agreement, Worldtalk Corp. has partnered with Microsoft to develop and distribute the Internet Connector for Microsoft Exchange Server, a forthcoming client-server messaging product. This joint effort will enable users of Microsoft Mail to access the Internet and UNIX mail users, marking a significant milestone in the integration of electronic messaging technologies. The Internet Connector will support MIME, allowing users to send attachments to the Internet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Worldtalk Corp. has entered into a joint development and distribution agreement with Microsoft to deliver the Internet Connector for Microsoft Exchange Server.
  • The Internet Connector will provide seamless access to the Internet and UNIX mail users, as well as enable users of Microsoft Mail to access the Internet through an integrated Microsoft Exchange Server.
  • The Connector will support MIME, enabling users to send attachments to the Internet.
  • The agreement also includes the development of connectivity products to other systems for Microsoft Exchange Server, which Worldtalk will market.
  • Microsoft Exchange Server is part of the company's new BackOffice suite of integrated server applications, designed to provide the foundation for client-server business systems.
  • Worldtalk Corp. specializes in multiplatform messaging and directory integration products, with a focus on providing value-added services such as directory synchronization, forwarding services, and superior address management.

Statistics:

  • Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers (NASDAQ:MSFT).
  • The Worldtalk 400 family of messaging integration products supports over 10 disparate messaging systems, including CE Software QuickMail, HP OpenMail, Lotus cc:Mail, and Novell's MHS.
  • The Internet Connector will be integrated into Microsoft Exchange Server and sold by Microsoft.
  • The agreement is a significant step forward in the integration of electronic messaging technologies, as Worldtalk and Microsoft "bring together two of the leading forces in electronic messaging."

*.worldtalk can be reached at 408/399-4000.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Worldtalk Corp. Announces Joint Development Agreement with Microsoft" (Nov. 28, 1994)
  • Microsoft, "Microsoft Exchange Server" (No publication date specified)
  • Worldtalk Corp., "Worldtalk 400 Family of Messaging Integration Products" (No publication date specified)

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