We are excited to announce that we will be upgrading our email server to the new release of SmarterMail 5.1, currently in beta testing, as soon as the manufacturer releases it to market.

SmarterMail 5.x builds upon a solid reputation of stability, performance, and value by adding hundreds of new features and enhancements—solidifying its position as the cost-effective alternative to Microsoft Exchange™ for businesses.

Synchronization of calendar, contacts, and tasks is available from Outlook™, Windows Mobile devices, PocketPCs, and Smartphones (e.g. Motorola Q™, Palm Treo™, Samsung BlackJack™). All users can access the complete set of email and collaboration tools from an industry-leading Web Interface that supports all major internet browsers.

Security features have been enhanced with 99% antispam protection along with standard antivirus, intrusion detection, and attack prevention. SmarterMail 5.x has integrated the Yahoo! DomainKeys authentication standard and is compliant with regulatory requirements for email archiving (Sarbanes-Oxley)1 in SmarterMail 5.x.

We are eagerly awaiting the upcoming release of version 5.1 and all of the new features it will afford our clients.

Here are a list of some of the features I especially am looking forward to:

• Attachments can be uploaded in the background while composing messages.
• Automatic saving of draft messages while composing.
• Calendar appointments and tasks can now notify users via a new Reminders System.
• Composing and reading emails can now be performed in a popup window or in the main window.
• DomainKeys are now supported for inbound verification and outbound signing.
• Searching for Email Messages has been enhanced.
• Request or Send delivery receipts for email in the web interface.
• Set and indicate message importance within the web interface.
• Various customization options for the Today Page.
• Web interface supports drag and drop, right-click menus and keyboard shortcuts.

Read more at the SmarterTools Site.