Business Services Industry

New Version of IXOS-eCONserver for Lotus Notes Offers Simplified Administration and Improved E-mail Management, Adds Mobile User Ability

Business Wire, July 11, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

IXOS Helps Companies Save Time, Reduce Costs, Ensure Legal

Security of Important Documents

IXOS SOFTWARE, AG (Nasdaq:XOSY), (NEUER MARKT:XOS), a worldwide leading provider of solutions for the management of eBusiness documents in inter-enterprise system environments, today announced a new version of its product, IXOS-eCONserver for Lotus Notes. The latest version enables mobile users to easily archive as well as delete archived e-mails, thus providing an effective file management system, even when not connected to the corporate archive. In addition, the new version offers simplified administration as well as full-text searching of archived e-mails and their attachments. By utilizing IXOS-eCONserver for Lotus Notes, companies can ensure the security of tax-related and important legal documents as well as save time and costs associated with e-mail management.

"With the new version of IXOS-eCONserver for Lotus Notes, mobile users can now receive the many benefits of our improved e-mail management tool," says Peter Roscher, Product Manager at IXOS SOFTWARE AG. "E-mails and attachments can be archived either automatically or manually via menu item, reducing the storage load on the Notes server by up to 90 percent."

With the latest version, all users (including mobile) can archive, retrieve, display and delete messages from the archive, making IXOS-eCONserver for Lotus Notes an effective file management system. The product requires no training and is seamless to users -- they simply access archived e-mail messages using their familiar Lotus Notes interface.

Companies worldwide are required by law to keep important tax and legal documents, for varying lengths of time. By using IXOS-eCONserver for Lotus Notes, executives can ensure the storage and security of these documents.

IXOS-eCONserver for Lotus Notes provides administrators with an efficient tool for relieving user mailboxes and preventing the problems caused by insufficient storage capacity. By archiving messages with IXOS, companies can shorten backup time, reduce administrative overhead and shrink the Notes database. This results in faster access time and enables each Notes server to handle more users. Administrators can manage an ever-increasing data load without the purchase of additional hardware or software for either the Notes server or the client PC. By using IXOS-eCONserver for Lotus Notes, companies can realize a significant reduction in administrative costs and a fast return on investment.

With its IXOS-eCONserver for Lotus Notes and IXOS-eCONserver for Microsoft Exchange, IXOS provides effective e-mail management solutions for the two most important messaging platforms in the market today.

About IXOS

IXOS is a leading global supplier of solutions for the management of business documents. IXOS solutions manage all your eBusiness documents and seamlessly integrate these documents into your online business processes. Leading enterprises from various industries have chosen IXOS Software AG as their strategic partner. IXOS has approximately 1800 successful installations. Approximately 1.3 million users enjoy the benefits of IXOS eBusiness document solutions. In addition to its product portfolio, IXOS offers a broad spectrum of services, including 24x7 support and a global team of highly qualified consultants.

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