SC502, 503 & 510 Series Chassis for SOHO, Appliance & Embedded Servers SAN JOSE, California, December 4, 2007 - Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a leader in application optimized high performance server solutions, has launched its smallest and quietest 1U server chassis. These SC502, SC503 and SC510 series ultra-short depth 1U chassis operate at less than 35 decibels (dBA) making them ideal solutions for small office or home office (SOHO), appliance, and embedded servers. "These new chassis are perfect for SOHO, appliance and embedded environments that demand smaller and quieter servers," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Finding space for a 1U server that is only 11.3 inches deep is easy, and for those who want an even smaller solution, our SC502 and SC503 chassis are just 9.8 inches!" Engineered to generate minimal noise, these chassis all feature a new 200-watt high-efficiency power supply with thermal fan speed control. Optimized for Supermicro's X7SBL, PDSBM and PDSML series motherboards, these solutions deliver super-quiet operation at less than 35dBA*. With a depth of 9.8 inches, the SC502 and SC503 chassis are optimized for low-voltage processors up to 35 watts using Supermicro's optimally designed active heat sinks. Both chassis can support either one 3.5-inch hard drive or up to two 2.5-inch hard drives (optional) or even one full-height PCI add-on card (optional). The SC503 features front I/O port access, while the SC502 has rear I/O ports. At 11.3 inches deep, the SC510 chassis supports Intel Core 2 Duo and Xeon 3000 series processors up to 65 watts using specially optimized Supermicro passive heat sinks. The SC510 chassis also includes optional support for up to four 2.5-inch hard drives, providing a small form factor solution for storage applications. Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions® offer exceptional flexibility and feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of server and w
PRESS RELEASE 3CX's software-based phone system frees businesses from proprietary hardware with an easy to install, manage and use SIP-based IP PBX London, UK - 05/12/07 – 3CX has announced the release of version 5 of 3CX Phone System for Windows; the newest version of their award-winning software-based VOIP PBX for Windows which helps businesses give employees mobility, rids them of costly phone tag and reduces administration and training time by IT staff. 3CX Phone System allows businesses to completely break free from the shackle of hardware-based, proprietary phone systems. Built on the open SIP standard, 3CX Phone System interoperates with all popular SIP phones, VOIP Gateways and VOIP providers. Nick Galea, CEO at 3CX said, "We are excited to deliver version 5 of 3CX Phone System at a time when the market is realizing that proprietary, hardware-based PBXs are becoming obsolete. 3CX IP PBX is a modern software based PBX that evolves the communication of businesses to the 21st century, by delivering mobility, productivity and cost-saving advantages". Key advantages of adopting 3CX Phone System: Increases mobility – allows remote workers and tele-workers to be seamlessly integrated to the company's phone system Eliminates expensive telephone tag using the inbuilt Presence feature Easier phone system administration via a web-based configuration Vendor independent – significant cost savings by choosing VOIP provider and SIP equipment of choice "The feedback we have received from clients following the successful deployment of our previous versions in thousands of sites is very positive, and I feel confident that with all the great new features that we have incorporated in this new version, our product will help SMBs get even more advantages out of the migration to a software based PBX in a cost-effective and innovative way", added Nick Galea. Key new features of 3CX Phone System v5: Call recording – easily record calls for mon
Microsoft Office 2007 introduced new Open XML-based file formats for Office applications. These new file formats reduce file size, improve security and reliability, and enhance integration with external sources.To allow Windows Mobile users to work with Office documents created in the Open XML formats, Microsoft has developed an upgrade for Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile applications. This upgrade to the Office Mobile applications allows viewing and editing of Word documents and Excel workbooks and viewing of PowerPoint slideshows created by using Microsoft Office 2007. Other improvements include:• Enhanced viewing experience for charts in Excel Mobile.• Ability to view SmartArt in PowerPoint Mobile.• Ability to view and extract files from compressed (.zip) folders.Microsoft Office Mobile 6.1 Full Version to support Microsoft 2007 file formatsIf your Windows Mobile device does not have a version of Microsoft Office Mobile prior to 6.1, you can purchase the full version of Microsoft Office Mobile. The Office Mobile application suite includes Microsoft Office Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint® Mobile for Windows Mobile 6 powered devices, helping users manage and review documents. Microsoft Office Mobile includes support for rich reviewing and minor editing capabilities as well as support for rights-managed documents.The primary user scenario enabled by Office Mobile is viewing e-mail attachments, performing minor edits, sharing document versions, and opening documents from an SD card or a SharePoint server. Office Mobile provides a high-fidelity document viewing experience, with capability to edit as well as fast performance in loading the first page of the document.Note: This free upgrade works only for Windows Mobile powered devices that have an earlier version of Office Mobile. If your Windows Mobile powered device does not have Office Mobile applications, this upgrade will not work for you. You can purchase the full versi
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) has been designed specifically to help meet the challenges of any business and the needs of all the different groups with a stake in the messaging system. Exchange Server 2007 SP1 is a mission-critical communications tool that enables employees to be more productive and access their information anywhere and anytime while providing a messaging system that enables rich, efficient access to e-mail, calendar items, voice mail, and contacts. For the administrator, Exchange Server 2007 SP1 provides advanced protection options against e-mail security threats, such as spam and viruses, as well as the tools to help manage internal compliance and high availability needs.In Exchange Server 2007 SP1, several new features and improvements will extend the Anywhere Access capabilities of Exchange Server 2007 to help make employees more productive on whatever device they're using, provide additional Operational Efficiency tools for administrators seeking a streamlined management and deployment experience, and enable advanced Built-in Protection for more robust high availability and compliance scenarios.Improvements in Exchange Server 2007 SP1 include: Anywhere Access• Integrated Exchange Unified Messaging functionality with Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007.• Outlook Web Access additions, including public folder access, S/MIME support, personal distribution lists, and mailbox rules editor.• Webready document viewer supports Microsoft Office 2007 documents in addition to Microsoft Office 2003 documents.• Extended language support in Outlook Web Access with Arabic and Korean spell checking.Operational Efficiency• Support for Windows Server 2008 deployments, including benefits in flexible clustering, advanced networking, and simplified management.• Additional tools in the Exchange Management Console, including public folder management and configuration options for clustering and POP/IM
Boca Raton, FL – November 19, 2007 – ScriptLogic® Corporation, www.scriptlogic.com, a leading provider of systems lifecycle management solutions for Microsoft® Windows®-based networks and a wholly owned subsidiary of Quest Software, Inc., today announced the availability of ScriptLogic BridgeTrak 7.0, a comprehensive help desk management solution offering seamless issue ticket tracking to reduce the entire lifecycle of a desktop issue. This release follows ScriptLogic's acquisition of Kemma Software and its BridgeTrak Suite®, adding a new element to the company's portfolio of desktop management tools. ScriptLogic BridgeTrak 7.0, which is available immediately as a stand-alone solution, allows IT administrators to track end users' IT issues. Available for both Windows and via a Web interface, ScriptLogic BridgeTrak is ideal for IT administrators and external support professionals who need an efficient way to manage multiple issue tickets in order to ensure the productivity of end users. "ScriptLogic's customers expect desktop management offerings that provide comprehensive IT management in a user-friendly format, and we have delivered on those expectations with each additional tool," said Nick Cavalancia, vice president of marketing at ScriptLogic. "With the introduction of ScriptLogic BridgeTrak, our customers can efficiently manage IT help desk issues while using our configuration tools for remediation." ScriptLogic continues to enhance its desktop management product line to provide a powerful tool set for IT administrators to efficiently accomplish daily tasks and manage the desktop lifecycle from birth to decommission. Using ScriptLogic BridgeTrak 7.0 for reporting and tracking issues, and ScriptLogic Desktop Authority® for prevention and resolution of those issues, IT administrators manage the longest and most complex phase of the desktop lifecycle, daily desktop configuration. (In related news, see ScriptLogic's recent announcement on the release o