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Zimbra Launches Zimbra Collaboration Suite 5.0

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Sunnyvale, Calif. - February 5, 2008 - , a ! (: ) , and the leader in open , next-generation e-, today announced the of Suite (ZCS) 5.0. ZCS 5.0 includes hundreds of enhancements that expand ’s access across and devices while setting the standard for Web-based productivity in a environment, and showcases !’s dedication to providing world-class e- and services.

!’s global reach and ’s expansive partner are fueling continued , reaching key audiences including universities, ISPs and small businesses - further extending !’s overall leadership in e-, a key daily starting point for Web users today.

“We are proud of our achievements in ZCS 5.0 and appreciate the passionate feedback from the 13,500 open community members and customers that made our most significant release to date a huge success,” said Satish Dharmaraj, ! vice president and co-founder. “Together, we have built one of the world’s premier e- and products, and with !’s support, are continuing to innovate at a more rapid pace.”

Enhancements in ZCS 5.0 extend ’s best-of-breed anywhere access on the , including support for 2007, and on virtually any device, with support for , J2ME-enabled handsets such as the RAZR, and a new version of ZCS for web browsers. New features in the award-winning Web client include instant messaging, briefcase, and task applications as well as , the world’s first offline-capable Web 2.0 experience.

“ has the broadest device and support options of any e- and , plus advanced Web 2.0 features in the ,” said Dervilla Mullan, head of Eircom , Eircom. “For Eircom, its superior features match our consumer and small customers’ needs and support our model better than any alternative we evaluated.”

“Support for is a huge advantage for . From a standpoint, it’s the last box to check in a product evaluation, and is the only open platform that offers it,” said David Smith, group technical director, Gyro International Ltd.

New features in ZCS 5.0 include:

  • Native e-, contacts, calendar, and task synchronization from to 2007
  • Access on all handsets, J2ME enabled devices, or any web , including the
  • Tasks monitor start and due dates, priority, progress, and percent complete of tasks
  • Built directly into ZCS, Web-based Instant Messaging supports multiple and group chats
  • Conveniently store any file from an e- in Briefcase instead of as an e- attachment; easily share Briefcase folders with others
  • Work or offline with , the experience for users and users of existing POP and IMAP e-
  • Share inboxes and e- folders with others, including the ability to provide read- only-access or allow others to completely manage
  • Fifteen fully certified languages ship within ZCS for end-users to choose

New ! and Integrated Services

New Zimlets in ZCS 5.0 ! properties, including , ! Local, ! Finance, and ! Search. Later this year, ’s innovative technologies will be incorporated into properties including ! and Calendar.

“As CEO previewed at CES, the of ! is a smarter more open e- experience for all of our users,” said Brad Garlinghouse, senior vice president, communications and communities, !. “We will Zimlet-like that currently exists in ’s offering to help advance our goal of creating a smarter that will delight hundreds of millions of ! users worldwide.”

! has been a global leader in e- for more than ten years, with ! exceeding one billion visits each month. ! remains at the forefront of innovation in Web e-, and by leveraging ’s innovative, open technologies, will continue to give users a more dynamic Web 2.0 experience. This is a vital part of !’s strategy to become the starting point for the most consumers on the Web.

Global Community Continues to Thrive

’s commitment to being a partner of choice has been rewarded by 35 percent service provider customer in the last quarter alone and a majority of ’s is now driven by its partner channel. now serves customers in over 70 countries, a 40 percent increase of its global reach from Q3 to Q4 2007. Over 300 new universities have adopted in the past year, driving unparalleled in the education market.

ZCS 5.0 builds upon ’s significant momentum in the e- market, highlighted by a six-fold increase of its customer base in 2007 and a current total of more than 11 million paid mailboxes.

New customers using ZCS 5.0 represent a wide range of industry leaders, including:

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  • Texas A&M University
  • Eircom, a leading European
  • Brandeis University
  • Hyatt Legal Plans (: MET)
  • University of Guelph
  • Sutton Group Realty Services
  • Franklin and Marshall College
  • Kuwait University
  • Dai Nippon Printing (OTC: DNPCF)

In addition, there are now over 13,500 active members in the development community, with over 250 posts to the Community Forums daily. ’s continued global expansion is driving most of this , with new members constantly joining from outside the US.

Pricing and

The ZCS 5.0 Open Edition, available now, is free. The commercially supported ZCS 5.0 Edition is available for a 60-day free trial on the . ’s Hosted Demo is available for an immediate test drive of ZCS, please visit http://www.zimbra.com/demo/.

ZCS Edition includes product support as well as subscriptions to new releases, updates and patches. ZCS is available on-premise or as a hosted service and is available at a significant educational or non-profit discount, please contact sales@zimbra.com for information. Users can discuss topics related to the Suite and provide feedback at http://www.zimbra.com/forums/.

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