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Microsoft offers new release of Exchange Server with kiosks in mind

July 1, 2003

REDMOND, Wash. -- Microsoft Corp. announced the release to manufacturing of Exchange Server 2003, the next edition of its messaging server.

Employees are now accessing their corporate network using many devices, such as shared kiosks, laptops and hand-helds, and Microsoft is providing them with the flexibility needed to adapt to their needs, according to a news release.

Exchange 2003 has been developed with the experience of both information workers and IT administrators in mind, ensuring end-to-end quality for customers, the release said.

Exchange Server 2003 is designed to boost information worker productivity with an integrated set of server and client capabilities that make it easier to create and manage business communications in the office and on the road.

Combined with Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, Exchange 2003 will provide easier e-mail and calendar management, faster synchronization and easier Internet access, the release said.

Prices for Exchange 2003 will remain the same as for Exchange 2000. Microsoft has expanded its licensing options, the release said. Microsoft now offers a per-user client access license, which allows a single user unlimited access to the Exchange server from multiple devices.

For companies with kiosks or shared PC environments, as well as for deskless workers at retail stores or on factory floors, Microsoft continues to offer a per-device license option that allows an unlimited number of users to access their Exchange mailbox from a single device.

Customers can order a 120-day evaluation kit and sign up for an Outlook Web Access demonstration account at www.microsoft.com/exchange/evaluation/trial/ .