4D WebSTAR 5.2 launched with new mail server.

3rd October 2002, Wilmlsow, UK. 4D UK, publishers of the 4D database development suite, today announced the release of 4D WebSTAR 5.2, a landmark update to 4D WebSTAR 5 for Mac OS X.

4D WebSTAR 5.2 now includes a fast, very easy to use mail server called 4D Mail. 4D Mail has an architecture designed for high performance and robust scalability, with security and anti-spam features, anti-virus support and a mail migration tool for 4D WebSTAR 4 administrators.

4D WebSTAR 5.2 is available today as a free update for current registered users of 4D WebSTAR 5 directly from http://www.4dwebstar.com/.

"4D WebSTAR 5.2 is an exciting update for easy, powerful internet serving and now includes robust mail handling," says Rob Wylie, 4D UK's General Manager. "The new mail server in 4D WebSTAR 5.2 is very well designed and fast, while secure and easy to administer. Mail user migration is automated through a tool we provide, so 4D WebSTAR 4 users can quickly begin to take full advantage of Mac OS X. New users should see the 4D WebSTAR tradition of ease-of-use for themselves, now with unprecedented speed, power and security."

"4D WebSTAR 5.2 provides the Macintosh ease-of-use that we expect," said Duane Bemister of Virginia Systems in the US. "Apple's new Xserve is the best hardware platform we have ever used but the included Apache web server software has limitations and is difficult to configure. 4D WebSTAR 5.2 is a great solution from a company that constantly delivers what its customers want."

Easy, Fast and Scalable:

The advanced new architecture in 4D WebSTAR 5.2's mail server, 4D Mail, provides high-speed mail performance and allows tremendous scalability. 4D Mail is a feature rich SMTP/POP/IMAP server with secure remote administration, support for multiple domains, advanced relay blocking plus new security-focused enhancements, all in a new, high-performance architecture.

Administered from the 4D WebSTAR Admin Client, the new mail server system includes an SMTP Server and a Mailbox server to ensure optimum performance for all mail-handling functions. The SMTP Server receives and relays messages, using spam filtering, DNSBL, SMTP authentication and allow/deny tables to prevent illegitimate access. The Mailbox Server handles POP and IMAP functions including individual accounts, group mailing lists and aliases. Developers will be able to extend the SMTP server, the Mailbox server and the 4D WebSTAR Admin interface via an API being released in the coming months.

Easy Migration, Extra Security:

A comprehensive, easy mail migration tool is included for administrators of 4D WebSTAR 4.x to quickly move all user settings plus the complete contents of each user's mailbox to 4D WebSTAR 5.2. 4DWebSTAR 5.2's mail server battles spam with DNSBL and SMTP Authentication. 4D WebSTAR v5.2 includes support for the industry leading McAfee Virex(R) virus filtering software to reject and quarantine messages that may be infected.

Pricing and Availability:

4D WebSTAR 5 OWNERS

Registered owners of 4D WebSTAR 5 can download the update to 4D WebSTAR 5.2 free-of-charge from http://www.4dwebstar.com/downloads.html. They will receive 4D Mail with an unlimited mailbox license.

4D WEBSTAR 4 OWNERS

Registered owners of 4D WebSTAR 4.x can upgrade to 4D WebSTAR 5.2 for £135, which includes support and upgrades for one year. Upgrading and registering your product by 5pm 31st October 2002 entitles users to 4D Mail with an unlimited mailbox license. Upgrading from 4D WebSTAR 4.x AFTER October 31, 2002, entitles users to receive 4D Mail with a 100 mailbox license. Additional mailbox licenses can be purchased with expansion packs.

PRICING FOR NEW CUSTOMERS:

4D WebSTAR 5.2 with 4D Mail (100 mailbox license) @ £295
4D WebSTAR Academic 5.2 with 4D Mail (100 mailbox license) @ £95
4D Mail 100 user license expansion pack: £95.00
4D Mail Unlimited user license expansion pack: £995.00

Further information about 4D WebSTAR 5.2 and 4D Mail is available from http://www.4dwebstar.com/.

About 4D:

4D was founded in 1984 in Paris, France. The company designs, develops, publishes and distributes the 4D Product Line which includes:
4D - for rapid database development.
4D WebSTAR - the leading Mac web server.
4D Business Kit - for building online stores.
4D's products are supported through company and independent developer programs, value-added resellers and systems integrators. 4D is present in over 50 countries via a network of distributors and is used extensively by over 7000 professional software developers and 4 million end-users worldwide. 4D is an international company with subsidiaries and offices in France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Australia and Japan.

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