At LinuxWorld today, Scalix Corp. unveiled a new release of its Linux-based messaging and calendaring server, the Scalix Email and Calendaring Platform. The solution helps companies leverage legacy e-mail-related applications and services, while moving their underlying messaging platform to Linux.

The new release provides BlackBerry support and support for a wide range of enterprise security and directory infrastructure products, including Microsoft Active Directory. Scalix's open and flexible system based on Linux can be integrated with many desktop, email clients, wireless devices, antivirus, anti-spam, security and directory products.

Scalix E-mail and Calendaring Platform on Linux is fully compatible with existing messaging systems, such as Microsoft Exchange. The solution promises to reduce the risk of end-user disruption through a zero downtime migration process and by providing full-function support for popular email clients, such as Microsoft Outlook. This allows customers to eliminate administrative complexity and user retraining costs that typically accompany changes to a company?s email environment.

For more information, visit the company's Web site.