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From: "IMail Admin at BC Web" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] OT: Defend Declude! (was: Virus Protection) Redux


> So be aware, IMail may not be "our" product any more, and we may eventually
> be forced to move to other products.  I'm not making any plans for changes
> yet, but I am aware of the possibilities when I make my plans.
>
> Ben Bednarz
> BC Web

I share your view completely.  This is certainly an indicator that IPSwitch is 
starting to see the need to bet all or nothing on a
new strategy.  IPSwitch concentrated heavily on the ISP market, which is in decline.  
Microsoft concentrated on the office market
with Exchange, which is growing despite the market downturn.  At the end of the day, 
the features IPSwitch needs to add are not in
the product, and not in development, like a shared calendar.  IPSwitch is declining 
with their market, and they need companies who
can add features to IMail in order to continue to offer it as a viable product.  
Increasing the price was a bad idea, but necessary,
not because IMail is soooo much better, but because the IMail market is declining.  
Increasing the features to compete for sales in
the office market is a good idea, and benefits current ISP customers as well, as does 
keeping the price where it was.


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