--- On Wed, 12/30/09, Stan Hoeppner <s...@hardwarefreak.com> wrote: You really should ask this question on spam-l. There is an ESP discussion currently taking place. Would be perfect timing.
Far more important that the software platform you choose to do this is your deliverability. Good ESPs know how to keep their customers mailings from hitting DNSBLs and other black lists. The last thing you want to do is set this thing up, and on the first run get your IP address blacklisted by Spamhaus. http://spam-l.com/mailman/listinfo/spam-l 100K to 200K bulk mailings are not for amateurs. One question: are they not happy with the level of service their current ESP is providing, or are they merely trying to cut costs? -- Stan Thanks for the link! I will check it out. To answer your question: it is a combination of both: they would like better integration with their CRM system, and the cost is really a reflection of the poor quality of service they are receiving.