Microsoft acquisition to beef up email security
Microsoft has agreed to acquire FrontBridge Technologies for an undisclosed sum.
FrontBridge sells a hosted service that offers email security, regulatory compliance and ensures availability.
Microsoft plans to offer the services as added outsourced security technology to Exchange users. The software vendor also expects that regulatory requirements will drive the need for the email archiving services.
For small Exchange users with a single server, Frontbridge delivers increased system uptime and continuity by offering access to email through a web based system during outages or maintenance.
“We see FrontBridge’s services as a perfect complement to Exchange. The FrontBridge team brings significant expertise in helping customers mitigate messaging risks before they ever reach the corporate firewall,” said Microsoft's corporate vice president of the Exchange Server Group Dave Thompson.
