"These five products together account for almost 46% of all installed corporate mailboxes, and more than 90% of the new purchases made this year," noted Eric Arnum, Editor of industry newsletter Electronic Mail & Messaging Systems (EMMS). "Many companies are faced with the daunting task of managing mixed environments that include two or three of these five. Given this situation, the ability to link any and all of the leading LAN-based mail systems to the Internet with one service could be very valuable to enterprise IS managers."

"The Electric InterConnect service positions The Electric Mail Company and our resellers with an unprecedented global market opportunity for corporate email services. System compatibility with all the leading LAN email systems, in combination with our low cost global connectivity, presents a simple enterprise-wide messaging solution," said Cathy Munn, President & CEO of The Electric Mail Company. "Businesses of all sizes are seeking affordable, needs-driven technologies that will ensure their messaging is reliable and secure. Electric InterConnect has proven ideal for businesses with offices located worldwide that require reliable email connectivity."

Commenting on Electric InterConnect, Carey True, Director of Fujifilm Canada said,"Zero administration is the greatest thing about using a service like Electric InterConnect, and we also realize a substantial financial advantage. Getting stable, reliable Internet messaging without the investment or administrative overhead of managing an Internet connection is a great combination in my book."

Free Spam Filtering Included

Businesses utilizing the Electric InterConnect service also receive automatic spam filtering at no extra charge. All incoming messages are filtered at the Electric Mail Company Distribution Hub using several industry-proven tools for detecting and discarding unsolicited commercial bulk email.

Price and Delivery

Base price is US$110 per month for 20 users, plus an initial set-up fee. Electric InterConnect service requires a dedicated Windows 95 or NT system on the LAN, and supports either a modem or dedicated Internet connection.

Additional Services

For complete network security, Electric Mail Company offers E-mmunity, an anti-virus service that stops virus-infected email attachments before they reach a client's network. For businesses seeking to eliminate the complexity of email administration, Electric Mail Company offers its AKA (Also Known As) service. Popular with ISPs and business clients, AKA solves many of the technical headaches associated with Internet email management. AKA's user-friendly web-based form simplifies email routing, addressing, mail forwarding, autoresponding and mailing list creation and management.

For Businesses, System Integrators, Resellers and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) interested in receiving more information on Electric InterConnect or other services please contact info@electricmail.com, 1 (800) 419-7463 or http://www.electricmail.com./

About The Electric Mail Company

Incorporated in 1994, The Electric Mail Company Inc. (VSE:ELE) is a leading Internet Messaging Specialist providing innovative, reliable and cost-effective email service solutions for business. Electric Mail Company serves major corporations located throughout North America including Panasonic, Delta Hotels & Resorts, Fujifilm Canada, Alliance Communications and Ballard Power.

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For More Information Contact:
Cathy Munn
1 (800) 419-7463
http://www.electricmail.com/