New Zimbra 8.8.15 (James Prescott Joule) is here!
Zimbra 8.8.15 “James Prescott Joule" is here.
New for 8.8.15, Zimbra Connect (formerly “Zimbra Talk”)! Need chat to keep your team connected? Zimbra has upped our chat game with Zimbra Connect! Now your team can communicate and collaborate all in one place - Zimbra Web Client - with a great user experience that includes:
- 1:1 and Group Chat
- Group and Channel Video Calls
- File Sharing
- Screen Sharing
- A Future Mobile App Integration.
Zimbra Connect replaces Zimbra Talk, but all previous Talk licensing remains unaffected. Click here to learn more.
3 MORE Months of General Support
You asked, and we listened. We are extending General Support and Technical Guidance as follows:
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End of General Support |
End of Technical Guidance |
| Zimbra 8.8.12 |
12/31/2019 |
6/25/2020 |
| Zimbra 8.7.11 |
12/31/2019 |
12/31/2020 |
For more information, see Zimbra's Software Development Lifecycle.
From the Zimbra Blog
Partner Spotlight
MTDS has been a Zimbra Silver partner since 2014. Based in the heart of Rabat (Morocco), they are a:
- Information technology & development consulting firm
- Internet Service Provider (ISP) & host
- Hosting & Cloud Service Provider
MTDS is well-known for cutting edge expertise in security networks. Their team also specializes in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) applications for development initiatives.
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As an integrator and Hosting Provider, the partnership with Zimbra has enabled us to offer our private and public sector customers a solid alternative to other collaboration solutions on the market, with a better contribution in terms of stability and security," said Rachid Abdelkhalak, Data Center Manager at MTDS.
What Are They Saying?
Want to save money AND have a best-in-class collaboration platform? Check out what they are saying about Zimbra at the University of Dodoma in Tanzania …
"Zimbra provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art communication platform with advanced tools at a fraction of the price charged by other commercial mail server providers." said Goodiel Moshi, Director of ICT at the University of Dodoma.
Université de Lille Running 106K+ Zimbra Mailboxes!
The Université de Lille was created in January 2018 when three universities combined into one. They needed to merge the 3 email systems into one unified collaboration platform that would:
- Be managed entirely in-house
- Support over 100K mailboxes
- Provide a rich user experience on computers and mobile devices
"Zimbra’s APIs facilitate integration for additional developments and also for the creation of mass email accounts (registration of new students),” said Cedric Foll.
Read the success story here!
EMEA Webinar Series in Multiple Languages
Are you a Zimbra Open Source Edition user based in EMEA region and willing to learn all the benefits of Zimbra Network Edition? Join one of our 15-minute live webinars that will be delivered by our partners in local languages throughout September 2019!
Upcoming Events
Webinar “What’s New in Zimbra? Zimbra Connect”
22 August 2019 - 10 am (GMT+1)
Have you seen the NEW Zimbra Connect features? Formerly known as “Zimbra Talk”, Zimbra Connect lets your team to communicate and collaborate all in one place, with a great user experience! Join Andrew Shingler, Sr Sales Engineer EMEA for a 15-minute webinar (in English) to learn more. Register here TODAY!
EACOS 2019 (East African Conference on Open Source)
26 - 29 August 2019
United States International University (Africa) - Off USIU Road, Off Thika Road (Exit 7), Nairobi Kenya
Zimbra is heading to East Africa (for the first time!) to meet YOU at EACOS 2019! We are teaming up with our partner TecFlax Solutions Limited as platinum & official conference sponsors. Andrew Shingler, Sr Sales Engineer EMEA and Antonio Luccini, Channel Sales Manager will discuss why Zimbra is the best email and collaboration solution on the market during a 20-min session on 28th August 2019. Click here to discover more and to register FREE!
The Evolution of Technology in AI Era by Unifosa
5 September 2019
Grand Victoria Hotel Victoria Ballroom C
No.168, Jingye 4th Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan
Unifosa will showcase how Zimbra’s Email Collaboration Messaging Platform and Nutanix’s smart IT operations helps customers accelerate their AI/ML initiatives. Register here.
JRES 2019
3-6 December, 2019 - Dijon, France
Every two years (since 1995) JRES offers four days of conferences including an exhibition of the main IT suppliers to France’s academic segment. JRES hosts those who contribute to the deployment & development of new IT and communication in education and training institution research. For the first time, Zimbra and partners Beezim and StarXpert will team up and join the 4-day event. Click here to book your ticket at a discount until 27 September 2019!
Zimbra Around the World
Zimbra Lunch & Learn by Jabetto
27 June 2019 - Jakarta, Indonesia
Jabetto hosted their quarterly Zimbra Lunch & Learn event on 26 Jun for 20 attendees. Deddy Iswara, Sr. Territory Manager, shared the value of Zimbra solutions.
Zimbra ACTIV8 APAC Tour
9 July, Bangkok | 11 July, Jakarta | 16 July, New Delhi
Zimbra ACTIV8 APAC Tour was a BIG success, hosting 60+ VIP Channel Partners. We were thrilled to see so many of our VIP Channel Partners across Asia! From Bangkok on 9 July, to Jakarta on 11 July, and the finale in New Delhi on 16 July ... it was a spectacular adventure up in the clouds! A special THANK YOU to rhipe and audriga, exclusive sponsors of Zimbra ACTIV8 Bangkok & Jakarta. Read more about it here.
Zimbra Customer Appreciation
9 July, Bangkok | 11 July, Jakarta | 16 July, New Delhi
We hosted Customer Appreciation days in Bangkok on 9 July, Jakarta on 11 July, and New Delhi on 16 July! It was a pleasure to meet so many of our VIP customers! Thank you for being a Zimbra customer! We value the trust you put in our products. A VERY BIG THANK YOU to Mr. David Lee from Taiwan Power Company, Taiwan, Mr. Dony Ramansyah from PT Indosat Mega Media, Indonesia and Mr. Bishoyee from NTPC, India for sharing your Zimbra stories.
See you soon at Zimbra events around the globe..!
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