Ipswitch “IM Switch” Program Offers Attractive Alternative to Waning Instant Messaging Portals

New program delivers secure and scalable corporate instant messaging solution at an appealing price

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LEXINGTON, MA - June 24, 2004
Ipswitch, Inc., a leading developer of messaging, file transfer and network monitoring solutions, today announced the IM Switch program designed to help small- to medium-sized businesses easily transition their instant messaging services from soon-to-be defunct free enterprise instant messaging portals.

Ipswitch Instant Messaging is a scalable and easily managed client/server system which can be rapidly deployed inside a business’s firewall to provide users with the productivity benefits of instant access to others. Ipswitch Instant Messaging delivers immediate results while it protects and enhances control and security over internal and confidential information.

The IM Switch program offers businesses the opportunity to purchase Ipswitch Instant Messaging with a Service Agreement for 30% off the US list price beginning today through July 31, 2004. Customers can take advantage of this special offer online or through any of Ipswitch’s global distribution partners. When purchasing online at www.ipswitch.com/imswitch, enter the coupon code “imswitch” during checkout or contact a reseller via www.ipswitch.com/partners.

“Small- to medium-sized businesses suffer most when large vendors withdraw services they have come to rely upon,” said Alex Neihaus, vice president of marketing for Ipswitch. “These customers require a secure, reliable and spam-free way to deploy instant messaging. We are excited to unveil the IM Switch program which continues Ipswitch’s tradition of service to the SMB market segment.”

About Ipswitch Instant Messaging

Ipswitch Instant Messaging has the familiar Windows® look and feel and is as easy to use as consumer products. The solution supports personal contact lists, status messages, POP3 e-mail check, emoticons, privacy controls and rich text messages. Additional features not found in consumer products include a centrally managed global contact list, in-line file attachments, full context messaging, group messaging, off-line message queue, configurable public user information and off-line status messages.

SMB systems administrators will find Ipswitch Instant Messaging easy to install and administer. A centrally managed global address list, hierarchical organization of global contacts, quick status display of important system statistics, sophisticated user management and configurable message logging make administration an easy task.

About Ipswitch, Inc.

Ipswitch develops and markets practical software products worldwide, providing maximum impact for businesses and consumers. More than 100 million people use highly popular Ipswitch software every day, to quickly and easily send e-mail and instant messages (IMail Server), monitor their networks (WhatsUp®), and transfer files over the Internet (WS_FTP). In addition to creating software solutions that address the needs of today’s IT businesses, Ipswitch extends its corporate focus to benefit the community. Five percent of its profit is donated to charitable organizations working to help fight child poverty. For product and sales information, please contact our sales team.

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