For Release 6 a.m. PDT
November 30, 2004

Sirana Software Announces Sirana SpamCenter

REDMOND, WA — November 30, 2004 —Sirana Software announced today the release of Sirana SpamCenter, an end-user spam self-management solution for Exchange Server 2003. 

Sirana SpamCenter works with the spam archives created by Exchange 2003's Intelligent Message Filter. Messages that are identified as spam are automatically added to a database, eliminating spam message buildup on the Exchange server.  Users can then securely browse their quarantined messages through a web interface.  They can release messages that were blocked in error, eliminating the need for manual intervention by administrators.  Users can also build personal Safe Sender lists and Blocked Sender lists to manage their quarantines automatically.

“The Exchange Intelligent Message Filter is a great tool for Exchange 2003 users,” said Chris Williams, president of Sirana Software. “However, it lacks the management features required to make it a true anti-spam system. Sirana SpamCenter dramatically reduces administrative costs and headaches, while allowing users to gain greater control over their blocked messages.”

Enhanced Messaging Management

Sirana SpamCenter benefits users by providing them with convenient, safe access to messages that have been blocked by the Exchange message filter. Users are often the best judge of what is spam for them. By managing their own spam quarantine, they can reduce the overall cost to an organization. Users can also simultaneously manage multiple mailboxes, including shared mailboxes such as sales@mycorp.com.

Administrators benefit because they can set policies by which users can view and manage their blocked messages.  Spam messages can often contain dangerous or objectionable content, and administrators can prevent users from viewing this material.  Administrators can also view real-time reports on spam activity, including top senders and receivers, allowing them to enhance their spam blocking activities.

Sirana SpamCenter tightly integrates with an organizations' Exchange infrastructure, including the Exchange SMTP messaging system, Active Directory, SQL Server and Windows Server. This integration makes deploying and using Sirana SpamCenter easy and inexpensive.

Sirana AppReports Pricing and Availability

Sirana AppReports is priced per mailbox, beginning at $395 for 10 mailboxes. Sirana SpamCenter is available now from Sirana Software and its partners. A 30-day trial version can be downloaded from the Sirana website at http://www.sirana.com.

About Sirana Software

Founded in 2003, Sirana Software develops business critical management, reporting and analytic solutions for IT managers.

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