Quadrant Software Releases V4.5 Of FastFax/Enterprise eFax Server

The leader in Electronic Document Distribution (EDD) solutions for the iSeries 400 enterprise releases an upgrade for its premier efax server.

TAUNTON, MA (February 21, 2003) -- Quadrant Software, the leading developer of Electronic Document Distribution (EDD) solutions for the iSeries enterprise, announces the immediate availability of FastFax/Enterprise V4.5. This upgrade optimizes the management of mission-critical faxing across an iSeries enterprise with a heavy investment in Intel-based networks.

FastFax/Enterprise efax servers improve employee efficiency and reduce overhead costs associated with manually faxing time-sensitive business documents. FastFax/Enterprise can be used separately or seamlessly integrated into Quadrant Software’s EDD solutions suite, which includes Formtastic Fusion5™ and E-Mail Gateway/eDocMail™.

FastFax/Enterprise transmits, receives, and centrally manages faxes to and from the iSeries, Windows 2000/NT servers, Novell NetWare servers, and Windows workstations. In addition, this solution interfaces with Microsoft Exchange/Outlook, Lotus Domino/Notes, Novell GroupWise, and any SMTP server to manage faxes from email clients.

Enhancements for FastFax/Enterprise V4.5. include:

New FastFax/Enterprise Model 4 Processor with Windows 2000 Support
This upgrade supports more powerful efax servers with the release of the FastFax/Enterprise Model 4 processor, a high-performance efax server running Windows 2000. The new FastFax server handles higher volumes of fax activity across an iSeries 400 and network environment.

Benefits:
Increased record processing in a high-volume fax environment.
Improved LAN API performance for processing faxes from networks.
Windows 2000 customers can maintain IT shop standards.
Faster startup and shutdown, including error recovery and control.

All-in-One FastFax Server
FastFax/Enterprise V4.5 offers the option of running its file server software on the FastFax processor itself, eliminating the need to run it on a separate file server. Utilizing the newly announced Model 4 processors, release version 4.5 performs as a plug-and-play efax server for iSeries customers with limited network file servers.

Benefits
Easy, turn-key installation and administration of a reliable efax server.
No need to install file server software on a separate file server processor.

Attachment Books Supports More File Types for Greater Ease of Use
FastFax/Enterprise V4.5 can now automatically convert documents in PDF, PS, XLS, and DOC file formats into TIF format for delivery by fax or email. This is in addition to existing support for auto-converting spool, query, pcx, and dcx.

Benefits
Documents or spool files can be directly attached to outgoing faxes. This eliminates any extra steps required to convert files into TIF format before delivery.
Simplifies sending standardized attachments like terms and conditions.

New Development Tools Automatically Troubleshoot Undeliverable Fax/Emails
Administrators can now programmatically manage the outbound fax/email queue and enable automatic fax and email status checks. This functionality includes resubmitting faxes and emails for transmission to alternate fax numbers or email addresses. Fax/emails now can be programmatically reset, modified, or retried without any manual intervention.

Benefits
This saves time by eliminating manual intervention to deal with fax/emails in error status.

Streamlined “Getting Started Guide” for Easy Reference
A new “Getting Started Guide” provides customers with a complete overview of FastFax/Enterprise V4.5 including installation and configuration for easier navigation and administration.

Pricing:
FastFax/Enterprise V4.5 starts at $10,700 (USD) for new purchases. Current FastFax/Ultra customers wishing to upgrade to FastFax/Enterprise will realize substantial cost savings.

About Quadrant Software
Quadrant Software, an IBM Business Partner, provides a suite of EDD solutions for the iSeries enterprise and integrated enterprise. Through EDD, companies electronically create and manage mission-critical documents that are then delivered via print, fax or email to reduce expenses, increase productivity and improve communication. Quadrant Software’s award-winning solutions are installed around the globe at some of the world’s largest companies in a variety of vertical markets.

For more information on Quadrant Software call 1-800-258-3399 in the US, or +44 (0) 870 900 0621 in Europe.