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Lycoris pushes into enterprise with underwriting of SME Server project
Sep. 27, 2004

Lycoris has announced that it will be taking the helm of Contribs.org's SME Server project, handling the development and support of the SME Server moving forward. The company expects to release a new product based on SME technology in October. This move expands the focus of Lycoris from the Linux desktop into the enterprise.

SME Server turns a PC into a server. The software provides critical networking capabilities such as email, print and file sharing, Web server, virus protection, and secure IPSEC Virtual Private Networking.

As a commercial backer of the SME Server Project, Lycroris says it will release a product based on the technology shortly. In a statement, Lycoris emphasized a commitment to continue both GPL development and availability of SME Server, but did not discuss the technology roadmap, only committing to support an automated update feature for now.

The Contribs.org SME Server is the open source version of the former Mitel SME Server V5 product. SME Server was originally called "e-smith server and gateway" and was released as open-source software by e-Smith. Mitel acquired SME Server by purchasing e-Smith, and discontinued development of the software in November 2003.

SME Server serves as the base platform for small business apps such as integrated messaging and contact center solutions. In 2001, Compaq bundled Mitel's SME Server V5 with ServiceLink network and security on ProLiant servers. The Linux-based software was part of Compaq's strategy to extend its Linux business into the small and mid-size business market. Mitel Networks offered customers a standalone offering with a support and software update subscription.

Lycoris reached an agreement with Resource Strategies to take over the project. Resource Strategies had been coordinating efforts to release a free version of SME Server based on Mitel code at the beginning of 2004.

Enterprise support tools an emerging trend for Linux vendors

Management tools for Linux systems are increasingly finding their way into the market, as demand for Linux in the enterprise increases.

Linux companies have been adding support strategies as part of their business models. In June, desktop Linux maker Xandros introduced a single-click update service that offers bug fixes and early access to the company's latest software. Mandrakeonline debuted in July as a service to keep Mandrake Linux users up to date. Other vendor-supplied support products have been available from Red Hat and Novell for some time.

Sun Microsystems also jumped into patch management, adding the integrated management tools to JDS, its Linux desktop offering.

Independent vendors Open Country and Aduva have both launched products that support multiple versions of Linux in the enterprise. Barnes & Noble selected Aduva's OnStage in March to to manage its Linux deployment across 800 stores in March.

Open source management tools are also available to administer Linux systems quickly and efficiently across an organization.



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