On-premises e-mail server software is still the dominant means of providing enterprise e-mail service. Options range from heavyweights Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Domino to a new generation of Linux-based competitors lead by Xandros' Scalix and Yahoo!'s Zimbra. This research note provides an overview of the e-mail server software vendor landscape, addressing the following key criteria:
- Vendor strengths, market focus, and third-party ecosystems.
- Product features and maturity.
Each discussion offers guidance as to which enterprises will find interest in a given solution. IT leaders will use this vendor landscape selection advice note to guide selection and confirm existing decisions.
