Boldon James extends it military message handling portfolio too include support for a Stanag 4406 ANNEX E solution for Microsoft Exchnage

Boldon James announced today that it has extended its Defence messaging portfolio with a STANAG 4406 ANNEX E solution for Microsoft Exchange.

Boldon James, a leading supplier of High Grade messaging capability, is delighted to announce another addition to the Boldon James Defence Messaging portfolio - a STANAG 4406 Annex E Solution for use in a Microsoft Exchange Environment. This product supports IP-based communications in low-bandwidth environments as defined in STANAG 4406 Annex E and ACP142 , meeting military standard requirements for mobile and tactical messaging in Radio Silence for land, sea and air operations.

The product will undergo testing and capability assessment at CWID 06 as part of the ATLAS Consortium Defence Information Infrastructure demonstrations

Boldon James’ time to market for this solution has been substantially reduced as a result of its successful collaboration with leading standards based software developer, Isode Ltd. Isode’s unrivalled technical expertise in the field of X.400 technologies, has facilitated a complex integration with Microsoft Exchange on a Windows platform. The design supports current and future versions of Exchange ensuring those who deploy the Boldon James Annex E solution are future-proofed

Boldon James, who specialise in extending the functionality of Microsoft COTS products for use in Military environments, have used their knowledge of user requirements to develop a full management package enabling this product to be easily deployed and managed by military service personnel.

Boldon James provides Military Clients based on Microsoft COTS products throughout the world, including UK MOD, US DMS, Australian MOD, NZ MOD, Germany, Middle East and throughout the intelligence community. Boldon James’ ACP145 Gateways are deployed in the UK Side of the MOD Anson C ACP145 Gateway, interoperating with the US DMS.

Steve Kille, Chief Executive of Isode, who’s achievements include key participation in the definition of X.400, X.500, LDAP and other messaging standards, said 'In a Microsoft dominated environment, Boldon James lead the way in providing the integration of international standards into the COTS world. They have a reputation for excellent levels of service and a focus on customer satisfaction and Isode were pleased to have been selected to work with Boldon James to deliver this solution.'

Martin Sugden, CEO of Boldon James said, 'Boldon James is the market leader in High Grade Defence messaging clients. Our Annex E solution, our second server product, continues the extension of our portfolio beyond the desktop into the core of the messaging infrastructure. Isode’s technical lead in this space and the two companies existing successful relationship meant that they were the obvious partner '

Contact: Michaela Wigington, E: michaela.wigington@boldonjames.com, T: 0044 (0) 1270 507800
For further information please visit: http://www.boldonjames.com

Isode

Isode occupies a low profile but vital position supplying email and directory server software to some of the world's most security conscious organizations. Working with partners to supply solutions to the intelligence, military, aviation, government and service provider markets, Open Standards and innovation are at the core of the company's continued success.
Contact: Will Sheward, E: will.sheward@isode.com, T: 0044 (0)20 8783