Apptix announced that is has added anti-spam and content-filtering capabilities to its suite of on-demand messaging and collaboration services. According to InternetNews.com, Apptix tapped Clearswift for the anti-spam and content-filtering applications, which will be integrated with hosted Microsoft Exchange services using Apptix’s TECOS 4.0 service management platform.

eWeek reviews Connected Corp.’s Connected DataProtector 7.0, a backup program for client-side systems over any TCP/IP network.

ZDNet has this article about a new version of RoboPDF 3.0. RoboPDF 3.0 lets you convert a file to PDF by right-clicking on it and provides email tools that integrate with Microsoft’s Outlook.

ADTmag.com has this review of Microsoft’s Tech.Ed Conference, held last week in Dallas, Texas.

RACO Wireless announced the launch of their new product, OpenMotion LS, which enables you to locate ATMs, restaurants, gas stations, banks, entertainment and other information from a cell phone. OpenMotion LS will integrate with Microsoft Outlook to give you access to your Outlook contact information on your phone.

eWeek has this article about the unintended consequences of fighting spam.

eWeek has this article about the unintended consequences of fighting spam.

Determine Software announced a platform upgrade of its Contract Performance Management solution. The latest version of the Determine platform includes new CrossLink Desktop Connectors that enable direct integration between the Determine application and desktop applications, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.

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InfoWorld reports that a flaw in Network Associates’ GroupShield antivirus product is causing problems for some users of Microsoft’s Exchange 2000 email server.