Groove Networks shipped Groove Workspace version 2.1, a release featuring integration with Lotus Notes and enhanced instant messaging capabilities. Together with existing Microsoft Outlook integration, these enhancements allow business processes to evolve from email and Notes databases into Groove shared spaces.

FaceTime Communications and KVS announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership. As part of the agreement, KVS and FaceTime will integrate IM Auditor with KVS’ Enterprise Vault Archive to provide a solution for Microsoft-centric IT organizations that rely on Exchange 2000 IM and MSN .NET Messenger. The KVS/FaceTime solution offers brokerage and other financial firms the ability to manage, monitor and archive IM communication while complying with relevant SEC and NASD regulations.

Deerfield.com announced the release of VisNetic MailFlow, an email management system that works like a call center for email. VisNetic MailFlow has capabilities to distribute large volumes of email to appropriate users and groups through an Internet browser.

Latitude Communications is now offering MeetingPlace Premium Services. Through the new services, enterprises can use MeetingPlace voice and Web technology to plan, schedule and manage events such as trainings, seminars, company meetings and product introductions.

Sprint and Handspring announced the commercial availability of the new PCS Phone by Handspring Treo 300. The Treo 300 is designed exclusively for the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.

Infoworld reports that Symantec announced Version 2003 of its anti-virus software, which will be released September 1. According to Symantec, Version 2003 will automatically protect a PC from evolving threats such as advanced email worms and infected instant messaging attachments.

Kyocera Wireless and Wireless Knowledge are working together to deliver a mobile email solution based on the new Kyocera 7135 smartphone and Wireless Knowledge’s Workstyle Desktop Edition software. The Workstyle Desktop Edition enables Kyocera 7135 users to wirelessly synchronize their email, calendar and contact information between their mobile devices and their desktop PCs. Workstyle Desktop Edition is easily installed onto a desktop PC providing support for Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes.

Mail-Filters.com announced the availability of SpamCure, which utilizes Mail-Filters’ eleven-step spam detection process. SpamCure is compatible with Microsoft Exchange and SMTP based email servers such as those found on UNIX systems. It’s also compatible with client software including Microsoft Outlook/Outlook Express, Netscape and Qualcomm Eudora.

eCollege announced the launch of eCollege AU+. eCollege AU+ introduces new capabilities for math and science content authoring and integrates all course calendars into a single downloadable calendar. The calendar can be downloaded to Microsoft Outlook and a personal digital assistant.

Sprint PCS’ launched its new high speed wireless service called PCS Vision. According to News.com, PCS Vision gives you the ability to check email and quickly surf the Web from your mobile phone.