ZDNet reports that Microsoft plans to release the first significant update to the Mac OS X version of Office and will also introduce a version of its instant messaging program designed for the latest Mac operating system. According to the article, one key feature that is not in the Office update is the ability for Office to talk directly to a Microsoft Exchange server.

NetIQ announced the release of AppAnalyzer for Exchange version 2.0, a Web-based reporting and analysis solution that helps messaging administrators and IT managers monitor and understand the usage of Microsoft Exchange Server. AppAnalyzer 2.0 enables Exchange administrators to secure their systems against potentially destructive and inappropriate content with the ability to search for, report on, and even delete or forward messages containing specified keywords and attachment file names or extensions.

Ingrian Networks announced its next generation of Active Application Security solutions for database encryption, user authentication, secure Microsoft Outlook web-based email access, intrusion protection, secure caching, and secure load balancing.

RSA Security updated its Keon digital certificate management platform to better integrate with Microsoft Outlook and Exchange Server clients. According to InternetWeek, the improvements to the RSA Keon platform let IT administrators more easily integrate secure email capabilities into the standard Outlook client.

Neoteris announced the next generation of its IVE product platform. The new software release, the IVE 2.0 platform, allows you to utilize the IVE platform to securely deploy access to a broad range of client/server applications, including proprietary messaging clients such as Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.

Xpedite launched the intelliSEND Service Provider, a new tool that enables Microsoft Outlook users to have access to all of Xpedite’s value-added messaging solutions, including its global fax, messageREACH email and voiceREACH voice broadcast platforms.

RSA Security announced that its RSA Keon digital certificate management software is designed to provide integration support for secure email with Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Outlook clients. RSA Keon software is designed to enable end users to encrypt and digitally sign important email communications — including any type of attachments — so that only intended recipients can access the message.

RSA Security announced that its RSA Keon digital certificate management software is designed to provide integration support for secure email with Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Outlook clients. RSA Keon software is designed to enable end users to encrypt and digitally sign important email communications — including any type of attachments — so that only intended recipients can access the message.

GFI MailSecurity, GFI’s new email security package for Exchange and SMTP servers, has been awarded anti-virus certification from ICSA Labs. The certification provides independent confirmation that GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP protects networks against email viruses.

ITWorld reports that a critical flaw in Microsoft’s Exchange 2000 email server could allow an attacker to send a message that could consume all of the server’s processing resources. Microsoft has released a patch to fix the issue.