GetApp reviews the Atmail Cloud

Stephanie Watson, an editorial reviewer for GetApp, recently reviewed Atmail and scores the solution 4.5 / 5 stars.

Highlights of the review include:

AtMail is much more than a simple email program for business. It’s an email solution for small to medium-sized businesses that need the flexibility of shared calendars, seamless mobility, simple syncing, and easy-to-implement branding options from their email.

If you’re on the go as much as I am, you’ll see the real beauty of AtMail is that it allows you to switch from desktop to laptop to tablet to mobile phone without sacrificing any of the full, rich features you expect from the AtMail service.

You don’t have to worry about losing the important stuff in the clutter when you use AtMail services. The pages are easy to read and navigate. The lines are clean and well-defined whether you’re working on a desktop computer, tablet devices, or through mobile phone apps.

Read the full Atmail review on the GetApp site: http://www.getapp.com/blog/atmail-review/

 

Silicon Beach presentation at TEDxNoosa

Ben Duncan, CEO and founder of Atmail, speaks on the growth of innovation and technology industries around the globe.  What makes a hot spot?  Ben operates his international software company from Peregian Beach and talked us through what the Sunshine Coast needs to do to turn itself into the next Silicon Beach (or Tel Aviv, which is the second largest hotspot for tech innovation in the world).

Announcing TextBox.io support for Atmail

Atmail are excited to announce availability of  TextBox.io as a plugin.

Built by the amazing team Ephox based in Palo Alto, TextBox.io brings a new level of email composition to Atmail.

TextBox.io adds a new and improved functionality such as:

  • Add photos from Facebook, Flickr, Dropbox and elsewhere
  • Autocorrect – Correct your spelling mistakes as you type.
  • Markdown formatting – Format like a pro, without leaving the keyboard.
  • Full screen mode – Great for writing those long emails without losing focus
  • Link preview embedding
  • Hundreds of Emoji characters available to insert into your email
  • and much more ….

Screenshot of Textbox.io installed into Atmail, replacing the default email composer:

TextBox.io - A new level of email composition

Atmail customers can download and install the TextBox.io plugin with ease. Signup to download the plugin at:

https://textbox.io/atmail

And follow the installation instructions to enable the Textbox.io plugin via the Atmail Webadmin.

Currently Textbox.io is available for free during the beta period, with commercial licenses available to purchase directly from Textbox.io.

Atmail Plugin Competition – Win a trip to Silicon Beach

Announcing the Atmail Plugin competition

Entries are open on who can create the best PHP plugin or mashup using the Atmail API, with the winners announced 24th July 2013.

First prize is the ultimate work experience of a lifetime -  fully paid trip (flights/accommodation/meals/attractions) to Silicon Beach (Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast, Australia) , where you can work and play with the Atmail development team for a week, visit Australia Zoo (of Steve Erwin fame), tour the region, and learn to surf at the world famous Noosa Beach. All accommodation, all travel and meal expenses are included.

Second prize is a $2,000 cash prize for the runner up and 3rd prize $1,000 cash and inclusion on the Atmail wall of fame!

Example ideas that can be created with the Atmail API include:

  • Kinnect Mail – A plugin that uses a Microsoft Kinnect to provide a “Minorty Report” interface to your Inbox
  • BitMail – A proof-of-concept using Bitcoin as an exchange for sending and receiving emails
  • WalleMail – Perfect for your office wallboard. Display the most relevant emails in your Inbox to your display.

The judges of the competition include:

We welcome developers to get creative and develop an amazing plugin or mashup using the Atmail API, and submit your entry into the competition before the 17th July 2013.

View the full terms of the contest and the submission page at: http://atmail.com/contest/

Interview with Ben Duncan, Atmail CEO on Doeswhat.com

Doeswhat.com recently interviewed our CEO for Atmail, Ben Duncan, on running the Atmail Cloud and the dynamics of a startup. Read a snippet of the interview below, or read the full interview online.

What advice would you offer to any soon to be startup founders out there?

Try to push the boundaries, but don’t ignore the basics. People come for a product that’s cool and new, but they stay for one that works 100% of the time.

What are the biggest changes you’ve seen in the startup world since launching in 2001?

Everything is faster now, the pace much more aggressive. The competition is filled with fresh new faces with bright, new ideas, and startups live and die by the day.

To paraphrase William Gibson: it’s almost like a deranged experiment in Social Darwinism, with one thumb permanently on the fast-forward button.

You seem to be constantly updating your product, how do you prioritise new features?

We keep a long-term, but flexible roadmap. Far enough to have a clear vision of what we want to do, but not so set in stone that we can’t squeeze in One Cool Thing every now and then.

Read the full interview at: http://doeswhat.com/2013/04/04/interview-with-ben-duncan-atmail-cloud/

Silicon Beach Presentation – TEDx Noosa

Ben Duncan, Atmail CEO recently presented at TEDxNoosa 2013. Discussing how to create a vibrant “Silicon Beach” community in the Sunshine Coast, and how other cities worldwide are attracting talent and innovation.

View the Prezi slides below for the presentation, and signup for the next Silicon Beach meetup at Atmail’s office to discuss all things programming/biz!

Introducing CalAvailability and MailHighlight!

We’re proud to announce the release of two new plugins for the Atmail framework: CalAvailability and MailHighlight.

CalAvailability is a JavaScript mashup for Atmail that connects the events you create in the Calendar API and produces a table of availability; this plugin is perfect for staff management and organizing schedules.

MailHighlight is a handy little plugin that highlights the messages in your in your Inbox that matter most. Never miss an Email from personal contacts or email addresses flagged as favourites again.

And now, you can learn to create plugins of your own! With Atmail Engineer Brad Kowalcyzk.

Brad has put together a video tutorial to get you started with plugin development.

You can find the source code for MailHighlight that Brad refers to in his tutorial here.

HostingCon – June 17-19

Atmail are exhibiting at HostingCon in Austin, Texas. June 17-19.

We will be showcasing our latest Atmail UC for ISP/carriers and the Atmail 7 platform. As part of the event, we will be showcasing how Atmail can be used to provide a premium email platform for your Hosting customers, and how to generate additional revenue providing Atmail.

Come meet Ben Duncan (CEO), Jason Brown (VP USA) and Mikaela Duncan (Atmail developer) at the event.

We hope to see you in Austin!

Atmail UC: Bringing Voice To Your Browser

Vox populi, Vox Dei.

Today, we announce the birth of a new and exciting addition to the Atmail product: Atmail UC

Atmail UC aims to bring voice to your browser. Now your users can call and SMS through an interface that is integrated with the Atmail Webmail UI. Light, fluid, and free from additional plugin requirements, your users can connect via Atmail UC through any mainstream browser.

Atmail UC aims to fill a technological gap by allowing stronger integration with in-house telecommunication systems. With industry-grade IMS/SIP support, Carriers and ISPs can now tie-in their Atmail UC with existing infrastructure to allow for a complete, feature laden value-add to service offerings. Offer a complete mobility package for your end-users.

Atmail UC’s main features include:

Web Phone - Login to your Atmail Webmail interface, and make voice calls from within your browser. Includes telco-grade IMS support.

SMS Threaded View – View your SMS messages as you would view emails, with two way SMS support. Addressbook integration further unifies your end-user messaging experience.

The Atmail UC is now available for purchase via the online store – Starting at a 1,000 user seat minimum. Interested in the new feature? Contact the Atmail Sales team to discuss implementing Atmail UC for your existing SIP/IMS infrastructure.

Atmail 7.0.3 Security Hotfix now available

Atmail 7.0.3 is now available for download. This release is a critical update for the security issue marked as ‘CVE-2013-2585. Atmail operators are urged to download and apply the update as soon as possible.

Other updates include fixes for attachment filenames, and increased compatibility with the Ubuntu operating system.

To download the latest version, login to your client portal at: http://clients.atmail.com/

To see a detailed list of changes to the Atmail 7 software, see: http://atmail.com/changelog/

If you have any comments or questions, do let us know.