Email Hosting Provider Launches an Integrated Control Panel that Allows Administrators to Manage Microsoft Exchange 2007 and Noteworthy from a Single User Interface

Blacksburg, Va. — April 21, 2008 — Mailtrust ™, a leading business-email specialist and a division of Rackspace ®, today announced the launch of a new integrated control panel. This control panel provides businesses a single web interface to administer all of their email accounts and related services—including a mix of Hosted Exchange 2007 and Noteworthy®, a feature-rich, lower cost alternative to Microsoft Exchange. The new offering allows businesses to choose between Hosted Microsoft Exchange and Noteworthy on a per-user basis, helping to get customers exactly what they need when it comes to their email. It also provides a cost effective and flexible solution for businesses trying to decide whether to turn to an email hosting provider or manage their email internally.

“Microsoft Exchange is the most powerful mail platform on the planet, but it comes at a premium price,” said Pat Matthews, president of Mailtrust. “One of the things that we’ve found over the years is that our customers need full-featured Exchange capabilities for some of their workforce—but not for everyone. Combining Hosted Microsoft Exchange and Noteworthy can save them money without sacrificing their true business needs. We already have more than 400 customers utilizing both services across a single domain and with our integrated control panel, IT managers can now administer both platforms from a single interface. We believe this makes the choice to use both platforms very appealing.”

Businesses can now purchase Hosted Microsoft Exchange for employees that need the advanced functionality, while purchasing Noteworthy for employees that require business-class email with a similar, but scaled down experience when it comes to calendaring and collaboration features. Through the integrated control panel, companies can administer email accounts, domains, and service settings for both Hosted Microsoft Exchange and Noteworthy, on a per-user basis, from a single interface. The customer benefits by minimizing cost and maximizing productivity.

“The integrated platform that Mailtrust if offering is a great solution for businesses with some employees that need all of the deep functionality that Microsoft Exchange brings to the table and with some that do not,” said Michael Osterman, president, Osterman Research. “The hosted email industry is becoming increasingly crowded and offering businesses a choice between platforms is an excellent way for Mailtrust to set itself apart.”

Pricing and Availability
Pricing for Hosted Exchange 2007 email accounts currently start at $14.95 per user, per month, and discounts will be applied for larger businesses and resellers. Pricing for Noteworthy starts at $3.00 per user, per month, and discounts will also be applied for larger businesses and resellers. The integrated control panel is included with all email hosting services available through Mailtrust. The integrated control panel and the new per-user purchase options are available immediately to new customers. All existing Exchange 2003 customers will be migrated to the new Exchange 2007 platform and control panel over the next 12 months, and may request a transition migration at any time.

About Mailtrust
Mailtrust™, a division of Rackspace, provides more than 100,000 small, medium, and geographically dispersed companies with business-class email hosting. The company manages and maintains the email service and hosting infrastructure, freeing up IT resources and eliminating the need for customers to purchase email-related hardware, software, and security services. The company’s mission critical email systems are housed in Rackspace’s carrier-grade data centers to help ensure uptime. Founded in 1999, and acquired by Rackspace in 2007, Mailtrust is headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia and was recently named the 217th fastest growing, privately held company in America by Inc. Magazine. To learn more, please visit www.mailtrust.com .