Windows IT Pro names GFI FAXmaker Readers' Choice Award winner

September 15, 2004 - 12:00

Penton Media’s Windows IT Pro (formerly Windows & .Net Magazine) announced today that GFI FAXmaker for Exchange was selected Best Fax Server in the Windows IT Pro Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the third consecutive year that GFI FAXmaker has won this prestigious award.

“Recognition from peers in the industry is an honor and is the ultimate ‘seal of approval’ for the products who won.” said Kim Paulsen, Group Publisher, Windows IT Pro. “The third-annual Windows IT Pro Readers’ Choice Awards were started as a way for readers to choose and recommend the best technology products in the industry. The awards program gives readers the opportunity to voice their opinions and for leading technology companies to receive the recognition they deserve.”

Readers were asked to vote on their product preferences in 16 broad technology categories. More than 2000 readers chose the best among more than 700 products and services. The full review is available at this link: http://www.gfi.com/faxmaker/GFI_Windows_Reprint_1004.pdf.

“Few people know more about the best values in Windows technology products and services than Windows IT Pro readers – the people who actually do the buying on behalf of their organizations. By voting for the most outstanding products, IT professionals have rewarded excellence in the Windows technology market,” said Karen Forster, Editorial in Chief, Windows IT Pro.

About GFI FAXmaker for Exchange/SMTP
GFI FAXmaker for Exchange/SMTP is the leading network fax server. It integrates with Exchange Server, Lotus Notes and popular SMTP servers, allowing users to send and receive faxes and SMS/text messages directly from their email client. By leveraging the user’s email infrastructure and Active Directory, GFI FAXmaker achieves unparalleled scalability, reliability and hassle-free administration.

Standard GFI FAXmaker features include a multi-line fax server, inbound fax routing, print to fax driver for Windows, support for server-based rendering of Office documents, fax management features and more. GFI FAXmaker for Exchange/SMTP is the most competitively priced fax server on the market: A 25-user version costs US$695; US$1950 for 100 users. More product information and a free trial version are available at http://www.gfi.com/faxmaker/.

About Windows IT Pro
First published in 1995, Windows IT Pro is the editorial leader in its field. Since its inception it has grown into an information network that includes the magazine, three print newsletters, 14 direct-request email newsletters, Web sites and in-person events such as Web seminars, road shows, trade shows and conferences. The magazine has a paid subscription base of 100,000; more than two million IT professionals are reached through the Windows IT Pro Web site every month. The magazine is published in 13 languages and has an international reach into 160 countries.

About Penton Media
Penton Media (www.penton.com) is a diversified business-to-business media company that provides high-quality content and integrated marketing solutions to the following industries: business technology/enterprise IT; aviation; design/engineering; electronics; food/retail; government/compliance; leisure/hospitality; manufacturing; mechanical systems/construction; health/nutrition and natural and organic products; and supply chain. Founded in 1892, Penton produces market-focused magazines, trade shows, conferences and online media, and provides a broad range of custom media and direct marketing solutions for business-to-business customers worldwide. For more information visit www.winnetmag.com/pressroom/ and www.penton.com.

About GFI
GFI is a leading software developer that provides a single source for network administrators to address their network security, content security and messaging needs. With award-winning technology, an aggressive pricing strategy and a strong focus on small-to-medium sized businesses, GFI is able to satisfy the need for business continuity and productivity encountered by organizations on a global scale. GFI has offices in the US, Malta, UK, Hong Kong and Australia which support more than 200,000 installations worldwide. GFI is a channel-focused company with over 10,000 partners worldwide. GFI is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. More information about GFI can be found at http://www.gfi.com.