Kerio connect client chelsea software#
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My guess is they wouldn't have held onto it this long if it were at a loss, but they must see it going that way - as you say Google et al have convinced everyone to hand over their data with the (disingenuous) promise of the magical cloud that will take away all their problems - so they might be convinced to unload it now that they've made some money and have bigger fish to fry. But if GFI could find someone who did care and sell it, that would be the ideal scenario (but only perhaps a hair more likely than Open Source).

Kerio connect client chelsea software#

GFI seems to be owned by BGC Partners (which used to be part of Canter Fitzgerald), so any decisions they make are purely from an investment POV I think and those that pull the strings don't care on iota about the software or what it does (or doesn't do). I do not want it to go EOL, at least not while I have need for work and a paycheque, but the easiest thing for GFI to do would be to connect with the resellers and act like they care. But I have nothing new to offer the next client when I want to say how we compete with those major brands. Kerio and even GFI have been (most recently) more responsive although I have only had one major issue to deal with. I have fought with Microsoft when things go badly and they are awful to deal with often resulting in weeks to months of difficulty for the client. I know that 9.4 is in beta but again I struggle to gain traction in a marketplace that thinks the Microsoft or Google name are the only way forward and for some reason people do not do math when purchasing. Our group as well has been with Kerio since v4 if I remember correctly and it has been solid all the way through but new ideas and features are not being implemented or maybe we are not aware.

Kerio connect client chelsea windows#

GFI is largely a Windows house it would seem and why they took Kerio on is still a question in many of our minds. I was told not that long ago that a roadmap for the product was being developed but it seems that even that is not coming forward anytime soon or maybe at all. Re: End Of Life strategy for Kerio Connect Kerio Connect has already had a long life but I am optimistic that Kerio Connect servers will be running for many more years. I assume it is tough to make money off Kerio Connect but perhaps I'm wrong. Given the difficult market for email servers, I believe GFI has done a reasonable job maintaining and supporting Connect. To be very clear: GFI Software owns Kerio Connect and can do what it wants with it. I assume most of us would prefer Open Source as a path forward. Making a product open source is a difficult decision but obviously allows a product to live on, assuming the community finds the product useful enough to maintain it. Preferably this follows a public EOL process with an especially good final release and licenses that continue to work in perpetuity.Ģ. There are two reasonable paths forward for useful but unprofitable software:ġ. Making money off a product like Kerio Connect must be extremely difficult. But the days of small email servers are numbered. Those of us who run Kerio Connect servers have remained loyal because the server does what it should. It's quite well designed and generally robust.

Generational changes in how email is used. New messaging processes including text, chat, and proprietary systems.ģ. The rise of the behemoths, especially Gmail.Ģ.

While email remains very useful and popular, there have been enormous changes:ġ. I've been involved with email from the early days, having created an email client and server. It would be great if there was a public policy and process for Kerio Connect while it fades into the sunset (which all software eventually does). Many discussions on this board have centered on the future of Kerio Connect largely complaining about a perceived lack of support, fixes, and new features. I submit the following in the hope that it will be read by those at GFI Software who are responsible for the future of Kerio Connect and that this will spark thoughtful discussion. Home » GFI User Forums » Kerio Connect » End Of Life strategy for Kerio Connect (What's the best path forward for Kerio Connect?) Show: Today's Messages :: Show Polls :: Message NavigatorĮnd Of Life strategy for Kerio Connect