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Company Overview

Founded in 2003, Zimbra is an open source server software for email and collaboration - email, group calendar, contacts, instant messaging, file storage and web document management. Zimbra was acquired by VMware in January of 2010. Headquartered in San Mateo, California the company has its other offices in India and United Kingdom. Zimbra has more than 150 employees. 

Product/Service Description

Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS)

ZCS is an email and calendar server. It also provides document storage and editing, instant messaging, and simplified administrative controls. ZCS also provides mobility and syncs to desktop client applications; the server is deployed on commodity Linux and Mac server hardware.ZCS integrates with the entire organization and emphasizes compatibility with today's diverse desktop and application environments. For instance, desktop users in Outlook can share their calendar with peers who use Apple iCal or Zimbra Desktop on Linux. ZCS streamlines workflow and saves time. Their browser-based AJAX client delivers a richer experience with a message conversation view and visual search builder that makes multi-gigabyte inboxes easier to use.

There are several versions of ZCS to choose from:

  • ZCS Open Source Edition (free)
  • ZCS Network Edition
  • ZCS hosted email by a Zimbra partner

Industry Awards and Certifications

2009 

  • 25 Coolest Emerging Vendors - CRN
  • Best Communication Solution Finalist - CODiE Awards

2008

  • Software Business Award - Outstanding Product
  • CNET UK Awards Finalist - CNET Networks 
  • Campus Technology Innovator Award - Campus Technology