With VMware's acquisition of Zimbra and the release of Zimbra Collaboration Server 7 you can customize you Zimbra desktop or web client experience to be much more than just an email/collaboration client.  Custom Zimlets developed with JavaScript or Java Server Pages utilizing AJAX techniques allow for rich application development and tight integration with the Zimbra Desktop/Web Client that other proprietary collaboration portals cannot.

Zimbra's open source nature allows complete customization of the environment.  While complete customization is possible, the Zimlet framework allows for Rich integration with the other components in Zimbra while masking the unnecessary complexities of the overall function.  Allowing for rapid integration of key business tasks, information and processes directly into the Zimbra Client gives the end user a powerful collaboration platform that can rival some of the mainstream collaboration platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, DotNetNuke and Joomla.

Zimbra's available Virtual Appliance and platform independant architecture allow it to be agile and Cloud ready.  No reason to maintaing large inflexible mail/portal solutions.  With custom Zimlets eGroup can help you extend the Zimbra environment to be a one stop location for all business functions.  It's platform independant architecture coupled with flexible application delivery with tools like VMware ThinApp can allow for a truly device in-specific End User Computing enviroment.

eGroup is committed to End User Computing and the mission of your apps, any device, anywhere!