About Axigen
Product
Axigen is an all-in-one email, calendaring and collaboration platform, based on an innovative, proprietary technology, providing unmatched manageability for system administrators.
Integrating all modules in a robust messaging solution, Axigen is developed for demanding users, from small businesses to large service providers.
Customer service
It is our priority to provide high quality tech support to all our customers. That's why we’ve designed support plans to accommodate specific needs: from free basic support, available 24x7, to high-level support and managed services for companies functioning in mission-critical environments.
The responsiveness and efficiency of our support team have always been highly appreciated and are continuously monitored through customer survey programs.
Mission and values
Because we believe that when it comes to how people communicate and collaborate, there is no “one size fits all”, our mission is to deliver a custom, all-in-one solution that allows you to communicate the way it works for you, while in total control over your data.
We live our values and make a positive impact on the way people communicate and collaborate.
Passionate about innovation and excellence.
Going to market as one team built on fairness, freedom and personal balance.
Integrity is a choice; we always do what we believe is the right thing.
Axigen history
Axigen X6 release & updates
BIMI takes the spotlight in Axigen X6, bringing brand visibility to new heights. With a refreshed WebAdmin interface, enhanced account recovery and 2-Step Verification (now also with SMS support), and Zoom and Teams meeting integrations, this release focuses on simplicity and innovation.
Axigen X5 release & updates
With the main goal of establishing Bitdefender as the AntiMalware & AntiSpam provider of choice, Axigen X5 follows a shorter development cycle and incorporates new features like Schedule Send and Undo Send, alongside indexing performance optimizations.
Axigen X4 release & updates
With more than 2.5 years of development, X4 is one of the heaviest versions in terms of new features — for end-users, admins, and developers. It adds a conversation view, labels support, dark mode in WebMail, a brand new Mailbox API for client development, OAuth support, as well as a cloud-native Kubernetes packaging, along with support for many new operating systems.
Axigen X3 release & updates
Under the "Ex3tra security. Ex3tra user experience." umbrella, X3 adds new security layers topped by extra convenience — 2-Step Verification, SSL certificates management, Calendar search, and new installation flow — plus newly added support for the latest operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise 8, Windows Server 2019, or Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Axigen X2 release & updates
Targeted to both admins and end-users, this version has a focus on user experience, aiming to make things simpler and richer through automation, Let's Encrypt certificates, default branding, in-product support options, or the newly build Axigen TNEF Decoder.
Reinforced channel focus and a new VP of Global Sales
As part of its ongoing commitment to its Channel, Axigen Messaging announces Abi Vickram as Vice President of Global Sales. Abi brings over 13 years of global technology sales and marketing leadership experience to the Axigen team and takes over Axigen's Channel business management — helping Channel partners enhance their existing offerings with Axigen's solutions.
Axigen X1 release
With a wide range of new features, spanning from CalDAV to Auto-discovery to HTML Notes to automatic storage compacting to exdended clients support, the major X1 version is Axigen X on steroids — its name stands for 1 noteworthy change in each product area.
Axigen X release
Coming after a year of dedicated work, Axigen X marks the transition to a new technology era — with IPv6 and 64-bit in the forefront — and brings a whole lot of awesomeness to both the users and the admins, through a redesigned mobile webmail, multiple signatures, SNI support, WebMail branding, and more.
Axigen 9.0.2 update
The first Axigen iX update, version 9.0.2 comes with Microsoft Outlook 2016 support, horizontal reading pane and mini calendar expand / collapse in WebMail, as well as a number of bug fixes.
Axigen iX release
The first major version after two years of incremental improvements on v8, Axigen iX is the result of more than 6 months of development and marks the beginning of a new evolution cycle. It introduces a new webmail client, a revamp on the interfaces, as well as CardDAV support.
Axigen 8.2 update
Mainly a compatibility update, Axigen 8.2 adds support for RHEL 7 and CentOS 7, compatibility with the Win 8.1 Desktop and Win 8.1 Phone mail clients, a time-zone definition update, as well as Perfect Forward Secrecy in SSL connections.
Axigen 8.1.2 update
The minor version 8.1.2 is released, including several major enhancements such as the 64 bit compatibility on Windows Server Platforms, the integration with Kaspersky’s latest Anti-Spam technology, and the Arabic Right-To-Left support in the Ajax WebMail interface.
Axigen 8.1.1 update
The minor version 8.1.1 is released, focusing on improved clustering setup, extended policies and better flexibility on administrative operations.
Axigen acquisition
Axigen Messaging acquires the product and the technology from Gecad Technologies.
Axigen 8.1 release
Axigen releases major version 8.1 which includes Image Analyzer based filtering, recovery of lost username or password and several other functional enhancements.
Axigen 8.0 release
Gecad Technologies unveils the fully grown Axigen 8.0 with advanced messaging and collaboration capabilities. With this major version, users receive all the benefits of having a full-featured Ajax WebMail interface, as well as enhanced Outlook connectivity and streamlined administration.
Axigen 7.6.1 update
The minor version 7.6.1 is released, focusing on enhanced usability and manageability, and bringing improvements related to: Instant Messaging, platform localization and the WebMail interface.
Axigen 7.6 release
Axigen 7.6 increases efficiency with new administration and automation tools, as well as the availability of an Instant Messaging service that can be accessed from the Ajax WebMail interface.
Axigen 7.5 release
The new major version 7.5 of Axigen raises the bar for email security and performance by bringing embedded Kaspersky AntiVirus & AntiSpam protection, native connectivity with MS Outlook 2010, support for 64-bit Linux & Windows systems and many other new features and enhancements.
Axigen 7.4.1 update
Axigen v7.4.1 delivers an increased level of usability for the Ajax WebMail interface by introducing great new features such as the ability to attach files by using drag-and-drop.
Axigen 7.4 release
Gecad Technologies releases the 7.4 commercial version of the Axigen messaging platform and a new, attractive licensing model offering up to ten times more users with every solution, at no extra charge.
Alliance with MailSite Software, Inc
Axigen provides BlackBerry® users with two-way over-the-air synchronization of emails, contacts and calendars via the AstraSync™ client, as a result of a technological alliance established with MailSite Software, Inc.
Axigen 7.3 release
The commercial release of Axigen v7.3 comes to further emphasize the user-centric trend of our product by focusing on effortless manageability and a higher level of security, through the introduction of a brand new Identity Confirmation system.
Axigen 7.2.1 update
Minor version 7.2.1 brings several new features and enhancements mainly related to the AJAX WebMail and domains configuration.
Axigen 7.2 release
Axigen Mail Server v7.2 is released, giving a technology preview of the new, Ajax WebMail interface which provides users with a desktop-like email experience and is ideal for the Service Provider market segment.
Alliance with Arcmail Technology
Gecad Technologies and Arcmail Technology establish a technological alliance aimed at offering high-end, integrated messaging and archiving solutions.
BlackBerry® support
Following the signing of a technological agreement with Notify Technology Corporation, Axigen's mobile email and groupware functionalities are made available to BlackBerry® smart phone users.
Axigen 7.1 release
The new 7.1 commercial release of our messaging solution facilitates improved communication and collaboration for organizations of all sizes by adding support for iCalendar (Webcal) - compatible email / calendaring clients.
ActiveSync® licensing agreement with Microsoft & Axigen 7.0 release
Gecad Technologies and Microsoft Corporation sign an Exchange ActiveSync® patent licensing agreement. Axigen v7.0 brings advanced features such as Push Email and PIM synchronization with mobile devices.
Axigen 6.2.2 update
Version 6.2.2 of Axigen Mail Server is released, featuring AVG AntiVirus and AntiSpam protection for Linux/FreeBSD.
Hosted Axigen messaging
Gecad Technologies and Hostway Romania sign a business agreement aimed at including hosted Axigen messaging services in Hostway Romania's SaaS offering.
Axigen 6.2 release
Axigen announces the launch of version 6.2, featuring Commtouch's Real Time AntiSpam Protection and many other important security and delegated administration functionalities.
Axigen for Windows
The commercial version of the Axigen Mail Server for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating systems is officially launched.
Axigen 6.1 release
Axigen Mail Server v6.1 is released. The new version introduces a Mobile WebMail Interface enabling users to access their WebMail account from mobile phones connected to the Internet.
Axigen - MailArchiva integrated solution
Gecad Technologies and Stimulus Software close partnership aimed to provide an Axigen - MailArchiva integrated solution.
Axigen 6.0 release
Axigen releases version 6.0 of its messaging solution; the new mail server version is designed to effectively address the requirements of both collaborative enterprises and service providers offering hosting with added advanced collaboration services.
Axigen partnership with Parallels
Gecad Technologies closes a strategic technological partnership with Parallels resulting in an integrated Axigen Mail Server and Parallels Virtuozzo Containers solution for the Software as a Service business model.
New investment round from VC consortium
Axigen announces a 2 million EUR investment from a consortium comprised of venture capital funds and technology companies, such as Global Finance and 3TS-Cisco Growth Fund III.
Axigen 5.0 release
Axigen announces the launch of version 5.0 and the implementation of its messaging solution at Maktoob.com, the largest portal in the Middle East, serving over 4 million users.
Over 100 partners in 60 countries
The Axigen distribution network was increased to over 100 partners in more than 60 countries around the world.
ServerWatch Product Excellence Award & Axigen 4.0 launch
Axigen Mail Server wins the ServerWatch 2007 Product Excellence Award for the Communications Server category. Version 4.0, including a Personal Organizer, Is commercially launched. The distribution network reaches over 80 partners worldwide.
Partnership with Avira
Axigen closes a bilateral technological certification partnership with Avira GmbH.
Axigen 3.0 release
Version 3.0 of the Axigen Mail Server, mainly addressed to ISPs, is commercially released.
Axigen & SUN partnership
The Axigen partnership network expands to over 60 distributors worldwide. Axigen becomes SUN Microsystems Associate Partner.
500,000 mailboxes worldwide
As a result of the constant expansion of the client database, Axigen manages the email traffic on some 500,000 mailboxes worldwide
Axigen 2.0 release
After a successful beta testing campaign, Axigen Mail Server 2.0 was officially launched. The number of distributors worldwide increased to almost 50.
Worldwide partnerships milestone
One year into the business, Axigen has signed over 40 local and international partnerships.
ServerWatch & Linux Magazine on Axigen
The reputed ServerWatch.com also reviewed Axigen Mail Server and pointed out that it was "offering turnkey advantages over open source solutions". The German issue of Linux Magazine carries the first comparative review of Axigen; the review is highly appreciative and underlines several features, such as its well-structured Web configuration interface, as well as its professional customer support team. The review was also published in the English version of the magazine.
Axigen distribution coverage increase
The number of countries where Axigen has concluded distribution agreements rises to 28.
First large Service Provider implementation
Axigen signs deal and is successfully implemented with the second largest HSP in Romania, Rol.ro (over 140,000 accounts and 700,000 emails daily). Six months after the official launch, Axigen has already concluded business agreements with 10 international partners from United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands and Romania and manages e-mail traffic for more than 200,000 mailboxes worldwide.
Axigen unveiling
The first commercial version of Axigen for all major Linux distributions is unveiled at LinuxWorld Expo, in London.
Axigen beta release
The beta version of Axigen Mail Server is launched, in order to obtain feedback from users worldwide. During this testing period, over 600 specialists verify it, while it is constantly improved with added features.
Axigen is born
Gecad Technologies re-designs its business objectives and ventures into a new direction: a large part of the software security division staff takes over the challenge of developing an innovative messaging product, under the brand name Axigen.
RAV technology acquisition by Microsoft
RAV Antivirus sees incredible global growth: 150 distributors in over 60 countries. Microsoft acquires the RAV antivirus technology.
Gecad Technologies establishment
Gecad Technologies is established in order to provide software security consulting services.
Gecad Software foundation
Gecad Software is founded, with the aim of researching and developing software products; in time, the company grows as one of the most respected local IT companies, gaining awards and recognition on the international market and developing RAV Antivirus.