Mail Express was updated with the changes described below. To view a complete version history and to download the latest version, go to http://www.globalscape.com/support/gme.aspx.
Changes in Mail Express v3.3.5:
If the Mail Express administrator has enabled Active Directory, invites can be used to create internal users.
Changes in Mail Express v3.3.4:
Increased maximum package size to unlimited (increased package size for web portals applies only when using Java applet)
Added new (optional) send notification templates with minimized headers
Added administrative setting to limit the size of packages sent via the Outlook Add-In or Internal portal.
Changes in Mail Express v3.3.3:
Improved applet usability issue with local JRE trust
Resolved incorrect access issue affecting some external users on the External Portal
Updated embedded Java Runtime Environment to version 1.7.0_25
Changes in Mail Express v3.3.2:
Added support for Outlook 2013
Better handling of encryption/signing capability in Outlook
Resolved issue with web portals displaying German language
Resolved error when using search function on Internal Portal
Resolved issue with users' web portal Inbox not displaying all received emails
Changes in initial v3.3 release:
Mail Express v3.3 can be integrated with EFT v6.5 and later to provide more reporting options and automation
Oracle support in the installer wizard
Punycode support for Unicode domains
Internationalization/localization of the Add-in, web portals, and reports for non-English-speaking users. Users can choose a different language than the one displayed (limited in this version to English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Turkish).
IP:Port configuration in administration interface
Individual user package management pages for internal and verified external users
Client Management dashboard—Administrative display of information about the Add-In clients who have connected to Mail Express.
Portals support up to 25GB uploads/downloads via the Java Upload Manager
Updated Java for Single Sign On (SSO) support for the internal portal
Rich-text editor for user-generated emails in a browser
Allow 32-bit installation on 64-bit platform
Mail Express can manage files attached with Outlook's attach file button
Added user authentication for package pick up
History page for internal users
Changes in Mail Express 3.2:
The following features were added for Mail Express version 3.2:
Recipient Participation functionality
Ability for Internal Users to send invitations allowing External Users to create accounts within Mail Express to facilitate anytime file transfer.
Ability for Internal Users to include reply to links in any email sent. This provides the recipient with an easy way to send files back to the Internal User.
New report giving the administrator visibility into all invitation and reply links sent out by Mail Express users
Installation now allows administrator to specify an external database (either new or existing) for the Mail Express Server to use.
Ability to perform various database-related tasks via the Mail Express Server Database Utility
Support for 64-bit Office 2010
Mail Express Outlook Add-in now supports 64-bit Outlook 2010
Allows administrator to view and delete individual files on the Mail Express server
Provides ability to immediate expire any active package
Allows administrator to view all activity (creation information, download history) associated with a package
Allows administrator to view all activity related to invitation or reply links sent by Mail Express users
Support for 25000 users per user type
Increased maximum number of users per user type (Internal, Drop-off, Administrator) from 10000 to 25000
Command line tool that allows an administrator to easily match up Mail Express packages with the files on the Mail Express server
Support for ports other than 443
Server configuration performed via modification of server.xml file in Mail Express installation directory
Outlook Add-in allow for port specification during installation and in General Configuration options
Changes in Mail Express v3.1
The following features and enhancements were added in Mail Express version 3.1:
Support for Outlook 2010
Same functionality offered in 2003 and 2007 versions
Look and feel matches new Outlook 2010 interface
A single Mail Express Server can support up to 9999 client access licenses (CALs); increased from 5000 in version 3.0
Support for Globalscape DMZ Gateway
Supports communication via DMZ Gateway
Can be used with existing DMZ Gateway v3.0.1 or later
Web access for Internal Users
Web portal for internal, non-Outlook users similar to existing Drop-Off portal
Offers same policies and options as Outlook Add-In
Improved performance with anti-virus software
Added ".gsb" extension to actively transferring files so that antivirus policy can be set to ignore them. Extension is removed after transfer is complete so that antivirus knows to scan as necessary.
Added SSL CA Certificate Chain Support
Added ability to configure the default landing page
Added ability to create URL links to specific email addresses (custom URL) for the Drop-Off and Internal portals
Added filtering to Audit Events report
Removed support for RTF messages
Added ability to configure a default landing page, depending on whether the user has access to the external Drop-Off page, the Internal Drop-Off page, can use either Drop-Off page
Improved CAPTCHA usability
Mailbox monitoring for undeliverable emails
Reduced password complexity requirements
Improved recipient list handling when sender requests download notifications via Outlook Add-In.
Proxy support for licensing
Miscellaneous security improvements
Changes in Mail Express v3.0:
The following features and enhancements have been added for Mail Express version 3:
Enhanced Administrative Tools:
System status page shows status for all major system components.
User Management
Active Directory Authentication:
Authentication and creation for add-in users.
Group Filter allows administrator to specify which AD groups are allowed to authenticate their Outlook add-in via AD.
Separate Administrator, Internal, and "Verified" External types:
Administrator and "Verified" external accounts are created manually, while add-in accounts can be created manually or via AD authentication. All can be managed via Mail Express.
Time-based purging allows administrator to define how long both files and audit data are kept.
Separate parameters for add-in uploaded files and drop-off uploaded files as well as audit and transfer data in the database.
Storage limit alerts allow the administrator to define how often they are alerted when approaching storage limits for the file store and database
Enhanced Outlook Add-In Features:
Main add-in user interfaces are hidden by default for "transparent" operation, but can be visible if desired.
Add-in level options:
Add-in user can set default and per-message options.
Add-in user cannot override administrator settings.
Status and Error indications:
General status and errors displayed in a separate task pane to avoid interruptive prompts.
Displays progress bar for current uploads and status for each email as it is processed.
Resumable uploads:
If necessary, the Add-In resumes transfers from where they left off instead of starting over.
External Drop-off Portal:
User-friendly, webmail-like interface allows external senders to upload files to Mail Express
Administrator options to limit use and secure portal:
Require users to be registered in the Mail Express system to use the drop-off portal
Define file and domain restrictions for file uploads
Enable a CAPTCHA to ensure that the Web form is not generated by a computer
Web Portal and Email Customizations:
Exchange server transparency: