Microsoft to Acquire Frontbridge

Microsoft on Wednesday announced that it would acquire e-mail security firm Frontbridge to strengthen its Exchange server product by integrating the company's technology into the popular corporate communications tool. Frontbridge's technology would bring enhancements to the archiving of company e-mail and instant messaging, as well as offer increased spam and virus protection.

"Our commitment to listening and responding to customers really drove the union with FrontBridge, because both companies are focused on solving the same difficult messaging challenge -- ensuring customers' e-mail is compliant, better protected from spam and virus threats, and always available, even in the case of unforeseeable disaster," said Dave Thompson, corporate vice president of the Exchange Server Group at Microsoft.