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Microsoft expands enterprise search offering. Introduces Search Server 2008 and Search Server 2008 Express
Microsoft has entered the fray in low-end enterprise search, with the announcement of its intention to offer both free and paid-for versions of server software to compete with offerings from Google and IBM.
Search Server 2008 and Search Server 2008 Express are the newest addition to Microsoft's enterprise search line up, which includes Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
The new products will compete against Google's Mini and Search Appliance, as well as against IBM's freebie software, OmniFind Yahoo! Edition.
Search Server 2008 Express, which will be available as a free download, combines simplicity of installation and ease of use with a powerful set of search features, including new security-enhanced capabilities that help businesses connect to a wide range of information. A release candidate of Search Server 2008 Express is available today at http://www.microsoft.com/enterprisesearch for download and evaluation.
Microsoft has also added new federated search capabilities based on the OpenSearch standard. Many applications and services already support OpenSearch, and Microsoft is working with a number of partners, as well as with its own product groups, to create new connections based on the standard. Several companies -- including Open Text Corp., Business Objects SA, Cognos Inc. and EMC -- have already signed on to develop federated search connectors that will enable Microsoft's enterprise search customers to easily connect to their information systems.
More information about Microsoft enterprise search is available at http://www.microsoft.com/enterprisesearch.
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