Email Hosting Provider Outblaze Joins Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group

HostReview.com
Thursday, June 29, 2006; 02:35 AM

Outblaze, a global provider of hosted messaging services, has joined the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG), a group of communications and technology companies working to eradicate spam and other types of messaging abuse.

Outblaze manages spam and virus protection for more than 75 million email boxes in 117 countries, providing it with one of the widest views of message abuse in the industry.

"Outblaze's global network and long experience in managing email will provide invaluable insights to our efforts," said Jonathan S. Curtis, Chairman of the Board, Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group. "MAAWG is excited to welcome Outblaze as a member as we work to make the internet safer for communication and e-commerce."

"MAAWG plays a critical role in bringing together worldwide service providers and agreeing on ways to better protect email users. We are proud to join the campaign," said Stefano Bensi, Managing Director for Outblaze USA and Europe.

"Providing world-class anti-spam services requires not only a technical approach but also a holistic one that educates governments, works closely with other large providers, and advocates on behalf of customers. MAAWG shares similar values and is an excellent organization through which the industry can further its fight against spam," said Suresh Ramasubramanian, head of Anti-Abuse operations at Outblaze.