Hornet's 50-person production team relied on a networking and security service, Kerio, to avoid fallout from the Flashback that infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide.

The latest version of Kerio Workspace includes malware protection powered by Sophos.

As Kerio Workspace 2.0 enables customers to collaborate and share documents, the new security layer helps protect shared mission-critical business data by stopping malware and potentially harmful embedded code.

Software vendor, Kerio hosted its 2012 Partner Forum earlier this week, using the event to encourage its partner network to adopt Alternative IT and to share its 12-month roadmap.

The headline news with Kerio Connect 7.4 is that it's been optimized for management from iPads -- that is, you can use your iPad to run your Kerio messaging environment, and you can do it from wherever you have a connection to your corporate network.

The complexity of IT is creating demand for products and technologies that are much simpler to manage

The board is using Kerio Workspace's online file-sharing software, which allows board members to share files with administrators, make and save notes online and retrieve documents needed for its meetings.

Kerio Connect 7.4 builds on a solid foundation, offering a serious alternative to Microsoft Exchange while improving compatibility with an impressive range of desktop and mobile operating systems, virtual and cloud based options. For any businesses wanting secure email, synchronisation and sharing capabilities, particularly on the go, it's a must have.