March 2011

Gecad Technologies unveils the fully grown Axigen 8.0 with advanced messaging and collaboration capabilities. With this major version, users receive all the benefits of having a full-featured Ajax WebMail interface, as well as enhanced Outlook connectivity and streamlined administration.

January 2011

The minor version 7.6.1 is released, focusing on enhanced usability and manageability, and bringing improvements related to: Instant Messaging, platform localization and the WebMail interface.

November 2010

Axigen 7.6 increases efficiency with new administration and automation tools, as well as the availability of an Instant Messaging service that can be accessed from the Ajax WebMail interface.

September 2010

The new major version 7.5 of Axigen raises the bar for email security and performance by bringing embedded Kaspersky AntiVirus & AntiSpam protection, native connectivity with MS Outlook 2010, support for 64-bit Linux & Windows systems and many other new features and enhancements.

July 2010

Axigen v7.4.1 delivers an increased level of usability for the Ajax WebMail interface by introducing great new features such as the ability to attach files by using drag-and-drop.

June 2010

Gecad Technologies releases the 7.4 commercial version of the Axigen messaging platform and a new, attractive licensing model offering up to ten times more users with every solution, at no extra charge.

March 2010

Axigen provides BlackBerry® users with two-way over-the-air synchronization of emails, contacts and calendars via the AstraSync™ client, as a result of a technological alliance established with MailSite Software, Inc.

December 2009

The commercial release of Axigen v7.3 comes to further emphasize the user-centric trend of our product by focusing on effortless manageability and a higher level of security, through the introduction of a brand new Identity Confirmation system.

October 2009

Minor version 7.2.1 brings several new features and enhancements mainly related to the AJAX WebMail and domains configuration.

September 2009

Axigen Mail Server v7.2 is released, giving a technology preview of the new, Ajax WebMail interface which provides users with a desktop-like email experience and is ideal for the Service Provider market segment.

June 2009

Gecad Technologies and Arcmail Technology establish a technological alliance aimed at offering high-end, integrated messaging and archiving solutions.

May 2009

Following the signing of a technological agreement with Notify Technology Corporation, Axigen's mobile email and groupware functionalities are made available to BlackBerry® smart phone users.

April 2009

The new 7.1 commercial release of our messaging solution facilitates improved communication and collaboration for organizations of all sizes by adding support for iCalendar (Webcal) - compatible email / calendaring clients.

March 2009

Gecad Technologies and Microsoft Corporation sign an Exchange ActiveSync® patent licensing agreement. Axigen v7.0 brings advanced features such as Push Email and PIM synchronization with mobile devices.

January 2009

Version 6.2.2 of Axigen Mail Server is released, featuring AVG AntiVirus and AntiSpam protection for Linux/FreeBSD.

November 2008

Gecad Technologies and Hostway Romania sign a business agreement aimed at including hosted Axigen messaging services in Hostway Romania's SaaS offering.

October 2008

Axigen announces the launch of version 6.2, featuring Commtouch's Real Time AntiSpam Protection and many other important security and delegated administration functionalities.

August 2008

The commercial version of the Axigen Mail Server for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating systems is officially launched.

May 2008

Axigen Mail Server v6.1 is released. The new version introduces a Mobile WebMail Interface enabling users to access their WebMail account from mobile phones connected to the Internet.

April 2008

Gecad Technologies and Stimulus Software close partnership aimed to provide an Axigen - MailArchiva integrated solution.

March 2008

Axigen releases version 6.0 of its messaging solution; the new mail server version is designed to effectively address the requirements of both collaborative enterprises and service providers offering hosting with added advanced collaboration services.

February 2008

Gecad Technologies closes a strategic technological partnership with Parallels resulting in an integrated Axigen Mail Server and Parallels Virtuozzo Containers solution for the Software as a Service business model.

November 2007

Axigen announces a 2 million EUR investment from a consortium comprised of venture capital funds and technology companies, such as Global Finance and
3TS-Cisco Growth Fund III. The distribution network reaches over 100 partners in 60 countries.

October 2007

Axigen announces the launch of version 5.0 and the implementation of its messaging solution at Maktoob.com, the largest portal in the Middle East, serving over 4 million users.

August 2007

The Axigen distribution network was increased to over 100 partners in more than 60 countries around the world.

June 2007

Axigen Mail Server wins the ServerWatch 2007 Product Excellence Award for the Communications Server category.
Version 4.0, including a Personal Organizer, Is commercially launched.
The distribution network reaches over 80 partners worldwide.

May 2007

Axigen closes a bilateral technological certification partnership with Avira Gmbh.

March 2007

Version 3.0 of the Axigen Mail Server, mainly addressed to ISPs, is commercially released.

February 2007

The Axigen partnership network expands to over 60 distributors worldwide;
Axigen becomes SUN Microsystems Associate Partner.

January 2007

As a result of the constant expansion of the client database, Axigen manages the email traffic on some 500,000 mailboxes worldwide

November 2006

After a successful beta testing campaign, Axigen Mail Server 2.0 was officially launched. The number of distributors worldwide increased to almost 50.

October 2006

One year into the business, Axigen has signed over 40 local and international partnerships.

August 2006

The reputed ServerWatch.com also reviewed Axigen Mail Server and pointed out that it was "offering turnkey advantages over open source solutions".

August 2006

The German issue of Linux Magazine carries the first comparative review of Axigen; the review is highly appreciative and underlines several features, such as its well-structured Web configuration interface, as well as its professional customer support team. The review was also published in the English version of the magazine.

July 2006

The number of countries where Axigen has concluded distribution agreements rises to 28.

March 2006

Axigen signs deal and is successfully implemented with the second largest HSP in Romania, Rol.ro (over 140,000 accounts and 700,000 emails daily).

March 2006

Six months after the official launch, Axigen has already concluded business agreements with 10 international partners from United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands and Romania and manages e-mail traffic for more than 200,000 mailboxes worldwide.

September 2005

The first commercial version of Axigen for all major Linux distributions is unveiled at LinuxWorld Expo, in London.

June 2005

The beta version of Axigen Mail Server is launched, in order to obtain feedback from users worldwide. During this testing period, over 600 specialists verify it, while it is constantly improved with added features.

September 2004

GECAD Technologies re-designs its business objectives and ventures into a new direction: a large part of the software security division staff takes over the challenge of developing an innovative messaging product, under the brand name Axigen.

June 2003

RAV Antivirus sees incredible global growth: 150 distributors in over 60 countries. Microsoft acquires the RAV antivirus technology.

December 2001

GECAD Technologies is established in order to provide software security consulting services.

July 1992

GECAD Software is established, with the aim of researching and developing software products; in time, the company grows as one of the most respected local IT companies, gaining awards and recognition on the international market and developing RAV Antivirus.