Messaging Solution Comparison Chart

Features Simply BitFax v8.2 Simply BitWare v8.2 Description Benefits
Broadcast Capabilities Send a single fax or voice message to multiple recipients quickly and easily Saves time and insures a consistent message to all recipients
Email Inbox delivery Your fax and voicemail is delivered directly to your email inbox. Ensures the privacy of your fax communication and centralizes your necessary business communications
Automatic Redialing BitWare will redial a busy number using predefined parameters set by the user Automatic Redialing increases the success rate of transmitted faxes reaching their destination
Drag and Drop Delivery Drag and drop documents and send as easy as sending an email attachment Saves time as there is no need to print the document and go to a fax machine
Password Protected Mailboxes Individual mailboxes can be password protected security Allows multiple users on a single line to have secure communication
Multiple Line Support Supports multiple port lines for simultaneous voice and fax receiving and transmission. Increased productivity and assurance that the caller will not receive a busy signal.
Numeric and Alpha pager Notification Automatically sends a message to the selected pager indicating message receipt Assures that you will be notified of important messages even when away from your PC.
Pager Notification Receive notification of new voicemails and fax over your pager Provides you with the ability to keep in touch with all your communication needs regardless of location.
Pager Message Origination Compose and send alpha pager messages Send text messages to one or more pagers from your PC. You can also combine fax, email, and pager in a single compose.
Multiple Mailboxes Create up to 10 individual mailboxes for individuals or departments Route calls by subject (sales, accounting, support, etcetera) or individuals without the expense of multiple lines.
Client Features Simply BitFax v8.2 Simply BitWare v8.2 Description Benefits
Outlook Integration Integrates with your existing Outlook address Books Saves time and ensures accuracy without redundant data entry
Outlook Express Integration Integrates with your Outlook Express and Windows address Books Saves time and ensures accuracy without redundant data entry
Explorer Shell Integration Integrates with your Windows Explorer and Windows address Books Saves time and ensures accuracy without redundant data entry
Fax Features Simply BitFax v8.2 Simply BitWare v8.2 Description Benefits
Follow Me Fax Route Faxes for delivery to a remote location Ensures the delivery of your fax communications, even when you are out of the office
Fax Scheduling Allows you to schedule your fax sending during non-peak phone hours Provides substantial savings on your phone bills
Laser Quality Faxes Images and text are laser quality for onscreen viewing and printing Provides professional quality faxes that are clear, sharp, and legible
Custom Cover Pages Your fax cover sheet can be used to promote product specials, coming events, etc. Every fax that is sent can be used to increase sales, promote event attendance, etc.
Fax from an application Fax from any Microsoft Office application by choosing the print to fax option Enjoy the benefit of substantial time savings by not having to print a document in order to fax it
Email Fax Forward You can forward your received faxes from your mailbox just like you forward an email You can easily forward any fax to single or multiple recipients
Fax by Email Email faxes through Outlook 97, 98, 2000, Express, Windows Messaging Allows users to easily distribute received, generated, and/or annotated faxes through popular Mail programs
Voice Features Simply BitFax v8.2 Simply BitWare v8.2 Description Benefits
Follow Me Voice
Route voice mails for delivery to a remote location Ensures the delivery of your voice mails, even when you are out of the office
Fax On Demand
Allows your clients to request faxed information automatically Saves time and allows for the distribution of information 24/7 365 days per year
Voice Broadcast Scheduling
Allows you to schedule your voice mail messages for sending during non-peak phone hours Provides substantial savings on your phone bills
Hands Free Speakerphone
Use your computer as a speakerphone with all functions: such as hold, mute, and flash hook Eliminates the need for costly, additional phone equipment and provides advanced features
Caller ID Logging
Phone numbers are displayed on received calls allowing for easy call back Allows you to quickly access a return number and enables you to prioritize calls for callback
Phonebook Dial
Dial number from a phonebook entry Dial a number from any standard shared MAPI address book and /or use a personal address book.
Call Log
Logs inbound and outbound calls by caller-id, time/date, and duration Allows you to monitor phone activity, or to use the log for billable client hours
Email Voicemail Forward
You can forward your received voicemails as easily as forwarding an email You can be assured that the recipient will get the information as clearly as possible
Remote Message Retrieval
Listen to voicemail, forward unread emails, and forward/retrieve new faxes You can control your messaging environment from any remote location without a PC
Quickdial Capability
Programmable quickdial for frequently accessed numbers Quick access without a phone book search saves time
FAXserve Features Simply BitWare v8.2 Simply BitFax v8.2 Description Benefits
Network Connectivity Simply BitWare is the client for FAXserve, the ACCPAC solution for Network faxing You can easily migrate to a network solution without a long learning curve
Road Warrior

Automatic Server Detection

Advanced Features Simply BitWare v8.2 Simply BitFax v8.2 Description Benefits
Runs as an NT or OS Service Can send or receive messages even when not logged into Windows Ensures that you will receive important fax and voicemail messages when not logged into Windows
Full TAPI compliance Utilizes the Microsoft standard for device control of telephony hardware Assures a high level of compatibility and offers a wide range of hardware choices
TAPI Device Detection Automatically detects and uses TAPI devices installed in the system Reduces configuration time and relieves the user of knowing the technical details