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eMailaya is a multi-featured, sophisticated (but lightweight) email client that allows you to easily send voice and video messages without fiddling around with other applications. It incorporates a calendar, RSS feed reader, Google search box and more. I was not able to try out eMailaya for myself because it works only on Windows computers (I have a Mac). eMailaya saves you a lot of time because applications we often use (such as Google search, RSS feeds, video and voice recording) are integrated into the software program. Here are the main features:

• Send out a video or voice recording email.
• Quick chat: you can chat with people you have been emailing (but they have to be using eMailaya, too).
• Calendar
• Google Search box
• Last send/receive: Know when was the last time you corresponded with your contacts.
• RSS2Email: Instead of scanning a lot of RSS feeds, let eMailaya update you with what’s important to you.
• Backup your files. You can switch your mailbox to a backup storage, including a full backup mechanism.
• ISP switching: You just need to know your email and password, eMailaya will define everything else automatically.
• MailDrive: Switch your mailbox to another drive on your computer using a familiar interface.
• Statistics: You can view statistics of your mailboxes, read/unread/spam emails and much more.
• Administrative graphical information: Administer your information using sophisticated and flexible graphical tool with the option to drill through the information.

Q&A with Amos Szust

Who are the founders of eMailaya and where are you based?

I am the sole founder. I am based in Israel.

When did you launch eMailaya?

2008.

Are you self-funded?

Yes.

How many people work at eMailaya?

I am responsible for development. There are two people working on a consulting basis doing QA.

Why should people switch from Outlook to eMailaya?

(a) It is portable, no need to install anything, and it consumes only 3 megabytes.

(b) Instead of waiting for all the emails to be downloaded, only the headers are downloaded and the user chooses which email to download and when.

(c) Built in spam detection, no need to install an additional application just for that. Spam detection is a combination of an automatic process and manual definition by the user.

(d) To start working with eMailaya, all the user needs to know is his email and password. Technical information is filled automatically.

(e) Special emails (video, audio, scans, screenshot and more) can be sent very quickly from within eMailaya itself.

(f) The application is secured with many layers, like encrypted data and multi-level password protections. There are many more advantages over Outlook and you can find there on: http://www.emailaya.com/?p=55/Product-Features

What inspired you to create eMailaya?

eMailaya started out as my own need for a lightweight email application that any user, even a novice, can work with, without the need to know complicated and technical stuff. Users should just be able to doubleclick it and run it. I wanted an email application where the user decides what to do and when, without the application itself will deciding for him. Over time, I made it more than just an email client. It is now a portable and secured working environment. It contains a toolbox to extend its capabilities. eMailaya started out as a hobby, but at some point I realized that I have an excellent tool (email and data management) that a lot of people need.

What is your background?

I spent over 13 years in software development, including system design of applications. I started developing at school, throughout my army service, and then in high tech companies.

www.emailaya.com