The fourth generation webmail platform focuses on speed and simplicity.

Webmail.us, a provider of email hosting services, has released the fourth generation of its webmail platform with the goal of providing businesses an alternative to desktop email software.

The new platform replaces legacy software with an AJAX framework that creates a better performing experience for webmail users. There are no additional fees for upgrading to the new webmail platform.

The new webmail platform provides speed and performance improvements for all email-related aspects of webmail, including the calendar, task list manager, RSS feed reader, contact manager, and company directory. The company will continue to focus on the speed of webmail as well as the addition of new features released in a rapid fashion.

"When we built our first generation webmail platform, the goal was to provide users with the ability to check email when they didn't have access to their desktop email software, like Microsoft Outlook," explained Patrick Matthews, Chief Executive Officer of Webmail.us.

"Providing an alternative to desktop email software has been the top priority for our product development team," said Kevin Minnick, vice president of product development for Webmail.us. "Our customers need an email client that just works and doesn't come with massive training requirements. Our webmail interface is simple and effective and keeps our customers productive."