Microsoft Hopes New Spam Tools Will Help ISPs and Bulk Mailers

"In an effort to intensify the fight against spam, Microsoft has announced new tools and services aimed at Internet service providers and bulk e-mailers. The company has launched the MSN Postmaster Web site, an online resource intended to help bulk e-mailers, ISPs, and e-mail service providers understand what`s acceptable for sending to Hotmail users and what will be stopped at the spam gates. Also new is the company`s Smart Network Data Services, which reports on characteristics of e-mail traffic sent to Hotmail, so that ISPs can see how their mail is viewed by the e-mail service." Source: monstersandcritics