Cortex can send and receive emails via a MAPI compliant email application
on the host PC e.g. MS Outlook, allowing use of existing address book, etc.
Cortex can alternatively use its own direct email access, in which case
emails can be steered to specific users message services
Checks for received emails at regular intervals
When emails arrive and a room is or becomes occupied, it can announce
them over the room intercom. The announcement is configurable for relevant
information
Allows emails to be sent upon particular user defined events. These may
contain status information about the property, including image attachments
Allows password secured commands to be received via email, which may
  control various aspects of the system
 
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