The only method for automatic updating of Contacts is to use third party applications. Outlook/Exchange offers nothing in this arena.

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After furious head scratching, Steven asked:

| I'm seeking a method of update our contacts by sending an e-mail to
| the contact and requesting their updated information.
|
| I work in a small business where relationships are important. We
| keep a central contacts database which has grown to approximately
| 12,000. We have searched for a way to update these contacts in an
| automated fashion without success. Two plug-ins did not work as well
| as desired (Contacts Clinic was ok, Actual Contacts for Outlook was
| terrible).
|
| There must be a better way - since Plaxo does it for free! However,
| we can't use Plaxo since we need to maintain control of the contacts
| and our brand.
|
| I'm eager to hear any solution. We are currently running Outlook
| 2003 (MS Office 2003 Professional) and 2003 server applications
| (Exchange). We do not have SharePoint.
|
| I eagerly look forward to any input. Thanks!
|
| Steve