HOSTED EXCHANGE BUSINESS EMAIL

Implementing a Microsoft Exchange solution on-premise might seem the best option available for an organisation’s business email service, but it can be an extremely lengthy and expensive process to roll out.

Going down the on-premise route isn’t just a case of purchasing the hardware and software, there’s also the Internet connectivity to think about, the security and power requirements, the necessary air conditioning to keep the equipment cool, not to mention the actual installation and configuration of the solution. And it doesn’t stop there. There’s also the ongoing maintenance, management and support to think about, whether a business has the skills in-house to deliver this or they’re looking to outsource it to a specialist provider - and the list goes on!

By implementing ‘Software as a Service’ (SaaS), or a ‘cloud’ solution as it is sometimes know, businesses benefit from a full Microsoft Exchange 2007 user experience without the expense and commitment of having to do it themselves. There is no upfront cost or capital investment to worry about, just an affordable monthly fee. It’s that simple!

In summary, when an organisation goes down the SaaS route they will benefit from:

·         No upfront hardware or installation costs

·         No ongoing management, maintenance and support costs

·         No recruitment or training costs to get the skills in-house

·         A much faster implementation

Businesses can get a hosted Exchange 2007 solution up and running at a fraction of the cost of doing it themselves, spreading the cost over the term of the contract whilst allowing their IT staff to be deployed more efficiently on other projects. With IT resources focused on core business activities, organisations can create real business value and significantly improve their operational efficiencies.

A comparison of the typical cost of implementing an on-premise solution compared with a hosted Exchange solution can be provided by our team at Daly. Don’t hesitate to call our team to find out if this is the right solution for you or to arrange a demonstration.