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Google Apps for Business
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Exchange | Premised-Based Exchange
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Google Apps for Business
Google Apps for Business is a low-cost hosted email solution which eliminates the need for
server hardware, software, and support associated with maintaining an
in-house mail system. With a 25 GB mailbox size, 99.9% uptime,
integrated SPAM protection, and automatic software updates, Google Apps is for business owners and IT Managers who want the benefits of an enterprise-level mail solution without the headache of managing one.
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- Very low fixed cost per user.
- Each user gets 25 GB of email and IM storage.
- No software or hardware to maintain.
- Built-in collaboration tools include Google Docs, Calendar, Sites, Video, and Groups.
- Use your organization's current domain name.
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Hosted Exchange Mail
For a low monthly cost, Hosted Exchange allows you to eliminate your mail
server without giving up the Outlook mail features that you rely
on most. Hosted Exchange mail uses Outlook, so there's no need for retraining, and because it's hosted, all of the software and patch updates are done
automatically. Hosted Exchange gives you the best of both worlds
- you get all of the benefits of having a feature-rich Exchange mail system with all of the benefits and cost savings of a hosted
solution.
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- Outlook interface that many users are familiar with - little training required.
- No server hardware to upgrade, patch, and maintain.
- Guaranteed 99% availability. Email can be
accessed anywhere.
- Use your organization's current domain name.
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Premised-Based Exchange Mail
Having an in-house Exchange server allows you to maintain full control over all
aspects of your corporate mail system. This can be beneficial for
the organization who is most comfortable performing their own
administrative tasks such as software updates and user account
maintenance. Certain business applications still require tight
integration with physical mail servers and cannot work with a hosted mail platform. Premise-based Exchange mail allows your applications to take full advantage of those workflow capabilities.
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- Tight integration with line-of-business or custom
applications that require a mail server.
- Outlook interface that many users are familiar with - no training required.
- 100% control of mail environment.
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