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 You can do a lot of cool things with hosted Microsoft Exchange...

Here are a few suggestions:

Set up accounts for meeting rooms. Each one will have its own calendar and you can see when they're free or busy. To book the room, just 'invite' it to the meeting like any other participant. No more double booking. You can do the same with pool cars and other shared resources.

If you use Microsoft Outlook 2003 and beyond to access hosted Exchange Server, it will cache a copy of your diary, email archives and so on locally, so you have a copy available even if you are not online. This is really handy if you are going to a meeting by car and you need to check the details and address.

Exchange Server works well with Microsoft-powered PocketPCs and Smartphones but it is also compatible with Blackberry devices. Using hosted Exchange Server means that you don't have to buy a dedicated Blackberry server as well, although additional costs may be involved.

 Email Anywhere...

 Hosted Exchange in More Detail...

With Hosted Exchange Server your local coffee shop or internet café can be an emergency backup office. If your office internet connection fails or you have a fire or burglary, you can set up anywhere that has an internet connection (maybe using a Wi-Fi hotspot) and still have access to your email and business information.

If you employ temporary staff or have rapid staff turnover, adding a new user to the system takes minutes and can be done online. As soon as they leave, you can delete the account. You only pay for the users you have in any given month. If you need to take on 40 temps for a big project, they can all have email addresses for as long as they need.

Microsoft Hosted Exchange 2007 is the latest business email service using cutting edge Microsoft technology to provide organisations with access to business class email, calendar, task list and contact information - fully synchronised through standard Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Web Access (OWA). Our fully hosted solution means that no server or additional software is required by the customer.

Hosted Exchange 2007 utilises “push” technology and works over either standard Internet broadband or Mobile broadband 3G or GPRS (to be accessed via BlackBerry®, Nokia, Windows Mobile and Apple iPhones.) Improved Productivity, Mobility and Security With Hosted Exchange 2007, you can access important inbox information from virtually anywhere using a desktop computer, laptop or browser window from any Internet-connected computer. Employees enjoy a rich and familiar experience based on Microsoft Office functionality.

Hosted Exchange 2007 is designed to deliver increased protection for your business and give anywhere access for your employees. With integrated Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam and anti-phishing technologies, there’s no threat to your business or employees. It’s the ideal solution for small-medium sized organisations looking for the benefits of a business-class IT system without the expense of installing and maintaining servers, offering impressive savings against an in-house solution. Hosted Exchange 2007 would benefit your business if you meet any of the following criteria:

• You have home or mobile/field based workers

• You use BlackBerry or Windows Mobile devices to communicate whilst out of the office

• You have multiple office locations based in the UK or overseas

• You have purchased an in-house Exchange 2003 server and don’t want to incur the expense of upgrading to Exchange 2007/2010 which requires new server hardware and software

• You have little or no in-house IT resource

• You currently use a POP3 or free email service such as Google mail or hotmail and want to upgrade to a business-class email service

 Change Plans on the Hop...

Re-book a delayed flight at the airport using your PocketPC to email your travel agent or personal assistant.

Pick up your email at 30,000 feet using wireless networking and satellite internet connections on certain airlines. Or at zero feet if you're travelling on some trains which also have wireless internet connections.

Use the 'Plan a meeting' wizard in Outlook 2003 to find a time when all the invitees are free to attend. No need to ring them all up to check their diaries.

Many people still keep a desk diary and carry a portable one with them, relying on their secretary to co-ordinate the two and deal with any double bookings. With a compatible PocketPC or Smartphone, you can update your diary as soon as you make a new appointment and your secretary can see the changes as soon as you make them.

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