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Written by Hunter Haley
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Exchange 2010: What's different?
Microsoft has rolled out its latest version of Exchange. Some of you probably feel that this latest release from Microsoft has no more then a few minor changes that are irrelevant and unnecessary. (this view is portrayed in the Dilbert cartoon below)
However, This new version includes many new features and enhancements that really are beneficial. The new features aren't the only reason to upgrade though. As I mentioned in another article about Office 2010, it is important to keep your software up-to-date in order to utilize the latest and greatest programs and applications, and also to avoid incompatibility issues in the future. (if you don't upgrade) That being said, you probably are still interested in finding out what the new features are. Just scroll towards the bottom of the page to view the upgrades and enhancements that Microsoft has included in their latest version of Exchange.
Exchange 2010 includes the following enhancements: (source - Microsoft's website)
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Reduced deployment cost
Exchange 2010 helps you reduce costs by addressing common infrastructure requirements such as backup, email archiving, mobile email access, and voice mail with no need for third-party tools.
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Simplified high availability and disaster recovery
Exchange 2010 introduces a simplified approach to high availability and disaster recovery to help you achieve new levels of reliability and reduce the complexity of delivering business continuity.
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Easier administration and decreased dependence on the help desk
Exchange 2010 provides new self-service capabilities to help users perform common tasks without calling the help desk.
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Greater mobility and flexible access
Exchange 2010 offers an enhanced universal inbox experience, which provides your users with access to all of their business communications from a single location.
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Decreased inbox overload and increased productivity
Exchange 2010 adds new productivity features which help your users organize and prioritize the communications in their inboxes efficiently.
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Transformed voice mail
With Exchange 2010, users can receive their voice mail messages in their inbox with text preview.
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Simplified compliance
Exchange 2010 delivers new integrated email archiving functionality to help simplify compliance and discovery.
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Safeguards for sensitive information
With centrally managed and enforced information protection and control capabilities, Exchange 2010 makes it easy to encrypt, control, and moderate your company's communications.
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Reduced risk of malware and spam
Exchange 2010 actively helps protect your communications through built-in defenses against junk email and support for an array of third party security products.
Need help moving your company to Exchange 2010?
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