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Exchange Server 2010 now in India

Microsoft has launched its next generation e-mail messaging solution, Exchange Server. Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 incorporates many features aimed at Web and online services such as database availability groups, which automate database-level disaster recovery and online mailbox moves; which give users access when mailboxes are moved; and new management tools, including role-based access control.

According to a commissioned study of early adopters of Exchange 2010 conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Microsoft, customers can see a payback period of less than six months when upgrading to Exchange Server 2010.

"Within this challenging environment, Exchange 2010 delivers, first by delighting end users, making them more productive and reducing costs. With Exchange Server 2010 customers can report cost savings of up to 70 percent thanks to a simplified high-availability model and support for lower-cost storage. Customers can also benefit from productivity gains of 20 percent with a universal inbox that delivers e-mail, voice mail, instant messaging and text messaging consistently across virtually any device," said Sanjay Manchanda, Director, Microsoft Business Division.

Exchange 2010 is available via Outlook—on the PC, phone, or browser and delivers great innovation for the end user with new capabilities, including Voice Mail Preview.