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Maybe this is what passes for the "Microsoft Spoiler" before the start of Lotusphere?
Using Lotus Traveler as an example of how IBM Lotus is extending their messaging platform to smartphones, Zimbra as an example of a successful open source messaging solution, and Cisco, with their SaaS e-mail platform, WebEx e-mail, Microsoft is now showing how Exchange 2010 can work in all three scenarios; on-premisis, hosted, and cloud, while providing a cost effective, secure, and mobile solution. Looks like Exchange 2010 is "all that and a bag of chips."
Link: InformationWeek: Microsoft Dangles ROI Bait to Push Exchange 2010 Adoption
With new competition emerging from the cloud and traditional rivals offering more features, Microsoft is pulling out all stops in its quest to hold on to its dominant position. And if you analyze Exchange 2010, you will realize that this version not only gives Microsoft a huge opportunity to consolidate its place as the dominant vendor in the messaging space, but more importantly gives the company an equal opportunity to play in the cloud. This means that enterprises can use Exchange 2010 as a service through the Hosted Exchange or the Business Productivity Online suite, use it via the traditional installed on-premises model, or consume it through a hybrid model.
Using Lotus Traveler as an example of how IBM Lotus is extending their messaging platform to smartphones, Zimbra as an example of a successful open source messaging solution, and Cisco, with their SaaS e-mail platform, WebEx e-mail, Microsoft is now showing how Exchange 2010 can work in all three scenarios; on-premisis, hosted, and cloud, while providing a cost effective, secure, and mobile solution. Looks like Exchange 2010 is "all that and a bag of chips."
Link: InformationWeek: Microsoft Dangles ROI Bait to Push Exchange 2010 Adoption
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