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Alternative to Microsoft Exchange: e-mail and collaboration based on Zimbra

Are you looking for an alternative to Microsoft Exchange? Then you should take a closer look at Zimbra. The open source solution for e-mail, calendar, contacts and more offers many advantages and practical functions.

Why a Microsoft Exchange alternative? 
 

Microsoft Exchange naturally offers small and medium-sized companies a number of advantages. Microsoft products are widely used, especially in the business environment, and many employees are trained to use them.

In principle, it is also not necessary to manage the complicated IT infrastructure of Microsoft Exchange in the company itself. Operation on externally rented servers is also possible. However, if you don't want to do this, you can fall back on a so-called on-premise solution. In this case, the servers are located directly at the respective company site. The advantage here is that the data does not leave the company. One disadvantage of a Microsoft Exchange on-premise solution is the intensive administrative effort required for the company's own server and installation. You have to carry out updates and maintain the data yourself - and a specialist is usually required to carry out these tasks. Even Exchange servers operated in companies - especially if they are not protected by firewalls and specialists - are often a target for hackers and therefore pose a high security risk. 
 

Another reason to look for an alternative is the licence costs for Microsoft products, which should not be underestimated, and the move to the Microsoft cloud is not desirable for some companies for data protection reasons, among others.

Out of dependency - with open source systems

Have you ever heard of the phenomenon of vendor lock-in? This term refers to a particularly high level of customer loyalty to a product or brand that arises due to high switching costs to another provider. This becomes a problem in particular when there are price increases or support is discontinued. When using open source systems such as Zamadama Zimbra, which are based on generally recognised standards, it is easier to migrate data and use systems from different manufacturers.

Zamadama Zimbra as a Microsoft Exchange alternative

Small and medium-sized organisations in particular, as well as freelancers, law firms, local authorities and associations, are therefore looking for more cost-effective and secure alternatives to Microsoft Exchange. There are a number of providers that come to mind.

One frequently used alternative to Microsoft Exchange is Zimbra, an open source solution for e-mail, calendars, contacts and more. Zimbra has an extensive web application and is available from Zamadama in various packages. From a pure e-mail service to full collaboration, there is a suitable solution for every application.


Advantages of Zamadama Zimbra at a glance

  • Easy-to-use, web-based open source platform
  • GDPR-compliant collaboration in companies
  • High data security thanks to secure hosting on German servers (high-security data centre located in Bavaria)
  • Extensive functions: Email, calendar, contacts, tasks, appointments, chat, online storage, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations (depending on package)
  • Flexibility - expand your Zamadama Zimbra services with additional functions according to your needs
  • Reliable anti-spam and anti-virus protection
  • The e-mail products integrated in Zamadama Zimbra bear the security mark of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)
  • Favourable tariffs

 

Questions about Zamadama Zimbra? We will be happy to advise you.

Zamadama is an easy-to-use and reliable open source platform from SpaceNet based on Zimbra and Nextcloud for GDPR-compliant collaboration. When it comes to Zimbra, we can draw on years of experience and will be happy to advise you on the possible applications in your company. Find out more about the Zamadama Zimbra tariffs now.

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