With cloud solutions, security generally rests with the provider, and some businesses perceive the lack of control as too great a risk for them to take.

This is where the age-old debate of hosted versus cloud solutions security rears its head. With Microsoft holding the market share for business email, we take a look at key differences between Microsoft Exchange Server and Office 365 – the hosted, or on-premises solution, versus the cloud version. With other statistics showing that 90% have adopted the cloud for at least some of their business applications, it appears that for some businesses the decision on whether to let go of their legacy or hosted email system remains a challenge. Gartner statistics show that cloud email adoption is still in its early stages (at just 13% for publicly listed companies) but is starting to gain significant traction. If you’re currently looking into your firm’s email strategy and considering whether to stay with Microsoft Exchange Server or move to Office 365 (or another cloud email solution), you’re probably not alone. Resources & insights Office 365 vs Exchange Server for email: what’s the difference?

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