IMAP and POP
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) and Post Office Protocol (POP) for inbound e-mail paired with SMTP for outbound e-mail are alternative combinations to MAPI or Outlook Anywhere. IMAP and POP do not offer the same fidelity of features as MAPI and Outlook Anywhere. However, IMAP and POP are sometimes used to connect third-party systems and e-mail clients to Exchange.
Importance Rating. Does the organization have clients or applications that use IMAP or POP protocols to access the e-mail system? Record the importance of this functionality in the table below.
Solutions Rating. The list below compares the specific functionalities of each solution:
Standard offering. No IMAP or POP connectivity support.
Dedicated offering. IMAP version ...
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