10. Conclusion

The software-plus-services strategy designed by Microsoft is about choice, creating freedom in functionality and delivery. In order for companies to choose a best fit, they need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each mode of delivery against their organization’s priorities. This guide was designed to provide technical decision makers with information about offerings and a means to document their organization’s requirements and goals when making the decision whether to retain existing on-premises e-mail services or to migrate either in full or partially to the Exchange Online solution.

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