Demand for Unified Messaging Expected to Drive Growth for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

A New Study From The Radicati Group, Inc. Provides Extensive Microsoft Exchange Server Breakouts by Version, Business Size and Region


PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - April 29, 2008) - The Radicati Group, Inc.'s latest study, "Microsoft Exchange Server and Outlook Analysis, 2008-2012," provides an in-depth analysis of current and forecasted Microsoft Exchange Server installed base for all versions, as well as breakouts by business size and region.

According to the report, Microsoft Exchange Server will have a total installed base of 187 million mailboxes for both insourced and hosted Exchange, and is expected to grow to a total of 285 million by 2012. This represents an average annual growth rate of 11%.

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, the current version of the software, was released in late 2006. With this release, Microsoft improves upon its powerful messaging and collaboration platform by focusing on Unified Communications, along with integrating robust security capabilities and business continuity features.

Microsoft also made drastic improvements to Outlook 2007 in terms of intuitive interface and system organization. Microsoft also designed Outlook 2007 to integrate with various workflow and UM services to enhance user productivity and collaboration.

To order a copy of the study, or for additional information about our market research programs, please contact Quoc Hoang at (650) 322-8059, or visit our web site at http://www.radicati.com.

About The Radicati Group, Inc.

The Radicati Group covers all aspects of email security, email archiving, regulatory compliance, wireless technologies, web services, identity management, instant messaging, unified communications, VoIP, and more. The company provides both quantitative and qualitative information, including detailed market size, installed base and forecast information on a worldwide basis, as well as detailed country breakouts.

The Radicati Group works with corporate organizations to assist them in selecting the right products and technologies to support their business needs, as well as with vendors to define the best strategic direction for their products. We also work with investment firms on a worldwide basis to help them identify and assess new investment opportunities.

The Radicati Group, Inc. is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, with offices in London, Hong Kong and Melbourne.

Contact Information: Contact: Quoc Hoang The Radicati Group, Inc. (650) 322-8059