Let's try Google Apps instead

Seven Sages has decided to better support our own clients, we should actually use the products. And we do not use, or know much about Exchange.  After looking around ourselves, we've moved our own personal email to Google Apps Premier Edition. We liked it so much, we became an Authorized Reseller for Google Apps.

If you are interested in using Microsoft Exchange, you really should contact a local Network Engineer specializing in Exchange. Many companies, big and small like Exchange to handle their email and messaging, even with the costs involved, so go with what works best for you.

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Seven Sages Online Backup and Storage

Finally, a simple solution for the small and large office. Secure, reliable storage and backups, offsite and accessible online as needed. At affordable prices. How's $1 per GB storage sound? Unlimited computers on one account?

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We have had several requests recently about Exchange Hosting and other online collaboration tools for the office. For some, they just want their Outlook available from home. Others want to be able to share files with the sales team.

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A second hurricane in as many weeks proves the point of having a Disaster Plan in place for your business. One of the companies that were affected by Gustav at beginning of September had a slight issue due to Ike.

Read more: Another Hurricane Shows Need For A Plan

We are putting the finishing touches to our upcoming Online Backup Service. The service should be secure, easy to use, and affordable for the small business with multiple computers.

In the beginning of the summer, we worked with several companies to test their Disaster Plans. It's important to have a plan in case of Emergency Evacuations or any other event that may interfere with business communications.  So, we were ready for Hurricane Gustav.

Read more: Emergency Disaster Planning