Microsoft just handed you the perfect excuse to escape their escalating cost trap.

Exchange 2016/2019 support ends soon, and Microsoft wants to push you into expensive 365 subscriptions with their recent 5-50% price increases. But smart organizations are using this deadline as their opportunity to break free from Microsoft's pricing stranglehold.
 

Why Exchange End of Life is Your Competitive Advantage

The Security Risk Reality When support ends, you face zero security patches, increased vulnerability to ransomware attacks, and potential compliance violations in regulated industries. Microsoft's solution? Force you into their subscription model with mounting annual costs.

The Cost Escalation Problem Microsoft's aggressive pricing strategy means 365 business customers face a minimum 5% increase starting April 2025, with some seeing up to 50% hikes. Similarly, Microsoft plans to move Exchange Server to a full subscription model, which will bring comparable cost escalation patterns to on-premises deployments. Complex licensing tiers and hidden fees make budgeting a nightmare.

The Complexity Burden Exchange deployments require extensive planning, specialized expertise, and ongoing management complexity that drains IT resources.
 

GFI KerioConnect: The Strategic Alternative

Transparent Cost Structure GFI KerioConnect delivers 30-50% cost savings compared to Microsoft Exchange with straightforward, predictable pricing based on mailbox count. Users can purchase 5-year licenses for long-term price stability. No complex tiers, no surprise fees, no annual price spirals.

Enterprise Features Without the Enterprise Complexity Unlike Exchange's expensive add-ons, GFI KerioConnect includes built-in instant messaging, automated backup with granular restore, and server-wide archiving. Optional antivirus and anti-spam extensions are available at reasonable additional cost, while Exchange requires expensive separate licensing for similar features. The free Kerio Outlook Connector (KOFF) provides native-like Exchange functionality without additional licensing costs.

Multi-Platform Freedom Deploy on Windows, Linux, or macOS with centralized management through GFI AppManager. This eliminates Microsoft's Windows-only limitations while providing Exchange ActiveSync, Exchange Web Services, and comprehensive mobile device policies.

10-Minute Deployment vs. Weeks of Planning GFI KerioConnect's intuitive interface requires minimal training and can be deployed in approximately 10 minutes. Configure domain-level policies easily through the web UI including DKIM signing, security settings, quota management, and custom footers - all from a single interface rather than Exchange's complex separate policy configurations.
 

Migration Made Simple, Not Stressful

Seamless Data Transfer Built-in migration tools import existing emails, contacts, and calendars from Exchange and other mail solutions. Integration with Active Directory and Apple Directory maintains your current workflow while supporting IMAP, POP3, WebDAV, CalDav, and CardDav protocols.

Proven at Scale Thousands of companies worldwide trust GFI KerioConnect for secure business email and collaboration. It scales from small businesses to enterprises with tens of thousands of users.

Industry Validation Organizations across healthcare, legal services, financial services, education, and managed service providers rely on GFI KerioConnect for compliance-ready, secure communications.

Exclusive Exchange Migration Incentives

Competitive Pricing Program GFI offers 20% lower pricing than any competitive quote when distributors submit proof of competitor pricing. Choose flexible 3-year, 4-year, or 5-year licensing terms for additional savings.

Multi-Product Discounts Combine GFI KerioConnect with GFI Archiver or GFI MailEssentials for 40% discounts on additional products, creating a comprehensive email security and management solution.
 

Your Strategic Action Plan

Before Support Ends: Contact your GFI distributor immediately to validate exclusive Exchange customer discounts and begin migration planning. Early action provides adequate testing time and optimal pricing access.

Key Benefits You'll Gain:

• 30-50% cost reduction compared to Exchange
• Simplified administration requiring minimal training
• Multi-platform deployment flexibility
• Built-in security features without additional licensing
• Predictable costs immune to Microsoft's price increases

Stop Paying the Microsoft Premium

Exchange End of Life isn't a crisis requiring expensive emergency solutions. It's your strategic opportunity to implement a superior, cost-effective alternative that delivers enterprise functionality without enterprise complexity.

Ready to explore a more cost-effective alternative?

Contact your GFI partner today for customized migration strategy consultation and exclusive Exchange customer discount validation. Transform Microsoft's deadline pressure into your competitive cost advantage.

Don't let Microsoft's End of Life deadline become your emergency. Make it your strategic upgrade to better technology at lower cost.