<p>I've used on-premises Exchange Server for many years. Last year, however, I made the decision toswitch to Microsoft Office 365. Now that I've used the suite for a year, I thought it would behelpful to share my experiences with readers who may also be considering a move.Why the switch?</p><p>Like many other companies, I invested a lot of time and money into my on-premises ExchangeServer deployment. It's not a stretch to say that the decision to switch to Office 365 was a majorone. The primary reason for my switch was reliability. But allow me to clarify that point.</p><p>My Exchange Server setup was reliable, but my power and Internet connectivity were not. Lastyear, I was in Europe on a business trip and I lost my Internet connection at home. As a result, Icould not access my mail until I returned home and fixed things. Additionally, I missed a lot ofimportant email messages while the connection was down. This was the major tipping point in drivingme to Office365.Cost</p><p>Microsoft Office 365 is different from an on-premises deployment in that it issubscription-based. The cost varies, depending on which features your company needs.</p><p><a href="http://searchexchange.techtarget.com/feature/MVP-reviews-his-first-year-with-Microsoft-Office-365">Keep reading...</a></p>