The email landscape is changing, as they say the only constant in life is change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spark\u2019s Xtra email service is now charging users for email and with other ISPs (Internet Service Providers) in New Zealand looking to do the same, is it time to look to \u201cfree\u201d international Cloud-based email providers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to \u201cfree\u201d Cloud-based email for the home user, there are really only three choices: Google Gmail and Microsoft\u2019s Outlook.com service are the biggest two with Apple\u2019s iCloud service third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, which one of the three is better or the one to choose? The answer is: consider the service that gives you the most benefits for your situation and\/or needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The advantages of moving to cloud-based email are many, from the increased mailbox size allowances, to being able to access your email on the go on mobile devices – i.e. tablets, mobile phones etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For business email, the choices are similar but also different, with Google Suite and Microsoft 365 being the two choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Microsoft 365 and Google Suite are subscription services, with monthly or yearly subscription fees; they both have technical requirements, for example, selecting a domain name if you don\u2019t already have one, changing Internet records etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For businesses, these services also have other functions that come as part of their different packages, like increased security and spam filtering, the ability to easily share mailboxes between multiple people and being able to easily share and jointly edit documents. If you\u2019d like advice on any aspect of Cloud-based email solutions for your business or home, please don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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