We use the solution to receive emails. We do not use the calendar function as our clients are slow adaptors to the latest features.
Server Technician at Matupunuka ICT
A stable and scalable filtering solution
Pros and Cons
- "We use the solution to receive emails. We do not use the calendar function as our clients are slow adaptors to the latest features."
- "When the product is being updated, it changes some of the setups. The support team is also not good."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
When the product is being updated, it changes some of the setups. The support team is also not good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Exchange Online Protection since 2019.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. I've recommended the solution for small, medium, and large enterprises.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. But if you do not know what you are doing then it can be troublesome. There are a lot of terms that they use for their online product. But we need to familiarize ourselves with the old jargon.
The customers try to deploy it on their own and when they fail they involve us. The deployment takes a day because you still have to document everything you did. You still have to show the local admin what to do, and how to manage it. I can do the deployment myself, but I do it together with the local guys so that we can all be on the same load.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of the solution is reasonable. We are usually local, and most of our clients are in the development phase. So they're taking the governmental discount. We do not pay for extra support.
What other advice do I have?
I advise people to use it. I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

Chief Information Security Officer at Suri Services, SC
Excellent support, good functionality, and useful protection against online threats
Pros and Cons
- "It offers great security against malware and other threats."
- "It doesn't protect against everything. We do need protection for, for example, endpoints."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use the solution for online protection. It protects us from malware and spam, among other threats.
I can employ my own policies, for example, attached files and email, and I can apply security to them and analyze threats that may come in. I put together the best configurations to help protect the users.
How has it helped my organization?
It has offered effective protection to help us avoid email issues. For example, my CEO in the past had been compromised with malware. When we deployed this solution, we've been able to avoid issues.
What is most valuable?
The functionality is good.
It helps maintain protection. It can protect our Microsoft operations. It offers great security against malware and other threats.
Technical support is excellent.
It is stable.
The solution can scale.
It offers good value for money.
What needs improvement?
It doesn't protect against everything. We do need protection for, for example, endpoints.
We'd like Citrix and Linux identity protection. We need security beyond just email so that we can avoid malicious threats.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for five years in total.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. I'd rate the reliability ten out of ten. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten in terms of scalability. It can scale.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft support is excellent. They are very helpful and responsive.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very easy. It was not difficult. We had good documentation in order to assist us. There's a lot of information available.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is expensive, however, it is valuable to have, so that pricing is okay.
What other advice do I have?
I'm not sure which version of the solution we're using.
Overall, I would rate the solution ten out of ten. I'm very pleased with the solution.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Technical Operations Manager at BTSERVISI
Is scalable, stable, and fairly easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "It's definitely scalable."
- "Microsoft has some training portals, but more could be developed."
What is most valuable?
It's definitely scalable.
What needs improvement?
The price could be lower.
Microsoft has some training portals, but more could be developed.
Additional documentation could be added.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's stable if you take care of it, but it's not an install-it-and-forget-about-it kind of product. You have to maintain it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's definitely scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The quality of the technical support is good, but the speed could be better. I would rate it at three on a scale from one to five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
How was the initial setup?
It's neither very easy nor very complex to deploy Microsoft Exchange Online Protection. It's in-between. On a scale from one to five, I would rate deployment at three.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price could be lower.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate this solution at eight.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
Cloud Analyst at Cloud2Go
Is stable, scalable, and easy to administer
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ease of administration. Other solutions require complex administration, but Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is easier."
- "The security compliance features need to be improved. Sometimes, a client's mailbox becomes full because of retained information and not because of mail. I would like to see improvement in block rules as well."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using Microsoft Exchange Online Protection to reduce cost because I won't need another solution to check the edge malware and spam.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ease of administration. Other solutions require complex administration, but Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is easier.
What needs improvement?
The security compliance features need to be improved. Sometimes, a client's mailbox becomes full because of retained information and not because of mail.
I would like to see improvement in block rules as well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for nine years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution, and I would give stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft Exchange Online Protection's scalability is good, and I rate it at ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate Microsoft's technical support at ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection was easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Exchange Online Protection is a good solution at an affordable price. It is a good investment.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Microsoft Exchange Online Protection and rate it at ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Helps to scan all inbound emails and prevents phishing attempts
Pros and Cons
- "I like the product's ZAP feature."
- "The tool's classification for bulk email is cumbersome."
What is our primary use case?
The tool scans all inbound emails. It ensures that we do not get links to malicious sites. The solution also prevents phishing attempts.
What is most valuable?
I like the product's ZAP feature.
What needs improvement?
The tool's classification for bulk email is cumbersome.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have had no issues with the tool's stability in the last four to five years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have had no problems with the solution's scalability. We have tenants with four to five people and others with around 600 people. There is not much difference in either case.
How are customer service and support?
The tool's technical support responds fast.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The tool's initial deployment is cumbersome. We have one person devoted to the solution's maintenance. Microsoft handles most of the updates and rule additions.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool's pricing is excellent.
What other advice do I have?
The tool's maintenance is minimal. It is easy to maintain. I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
PreSales Engineer at Exakis Nelite
Scalable solution, but integration with other platforms would be helpful
Pros and Cons
- "It provides security to both on-premises and Azure infrastructures."
- "They should specify the difference between Defender for Office 365 and Exchange Online Protection."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution as a security gateway to protect electronic messages for our customers. It helps us define email transaction rules to protect them from inside and outside the network.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is securing the on-premises and Azure infrastructures.
What needs improvement?
They should add more information to specify the difference between Defender for Office 365 and Exchange Online Protection. We keep getting queries regarding it. Also, they should integrate the solution with other platforms. We currently face issues while helping customers migrate from another solution to Microsoft Exchange.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for 12 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. We have 50 customers using it. We have seen many customers moving their solutions from on-premises to on-cloud. The solution provides a secure bridge for migration.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's customer service is good.
How was the initial setup?
We need to have a license to set up the solution.
What about the implementation team?
Our deployment and maintenance team for the solution comprises three architectures, five consultants, and two desk managers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Apart from the license fee for the solution, there are no additional costs.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to others and rate it as a seven.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

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