Intermedia Exchange Email
Email anti-spam software
Email security software
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What is Intermedia Exchange Email
Intermedia Exchange Email is a hosted Microsoft Exchange email service delivered by Intermedia, typically sold to small and mid-sized organizations and through IT service providers. It provides business email, calendaring, contacts, and mobile access, with security controls such as spam and malware filtering and policy-based email protection. The product is positioned as an Exchange-based alternative to running on-premises Exchange, with Intermedia operating the infrastructure and administration layer.
Hosted Exchange with security
The service combines Exchange mailboxes with built-in filtering for spam and common email-borne threats. This can reduce the need to deploy and maintain separate gateway appliances for basic email hygiene. It fits organizations that want Exchange functionality without operating Exchange servers themselves.
Centralized admin and policies
Administration is handled through Intermedia’s management interfaces rather than direct server management. IT teams can apply mailbox and domain-level settings in one place, which is useful for multi-user environments. This model aligns with managed service delivery where the provider standardizes configuration across customers.
Exchange ecosystem compatibility
Because it is based on Microsoft Exchange, it supports common Outlook/ActiveSync workflows and shared calendaring features. This can simplify migrations for organizations already using Exchange-compatible clients and processes. It also supports typical compliance and retention patterns associated with Exchange deployments, depending on the plan and configuration.
Not a dedicated email security suite
The security capabilities are primarily those packaged with the hosted email service rather than a standalone, best-of-breed email security platform. Organizations needing advanced phishing detection, user behavior analytics, or extensive threat hunting may require an additional specialized layer. Feature depth can vary by plan and add-ons.
Limited transparency on detection
Compared with specialized email security tools, hosted email offerings often provide less granular visibility into detection logic, model tuning, and advanced reporting. Security teams may find fewer options for custom rule authoring and detailed forensic workflows. This can affect incident response speed when investigating targeted attacks.
Vendor lock-in and migration effort
Moving mailboxes, archives, and policies between hosted Exchange providers can be time-consuming and may require third-party migration tooling. Organizations with complex retention, journaling, or eDiscovery requirements should validate portability and export options. Service changes (plans, add-ons, or regional hosting needs) may also influence long-term flexibility.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange Email | $10.09 per user/month (annual) | Unlimited hosted email storage; Cloud Concierge onboarding; 99.999% SLA; 24/7 J.D. Power-certified support. Optional add-ons: Email Protection Premium, Microsoft 365 Apps, Email Archiving, Email Encryption. |
| Exchange Email + Email Archiving | $12.89 per user/month (annual) | Includes Email Archiving (tamper-proof, indexed archiving) plus all Exchange Email features. Optional add-ons: Email Protection Premium, Microsoft 365 Apps, Email Encryption. |
| Exchange Email + Email Protection Premium | $13.94 per user/month (annual) | Includes Email Protection Premium (advanced anti-malware/anti-phishing with AI Guardian) plus all Exchange Email features. Optional add-ons: Microsoft 365 Apps, Email Archiving, Email Encryption. |
| Exchange Email + Microsoft 365 Apps | $17.59 per user/month (annual) | Includes Microsoft 365 Apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook desktop/web) plus Exchange Email features. Optional add-ons: Email Protection Premium, Email Archiving, Email Encryption. |
Notes: Prices displayed on Intermedia represent annual subscription pricing. Monthly subscriptions are available for an additional $1 per mailbox. Minimum of 3 mailboxes per account. Source: Intermedia product pricing page (Exchange Email).
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Intermedia.net, Inc.
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1995
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