Priasoft Announces Migration Assessor for Exchange 5.5; Microsoft Exchange Migration and Management Innovators Deliver Software That Assesses and Remedies Exchange Environments Pre-Migration

Business Wire, June 8, 2005

PHOENIX -- Priasoft, Inc., leaders in Microsoft Exchange migration and management software, today announced its latest Microsoft Exchange offering, the Priasoft Migration Assessor for Exchange 5.5. This solution evaluates and reports on Microsoft Exchange Server environments and provides details for planning and executing migrations and remediating hazards so service levels are maintained and performance is optimized. Total migration costs can be reduced by as much as 60% when used in conjunction with the Priasoft Migration Suite for Exchange.

The Priasoft Migration Assessor for Exchange 5.5 provides in-depth analysis of Microsoft Exchange system topology and usage by displaying comprehensive "Smart Reports" about Microsoft Exchange servers, storage and usage across the enterprise. It helps users identify trends in their Microsoft Exchange environments, gauge performance and plan for system upgrades based on accurate data. It also provides system planning data so management can justify expenses, accurately forecast, and make informed decisions concerning operational requirements, migration plans, and capacity needs affecting their IT organizations.

The Smart Reports not only locate and identify problems, but also explain the risks involved and provide expert guidance for quick corrections. The Priasoft Migration Assessor for Exchange 5.5 includes topology and inventory reports that allow you to quickly summarize servers, sites, mailboxes, public folders, custom recipients, connectors, distribution lists, and other key Microsoft Exchange system components. Reports can be exported to HTML, PDF, CSV, and RTF for quick distribution to management or project team members. These automated assessments provide meaningful insight into pre-migration environments, and customized expert guidance, based on findings, for how to perform a successful migration.

Designed and built by Microsoft Exchange experts, the Priasoft Migration Assessor for Exchange identifies major migration risk factors in the following areas:

--Mailbox Ownership - During migrations, mailboxes transition from distinct objects to an Active Directory attribute, creating possible ownership issues.

--Hidden Mailboxes - Mailboxes can be hidden for various reasons, and they must be accounted for in a successful migration.

--Server Versioning - Migrations can be interrupted and/or delayed because of server software versioning and configuration issues.

--Public Folders - Orphaned permissions within public folder access control lists can negatively impact public folder migration.

--Mail Server Database - Fragmented and unhealthy email databases can slow migrations and increase the likelihood of catastrophic error.

--Organization Names - Exchange 2000 and 2003 have charter/name limitations not found in Exchange 5.5.

--Exchange Connectors - All connectors need to be identified and reviewed for compatibility and availability in the new environment.

"The Priasoft Migration Assessor for Exchange 5.5 furthers our commitment to cost-effectively ease migration complexity for our customers," said Chris Johnson, Priasoft chief technical officer. "This software eliminates migration risks and gives Microsoft Exchange customers the confidence to proceed and plan effectively for migration - without having to become migration experts and without expensive infrastructure build out, like deploying SQL Servers or agents. Using the Priasoft Migration Assessor combined with the Priasoft Migration Suite for Exchange, customers can quickly plan, remediate, and migrate to Exchange 2003 while reducing total migration costs."

Customers may purchase the Priasoft Migration Assessor for Exchange today by calling 866-832-9020 or emailing sales@priasoft.com. A free evaluation is available at www.priasoft.com.

About Priasoft

Priasoft is the recognized expert in Microsoft Exchange Migration and Management, pioneering the Exchange-to-Exchange migration software market by delivering the first product in 1999. Priasoft solutions are used by small, mid-sized and large market-leading companies worldwide to manage, control and optimize the performance, availability and security of their IT infrastructures. For more information on the company or its products, please visit www.priasoft.com, or call 866-502-2029.

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