Google's enterprise Gmail is now a viable alternative to Microsoft's cloud email for large organisations, according to Gartner. The Google service has matured to become a serious competitor to Microsoft Exchange Online, the only two email systems that ...

Gmail has only been in the market for five years. "The road to its enterprise enlightenment has been long and bumpy, but Gmail should now be considered a mainstream cloud email supplier," said Matthew Cain, research vice-president at Gartner. "While Gmail ...

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Despite owning just 1% of enterprise market, Gmail deemed ready to take on Microsoft  —  Gartner released a report on Friday that suggested Google's Gmail solution is ready to take on Microsoft in the enterprise email arena despite having just a tiny fraction of the market.

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Research firm Gartner says that after five years in the market, Google's Gmail now presents a viable alternative to Microsoft Exchange Online and other cloud email services for companies with over 5,000 seats.

Computerworld - Google's share of the enterprise email market "hovers" around 1%, but will reach 10% within a few years, research firm Gartner Inc. said.

Google's enterprise Gmail service is now a viable alternative to Microsoft Exchange Online and other cloud-based email services, according to research firm Gartner. The two companies are battling it out for key government and business contracts ...

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Gmail is building momentum with commercial organizations with more than 5,000 seats, and it now presents a viable alternative to Microsoft Exchange Online and other cloud email services, according to Gartner.

Google's Gmail service is now mainstream as an email provider for businesses.