Upgrading from Outlook Web App Light

What's happening to Outlook Web App Light? We see this a lot: customers using Microsoft Exchange Server on-premises, struggling with the retirement of Outlook Web App (OWA) Light. As the stripped-down version of the web client is being phased out, users must switch to the standard Outlook Web App. Why is OWA Light being retired? OWA Light was designed for an earlier era of the web, with limited browser support and bandwidth. Now, Microsoft wants to focus on the standard Outlook Web App, which offers more features and better accessibility. What are the options for replacing OWA Light? We'd recommend either upgrading to the standard Outlook Web App or migrating to cloud-based Microsoft 365 . The standard Outlook Web App offers more features, while Microsoft 365 provides a more modern and secure email experience. Upgrading to the standard Outlook Web App: This option is free, but requires some technical expertise to set up. We can help with this as part of our business IT support services. Migrating to Microsoft 365: This option costs around £5-10 per user per month, depending on the plan. However, it offers a more comprehensive set of features, including cyber security and data backup. Which option is best for me? We'd recommend migrating to Microsoft 365 for most users. While it may seem more expensive, it offers a more modern and secure email experience, as well as access to other Microsoft Office apps. However, if you're looking for a free option and have the technical exper