Includes a free download of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, public folders, virus protection and other features to improve communication.

HostMySite.com, a web hosting company, today announced the launch of hosting plans for Microsoft Exchange, based on the enterprise-class mail technology of Microsoft Exchange Server.

HostMySite.com's Microsoft Exchange Hosting plans include a free download of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, roomy public folders, virus protection, and other features that help working professionals keep in touch with colleagues and deadlines.

Director of Worldwide Hosting at Microsoft Corporation, John Zanni, had this to say about the HostMySite.com Exchange initiative, "Microsoft recognizes that services such as Hosted Microsoft Exchange present a very appealing opportunity for hosters building out a portfolio of SMB-focused offerings. With Microsoft Exchange Hosting from HostMySite.com, companies will benefit from a more secure and affordable business-class email solution with mobile access support to stay connected, in or away from the office."

Monish Sood, Director of Marketing for HostMySite.com added, "Spending more time on the road than in an office is just business as usual for executives and outside sales teams nowadays. In addition, mobile project teams rely heavily on email to execute projects tasks while at home, on the commute, or even while at a client site. Mobile employees need to be able to access critical data and appointments from any location at any time. HostMySite.com's Microsoft Exchange Hosting solution enables businesses to maintain mobile communications and enhanced collaboration without sustaining an expensive in-house IT department for support."