Cloud archiving service for Microsoft Lync
Mimecast has launched Mimecast Archiving for Microsoft Lync IM, a secure cloud-based archive for all Microsoft Lync Instant Messages (IM), as well as the files, presentations and whiteboards that have been shared or transferred using Lync.
The new service archives conversations and files on Mimecast’s cloud service and enables search and export in the event of an e-discovery or compliance requirement.
Instant Messaging within organisations is growing in popularity and according to Microsoft, 90 of the Fortune 100 currently use Microsoft Lync IM. Organisations recognise the need to archive their email for discovery and compliance purposes but often don’t think of IM in the same way and many are failing to effectively archive this despite its growing use and popularity with employees.
Mimecast Archiving for Microsoft Lync IM also makes search and statistics available to administrators through their existing Mimecast online console reducing e-discovery complexity.
Engin Yilmaz, Product Manager, Mimecast says, “It’s great to see that more organisations are using Lync for communication and to improve end-user productivity. What is concerning though is that many of them do so without recognising they need to archive the IM conversation just as they do other electronic conversations like email.”
Mimecast also offers archiving products for email and files.