While on the road or away from their desks, workers can access messages and documents through mobile and Web-based messaging. Exchange Server 2007 includes Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA), a powerful Web mail client and a companion to desktop Microsoft Office Outlook. The latest version of OWA has been redesigned for improved usability and greater security. Mobile workers can further stay productive by taking advantage of Exchange ActiveSync technology, which delivers a familiar experience on a variety of mobile devices, with no requirement for extra software or services beyond an Internet connection.

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 integrates e-mail, voice mail, faxes, and calendaring into a single inbox that can be accessed from virtually anywhere. With new voice access functionality based on Exchange Unified Messaging, employees can use touch-tone or speech-enabled menus to hear and act on their calendar, listen to e-mail messages (translated from text to speech), listen to voice mail messages, manage their personal contacts, or call anyone listed in the company directory.

Mobile workers can access and share documents stored behind the corporate firewall without the need for a secure VPN connection. Meetings can be scheduled efficiently through a new Scheduling Assistant that suggests the best times to meet based on available attendees, rooms, and resources. And automatic calendar updates, free/busy information, and room reservation functionality help to make the most of time and resources.