--- title: "GFI Software: End of Exchange 2016/2019 support offers an opportunity to optimize costs — ZEBR.ai" description: "Migration to GFI KerioConnect delivers cost savings, easy deployment and management" url: "https://zebr.ai/en/blog/gfi-software-end-of-exchange-2016-2019-support-offers-an-opportunity-to-optimize-costs" markdown_url: "https://zebr.ai/en/blog/gfi-software-end-of-exchange-2016-2019-support-offers-an-opportunity-to-optimize-costs.md" language: "en" published: "2025-08-26T09:32:15+00:00" alternates: cs: "https://zebr.ai/cs/blog/gfi-software-konec-podpory-exchange-2016-2019-nabizi-prilezitost-zefektivnit-naklady.md" sl: "https://zebr.ai/sl/blog/gfi-software-konec-podpore-za-exchange-2016-2019-ponuja-priloznost-za-optimizacijo-stroskov.md" sk: "https://zebr.ai/sk/blog/gfi-software-koniec-podpory-exchange-2016-2019-ponuka-prilezitost-zefektivnit-naklady.md" hr: "https://zebr.ai/hr/blog/gfi-software-zavrsetak-podrske-za-exchange-2016-2019-pruza-priliku-za-optimizaciju-troskova.md" sr-Latn: "https://zebr.ai/sr-latn/blog/gfi-software-kraj-podrske-za-exchange-2016-2019-pruza-priliku-za-optimizaciju-troskova.md" bs: "https://zebr.ai/bs/blog/gfi-software-kraj-podrske-za-exchange-2016-2019-nudi-priliku-za-optimizaciju-troskova.md" sq: "https://zebr.ai/sq/blog/gfi-software-fundi-i-mbeshtetjes-per-exchange-2016-2019-ofron-mundesi-per-optimizimin-e-kostove.md" fr: "https://zebr.ai/fr/blog/gfi-software-la-fin-du-support-d-exchange-2016-2019-offre-une-opportunite-d-optimiser-les-couts.md" es: "https://zebr.ai/es/blog/gfi-software-el-fin-del-soporte-para-exchange-2016-2019-ofrece-una-oportunidad-para-optimizar-los-costes.md" de: "https://zebr.ai/de/blog/gfi-software-das-ende-des-supports-fuer-exchange-2016-2019-bietet-die-chance-kosten-zu-optimieren.md" pt-BR: "https://zebr.ai/pt-br/blog/gfi-software-fim-do-suporte-ao-exchange-2016-2019-oferece-uma-oportunidade-para-otimizar-custos.md" pl: "https://zebr.ai/pl/blog/gfi-software-koniec-wsparcia-dla-exchange-2016-2019-daje-mozliwosc-optymalizacji-kosztow.md" it: "https://zebr.ai/it/blog/gfi-software-la-fine-del-supporto-per-exchange-2016-2019-offre-un-opportunita-per-ottimizzare-i-costi.md" nl: "https://zebr.ai/nl/blog/gfi-software-einde-van-ondersteuning-voor-exchange-2016-2019-biedt-kans-om-kosten-te-optimaliseren.md" hu: "https://zebr.ai/hu/blog/gfi-software-az-exchange-2016-2019-tamogatasanak-megszunese-lehetoseget-kinal-a-koltsegek-optimalizalasara.md" ro: "https://zebr.ai/ro/blog/gfi-software-sfarsitul-suportului-pentru-exchange-2016-2019-ofera-o-oportunitate-de-eficientizare-a-costurilor.md" tr: "https://zebr.ai/tr/blog/gfi-software-exchange-2016-2019-desteginin-sona-ermesi-maliyetleri-optimize-etmek-icin-firsat-sunuyor.md" id: "https://zebr.ai/id/blog/gfi-software-berakhirnya-dukungan-exchange-2016-2019-menawarkan-peluang-untuk-mengefisienkan-biaya.md" --- [Home](https://zebr.ai/en/) [Blog](https://zebr.ai/en/blog) GFI Software: End of Exchange 2016/2019 support offers an opportunity to optimize costs # GFI Software: End of Exchange 2016/2019 support offers an opportunity to optimize costs [AI](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=ai) [e-mail](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=e-mail) [Kerio](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=kerio) [press release](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=press-releases) Migration to GFI KerioConnect delivers cost savings, easy deployment and management 26/08/2025 · 2 min read · ZEBR.ai editorial team *Migration to GFI KerioConnect delivers cost savings, easy deployment and management* **PRAGUE, August 26, 2025** – [**GFI Software**](http://www.gfi.com/), a provider of security and management solutions for enterprise networks, warns that in connection with the **end of support for Exchange Server 2016/2019**, many SMB companies may become vulnerable to a wide range of security threats. In addition to migrating to a more expensive subscription model, GFI Software offers the option of moving to less costly and less complicated mail platforms, such as **GFI KerioConnect**. Support for Exchange 2016/2019 ends on October 14, 2025, with the aim of encouraging customers to subscribe to Microsoft 365 services, which, among other things, means higher overall costs. After support ends, SMB organizations in particular will be threatened by the lack of security patches, increased vulnerability to malware attacks and potential regulatory violations in regulated industries. In addition to increased costs, deploying Exchange services requires extensive planning, specialized expertise and complex management that drains their IT resources. In contrast, the transparent cost structure of **GFI KerioConnect** delivers savings of 30–50% thanks to a simple and predictable pricing model based on the number of mailboxes. GFI KerioConnect offers integrated instant messaging, automatic backup and recovery, and server-level archiving. Optional antivirus and antispam extensions are available without the need for separate licenses for similar features. Likewise, the free Kerio Outlook Connector (KOFF) provides native Exchange features without additional licensing costs. GFI KerioConnect requires minimal training and can be deployed in approximately 10 minutes. It easily configures domain-level policies through a web user interface, including DKIM signing, security settings, quota management and custom footers – all from a single interface. “Smart organizations do not see the end of Exchange Server support as the end of the world, but as an opportunity to reassess their email communication strategy,” said **Michael Nebeský, GFI Software solutions sales manager at ZEBRA SYSTEMS**. “Kerio Connect is a full-featured mail server and email client solution that is easy to install, use and manage. 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