Hornet.email
Managed cloud email with built-in security, archiving and continuity.
"For organisations needing an independent, managed email platform without relying on Microsoft 365."
Host and secure corporate email with integrated protection and continuity
Many organisations need email that is secure, resilient and independent of third‑party platforms. Licence costs for peripheral users, targeted phishing and business email compromise, and the need for archiveable, available mailboxes create operational friction for busy IT teams. Hornet.email provides a managed cloud mailbox platform with integrated spam and malware filtering, automated archiving and continuity. It lets organisations host mail, enforce content controls and keep mail available during platform outages while reducing reliance on existing Microsoft 365 or on‑premises systems.
Where Hornet.email is used
Use Hornet.email to provide cost‑effective mailboxes for freelancers, contractors or staff who do not require full Microsoft 365 licences. The platform supports calendar, address book and standard mail clients so basic collaboration remains intact without the higher licence cost. Deploy Hornet.email where resilience and protection matter: regulated organisations needing archiveable mail, distributed teams that require cross‑device synchronisation, and organisations exposed to targeted phishing or business email compromise that need robust spam and malware defences.
Fits within these solutions
Email Security
Email Servers
Email Archiving
Email Continuity
Email Encryption
DMARC, DKIM & SPF Protection
Delivery & deployment
Suitable environments
Fits organisations running Microsoft 365 or Exchange that want to reduce licence spend or add independent mailboxes. It also suits MSPs, IT service firms, regulated organisations, distributed or hybrid workplaces and SMEs that need managed hosting, integrated protection and legal‑grade archiving.
Benefits
Reduced M365 Dependency
Runs corporate email independently of Microsoft 365 or on‑premises systems to lower platform reliance.
Licence Savings
Enables lower‑cost mailboxes for contractors and peripheral staff to cut Microsoft 365 licence spend.
Stronger Protection
Built‑in spam and malware defences reduce exposure to phishing and business email compromise.
Higher Availability
Continuity features maintain mailflow and access during outages to keep critical communications running.
Retainable Mail
Automated archiving supports recoverability and retention needs for business and regulatory reasons.
Consistent Access
Supports common mail clients and mobile access, reducing user friction across devices.
Capabilities
Managed Mailboxes
Fully managed cloud mailbox hosting that provides routing and storage without on‑premises infrastructure.
SMTP Routing
Handles inbound and outbound SMTP routing to deliver and relay corporate email securely.
Spam & Malware
Integrated spam and malware filtering to block unwanted and malicious messages before delivery.
Automated Archiving
Daily mailbox backups and archiving to retain mail and support recoverability for defined retention windows.
Continuity
Service continuity measures to keep mail traffic and interfaces available during platform issues.
Cross‑Device Sync
Access via web, native clients and Outlook on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android for consistent user experience.
Content Filtering
Configurable content and attachment filters, allow/deny lists and size limits to enforce mail handling policies.
Applications
Mailboxes for Contractors
Provide secure, lower‑cost mailboxes for freelancers and temporary staff to avoid extra M365 licences.
MSP Hosted Service
MSPs can offer managed email hosting to customers who prefer an independent platform.
Regulated Archiving
Support organisations that require retained, searchable mail archives for records and investigations.
Critical Mail Resilience
Keep business‑critical mail available during upstream provider outages or migrations.
Protect Against BEC
Use integrated threat filtering where targeted phishing and business email compromise are a concern.
Hybrid Workforce Support
Provide consistent mail, calendar and contacts across desktop and mobile for distributed teams.