Many Canadian businesses rely on Microsoft 365 because of its familiarity and global reputation. But more business owners across Ontario are starting to ask a critical question: is there a better, more cost-effective way to manage email without relying on a global tech giant?
If your organization values privacy, control, and predictable costs, Secure Hosted Email by AccuIT might be the smarter choice. It provides a reliable, locally hosted alternative to Microsoft 365 that gives you everything you need, without the complexity or cost of everything you don’t.
Let’s explore why more small and medium-sized businesses in Canada are switching to locally hosted email and how it can help your team operate securely, efficiently, and affordably.
💼 Why Businesses Are Re-Evaluating Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 remains one of the most widely used productivity platforms in the world, but it’s not always the best fit for every business, especially small and medium-sized organizations in Canada.
Here’s what many businesses are finding:
- Rising subscription costs:
- Foreign data hosting:
- Generic support and limited flexibility:
Microsoft 365 subscription prices have increased steadily since 2022, with many plans costing more than $10–$20 per user monthly (Microsoft 365 Pricing, 2025). For smaller teams, this adds quickly.
Data from Microsoft’s own disclosures shows that some workloads are still hosted in U.S. data centres. For Canadian businesses handling sensitive communications, offshore data storage introduces potential oversight and privacy concerns.
Global providers’ priorities scale, not personalization. Businesses often face long support queues, tiered service levels, and generic responses rather than hands-on assistance.
If your business depends on email communication and collaboration, relying entirely on an offshore provider can feel like losing control over one of your most critical business systems.
📊 The Advantage of Secure, Canadian-Hosted Email
Secure Hosted Email from AccuIT is built specifically for Canadian businesses that value reliability, affordability, and control. Unlike Microsoft 365, it isn’t tied to global servers or complex licensing tiers.
It’s a simple, straightforward service designed to help you manage communications efficiently and securely.
Key benefits include:
- 100% Canadian data hosting, ensuring that your messages and attachments stay within national borders.
- Advanced security built in, with anti-spam and anti-virus filtering by default.
- Predictable monthly pricing with no unexpected rate increases.
- Local Ontario-based support is available when you need it most.
AccuIT’s Secure Hosted Email gives you the independence to manage business communication confidently and affordably.
