Why does UVa outsource its student and alumni email?
Having student email accounts provided by third-party vendors is a big win for students and alumni. It enables students to keep their UVa email account after they graduate—something the University alone would not have the resources to provide. The private vendors also offer students and alumni a suite of tools and functionality that integrate with their email, and modern, user-friendly interfaces with a high storage quota. Finally, because email is a core business for these providers, and because they serve vast numbers of users, they are able to adjust to changes in load as needed, which translates to more reliable, robust email for students and alumni.
Having student email accounts provided by third-party vendors is a big win for students and alumni, for 3 key reasons: • Students and alumni can enjoy a complete suite of tools and functionality that integrate with their email, as well as modern, user-friendly interfaces with a high storage quota. • Student and alumni email is more reliable and robust because email is a core business for these third-party providers, who are accustomed to serving vast numbers of users and adjusting to changes in load. • Students are now able to keep their UVa email address, messages, and folders for life. After they graduate, they can still keep their University email account—something the University alone would not have the resources to provide.
