What does Mimecast's SMTP Relay facilitate?

Mimecast's SMTP Relay is designed to send emails without the need for a dedicated mail server. This service allows organizations to utilize Mimecast's infrastructure to route and deliver their outbound emails. By leveraging the SMTP Relay, businesses can efficiently manage their email traffic through a reliable platform, reducing the burden on their internal systems while enhancing email delivery speed and reliability.

This capability is particularly beneficial for organizations that may not have the resources or infrastructure to maintain a dedicated mail server, as it simplifies the email sending process and ensures messages are sent securely and efficiently. Additionally, using Mimecast's SMTP Relay can help with scalability, as it can accommodate increasing email volumes without significant investment in technical resources.

The focus of the SMTP Relay is primarily on enhancing the sending process of emails, rather than providing secure storage, blocking spam, or delivering analytics, which are functionalities offered by other components of Mimecast's services.