# Thunderbird\@Work

## Benefits of using Thunderbird in an organization

Thunderbird comes with a number of key benefits which make it an excellent choice for organizational deployments of any size. Whether you are a small organization, a government institution, or a large enterprise - Thunderbird has been designed to scale to your needs.

* Cross-platform desktop email client packed with features
* Integrated calendar application (PIM)
* Integrated chat client
* Advanced Search and Filter tools
* Inbuilt message encryption (OpenPGP, S/MIME)
* Customizable with a large variety of add-ons
* Built on the latest Mozilla platform technology
* Security, privacy, data ownership
* Designed for efficiency
* Implements accessibility standards
* Open source code - transparency without proprietary mysteries
* Cross-platform policy support and configuration options for large and centralized deployments