Microsoft Exchange Server provides a foundation for shared address lists through the global address list; enter outside addresses as custom recipients. If everyone is using Microsoft Outlook, you can also create public folders for sharing contacts.
If you don't have Exchange Server, beyond the tools listed below, you might consider using:
- An LDAP server - especially if you have a Windows server running Active Directory, which is Outlook can access with its LDAP service.
- A web-based contact list with a synchronization feature
- Using the Briefcase to Share Microsoft Outlook Folders
Tools
Microsoft Outlook contacts sharing tool. Sync Outlook contacts on multiple PCs without Exchange server. Microsoft Outlook add-in for synchronizing and sharing Outlook contacts. Sync contacts folders, sync address book, sync distribution lists in a few clicks. Sync and share Outlook contacts automatically. Share contacts folders with various groups of people. Sync between all Outlook versions. |
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Sync Microsoft Outlook contacts on multiple PCs without Exchange server. Microsoft Outlook add-in for synchronizing and sharing Outlook contacts. Share and synchronize Outlook Contacts folders' data and create public address book. Sync Outlook Contacts between PCs and share Contacts with others. You can update and manage all your shared contacts offline or using Internet connection. It is an easy and effective solution for personal contacts synchronization, remote companies and groups. |
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Add2Exchange Enterprise Contacts with GAL Sync syncs Exchange global address list to users so they have a local copy of your corporate address book contacts and on smartphones and mobile devices. Global Address List synchronization allows you to treat the GAL as the 'source' public folder of a relationship to be synchronized one way with one or more users' mailbox folders. Supports small attached photos and Outlook fields which are not in the GAL. Sync 1-way, not bi-directional. Can sync Calendars, Tasks, Posts, Notes, and builds relationships with the Relationship Group Manager. 21 day trial. |
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CodeTwo Public Folders will let you automatically share Outlook data (emails, contacts, calendars, tasks and Windows files) between many computers and mobile devices. All data is shared in real time via local network or over the Internet to let you share your Outlook data wherever you are. Safe synchronization due to data encryption and password protection. The program is fully compatible with all latest Outlook and Windows versions including Outlook 2016 and Windows 10. |
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Distribute your GAL to POP3 and IMAP users via e-mail or the Web. Updates are automatically sent to users running Outlook, Outlook Express, and other clients. |
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itrezzo is an all in one, unified contact management solution for Microsoft Exchange on Premise. By utilizing active sync in Outlook, users are able to sync the GAL, Public Folders, Shared Calendars and more from their company database to all users smartphones at the push of a button. Supports Exchange server, Office 365, and Azure AD. |
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Store provider for Outlook that permits sharing of a Personal Folders .pst file on a local network among 2 to 50 users. Supports Outlook 97 or later. For Outlook 2003, supports the expanded Unicode .pst store. Available in Professional and Personal Edition Version 2.0.5 |
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OutlookAddressBookView is a simple utility that displays the details of all recipients stored in the Outlook address books. For every recipient entry, the following information is displayed: Email Address, Display Name, Address Type (MS-Exchange or SMTP), Street Address, Phone Number, Created Time and more. Outlook 2003 and up, 32 or 64 bit. |
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Share Outlook data over a local network using a data store based on an Outlook .pst file. For Outlook 2003, supports the expanded Unicode .pst store. Not compatible with Outlook 98 or 2000 in Internet Mail Only mode. (Formerly Public Outlook) |
Great list! I've been looking for a solution to sync centralized contacts to company iPhones and there have proven to be very few options that support
Office365 and are designed for Corporate IT. Going to try out itrezzo