Cloud Services

What is Microsoft 365

Before you ask, no our business and/or company name are in no anyway related/connected to Microsoft. In fact the company was named way before Microsoft started to use the 365 notation for their Cloud solutions!

Microsoft 365 is a suite of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools that includes Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security solutions.

The majority of our clients (as of March 2023) use a Microsoft 365 product in some form or another. These solutions include:

1. Cloud hosted email mailbox
2. Office applications – Desktop installed or Cloud hosted
3. Desktop operating system – Windows 10/11
4. Data colloration and/or backup – Microsoft Azure / OneDrive
5. Virtual servers – Microsoft Azure

Benefits for businesses using Microsoft 365 solutions:

1. Streamlined Collaboration: With Microsoft 365, businesses can collaborate seamlessly on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real-time. Multiple team members can work on the same document simultaneously, reducing the need for back-and-forth emails and increasing productivity.

2. Access Anywhere: Microsoft 365 can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, which makes it ideal for remote teams or businesses with employees who travel frequently. This also ensures that all team members have access to the same tools and documents, regardless of their location.

3. Scalability: Microsoft 365 allows businesses to easily scale up or down as their needs change. This means that businesses can add or remove licenses as needed, which can be especially useful for businesses with seasonal or fluctuating demand.

4. Enhanced Security: Microsoft 365 includes robust security features, including data encryption, multifactor authentication, and data loss prevention. This helps protect sensitive business data from cyber threats and ensures compliance with industry regulations.

5. Cost Savings: Microsoft 365 eliminates the need for businesses to purchase and maintain their own hardware and software infrastructure. This can save businesses a significant amount of money in IT costs and reduce the need for capital expenditures.

6. Automatic Updates: Microsoft 365 includes automatic updates to ensure that businesses have access to the latest features and security patches. This eliminates the need for businesses to manually update their software, which can be time-consuming and disruptive.

7. Centralized Management: Microsoft 365 includes a centralized management portal that allows businesses to manage all their Microsoft 365 services in one place. This can simplify IT management and reduce the need for specialized IT staff.

8. Improved Communication: Microsoft 365 includes communication tools, such as Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business, that allow businesses to communicate more effectively. These tools allow team members to chat, make audio and video calls, and share screens, regardless of their location.

9. Better Analytics: Microsoft 365 includes powerful analytics tools that allow businesses to track usage and identify areas where productivity can be improved. This can help businesses make data-driven decisions and improve overall efficiency.

10. 3rd Party Add-Ons: A growing number of vendors are producing products/services that can boot onto Microsoft 365. These include: automatic email signature generation regardless of device being used to acces the mailbox; hosted mailbox backup to non-Microsoft system/server (very important); intergration with other applications, for example accounts and CRM.