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Microsoft 365 is a cloud powered productivity platform offering access to the latest apps like Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive. With a subscription, you will have access to the latest productivity apps such as Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and more across PC, Mac, tablets and phones. It also includes 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage and ensures you always have the latest feature updates and upgrades not available anywhere else. In this article, we will explore the benefits of Microsoft 365 and the key features of the application to help you decide if it’s right for you and your business.
Benefits of Microsoft 365
Here are 6 reasons why you should choose Microsoft 365 for your business:
Accessibility and collaboration
As a cloud based software, you can access software applications, emails and edit documents and co-authoring documents from anywhere at any time. All you need is internet connection.
Flexibility
It is easy to scale your business by adding or removing users as needed and the subscription based pricing model allows you to choose the right solution for your needs and budget.
Data security and complianceÂ
Microsoft 365 includes robust safety features including email encryption, data loss prevention, mobile device management and advanced threat analytics. The platform is continually monitored for any potential threats and regular updates help to address any vulnerabilities.
Automatic updates and maintenance
Microsoft 365 eliminates the need for manual software updates and maintenance due to it being a cloud based platform, which automatically rolls out version updates without intervention from the user. This means you can always get automatic upgrades and access to the most up to date software without compatibility issues or downtime during updates.
Integration with other Microsoft products and services
One of the key benefits of Microsoft 365 is the seamless integration with other Microsoft products and services, providing a unified and cohesive experience for users.
Subscription service
Microsoft 365 is subscription based and flexible, allowing you to pick and choose the programs and features you require. The subscription based service model can also be more cost effective for businesses compared to purchasing individual software licences.
Features of Microsoft 365
Office applications
Microsoft 365 is a bundle of cloud based services that gives you access to the latest versions of productivity tools and office apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams and Outlook. Having these tools in one place is essential for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, editing files, instant messaging and online meetings.
Storage and file sharingÂ
With OneDrive cloud storage for business, the user gets 1TB of secure OneDrive storage where they can store, sync and share files across devices. It allows for easy collaboration on documents and the ability to track changes in real time.
Email and calendar
Microsoft 365 offers professional email hosting through Outlook along with a calendar feature for managing online meetings, appointments and events. It includes advanced email management tools, spam filtering and integration with other Microsoft services.
Microsoft teams
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that allows you to chat, do video calls, schedule meetings and allow document sharing within your team and across the business. It provides a centralised hub for communication and collaboration regardless of your team’s location.
Microsoft SharePoint and exchange onlineÂ
SharePoint online is a web based platform for creating intranet sites, document management and collaboration. It allows teams to access information efficiently by sharing and managing content, building custom workflows and creating interactive dashboards.
Data securityÂ
Microsoft 365 includes inbuilt robust security features like two factor authentication to safeguard against cyber threats and protect sensitive information.
Business intelligence
Microsoft 365 offers business intelligence tools such as Power BI for analysing data, creating interactive reports and dashboards, and gaining insights into business performance.
Microsoft forms
Microsoft 365 includes Forms which is a survey and data collection tool that allows users to create custom quizzes, forms and surveys to collect data from respondents. It provides built-in analytics to analyse responses and generate reports.
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner is a task management tool that helps teams organise and track their work, assign tasks, set deadlines and collaborate on projects, providing a visual overview of tasks and progress to help manage workloads.
Copilot for Microsoft 365
Copilot is an innovative AI tool that works with the data stored in your Microsoft 365 suite of applications. It is a powerful tool for users looking to increase productivity.
How can BigTek help?
At BigTek, we bring years of IT expertise. If you’re looking for help with your Microsoft 365 setup or personalised guidance on maximising its features, we’re here to help. Contact us today to discover how BigTek can support your IT journey and aid your team with Microsoft 365.