Since 1989, Microsoft has been a pioneer in the world of office suites. Most employees likely do not even realize how frequently they use an office suite. Applications for file sharing, email, tools that permit collaboration among users and document editing apps are examples.
Eventually, cloud-based computing was invented. Now, “cloud migration” has become the norm rather than the exception. In fact, if you are not currently using some form of cloud-based computing in your organization, you are among only 10% of companies. One of the most popular and successful platforms is Microsoft Office 365. There are various benefits to migrating to Office 365.
Easily Accessible
Because of its cloud-based nature, Office 365 is accessible from any location at any time. The platform is easily used across different types of devices including iOS, Mac, PC and even Android. The flexible accessibility of the program makes it attractive to organizations that have opted to allow workers to access files remotely and the program even has the ability to function even when your employees don’t have internet access.
Built-in Support
Migration of your organization to Office 365 allows for all of your IT support and eventual maintenance to be simplified because of its cloud-based platform. Changes and upgrades can be made by Office 365, eliminating the need for costly on-sight upgrades that typically result in forced downtime.
Additional Features that Ease Collaboration and Communication Across Your Team
The variety of applications within Office 365 promote collaboration and communication no matter where your employees are located. How does this work? The applications within Office 365 allow all users to work simultaneously. This results in increased productivity and reduced downtime. Gone are the days of passing paper back and forth. They have been replaced with applications like Teams, which allow instant communication among various employees across different channels that are organized by topic, team or project.
Extended Archiving
With Office 365, your organization is provided with additional storage space for mailbox contents. This feature is easily turned on within the Microsoft Outlook email application and is perfect for organizations who need to archive older information in an easily accessible format.
Integration of Additional Solutions
Office 365 includes many additional solutions to improve collaboration and communication across your organization. Applications like Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, OneDrive and more are all standard components. Additionally, Microsoft continually adds to and updates applications that are available for use.
Security
Keeping documents and information secure is not an issue when Office 365 is in use. There are options that utilize security features like two-factor authentication to ensure that your files and information remain protected. There are built-in malware and anti-spam features in the email services and optional ways to customize filters.
Office 365 also contains features like Microsoft’s own Data Loss Prevention Policy, which manages your company’s deleted data. Conveniently, Office 365 complies with HIPAA, ISO 27001 and FISMA regulations.
Painless Installation
For organizations looking to increase productivity and collaboration while minimizing downtime, Office 365 is the way to go. Installation is easy and seamless. Call one of our friendly professionals today at 212-390-1900 to learn more about how Netovo Group can help you migrate from your current business technology to Office 365.