Getting to know some of the benefits of Microsoft Office365 will help you decide if using this software is in the best interests of your business. At EC Managed IT, we want to help keep your business running as smoothly as possible. That is why we offer a range of IT services, including helping businesses integrate and use Office365.
1. Scale Your Business
Since Microsoft Office365 gives businesses the ability to mix and match apps to create their own custom solutions for each user or department, it is able to provide the flexibility businesses need to quickly scale and grow. By using software that can scale up as needed, your team will be able to continuously work with tools they are familiar with.
2. Work from Anywhere
Office365 allows you to work from anywhere with an Internet connection, making it easy for you to access email, files, and Office programs from any location and any device in real time. This is particularly useful for companies with multiple locations or employees who either work remotely or who travel often.
3. Easier Collaboration
If you have employees that work together on tasks, documents, or presentations, Office365 allows everyone who is contributing to a document to edit the same version in real time, eliminating the need for multiple copies. Microsoft Office365 also offers versioning, just in case you need to go back to an older version.
4. Always Up-to-Date Software
Since Office365 is completely cloud based, businesses can have access to the latest versions at no additional charge and without the wait time. As soon as any new features or capabilities are added, you will have instant access to them.
5. Eliminates Hardware
Office365 eliminates the need for having onsite servers for your website, emails, or documents. This means that you will able to reduce both energy costs and the need for office space to store server hardware, creating substantial cost savings.
6. Advanced Security Features
Microsoft Office365 comes with a range of built-in security features that are specifically designed to keep business data safe and secure. Some of these features include:
- Message Encryptions—Prevents anyone other than the intended recipient from reading the email.
- Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA)—Detects and alerts you to any suspicious activity instantly.
- Mobile Device Management—Secures and manages employee mobile devices to protect private company information.
- Data Loss Prevention—Monitors emails to prevent sensitive information from leaving the company.
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of Microsoft Office365, or if you are interested in one of our IT services, please contact EC Managed IT at 604-888-7904 or by requesting a consultation online.
