Businesses need a solution to keep employees connected and productive, regardless of their physical location. At the same time, data must be protected against cyber threats. Microsoft 365 Business offers a cost-effective solution for small to medium-sized companies.

The program features advanced security capabilities with collaboration tools – to run your business securely – from anywhere. In addition, Microsoft 365 Business has multiple subscription levels, so that companies can choose a suitable package of Microsoft programs. This blog article describes the five benefits of Microsoft 365 Business with Microsoft Development Services.

1. Access your files anywhere



With Microsoft 365 Business, employees of your organization can store all files in the cloud. This means that this data can be accessed on any device, from anywhere with an internet connection. For organizations where employees work mobile, it is invaluable to have access to all programs and files at all times. So even when employees are not in the office with Microsoft Consulting Firm.

2. Secure Cloud Storage

Microsoft programs reside in a fully secured environment with robust security measures, such as two-factor authentication. This ensures that unauthorized persons cannot access your files. Threat detection and anti-malware immediately identify and stop threats, which is especially important for organizations working with confidential data or information. With Microsoft 365 Business you don't have to worry about the security of your cloud storage.

3. Internal and external collaboration

Microsoft 365 communication and collaboration programs enable your employees to collaborate effectively with each other and with external partners. While email is useful for exchanging information and official documents, it's inefficient when you're collaborating on a single file with someone.  

As far as Microsoft is concerned, the days when only one person could work on a file at a time are long gone. For example, if you need help with a presentation, you can invite collaborators or external partners to help. This means you can work on the file at the same time. You see their changes and they see yours. Microsoft also calls this co-authoring. Possibilities of this are:

4. Always up to date

Microsoft offers automatic updates to all of its software at no additional cost.

This means that once you have purchased Office 365, you no longer have to worry about paying when a new update is launched. This not only reduces stress and time, but also helps you keep your business up to date with all the new features that Microsoft 365 Business has to offer.

5. A wide range of tools

Microsoft offers a wide range of tools. Below are the most important ones.

Office package. This includes some of the most commonly used Microsoft programs, including: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Skype for Business, and OneNote.

SharePoint is an online web portal to store, share and collaborate on your business documents across teams.

Teams is a collaboration platform where you can hold a consultation or meeting. You also have the option to chat and share documents.

OneDrive is a cloud file storage solution for your business.

Depending on your situation, wishes and budget, you choose a suitable package of tools. On this page you will find more about our Microsoft 365 possibilities. Do you have any questions or would you like to contact us? 

IT consultant Logica and Microsoft join forces

IT Consultant Logica has signed an agreement with Microsoft to offer their customers cloud solutions. Leveraging Microsoft's public and private cloud services, the alliance will offer distinctive solutions across the entire EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). The exclusive alliance for Logica is expected to result in a 10% growth in Logica's cloud revenue in 2011.

Customers can realize the benefits of cloud computing by combining Logica's approach to business consulting and its unique industry-specific portfolio with Microsoft's Windows Azure platform, Hyper-V Cloud and Microsoft Office 365. The benefits include cost reductions, increased agility and growth through collaboration. The Logic/Microsoft alliance has already paid off in the form of three new customers. Talentsoft, Backelite and Ventadis are now collaborating with teams from both companies in France to deploy Microsoft Windows Azure in their businesses.

The joint effort includes the introduction of a new customer program, where both organizations will collaborate with a select group of customers to design and deploy cloud solutions. In addition, Logica will be a prominent partner in Microsoft's European Cloud Power marketing and advertising campaign. 

“The alliance announced today is of great interest to our customers across the European region as it provides them with access to the benefits of market-leading cloud platforms, coupled with Logica's unique knowledge of their industry. We partnered with Microsoft because of their leading approach to the cloud and shared desire to deliver business benefits to customers,” said Andy Green, Logica's chief executive officer, of the agreement.