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06 Jan Unlocking the Full Value of Your Microsoft 365 Subscription
As one of the World’s leading productivity suites, a Microsoft 365 subscription is a game changer for any business. With feature-rich packages such as Microsoft 365 Business Premium, 365 is the backbone of work in many modern offices.
With such a wide range of features, knowing how to make the most of your Microsoft 365 subscription is vital. Maximising your understanding of Microsoft 365 will let you take advantage of the productivity and business benefits it offers.
In this article, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about Microsoft 365. You’ll learn how the products within the Microsoft 365 package can help you take your business to the next level.
What’s included in Microsoft 365?
Your Microsoft 365 subscription is a suite of tools and applications that are designed to help benefit businesses. With it comes a host of functionality, from office applications to security features, all of which help your business function.
Key Productivity Tools
Office Applications
The original Microsoft Office applications — Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook — have been powering businesses around the world for decades. These are the foundational tools of your Microsoft 365 subscription. They are still relevant and are constantly refreshed with new features such as artificial intelligence in the form of Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft Loop
Microsoft Loop is a newer addition to the Microsoft 365 Suite — and is a productivity powerhouse. It combines note-taking and ‘components’ to allow you to work in a free manner while also prioritising organisation and collaboration.
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner takes planning and organisation to the next level. With a host of intuitive planning features and the ability to easily structure your day, Microsoft Planner is a single screen that gives you an overview of your day — which you can tailor to perfectly meet your needs.
Microsoft Clipchamp
Microsoft Clipchamp is an easy-to-use and intuitive video editor that you can use to edit videos in an instant. Instead of having to use expensive video editing software, Microsoft Clipchamp lets you trim, cut, combine, and process videos in an instant.
Advanced Security Features
Identity and Access Management
Controlling who can access your network and correctly identifying users for permission management is vital to any modern business— and Microsoft has a host of tools for this.
Most importantly, Microsoft Entra ID is a comprehensive Identity and Access Management tool that you can implement throughout your business. This will let you design and roll out more robust and complex security policies, such as the principle of least privilege.
Mobile Device and Application Management
Mobile and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) management can be complex and difficult to manage. After all, balancing the needs of a business while also respecting the privacy and autonomy of your employees can be a minefield to navigate.
Microsoft 365 has built-in Mobile Device Management (MDM) for mobile devices and application management, meaning that this whole process is easier than ever. You can set policies and keep devices maintained, while also allowing for less suffocating mobile rules that encourage productivity rather than stifling your team.
Collaboration and Communication
Microsoft Viva
Understanding your employees’ wants and needs can be the difference between a successful and failing workplace. Microsoft Viva is the whole employee experience package, letting you get a better idea of how your employees are working and developing within your business.
Between training and development, Microsoft Viva is all about feedback and goals — helping you better understand your employees’ specific needs and goals for the future. Plus, Microsoft Viva simplifies key processes that employees may have otherwise found strenuous.
Outlook
Outlook is a foundational Microsoft product that supercharges your email capabilities. Now with modern features like Copilot, Microsoft Outlook is unmissable for any business wanting a robust communication solution.
OneDrive for Business
File sharing and storage via the cloud are essential, and Microsoft OneDrive does both with ease. Gone are the days of attaching files and losing track of versions, Microsoft OneDrive gives you access to your files any time and anywhere, with the ability to easily share links for collaboration.
SharePoint
For more complex and considered file storage needs, SharePoint reigns supreme. With the ability to tag and manage content, SharePoint streamlines file and data management — you can easily create sites for your employees to find files, while also being able to triage unnecessary files and content.
How We Can Help
Microsoft 365 is an essential part of the modern workplace, and taking advantage of it is vital for any business that wants access to the best suite of tools available. These many tools will allow your business to have a well-rounded, robust solution for any eventuality, letting you reach new heights.
If you’re looking to get started with Microsoft 365, reach out to us today. We’re here to help and will ensure you have everything that you need to be able to unlock your business’s true potential.
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