Microsoft 365 Apps for business includes:
- Always up-to-date desktop and mobile versions of Office apps: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (plus Access and Publisher for PC only).
- Web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- File storage and sharing with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage.
- One license covers fully installed Office apps on 5 phones, 5 tablets, and 5 PCs or Macs per user.
Microsoft’s Office has been a staple for businesses for many years and that’s not about to change. Office 365 is the name for the package which includes the suite of Microsoft’s core programs as well as a cloud service, letting you stay connected wherever you are. But why should you switch to it? And what benefits can it bring to your business? Here’s a collection of features in Office 365 which can change the way you work and that have the potential to overhaul your business workflow.
Gain access to the latest software versions
With an active Office 365 for Business subscription, you gain access to the latest versions of the Office suite via regular and free updates. These updates include bug fixes, security patches, performance improvements and new features that add additional functionality to your software. A one-time purchase of Office doesn’t come with these benefits. And to gain access to an updated version of the package it must be purchased again.
Contains the whole Office Suite and more
Depending on your plan, an Office 365 subscription gives you a variety of useful programs on top of the basics of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook. Programs like Teams let you set up a chat with co-workers, enabling working on the go from multiple locations. OneNote lets you type, draw and write down ideas then share them between devices. Skype for Business lets you set up video calls with clients and co-workers. And SharePoint lets you collaborate on files with co-workers using the cloud.
Cloud-based storage means access from anywhere
Because Office 365 is powered by the cloud it means all your programs and files can be accessed from anywhere that has an internet connection. This enables you to work from wherever you like and still have access to the full range of tools you need. Furthermore, using OneDrive (Office 365’s cloud storage solution) means you can view and edit important files from home, work, or even over Wi-Fi.