The Top 8 Reasons to Use Microsoft Office 365

For many the ever looming digital Cloud can be a daunting idea. However, we are now at a stage when moving to the cloud isn’t a case of if, but when. This is great technology advancement that brings many benefits to your business and personal life. If you need any more encouragement to move to Office 365 then here are our Top 8 Reasons to Use Office 365.

1) Security and Privacy

Quite rightly, many people worry about the safety and privacy of their files. One of the things which makes Office 365 so special is that it was built from the ground up with security and privacy in mind. Microsoft monitor their data warehouse systems continuously for suspicious activity and, if anything suspicious is detected, there is a robust incident response protocol in place. Microsoft keeps the anti-virus signatures up to date and security measures are applied in accordance with the Microsoft Trustworthy Computing Initiative (yes, that’s a real document and procedure!). Your information is also private: Office 365 has no advertising – that’s right NO advertising! Therefore you are not at risk of your information being scanned for ad targeting.

2) 24/7 Support

Whether you are confused on how to do something, or just simply need an excuse for a chat, Microsoft provide 24/7 community support and also telephone support on many plans. There is always someone out there who has had a similar issue and written about in the forum to help you solve issues when necessary.

3) Access Anywhere Anytime

Microsoft know that there is no single device dominating the mobile market these days. With the recent launch of apps for iOS and Android you can use Office 365 on the vast majority of devices – you don’t even always need to rely on an internet connection. Because you can create and upload files straight from your mobile device, Office 365 is a flexible choice for keeping all your files in one place while being able to access them from anywhere.

4) Office 365 gives you OneDrive for Business

Once you’ve used OneDrive for BUsiness you’ll never go back. It’s quick, easy and super useful! Everything stored in one place that you can access anytime, anywhere without having to carry around USB sticks or heavy laptops. You can also access Word or Excel Online so you can open up and change documents at the online portal even if your device doesn’t have the software. It’s genius – I couldn’t live without my OneDrive!

5) Office 365 is usable right away!

The brilliant thing about Office 365 is that anyone can use it. You are probably already familiar with the desktop software applications Word, Excel and Outlook which ultimately saves time and money for everyone.

6) Professional Choice

Office is the market leading “desktop productivity software” by quite some distance. It probably therefore used by your customers and suppliers which means that there will be no need to reformat files fr rerading at the other end. Consistent appearance will be maintained across most platforms which avoids unprofessional re-formatting mistakes, all heling to make business that little bit easier.

7) No Surprises

Microsoft’s Office 365 service offers a detailed roadmap and will give plenty of warning if any significant updates are to take place. This way you can be confident and comfortable in business decisions that the software won’t change unexpectedly.

8) It’s Solid!

Office 365 from Microsoft is independent of the advertising machine of other vendors, and it’s practical, useful, reliable and flexible. You don’t know what you’re missing until you’ve tried it!

How has using Office 365 changed your business? Or even your personal life?!