There are still many SMBs who have not yet moved to a cloud-based collaboration and productivity solution or are using free apps that aren’t secure enough and don’t offer features that SMBs need. Microsoft 365 for business is a secure productivity and collaboration cloud solution that helps SMBs reimagine the workplace. It is an integrated solution that includes Office apps, OneDrive cloud storage, and Microsoft Teams with built-in security. Workers can collaborate in real-time chat and host online meetings in the office or remotely.
How is Microsoft solving the challenges faced by businesses today?
- Enables remote work
- Since the world can change unexpectedly and rapidly, businesses need easier, secure ways to adapt and serve customers from anywhere.
- Organizations need better tools to help workers adapt to hybrid or remote work environments. With Microsoft, they can ensure a simple and secure work environment from anywhere.
- Microsoft 365 empowers remote workers with cloud-based versions of Office and ensures connectivity with video conferencing and chat.
- Increases security
- SMBs are vulnerable targets for cybercriminals, and sensitive data protection poses a real challenge for remote workers.
- With Microsoft, SMBs can rest assured that sensitive information will be protected whether workers are in the office or working remotely.
- Reduces costs & simplifies management
- In an uncertain economic climate and marketplace caused by events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses need ways to adapt and work efficiently without hampering productivity and adding expensive, complicated technology.
- Microsoft 365 reduces IT costs and simplifies management by keeping apps up-to-date, so businesses don’t have to spend time and money on patches and upgrades.
- Businesses save onboarding and troubleshooting time by providing workers with simple, one-time sign-in access to all their apps.
- Supports growth
- SMBs need solutions that can stay agile and be affordably tailored to their needs as the business grows and changes, without a major up-front investment.
- Microsoft 365 can extend easily to fit the needs of SMBs, especially when it comes to empowerment and security.