Microsoft 365 Explained

Microsoft 365’s software and cloud based services have transformed the internet since they launched as ‘Office 365’ in 2010.

 In 2023 Microsoft 365 has evolved to include a full range of powerful all encompassing tools that allow the end user to benefit from secure and innovative products at the click of a trackpad.

 Many businesses have Microsoft 365 to thank in part for their growth, the tools within this powerful software include everything needed to run a growing business. The communication tools are designed to make life simple with fully functioning multi team capabilities and easy to follow instructions enabling businesses to communicate both internally and externally with their customers, whilst also providing access to an online business community.

 Part of the Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise package includes all of the most frequently used IT solution apps for both Mac and PC, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.

 The seamless multi user working model that can be achieved with 365 is unrivalled in todays market. The growing trend in remote and hybrid working patterns highlights the demand for some of the most popular apps, with the cloud software providing access remotely colleagues can share ideas via secure online documents from any location. The streamlined calendar and multi teams function allows businesses to share projects and book meetings without conflicting schedules, thus making for a more efficient working model. Sharing written to do lists and sifting through emails is a thing of the past with the improved 365 ‘To Do’ list and email de clutter function.

 Businesses no longer have to make time for lengthy software updates as the Cloud based software subscribers get software updates including security patches, bug fixers and more. With monthly automatic updates you can ensure Microsoft 365 is running as securely and efficiently as possible.

The accessibility features of Microsoft 365 are unrivalled, with a seamless approach to blending its cloud based software and apps with screen readers and other user accessible devices. The ‘Tell Me’ function is designed to enable the user to access commands digitally, likewise there is a Mail tip tool in emails that allows email senders to highlight their need for fully accessible tools in return emails.

Another huge benefit is the office lens tool, designed to scan and read printed text aloud this is one of the many reasons Microsoft 365 is the go to product for fully inclusive offices.

 With a huge range of benefits already inbuilt in its apps and desktop versions 2023 is an exciting time to make the switch to a Microsoft 365 user experience. Every few years Microsoft make some big changes to their products, and 2023 is set to be the year that users welcome some great new additions. Continuing the theme of accessibility one of the new features will include sign language view and an intelligent recap in launching in ‘teams premium’.

The focus is on containing to grow and adapt their cloud based products to ensure they are forward thinking and agile enough to power businesses through a hybrid working culture in 2023 and beyond.

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