As the old proverb goes ‘time is money’ and in every sector/industry, businesses are looking for new and improved ways for improving productivity, streamlining operations and increasing collaboration.
One such way is by using Microsoft 365/Office 365 to help drive this as it provides a whole host of cloud-based applications that have helped to revise the way in which businesses operate, allowing staff to work effectively and efficiently from almost anywhere.
In our latest blog article, we will show you how Microsoft 365/Office 365 can empower businesses and their employees to improve productivity and achieve more in less time.
Simplified email communication
You will know that Microsoft Outlook represents a core part of Microsoft 365/Office 365 by delivering a leading email solution that takes you on a journey far beyond simple messaging. Some hidden extras include a focused inbox, full calendar integration and intelligent search which makes it much easier for employees to manage their inboxes in a much more efficient way.
As well as this, being able to access emails on the move makes it even simpler for employees to stay connected and productive wherever they may be.
Task management made simple with Planner
It is often a difficult art to be able to keep on top of tasks and projects, however by using Office 365’s planner you can achieve perfect task management. This user driven tool allows teams to build, assign and track all forms of tasks easily.
Added to which, the use of visual boards and due date notifications means that workers can create priority lists, guaranteeing that no task falls by the wayside. In addition to this, planner enables employees to manage their time better and become more productive.
Better document management via SharePoint
It goes without saying but both the managing and sharing of documents can cause all kinds of problems for businesses. Microsoft SharePoint, an application that is part of the Microsoft 365 suite is a centralised location where documents can be stored, shared and worked on.
Moreover, the additional features such as version control and real-time editing make it much easier for employees to work on documents at the same time, reducing the need for countless emails to be sent to each other. Granted, it goes some way to improving productivity as well as helping to maintain document integrity.
Boosted security and compliance
You will notice that Microsoft 365/Office 365 provides leading security features as standard such as data loss preventation as well as multi-factor authentication to help safeguard your valuable data.
As well as this, it helps businesses to achieve compliance against industry regulations and standards, protecting data integrity and legal compliance.
Improved collaboration through the use of Microsoft Teams
You often hear many people saying that collaboration is the key to business success and Microsoft 365/Office 365’s Teams application is a revelation when it comes to improving teamwork across departments. It delivers on so many different fronts such as chat, video conferencing, file sharing as well as comprehensive and streamlined integration with Microsoft 365/Office 365 apps, making it the place to be for both reliable communication and increased collaboration.
Regardless of whether your team is based in an office or dotted around the world, Microsoft Teams is on hand to help make collaboration easier between teams meaning better business outcomes and much higher productivity.
Next Steps?
If you are a business that is looking to maximise your use of Office 365 or looking to get Microsoft Teams implemented or getting SharePoint setup across departments then please talk to our IT professionals now to help discuss your specific needs.
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