Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a good option for businesses or individuals looking for an all-inclusive productivity suite. It clubs together Microsoft Office apps in one cloud platform. Its software, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is familiar to many users,so its easy to use. Its feature set expands over OneDrive for file storage and sharing, Teams for chat-based collaboration, Exchange for email hosting and SharePoint for web-based collaboration etc. It is more expensive than Google Workspace, making it less ideal for small businesses.
Microsoft 365 tools include: Microsoft Office apps such as Forms, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive
Pricing: Office 365 Business Essentials starts at $5/user/mo. with annual commitment.
Pros:
- Enterprise-level secure file storage and multiple layers of security ensuring advanced threat protection.
- Supports engagement within organizations and with an enterprise social networking tool
- Rolls out automatic updates regularly
- Intelligent assistance like Analyze Data in Excel, Researcher in Word, and Briefing emails.
- Integrates with thousands of business software and services through Microsoft AppSource
Cons:
- Compatibility issues with legacy and bespoke enterprise systems
- More expensive than competing platforms
- Long download times for updates
Top Office Suites for Digital Workplaces
Global adoption of Cloud migration has seen a sudden surge over the past few years, owing to covid and our recent shift to remote working which has forced companies to lean on cloud services and applications now more than ever. This shift not only helps trim budgets and enhance the way your workforce communicates but also causes companies to focus more on generating revenue and relationships, not on IT.