Office 365 for Business released |
In late February, Microsoft announced, and subsequently rolled out, the newest versions of Office 365 for Business. This latest offering integrates the newly released Microsoft Office – Office 2013 – and brings some great new features that businesses can take advantage of. With the release comes a number of versions that companies can use. Here’s an overview of the four new versions of Office 365 for business that small to medium sized companies will be able to subscribe to. Office 365 Small Business Office 365 Small Business Premium With this version, you get five installs per user – meaning you can install Office on up to five computers – share calendars, 25GB of email storage with virus and spam protection and are given 10GB cloud storage per user. Office 365 Midsize Business Beyond that, you will also be able to access the same cloud storage options as Small Business Premium. There are easier administration tools and a web-based admin console which make this version easier to manage. Office 365 ProPlus Users are not given access to cloud storage or the online versions of Lync, Exchange and SharePoint. These new versions of Office 365 are available to subscribe to now. If you would like to upgrade, or subscribe please contact us today. We can work with you to find the plan that best suits your business. |
Do you secure your private information? |
The Internet has become ingrained in nearly everything we do. There are many people who are barely disconnected these days. While this development is great for companies, that arguably get more out of employees as a result, there is a downside. In general, people are more than willing to share their personal and private information online. This can ruin reputations, or worse still, open you to identity theft, risks which highlight the need to secure your online information. |
Is IT outsourcing for me? |
In the developed world, outsourcing is commonly seen in two very different ways: Employees see it as a threat to job security, while companies often see it as way to capitalize on less costly labor markets. There’s little doubt that many businesses could benefit from some form of outsourcing. Why not start with one of the areas many managers and owners feel least comfortable with: IT. |
Easier file transfer from iPhone |
A number of recent studies have shown that the iPhone has become the most popular phone for business users. Take a look around the office and chances are the majority of phones you see are iPhones. One of the reasons for this popularity is ease of use. The iPhone is simple to operate. However, one aspect that is overly-complicated is the transfer of files from the device to your computer. It can prove to be maddening always having to connect to iTunes just to transfer one picture. Luckily, there’s apps that make file transfer much easier. |
Virtualization of smartphones. Is it real? |
The mobile phone has become an integral part of any business owners tech toolbox. Unlike other systems however, it has remained a largely physical device. Desktops and servers on the other hand have seen virtualization take hold, and businesses benefit from this. Is there a chance that your smartphone could see virtualization applied to its systems? It very well might do. |