The massive trend towards Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and flexible working in the modern workplace brings a new set of challenges for IT departments. It used to be that they had complete control over what devices are on the network… now they have a much broader range of devices to deal with. As the onus is still on them to ensure data remains secure, businesses must look to new technologies and how they can be implemented in their operations.
Research has shown that seven out of ten small businesses in the UK have now included BYOD as part of their everyday operations. The result of this means that more and more people are using Mac and other devices to do their work. By failing to implement a unified IT solution that works cross-platform, you can run the risk of alienating some of your team.
So, how can you provide your employees with the applications and tools they require to effectively carry out their jobs across multiple platforms while still maintaining security?
Office 365 is designed to work in the modern workplace, delivering the power of the cloud to businesses of all sizes. It has full functionality whether your employees choose to work on PC, Mac, iOS or Android. As all documents and data are synced across devices, documents can be started on a laptop and finished on an iPad! This accessibility enables unified collaboration among employees, a key component of productivity in a successful business. For many organisations, Office 365 is the de-facto platform. It is estimated there are now 180 million monthly active users.
Cybercrime is a very real threat, and no business is immune. Experts have said the damages will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021! The rise of BYOD also involves an increase in security concerns. Office 365 has trusted and tested protections that help protect against spam, malware, viruses, phishing attempts, malicious links, and other threats.
Although Office 365 has been intended to be ‘self-service’, the process of creating and configuring for first use can be complicated and time consuming – especially if you’re aren’t an IT expert. There are also a number of plans on offer and selecting the right one is an important task in the decision-making process.
entrustIT are able to offer you expert advice from IT professionals who have delivered Office 365 projects to many organisations from a range of industries. If you choose to buy your licenses through us, it is no extra cost than what you would pay to do it through Microsoft. The only difference is that you will have access to a support team that cares… and is available. Microsoft support is very limited for users - find out why here.
If employees can choose what device they work with best, they will be more motivated and therefore, more productive. With Office 365, your office can be anywhere and your IT team will be happy because the experience is seamless.
Making the switch to Office 365 offers multiple advantages for your business. This being said, we understand that it is a big investment. Why not get in touch for a free month of O365 licenses to see if it’s for you?
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