There is no doubt you’re probably familiar with Office 365 and its suite of apps. Maybe you already use it at your organisation. But are you using them all effectively, if even at all?
The tools available within O365 are fuelling business growth in companies across the globe. This is especially true for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. Much like DropBox for Business and Google Drive, except offering that little bit more security, integration and professionalism. According to Microsoft, over 85% of the Fortune 500 companies use SharePoint and OneDrive.
We want you to be able to take advantage of all the capabilities SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business have to offer so you are able to make the most of your investment with O365. In an attempt to ensure you have all the right information, we have gone through both tools below.
SharePoint Online is a collaboration and management tools for businesses. It is largely used internally for Intranets, content management and team sites to create a secure place for storing, organising, sharing and accessing information from any device. As it is a cloud-based service, it eliminates the need of on-premise servers which require on-going maintenance and take up space in-house. All you need is a web browser, and you’re good to go.
One of our favourite outcomes of using SharePoint Online is the increase in productivity it brings to employees where ever they are. In a case study by Microsoft, Stephen Byrd, director of Technology Integration and Development at NASCAR commented “Using SharePoint Online, we created a brand-new intranet called Inside Track that employees use to collaborate simultaneously on documents, update spreadsheets in real-time and securely access the information they need on the road or from the track. Productivity is at a peak level in the company, and we’re setting up new races with maximum efficiency.”
Another outcome we love here at entrustIT is the ability able to keep your employees informed and engaged at all times via company-wide announcements. Every organisation has news to share and SharePoint Online has redefined the intranet site experience. You can find out some the recent advances Microsoft have made to SharePoint Online here.
OneDrive for Business is a cloud storage space that connects businesses to all their files online in Office 365. It is part of the O365 subscription, making file storing much more efficient and secure than ever before. One of our favourite outcomes of using OneDrive for Business is the ability for employees to simply collaborate on all documents where ever, with anyone both inside and outside of the organisation.
Although there are other online storage solutions available, OneDrive for Business is becoming more innovative as time and technology advances. Businesses in all industries are using OneDrive for Business, where it is being favoured for its more mature offering, with easy-to-use interface and excellent reliability.
Combining the forces of both these tools with Office 365 will improve workplace technologies and businesses efficiencies, which will in turn assist in creating long-term sustainable growth for your business.
If you’re already an Office 365 user but don’t have any in-house expertise to help you make the most of the tools, you may benefit from support provided via our experienced technicians.
If you’re yet to use Office 365 but love the sound of the tools surrounding it, why not get in touch to arrange for a month of free licenses from entrustIT?
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