M365 – Unlocking Productivity & Business Success
Successful SMBs are successful because they’re hyper-focused and productive. Their business communications therefore demand adaptability and strategic investments. To thrive, businesses need to focus on three critical areas:
- Real-time collaboration – enable work from anywhere, foster team culture, and interact efficiently with partners and clients
- Security – address cyber risks, phishing threats, and data access from personal devices
- Cost optimization – seek simplified solutions that communicate effectively while saving resources
Challenge & Solution
The biggest challenge in addressing these areas centers around your IT strategy and the platforms you choose, with legacy or on-premises solutions falling short in solving these challenges.
What’s essential is a comprehensive, integrated approach is essential. Here’s where Microsoft 365 becomes an SMB’s best option. M365 offers a unified experience, combining essential tools for hybrid work:
- Microsoft Teams: for real-time collaboration and communication
- Cloud storage: securely store and access data through Azure, OneDrive, and SharePoint
- Office apps: familiar productivity tools like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Advanced Security: Defender Advanced Threat Protection to protect against and remediate attacks and breaches
Benefits
The upside of working with a certified Microsoft partner is the deep benefits it affords you, including:
- Cost savings – consolidated solutions reduce complexity, saving over 60% compared to fragmented alternatives
- Secure work – access data securely from any device, minimizing breach risks by 45%
- Enhanced collaboration – boost productivity by 51% and embrace hybrid practices
- Tailored solutions – choose from M365 Business Basic, Business Standard, or Business Premium based on your business needs
Learn more in this 1-page PDF that highlights the M365 plan costs and differentiators.
In summary, when SMBs invest in Microsoft 365, they enable employee productivity, enhance security, and thrive in an evolving business landscape.
To learn more about how Microsoft 365 positively impact business operations, read the full IT Insight article at Seacoast Online.
JoAnn Hodgdon is vice president and co-founder of PCGiT with her husband, Dave.
PCG provides comprehensive managed IT services, business continuity, security, cloud computing and virtual CIO services to their clients.
Reach out to her at joann@pcgit.com with comments or story ideas.
