What is Office 365
Traditionally, Microsoft Office is a software application that you download and install on one or more PC as part of a licensing contract for single user or multiple.
the first time in 2010 and expanded in 2013 to include new floors, Microsoft Office 365 is a pay-as-you-go subscription version that provides online access to various software and services, eliminating the need for Microsoft have their own small business server. Typically the projects may include:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Excel, etc.)
- Microsoft Exchange Online (e-mail hosting)
- Microsoft Lync 2010 (communication server)
- Sharepoint Document Management (Document server)
- Skydrive Storage
- Malware Protection
So is MS Office 365 right for you and your business?
The Pros Office 365
- The applications are accessible from any device (including mobile), through any web browser as long as you have the necessary permissions and access to an internet connection (also WiFi).
- Reduction of capital spending
- Instead of paying for new versions, Office 365 updates are automatically included in your subscription
- Multiple users can have access to the same documents, for example You can store the documents in SharePoint 2010 and have the ability to make changes, review the versions or even leave notes for colleagues.
- removes any infrastructure sore head office relocation should be undertaken.
- of the server stability, with a high uptime Service Level Agreement. (Assumes the network reliability)
The Cons of Office 365
- The data is stored in 'the Cloud' in Microsoft data centers so that they are relying on both network and bandwidth. If your Internet connection is not lost access to software and data until it is restored
- we have very little control over this 'cloud' environment data is stored in, while there are uptime warrants any infrastructure failure data center can have a direct impact on the availability of Office 365. If Microsoft or other providers of data center high-end disruptions occur, small businesses have no leverage.
- can be considered that there is higher security risks associated with storing 'online data'. If this is a key factor for your business, there are upgrade options available but may be cost prohibitive.
- application performance may be slower on an internet connection, especially if you have users at home plate with internet connection speed broadband and lower quality. This could have the knock on effect of reducing productivity
- There are no limits to the number of email recipients you can have in a 24 hour period
in the end, if you are considering the move to Office 365, it is necessary to evaluate its suitability to meet your individual business needs. How would your business be affected if they were able to access applications? Are the possible implications for the security problem? What budget do you have available? Do you have any IT support? Would you still need a local server for certain requirements?
With IT decisions is always better to seek help to identify the impact on your business and how to minimize any potential risk.
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