What Is Microsoft 365 | Everything you need to know about
Microsoft 365 formerly know as Office 365 is productivity software and cloud based services provided and owned by Microsoft co.
With a subscription to Microsoft 365, you can get:
- The latest productivity apps, such as Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and so much more.
- The ability to install on PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones.
- 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage.
- Feature updates and upgrades not available anywhere else.
- And share upto 6 people with same benefits for all.
Microsoft 365 Family Subscription:
A 12-month subscription for up to six people that includes powerful productivity and security apps, premium features, extra cloud storage, and advanced security for your and your family’s digital and physical safety.
- Available for cross site and device
- Upto 6 Tb of cloud storage safe and secure
- For sharing from one to six people.
Microsoft 365 was an enhanced variant of Office 365 that also included options for Windows 10 desktop licences, the Intune device management solution, and more – providing a true one-stop solution for organisations happy to put their faith entirely in Microsoft as a solution provider.
All applications included in the various versions Office 365 remain the same, along with service levels and subscription packages for current customers –it’s just the brand name that has changed.
Read more about how to Manage Microsoft 365 subscription.
Pros of Microsoft 365 :
- There are a number of benefits associated with using Microsoft 365:
- Improved collaboration and communication
- Greater productivity
- Anywhere access
- IT control & efficiency
- Automatic upgrades
- Ease IT burdens while increasing user desktop functionality
- Empower employees
Summary of benefits
- Recommended for families
Share all the benefits of Microsoft 365 with up to five other people. Sharing means that each person has the flexibility to use their own apps and cloud storage on multiple PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets. (iOS and Android require separate app download.)
- Powerful productivity apps
Word, Excel and PowerPoint are included for every user. Collaborate in real time or work offline, and get design, writing and speaking suggestions in each app. Plus access an extended collection of royalty-free creative content, including templates, stock photos, icons and fonts.
- Up to 6 TB of cloud storage (1 TB per person)
Each person can save photos and files in OneDrive protected with built-in ransomware detection and recovery across devices.**** Plus, every user can protect their most important files with two-step identity verification in their own individual Personal Vault folders.
- Develop stronger safety habits and protect loved ones
Get premium features like location alerts, drive safety reports and drive history with the Microsoft Family Safety app.** Location permissions must be active to receive alerts. (Drive safety available in US, AU, BE, BR, CA, CH, DE, ES, GB, IT, MX and PL.)
- Data and device protection
Easily manage your digital security and stay ahead of online threats with advanced protection for your data and devices with Microsoft Defender.*** (App available as a separate download.)
- Ad-free email
Every person can use Outlook for email, calendars, to-do lists and contacts with built-in security tools that keep your information protected. (The security features apply to customers who have an @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com or @msn.com email address.)
- Advanced spelling, grammar and writing assistance
Write with confidence across documents, email and the web with features that help strengthen your and your family’s spelling, grammar and style with Microsoft Editor.
- All-day video calling
Every person can enjoy all day video calling and meet, chat and plan together in one app with Microsoft Teams.
- Video editor with premium filters and effects
Create and edit beautiful videos with ease using Clipchamp’s***** robust tools, intuitive controls, templates and an extensive stock library.
- Applications are always up to date
With a Microsoft 365 Family subscription, every user gets innovative new features and updates as soon as they are released, so everyone is always working with the latest and the greatest.
- Microsoft support
Microsoft 365 has your back with readily available technical support through chat or by phone.
- Access (PC only)
Easily create and manage databases for projects, large or small.
- Publisher (PC only)
Create everything from simple greeting cards and labels to professional newsletters and posters.