Why Would You Choose Office 365 Over Google Apps?

You need technology that can be as flexible as your business is.

Growing companies are constantly challenged to find technologies that help them to simplify without giving up control, work better together and be productive anywhere. And they want to get more value for their investments.

Because your company is growing, you’ve got more to do. But chances are, you still have to do it all with less cost and limited resources. To grow, you’ve got to do more with less.

If you’re like many small to midsize businesses, you’re using Google’s online productivity suite. But more and more companies are turning to Office 365 over Google Apps.

Why would a small business choose Office 365 instead of Google? Microsoft has released a whitepaper that discusses ten reasons Office 365 is a better choice for your organization.  We’ve included a summary below

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Office 365

1) Office 365 values your security and privacy. Office 365 is built from the ground up with security and privacy in mind. There is no risk that your information will be scanned for ad targeting.

2) Office 365 is available when you need it. You don’t need an internet connection to use Office 365.

3) Office 365 is effective and efficient. Communicate with instant messaging, real-time presence, video conferencing, and desktop sharing— accessible right from familiar Office applications.

4) Office 365 lets you be productive NOW. Office 365 is straightforward and easy to learn, yet offers all the features power users expect.

5) Office 365 is the professional choice. You get the benefits of cloud computing while using the same productivity tools as your customers and partners.

6) Office 365 is simple to set up and use. It’s designed for professionals and small businesses to get started right away.

7) Office 365 is flexible. You can choose a cloud-based solution, an on-premises solution, or a hybrid of the two.

8) Office 365 is financially-backed. It comes with a 99.9 percent service level agreement (SLA) and gives customers financial credit if the SLA is not met.

9) Office 365 means no surprises. You get a clear technology and feature roadmap, and advance notice for significant updates.

10) Office 365 delivers help when you need it. You get access to moderated forums, and access to 24/7 phone support is available with many plans.

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