Flexibility with Microsoft 365
Powerful and familiar Microsoft software hosted in the cloud offers greater flexibility on how and where you work as a business. Enable your team to work from multiple devices across almost any location with protected access to all the data you need.
The business standard for protected SaaS solutions
Venom IT can support businesses with a vast range of the most popular SaaS platforms, including Microsoft 365, ownCloud and Teams for Business.
Microsoft 365 is today’s standard for business operations, providing the same popular suite of office software services, now hosted on the cloud. You’ll also notice an ‘evolution’ of the standard desktop version of apps across the Microsoft 365 bundle, as well as a much more dynamic experience of communication between them.
Automatic App Updates
Applications across the Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint etc.) will automatically keep themselves up to date, without any downtime during the time of each update. And you won’t have to worry about any licensing issues.
MS365 is a SaaS platform that offers the ability to collaborate on documents dynamically and securely,on the cloud rather than a static and potentially more limited machine. The nature of a cloud hosted service, adds a huge layer of protection with data stored in one of Venom IT’s military-grade data centres.
The difference between Office 365 vs Microsoft 365
With both terms coming under the Microsoft / Office umbrella (with the former including the latter originally) it was easy to confuse what exactly Office 365 was.
One difference used to be that Office 365 was the cloud based suite of productivity apps which everyone uses, such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Microsoft 365 was all of that, plus several other services such as Windows 10 Enterprise. Now, the whole ecosystem of software is officially recognised under the Microsoft 365 label.
If you’re hearing Office 365 specifically, it’s most likely this is referring to the trust suite of traditional Microsoft programs we’ve mentioned above.
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How much does Microsoft 365 cost for businesses?
The cost of Microsoft 365 for businesses depends on the plan you choose. Pricing typically starts at around £10 per user per month for the Microsoft 365 Business Basic plan and goes up to £45 per user per month for the Microsoft 365 E5 plan, which offers advanced security and analytics tools. Custom pricing may apply for larger enterprises. It’s best to speak with one our experts for specific pricing based on your business needs.
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What types of Microsoft 365 packages are available?
Microsoft 365 offers a variety of plans tailored to different business sizes and needs:
Business Plans (for small to medium businesses):
– Business Basic
– Business Standard
– Business Premium
Enterprise Plans (for larger organizations):
– E1
– E3
– E5
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What exactly does Microsoft 365 include?
Microsoft 365 combines productivity tools, cloud services, and advanced security features. Depending on the plan, it typically includes:
– Core Office apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
– Cloud storage via OneDrive for Business.
– Collaboration tools like Teams and SharePoint.
– Email hosting with Exchange.
– Advanced security features and compliance tools.
– Business apps like Bookings, Planner, and Power Automate. -
Can an IT company set up Microsoft 365 remotely?
Yes, an IT company like Venom IT can fully set up Microsoft 365 remotely. This includes account creation, user setup, data migration, email configuration, security settings, and training for your team. Remote setup ensures minimal disruption to your operations and allows you to get started quickly.
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What kind of devices can Microsoft 365 be used on?
Microsoft 365 is compatible with a wide range of devices, including:
– PCs and Macs: Full functionality for Office apps and services.
– Smartphones and Tablets: Apps are available for iOS and Android devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Android phones/tablets.
– Web Browsers: Access to cloud services and online Office apps via major browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Safari. -
Is Microsoft 365 secure enough for businesses?
Yes, Microsoft 365 is highly secure for businesses. It includes robust features like:
– Data encryption: Protects your data in transit and at rest.
– Advanced Threat Protection (ATP): Safeguards against phishing, malware, and other cyber threats.
– Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Adds an extra layer of security to user accounts.
– Compliance tools: Helps businesses meet industry-specific regulations.
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What is SAAS?
Software-as-a-service is an all-in-one, hands-free solution for the company that wishes to streamline its IT operations and save costs. It also means no long contracts or spending a fortune on one-off purchases of software that eventually becomes redundant and needs to be replaced.
Full SaaS Access
We manage and host SaaS, and the apps and programs that you rent are accessible over the internet.
Another advantage of SaaS is its initial low cost (in contrast to buying all the kit right off the bat). It is also future proof, seeing as how we are constantly upgrading our hardware and offer free Microsoft upgrades on most of our services.
SaaS is also highly scalable – which means you can easily add or remove users. In addition, we don’t lock you in with punitive contracts. You only pay for what you use. We don’t charge to provision new users nor to decommission defunct users.
How Venom IT can get your business set up with Microsoft 365
Setting a business up with the 365 infrastructure is quite straightforward, all you’ll need is a MSP such as ourselves to get you the best deal on the product.
Buying directly from Microsoft is possible but is not advised, as with Venom IT, you’ll get everything a direct purchase includes, plus the security and support.
Your files and documents will be hosted in our military-grade data centres behind some of the strongest cyber security you can currently get. Finally, our business partnership and history with Microsoft means we can pass product savings on to our customers.
Help & Support with Microsoft 365
When you buy Microsoft 365 from an managed service provider (MSP) such as Venom IT, you get help and support included in the subscription.
This would normally be something a business would either need to manage internally with a specialist team, or outsource in addition to the existing Microsoft subscription.
Again, this additional support is included in the subscription and works out the same price as buying directly with Microsoft without the help and support!
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