Top Underrated Apps From Microsoft 365

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As a business owner, you are often looking for better, more efficient ways to improve communication and collaboration among your team. There are many technology tools that claim to boost productivity and efficiency, but none of them are as robust and well-equipped as Microsoft 365. You may already be familiar with applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, but what about other Microsoft 365 applications? Are there applications you might not be taking full advantage of?

Continue reading to learn more about the top underrated apps from Microsoft 365, how they can benefit your business, and how working with a trusted MSP like AllConnected can take these technology tools to the next level. 

  • OneDrive is the perfect cloud storage solution for your business. With the ability to upload files up to 100GB, you can access your data from any device, anywhere. Your team can share files with one another and collaborate more easily on shared projects. You can also back up and protect your data in OneDrive. This allows you to easily recover files from accidental deletes or cybersecurity attacks. Above all, OneDrive’s visibility and security controls allow you to sync reports, apply sensitivity labels, and manage migrations — all with a click of a button.

Important Note:

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While Microsoft’s geo-redundancy protects against hardware failures and site unavailability, it does not protect you from data loss caused by cybercriminals, accidental deletions and poorly configured company retention policies. Find out how AllConnected can secure your organization’s critical data.

  • SharePoint can help you effectively share and manage content and applications among your team. It allows you to build a flexible and customizable intranet for your team to share files, news, data, and other important information. Plus, you can share this data with members outside your organization and even access it on mobile devices and Macs. SharePoint will also increase productivity by allowing you to automate business processes. From project approvals to complex workflows, you can create a smoother work experience for your team.
  • Teams is excellent for connecting with your employees, especially if they work remotely. You can message, call, and video chat all in one place. Teams comes with cloud storage, so you can share projects and files right in the meeting chats and even refer to them during your live calls. If it makes sense for your business, you can even host webinars for external audiences. Teams features are growing each day, including the most recent update allowing you to share channels outside your organization.
  • OneNote is known as the “hidden gem” of Microsoft 365 because it covers all your digital note-taking needs. It’s much more than a sticky note, though — OneNote allows you to type, write, or even draw in an organized, cohesive way. It even takes dictation! Like many Microsoft 365 applications, you can access your notes anywhere and collaborate with anyone on any device.

Enhance Microsoft 365 security with AllConnected

In addition to boosting your productivity with these applications at your fingertips, it’s easy to assume that when you invest in Microsoft 365, your organization will be adequately protected. However, this isn’t the case. Although Microsoft has some security features and data backups in place, they’re not liable for any business’ data loss. We recommend implementing a robust, multi-layered security strategy to keep your Microsoft 365 assets protected. These security features include multi-factor authentication, Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) for email security, password syncing, and secure and recoverable backups.

Our priority is to ensure that your organization’s data is secure. We offer recoverConnect to provide high-availability cloud backup with an up-to-date, annually tested plan. It’s a backup and data recovery solution that’s designed to meet your organization’s Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO), as well as retention requirements. It’s the perfect pairing to protect your Microsoft 365 and help you get the most out of it.

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Applications and security features can be challenging to figure out on your own, but that’s why we’re here to support you. With AllConnected as your trusted IT ally, you will get a licensed Microsoft 365 plan plus the security features and support services to keep you prepared and protected. Want to learn how we can help you get the most out of your Microsoft 365 subscription? Learn more about our Microsoft 365 experience or contact us!

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