Understanding Microsoft 365 - A Two Part Series - Microsoft 365: A Deeper Dive
Nikkia Carter
Honored to be awarded Microsoft MVP for my contributions in SharePoint and M365 Copilot! Microsoft Partner | MVP | MGCI Lead | Alumni - Automation | Apps | AI | Data Visualization | Data Security & Compliance | Training
Microsoft 365 (M365), born out of Office 365, is an even more comprehensive suite of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools designed to empower organizations and individuals in their digital workspaces. It integrates a range of applications, services, and security features to enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity. Many still think it is only Office but the suite offers so, so much more! Here's an overview of the key components of the Microsoft 365 suite:
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Office Apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote: Core productivity applications for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, emails, and notes.
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Cloud Services:
OneDrive: Cloud storage for secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration
Exchange Online: Cloud-based email and calendaring service.
SharePoint Online: Collaboration platform for document management, team sites, and intranets.
Microsoft Teams: Unified communication and collaboration hub, combining chat, video meetings, file storage, and app integration.
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Collaboration and Communication??Tools:?
Microsoft Teams: Centralized workspace for teamwork, including chat, video conferencing, and collaboration on files and apps.
SharePoint: Intranet and communications platform. It is the backbone of Microsoft Teams so it can also be used for collaboration.
Yammer: Enterprise social networking platform for communication and collaboration.
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Security and Compliance Tools:
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Endpoint security to protect against advanced threats.
Azure Information Protection: Data classification and protection.
Compliance Center: Tools for managing compliance and regulatory requirements.
Business Process Automation:
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Custom App and Business Process Automation Tools
Power Apps: For creating custom apps for mobile and/or desktop.
Power Automate: For creating custom, automated workflows.
Power Virtual Agents: For creating bots that can be asked questions by employees, analyze data, and give answers.
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Analytics and Business Intelligence:
Power BI: Data visualization and business intelligence tool for creating interactive reports and dashboards.
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Identity and Access Management:?
Azure Active Directory: Cloud-based identity and access management service for secure authentication and authorization.
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Enterprise Mobility + Security:
Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Unified endpoint management for devices and applications.
Azure Active Directory Identity Protection: Advanced threat detection and risk-based conditional access.
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This is the most common set of tools and capabilities organizations gain when they implement Microsoft 365 for their workforce. Microsoft 365 offers a unified and integrated platform, fostering collaboration, enabling remote work, and providing robust security and compliance features. It is designed to adapt to the evolving needs of modern workplaces and individuals, facilitating a seamless and productive digital experience and is a great added value to every business and organization. If you need to work together, you need Microsoft 365!
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For details on the licensing costs for Microsoft 365, please see below:
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Please note that the licensing cost is only the cost of the cloud platform and tools but it does NOT include implementation, migration, or solutions development help. If you need help setting up and/or maintaining your Microsoft 365, you will need a Microsoft Partner (like NTC Tech).
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