Popular Microsoft 365 apps for business
Microsoft 365 is a collection of apps and services with plenty to offer, but which are the most popular apps used by business?
Microsoft 365 is a collection of apps and services with plenty to offer, but which are the most popular apps used by business?
Microsoft 365 is a one-stop shop for many businesses when it comes to IT office solutions because of the number and range of apps and services it incorporates.
While not every business will use all that Microsoft 365 has to offer, a core set is used by most, so we look at six which make Microsoft 365 so popular.
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Office encompasses a set of well-known programmes including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Also available on the Cloud, they enable you to work anywhere, even from your phone, and pick up from where you left off on another device. This facilitates greater collaboration because users can simultaneously open the same document and work on it together. Even when not working on a document, you can see who has been working on it and the changes made.
Microsoft OneDrive is another popular app because it allows businesses to store and share files safely in the Cloud. OneDrive makes files easily accessible to anyone with authorised access, which can be managed, including permission to edit files.
There’s no need to e-mail files, track multiple versions or worry about files getting lost on local drives. Productivity and collaboration are enhanced by easier access to files.
Microsoft Viva promises to “Continuously improve employee engagement and business performance with next-generation AI and insights.”
Microsoft Viva nables you to connect across the organisation in a more social way that fosters communities and engagement by allowing employees to share. It also brings together the tools and applications your business needs for, feedback, analytics, goals, and learning-all in one place.
Microsoft teams is a great tool enabling your team to stay connected while working remotely, through calls, video conferencing and chat facilities. But it is much more than a communication tool. Teams is a one-stop collaboration shop and has evolved into its own workspace.
Whether working one-to-one or as a department, you can talk, message each other on a side panel attached and attach documents to open and share in Teams while you discuss them. You can also create channels to organise work around topics, making it easier for people to recall the information they need, and even work together on a virtual whiteboard during brainstorming sessions.
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This is a great application for managing projects. You can create plans, assign tasks, and track the progress of a team, with access for anyone who needs insight. It can be used to set deadlines and leave project notes and is easy to use, thanks to its visual design. It becomes even more powerful when linked to other apps such as your calendar so that you can receive deadline alerts and be added to Teams, so that you can review progress on the planner and edit during a group discussion.
This is a powerful business intelligence and analytics tool, enabling businesses to collect, collate, analyse and share large amounts of complex business data quickly and accurately. But what really makes a difference is the ability of Power BI to represent lots of data in a great visual format, making it easier to understand and more engaging.
Data can be pulled together from a number of sources, producing reliable information for objective and timely insights on which to base decisions and increase understanding of your business.
While we’ve highlighted six of the most popular and widely used Microsoft 365 apps, this subscription service has many more to offer.
At Syn-Star, we work with many businesses, supporting them to make the most of their Microsoft 365 tools. We are also there for them to support the seamless integration of these solutions into their business.
There are several different Microsoft 365 packages available to support different business needs and budgets, and applying our expertise and experience, we make sure our partners get the most out of their investment to enhance productivity across their business.
If you think that Microsoft 365 is right for your business, take a look at our guide on how Microsoft 365 benefits business. If you would like to learn more about how we can help you integrate Microsoft 365 into your business, then contact us today.
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Qualifications: Masters in English Literature
In-house training: HubSpot SEO, WordPress Training.
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