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At Microsoft’s 2017 Ignite conference, three new apps were announced that help small businesses streamline everyday tasks. The apps -- Connections, Listings, and Invoicing -- spent a few months as limited previews, but are now available to anyone with an Office 365 Business Premium subscription. Let’s take a look at what they do and how

By |2019-11-14T10:46:20+00:00November 30th, 2017|Business|

Office 2019 is on its way

Which version of Microsoft Office does your company use? 2010? 2007? Even the newest versions of Word, PowerPoint and Excel are from three years old, which makes an Office upgrade a worthwhile consideration. Read on for updates on Microsoft’s newest productivity platform. Microsoft Office 2019: release and features For the past ten years, Microsoft has

By |2019-11-14T10:52:47+00:00October 25th, 2017|Office|

Microsoft Teams: The new Skype for Business?

Microsoft unveiled plenty of new developments and upgrades during last month’s Ignite conference, but one that shocked many users is what’s happening to Skype for Business. The tech giant confirmed that they are phasing out Skype for Business and going all in on their new collaboration platform, Microsoft Teams. Upgrades for Teams To phase out

By |2019-11-14T10:52:51+00:00October 24th, 2017|VoIP|

Office 365’s web app launcher gets an update

Even with all the productivity tools available within Office 365, using several apps at once is not always easy. With Microsoft’s new web app launcher, that’s about to change. It includes a cleaner interface and some small yet functional changes, which gives users a more organized and less cluttered Office 365 environment. Key changes to

By |2019-11-14T10:54:52+00:00October 5th, 2017|Office|

Microsoft vs. Google: Using them on Android

There are so many variables to consider when choosing a software solution, especially now that cloud-based options run on mobile devices. If you’re choosing between Office 365 and Google Apps for productivity software, understanding what they’re capable of on an Android phone or tablet could make the answer much clearer. Text-based documents Google Docs sacrifices

By |2019-11-14T10:55:08+00:00September 25th, 2017|Android|

Office 365 users face new phishing scam

With the popularity of Office 365, hackers are trying to find new ways to exploit its users, and they’ve come up with a new idea: a credential-harvesting campaign that uses personalized spear-phishing mails as a tool. If you’re an Office 365 user and don’t want your account compromised, read on. What makes it different from

By |2019-11-14T10:55:32+00:00September 15th, 2017|Security|

Microsoft adds new Office 365 apps for SMBs

Office 365 is the ideal productivity tool for small- and medium-sized businesses. It’s cost-effective and receives plenty of support and upgrades from Microsoft. During last month’s Inspire conference, they announced even more applications for Office 365 that you will love. Microsoft Connections Email marketing campaigns are a great way to build relationships with contacts and

By |2019-11-14T10:58:09+00:00August 18th, 2017|Office|

Hangouts or Skype: Which VoIP is the best?

When it comes to technology, Microsoft and Google have competed in almost every front. Both have made huge strides in machine learning, cloud computing, and productivity software. And in terms of VoIP solutions, both tech powerhouses are also neck and neck. Google’s Hangouts Meet and Microsoft’s Skype for Business have plenty of similar calling and

By |2019-11-14T11:00:42+00:00July 19th, 2017|VoIP|

Microsoft enhances Workplace Analytics

Microsoft’s Workplace Analytics is a handy tool for managers who would like to assess their employees’ performance using data from Office 365 programs. Whereas MyAnalytics provides employees with an overview of their own productivity data, Workplace Analytics allows both employees and managers to view performance rates to evaluate individual productivity. How it works Now available as an

By |2019-11-14T11:00:45+00:00July 18th, 2017|Office|