Effective communication and collaboration are essential for business success, regardless of whether you operate in a physical, hybrid, or remote setting.
Microsoft Teams is a staple communication and collaboration technology, but its features and add-ons are commonly left unused, gathering digital dust when they could be put to work.
In this post, we’ll explore the features and benefits of Microsoft Teams – touching on features both Teams and Microsoft 365 Business Suite offer.
The Power of Microsoft Teams for Business
Microsoft Teams has been around for a while now, but usage particularly soared through the pandemic.
Today, usage of tools like Teams is still much higher than it was, partly due to the rise of hybrid and remote working.
Let’s backtrack a bit, though. Teams doesn’t exist in isolation from other Microsoft tools – it’s part of the Office ecosystem.
As such, Teams integrates with Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This allows team members to work together on documents in real time, and changes are synced automatically.
You can create dedicated channels for specific projects, departments, or topics, ensuring focused collaboration and keeping relevant information organised and easily accessible.
Moreover, today, you can connect Teams with a wide range of third-party apps and services, such as Trello, Asana, and Zoom, to create a centralised hub for all your work tools.
Unlocking the Full Potential of Microsoft 365 for Business
The Microsoft 365 for Business ecosystem, which Teams is part of, offers a broad suite of tools designed to enhance productivity and security across your organisation.
Are you using all of the tools and features it has to offer? Check this list:
- SharePoint and OneDrive: Store, share, and collaborate on files with ease. SharePoint serves as a central repository for your company’s documents, while OneDrive provides each user with 1TB of personal cloud storage.
- Exchange Online: Access your email, calendar, and contacts from anywhere, on any device. With 50GB of storage per mailbox, you’ll have ample space for all your important communications.
- Office Apps: Create, edit, and share documents using the familiar Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, all optimised for mobile and web use.
- Advanced Security: Protect your data with built-in security features like multi-factor authentication (MFA), data loss prevention, and mobile device management, ensuring your sensitive information remains secure.
If you’re not fully leveraging Microsoft 365, it’s time to take another look at what it has to offer.
Setting up security features like MFA is especially important for protecting your business from cybercrime.
Maximise Your Office 365 Investment
Who doesn’t want to get more out of their technology investments?
The Hive Communications team can help you extract the absolute most from Microsoft 365, whether you want to set up the system for a new business, replace an old system, or overview your usage to ensure you’re getting the best of your setup.
Here’s how we can help you:
- Consultation and Planning: We’ll work with you to assess your business needs, identify opportunities for improving your business workflows, and develop a bespoke implementation plan.
- Migration and Setup: Our experts will handle the migration of your data and the setup of your Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your operations.
- Training and Support: We provide comprehensive training to help your employees get the most out of Teams and other Microsoft 365 tools. Our ongoing support ensures that you have access to the assistance you need, whenever you need it.
The last point is key – we don’t want you to leave important features under-utilised.
This is particularly important for security features, as these can be pivotal in protecting your business from cybercriminals.
Learn more about our Microsoft 365 services here.
Get More Out of Microsoft Teams With Hive Communications
Ready to transform collaboration and communication for your business?
Our team is here to answer your questions and help you unlock the full potential of these powerful tools.
Contact Hive Communications today to learn more about how Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 for Business can transform your work.
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