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Enhancing Productivity With Office 365 In A Modern Mobile SMB Workplace Today s SMB workforce is increasingly taking advantage of modern communication methods to work remotely, becoming more reliant on multiple devices. The move to Office 365 has made a huge difference to us in terms of productivity as well as cost. Rob Myles, Director of Technology, REX Features You re challenged with providing the flexible, secure and efficient infrastructure needed to support this way of working, without the cost. At the same time you are also trying to find new customers, exceed expectations, increase revenue, and grow. That s a lot to ask. With Office 365 from Cobweb, you ll have a solution available to you which could reduce costs while providing a next generation productivity platform to users. Your desktop is no longer a stand-alone application, it s now an integrated communication & collaboration platform. Cobweb Professional Services was the natural solution when it came to safe, secure and efficient migration to while Sky IQ was on-boarded to BSkyB. Andrew Hudson, Delivery & Release Manager, BskyB brings together online versions of Microsoft s email and collaboration software in the cloud. Designed to help you meet the needs for robust security, 24/7 reliability and user productivity. Other Office 365 benefits include: Anywhere access to email, documents, contacts and calendars on nearly any device Guaranteed Service Level Agreement with financially-backed 99.9% uptime Worry-Free IT with built in antivirus protection and spam filtering, all managed via cloud based management tools Seamless integration with the latest Microsoft Office programmes your users already count on every day, with no need to update With a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider you can leverage pay as you use pricing, resulting in more predictable budgeting With Cobweb s assistance we re now rolling out Office 365 throughout the group. That s already proving to be a benefit and is going to help us with document sharing and co-operative working for our staff in remote offices and on the road. Andrew Chamberlain, IT Manager, Hilton-Baird Group 1 billion people use Office 365, or the equivalent of 1 in 7 people on the planet World s mobile worker population is 1.3 billion or 37% of the total workplace 23% of businesses experience faster roll-out of new initiatives to exploit new opportunities 44% of SMBs said technologies such as cloud have created more satisfied customers More than 40 million downloads of Office 365 for ipad 99% of organisations have never experienced a breach of security Source: Cloud Industry Forum Source: IDC Source: HBR 2
Making the right choice: dispelling the myths The business case for SMBs adopting is clear. The growth of digitally connected workers and customer s means today s SMB needs a rapid and responsive desktop platform in order to maintain the high level of services expected. Office 365 presents that flexible solution. If migration still feels like a significant undertaking, let us debunk some of the myths surrounding a move to Office 365: Myth 1 Migrating to a new desktop platform will be a considerable challenge. False. By using specialist Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers, migration can be achieved smoothly and securely. Also look for partners able to offer on-going 24/7 365 day support, ideally based in the UK, and with a Microsoft Cloud Platform competency that can bill directly. Myth 3 Training my team on an entirely new system is going to take time, and time means money. False. Office 365 is based on the traditional Microsoft desktop environment your employees will already be familiar with. Adoption timescales are low, and time to financial return short. Myth 2 Basing critical applications in the cloud leaves my business at risk. False. Providing you use an ISO 270001 and 9001 accredited partner, security can be next to guaranteed. Ultimately Microsoft s datacentre is always going to be more secure, and maintained to the highest industry standards, with guaranteed 99.9% uptime. Myth 4 I ll have no control over my primary business applications if they re not on an office server. False. Again, chose the right partner who can help you understand the bigger picture, capable of building an Office 365 package around you and your industry needs. Your starting point will be mapped to your specific requirements, but they can be moulded and shaped around your evolving needs. 3
Welcome to the new way of working. As an SMB, it is imperative you remain as agile, productive and mobile as possible, and Office 365 offers a viable business alternative. Cost savings Online services can reduce both capital expenditure and operating expenditure budgets. In Microsoft case studies, companies have claimed between 30-50% cost savings. Focus resources on high value-add projects The simplified administration and offsite operational maintenance of Office 365 cloud services enable you to make the most of your IT staff, allowing them to focus on projects core to your business and drive competitive differentiation. Process efficiencies By moving to one cloud solution you can eliminate multiple infrastructure platforms. You can also execute business processes more effectively, with collaboration across PC, phone and browser. Drive greater value with latest technology Providing your employees with access to the latest technology will make them more productive and quickly leverage your IT investments. Online services will accelerate this process, and the ability to purchase exactly what you need now and expand later if necessary, enables you to avoid costly upgrades. Flexible pricing Office 365 offers a variety of plans to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes and varying IT needs. A specialist Microsoft partner can help you implement the most suitable plan for your business. Delivery assurance At Cobweb we know a thing or two about delivering successful hosted communication solutions. Our skills have been honed from supporting over 6,000 SMB organisations. Office 365 from Cobweb = Customised Office 365 implementations Rapid migration Proactive 1-1 engagement 24/7 support Pay as you use pricing Free Office 365 30 day trial Get your Office 365 business edge now 1 1 Office 365 demo Experience the value of Office 365 Interested? Would you like to know more? Call 0845 207 0708 or visit www.cobweb.com/office-365 4
We ve been a cloud company since the cloud began. Our hosted solutions have liberated businesses of all kinds. Removing the restrictions of on-premise IT so we can provide the best communication tools and services. Affordably and maintenance-free. About Cobweb Solutions Ltd Cobweb is a cloud solutions provider and Europe s largest independent hosted exchange provider. Founded in 1996, the company draws on indepth expertise and decades of experience, empowering organisations of all sizes to grow into flexible, agile businesses through best-of-breed cloud technologies. United Kingdom A member of the Cloud Industry Forum and a holder of numerous Microsoft accolades including being a Microsoft UK Partner of the Year Finalist 2015, 9 Microsoft Partner Competencies (including 5 Gold) and being appointed into the elite new group of Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partners. The company prides itself on liberating its customers through technology, offering expert technical help and advice 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Based in London and Dubai, with a centralised hub in Fareham, Hampshire, Cobweb is a British company with a global outlook. London, United Kingdom One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, Level 42, London, UK, E14 5AB www.cobweb.com, sales@cobweb.com, 0845 207 0708