Microsoft Office 365-cloud in a business environment

According to the definition of cloud computing, cloud is a group of computers and computer software on which services are installed which are then provided via internet while cloud computing consists cloud and the services set on the cloud. The biggest advantage of cloud computing is the use of resources and services which are especially beneficial to smaller companies that are just starting in business and can avoid the purchase of expensive equipment to perform certain tasks. The most famous big IT corporations in the field are Google and Amazon. Many commercial business suite tools like MS Office 365, Google Apps, and Hyper Office are given by modern cloud architecture and all these tools can be effectively used in business environment.

In this article, we will concentrate only on MS Office 365 and its features. MS Office is basically a combination of familiar desktop tools such as MS Office 2010 with communication network and next generation collaborative services like Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and Lync Online.

Some features of MS Office 365 are listed below :

1. Office when and where you need it- Whether you’re working in your office or on the go, you get a familiar, best set of productivity tools. Office applications are always available with the latest versions and allowing you to create, edit, and share from your PC/Mac or your iOS, Android, or Windows device with anyone in real time.
2. Professional tools- You can brand your business-class email address with your company name to build name recognition, and market your business with customized marketing materials that are easy to create. Also you can connect better with customers and colleagues with a range of communication tools, from email and IM to social networking and video conferencing.
3. Teamwork tools- With 1 TB of storage per user, you’ll have plenty of space for all your files. Plus, because your files are stored online, you can share with people in or outside your company, from wherever you’re working, whenever you need to. And with multi-party HD video, content sharing, and shared calendars, you’ll always be in sync with your team.
4. Easy Setup and Management- With step-by-step guidance, you can set up users easily and start using the services fast. You can access the easy-to-use admin center from anywhere to manage all your services. And Office 365 takes care of IT for you, so your services are always up and running and up to date.

Other features supported in MS Office 365 are Email and Calendar, Online meetings, File sharing, work management and video management. iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Nokia and Windows mobile phones support MS Office 365.