What are the features and functionality included with Microsoft 365 Business Premium and how it benefits law firms?
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is an all-in-one suite of services designed to improve productivity and collaboration for businesses, including law firms.
According to a recent study, over 85% of UK law firms are using Microsoft 365 to increase productivity and streamline their operations, however many firms do not utilise their current licence to its full capacity and in some instances use very little of what they are actually paying for.
Within the MS365 Business Premium package it includes the following features:
- Exchange Online: A cloud-based email and calendar service that can be used to manage email, calendar, and contacts across the entire firm, making it easy for remote and mobile employees to stay connected and productive.
- SharePoint: A web-based collaboration and document management tool that can be used to store, organise, and share documents and information within the firm.
- OneDrive: A cloud-based storage service that can be used to store, sync, and share files across the firm, ensuring all team members have access to the latest versions of important documents.
- Microsoft Teams: A platform for real-time collaboration and communication, including video and audio calling, messaging and file sharing, and integrations with other apps and services.
- Office 365 ProPlus: Office apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook that can be accessed from anywhere, making it easy for remote and mobile employees to stay connected and productive.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): An effective security measure that adds an extra layer of protection for user accounts by requiring multiple forms of authentication, making it harder for unauthorised access and protecting against phishing and social engineering attacks.
- Microsoft Intune: A cloud-based mobile device management service that allows organisations to manage and secure mobile devices, including iOS, Android, and Windows devices, and also includes features such as device encryption, remote wipe, and device compliance policies.
- Windows Autopilot: A feature that allows for easy deployment and management of new Windows devices, enabling firms to pre-configure, reset, and repurpose devices, with little to no IT involvement.
- Conditional Access: Control access to your apps and data, based on specific conditions, like device compliance, geolocation, user identity, and role-based permissions, helping to protect against security threats and provide secure access to your firm’s data.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Microsoft Business Premium offers a comprehensive set of tools and services that can significantly benefit law firms by improving productivity, collaboration, and security. The ability to manage email, calendar, and contacts, store and share files and documents, communicate and collaborate in real-time, and access Office apps from anywhere, can help increase efficiency and flexibility.
The security features, including Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Intune, Conditional Access, and Windows Autopilot, provide an extra layer of protection to ensure sensitive client information is secure. By choosing Microsoft Business Premium, law firms can benefit from a single, integrated solution that can help meet the demands of a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment, ensuring that they are always working at their best.
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