We started Office 365 public beta in April 2011. Since then, we have seen over a hundred thousand businesses signed up for the beta version of Office 365. Over 70% are small businesses with less than 25 employees. So, why are small businesses making the move to Office 365? What does a small business want in a…
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Convenient for Google, Not Good for Business
As we prepare for the launch of Office 365, I wanted to know what practices Google has in place to serve its business customers. What I found was that some of Google’s practices are convenient for their company and not truly customer-centric. A good example is their tools and support lifecycles. Google has a short…
Migrating IBM Lotus Notes and Domino Systems to the Cloud
Just imagine that I am an IT leader supporting a legacy Lotus Notes and Domino application… My dream getaway this summer is a stress-reducing, weekend trip. I’ll be on the beach with a great book, a sailboard and sunshine, with plans to return to an up-to-date email, calendaring and collaboration environment at the office on…
University Chooses Microsoft over Google, Saving IT Time and Cutting Storage
In today’s post we hear from the United Arab Emirates University on why Microsoft was the best decision for their institution in their move off its Sun messaging system and onto Exchange and Live@Edu! “We believe that Exchange Server is one of the most powerful email solutions available, and this is why it is…
At Google, the Customer is the Product
You may have recently read TechFlash’s coverage with Tom Rizzo reviewing why San Francisco chose Microsoft over Google Apps. Tom identified a fundamental difference between Microsoft’s and Google’s business models. Microsoft is a technology company that generates revenue by developing and selling products and services that help make people more productive. People are choosing Microsoft because…
Algonquin College Turns to Live@EDU to Meet Access and Collaboration Needs
In today’s post we hear from Algonquin College on why Microsoft was the best decision for their institution in their move off Lotus Notes, to embrace cloud computing. “Students can’t believe they can be anywhere in the world and access their email with Microsoft Outlook from any of their mobile devices.” Shirley Haug, Professor, Algonquin…
Why Governments Buy Microsoft Online Services
Reflecting on Memorial Day, when Americans remember how military veterans safeguarded fellow citizens through their service, today I’m also recalling how Microsoft’s services contribute in the public sector. We have developed and now manage a suite of online services to assist government organizations in many ways.What factors were important to governments which selected these services,…
City Frees $90,000 from IT Budget by Using Cloud-Based Email
Governments are moving to cloud computing to reap immense benefits. In today’s post we hear from the Municipio de Humacao on why Microsoft cloud solutions were the city’s best choice for email and collaboration! “The Google programs simply weren’t easy to use. We had setup, connection, and usability problems. And for the city, the Google…
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 5/27/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you may have missed. Enjoy this week’s selections. Mobile Productivity: Introducing “Mango” for Windows Phone 7 Microsoft’s “Mango” Win 7 Phone Geared For Enterprise Users Companies shopping for a new corporate phone for their workforce just got another fruit option: the Windows 7 phone with…
Real World with Microsoft Online Services: Interview with Derek Major of Eligeo IT
?As part of the Real World with Microsoft Online Services series, we spoke to Derek Major, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eligeo IT. We asked him why his company switched from Google Apps to the Business Productivity Online Standard Suite from Microsoft Online Services to manage the company’s messaging and collaboration environment. Here’s what…