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A cloud powered world needs the ultimate modern workplace platform

A cloud powered world needs the ultimate modern workplace platform

When your customers need to evolve beyond basic document and spreadsheet applications, Microsoft 365 offers the added advantages of integration with Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and Sharepoint.

Together, these applications enable teams to communicate effectively, share documents securely, and co-author in real-time, to enhance productive collaboration, and improved workflow efficiency.

Microsoft 365’s cloud-based infrastructure ensures flexibility and scalability, crucial for growing businesses. It allows for easy access to documents and applications from anywhere, on any device, facilitating remote work and enabling businesses to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances.

Continuous updates ensure subscribers benefit from the latest features, security patches, and enhancements without the hassle of manual upgrades, keeping their operations current and competitive.

Partners can select from a range of subscription plans tailored to different customer needs and budgets, providing scalability without upfront capital investments.

Crayon and Microsoft 365 are better together

Crayon and Microsoft 365 are better together

Bring the cloud solutions expertise of our Technology Advisory Group together with Microsoft recognised SureStep ambassadors, and you get Crayon’s channel team.

Single stack, deep stack, closed shop or seeking the best possible mix of Microsoft and 3rd party software? We combine cloud capability, technical competencies and channel business consulting around cloud productivity and Modern Work solutions. Then we focus it all toward where our partners want to grow.

Microsoft 365 Business Basic

Simplify collaboration and empower small businesses with Microsoft 365. This is all-in-one solution brings together familiar tools that combines Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, secure cloud storage. Best for businesses that need easy remote working solutions, secure cloud storage and Office Online (desktop versions not included).

Microsoft 365 Business Standard

Bring new benefits to your customer by demonstrating the benefits of working in a truly productive environment. It includes the key products they already know and love: Microsoft Office and Exchange, adding set and forget files syncing and collaboration.

Microsoft Defender for Business

Automatically prevent threats from breaching your customers business and stop attacks before they happen with Microsoft Defender.  Enabled within your M365 Business Premium subscription or added to M365 Business Basic or Business Standard, Defender enables prevention, detection, response and investigation of threats across Microsoft 365 environments you manage.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Offer a secure, flexible ‘work from anywhere” solution. Includes Business Standard plus advanced security and compliance features, device management, and the familiar Microsoft Office and Exchange with added collaboration via Teams.

Microsoft 365 E3

Microsoft 365 E3 provides enterprises with best-in-class productivity apps, advanced security, and compliance. Includes Office, Exchange, device/credential guard, app locker, data protection, and the collaboration benefits of Teams. Enhances productivity, security and customer relationships with integrated workflows and intelligent threat analytics.

Microsoft 365 E5

Microsoft 365 E5 provides an enterprise-grade solution that combines productivity apps with advanced security, compliance, voice, and analytical capabilities. The suite leverages intelligent AI to mitigate risks while enabling open collaboration and communication through Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft 365 Partner Program

Microsoft 365 Partner Program

The Microsoft Partner Program, particularly the Modern Workplace solution partner designation, offers partners the opportunity to showcase their capabilities in delivering customer success in high-demand Microsoft Cloud solution areas.

Partners with this designation are recognised for their expertise and successful customer outcomes, which are measured by customer success, skilling, and performance.

The benefits include access to marketing tools, consultations, profile optimisation, digital marketing content, and readiness assessments to help partners scale and meet customer needs effectively.

Additionally, partners can earn specialisations to showcase their technical expertise and achieve eligibility for certain earning opportunities.

FAQs

FAQs

The system requirements for Microsoft 365 vary depending on the device and operating system you are using. You can check the detailed system requirements for Microsoft 365 here:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-365/business/microsoft-365-apps-for-business?activetab=pivot:requirementstab

If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can install Microsoft 365 on up to five devices, including PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones. You can manage your installations and devices from your Microsoft account at office.com. You can deactivate an installation if you want to free up a slot for a new device. You can also reinstall Microsoft 365 on a device if you need to.

Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based service that offers the following benefits compared to other versions of Office:

  • You get the latest versions of Office apps, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more, with regular updates and new features.
  • You get access to cloud services, such as OneDrive, SharePoint, Exchange, and Teams, that let you store, share, and collaborate on your files and projects online.
  • You get premium features, such as advanced security, AI-powered tools, and online support, that enhance your productivity and security.
  • You get flexibility and affordability, as you can choose the subscription plan that suits your needs and budget, and install Microsoft 365 on multiple devices.

To access and use cloud services with Microsoft 365, follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to your Microsoft account at office.com.
  2. Select the app or service that you want to use from the home page, such as OneDrive, SharePoint, Exchange, or Teams.
  3. You can upload, download, edit, share, and sync your files and folders using OneDrive and SharePoint.
  4. You can manage your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks using Exchange.
  5. You can chat, call, meet, and collaborate with your team using Teams.

To access and use cloud services with Microsoft 365, follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to your Microsoft account at office.com.
  2. Select the app or service that you want to use from the home page, such as OneDrive, SharePoint, Exchange, or Teams.
  3. You can upload, download, edit, share, and sync your files and folders using OneDrive and SharePoint.
  4. You can manage your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks using Exchange.
  5. You can chat, call, meet, and collaborate with your team using Teams.

To protect your Microsoft 365 account and data, you can do the following:

  • Create a strong and unique password for your Microsoft account and change it regularly.
  • Enable and use two-factor authentication for your Microsoft account.
  • Review your account activity and security settings regularly
  • Use a trusted and secure device and network to access your Microsoft 365 apps and services.
  • Use antivirus and firewall software to protect your device from malware and hackers.
  • Backup your files and folders to a local or external drive or to another cloud service.

Microsoft 365 offers various accessibility features that make it easier for people with disabilities or different preferences to use the apps and services. Some of the accessibility features in Microsoft 365 include:

  • Narrator, a screen reader that reads aloud the text and elements on the screen.
  • Magnifier, a tool that enlarges the text and images on the screen.
  • Dictate, a feature that lets you use your voice to enter text and commands.
  • Immersive Reader, a feature that improves your reading and comprehension skills by adjusting the text size, spacing, color, and font.
  • Translator, a feature that lets you translate text and speech into different languages.
  • Accessibility Checker, a tool that checks your documents and emails for accessibility issues and provides suggestions to fix them.

To use accessibility features in Microsoft 365, follow these steps:

  1. Open any Microsoft 365 app, such as Word or Excel.
  2. Select File > Options > Ease of Access.
  3. Select the accessibility features that you want to use and adjust the settings as needed.
  4. Select OK to save the changes and close the dialog box.

Microsoft 365 offers various training resources that help you learn and master the apps and services. Some of the training resources include:

  • Microsoft 365 Report a Problem, a feature that lets you report a problem and send diagnostic data to Microsoft. You can access Microsoft 365 Report a Problem by selecting File > Report a Problem in any Microsoft 365 app.
  • Microsoft 365 Community, a website that lets you post your questions and issues and get answers and solutions from other Microsoft 365 users and experts. You can access the Microsoft 365 Community here: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365/ct-p/microsoft365

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Talk to us today about your Microsoft requirements

Talk to us today about your Microsoft requirements

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