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Joe Wainer
Joe WainerUpdated 8 days ago

Cloud-based productivity suite for all

Microsoft 365, formerly Office 365, is a cloud-based subscription service offered by Microsoft. Combining MS programs with cloud services like OneDrive and Microsoft Teams, this software aims to offer different plans that will allow you to use them virtually anywhere. It’s one of the leading full-featured suites of productivity and collaboration applications that both PC and Mac users can have.

What’s in the bag?

Premium versions of Microsoft’s popular productivity applications can be found in Microsoft 365 with the addition of its 1 TB OneDrive cloud storage for file and photo keeping and Microsoft Teams for the easy team and business management.

When it comes to presentations, text documents, and spreadsheets, users can use the latest versions of the essential Microsoft applications. PowerPoint, Word, and Excel are all typical applications that can complete the job. E-mails, appointments, and other communication-related tasks can be easily managed with Outlook’s calendar and mailing features.

This program also includes Publisher, a software focusing more on creating than text placement. It lets you easily arrange your documents, as the text does not complicate how the tables, pictures, and other inserted elements are positioned. With this suite, text wrapping is not going to be a problem.

With all the activities, tasks, and processes that can be done with this program, it has included access in its list of applications. Access is used to manage information and data that can later be used for reference, conducting analyses, and making important reports. Access is a compelling application when it comes to data processing.

Always in the loop

The thing about Microsoft 365 being a subscription service is that all its applications are always up to date. All newly released features and add-ons can be instantly enjoyed by its subscribers, compared to Microsoft’s one-time pay software. With that said, there are two available subscription options for Microsoft 365. Users can either avail of the 1-year subscription as a solo player with Microsoft 365 Personal or share a subscription between 6 people with Microsoft 365 Home.

Unveils AI-Powered Productivity

Microsoft has introduced the game-changing 365 Copilot, an AI-driven assistant set to revolutionize how users interact with the Microsoft 365 Office suite. This advanced AI assistant offers personalized suggestions, automates routine tasks, and delivers valuable insights, optimizing productivity and enhancing team collaboration in any work environment. Copilot's context-aware assistance simplifies communication and fosters a more efficient workflow by integrating seamlessly with this software's applications.

Harness the power of cutting-edge AI features such as Smart Composetask automation, and real-time document collaboration to accelerate your productivity with this Copilot. Copilot ensures the security of sensitive information and adapts and learns from user interactions to provide an increasingly tailored and efficient user experience. Embrace the future of smart working and elevate your Microsoft 365 experience with the innovative Copilot assistant.

Seamlessly integrate third-party plugins

Just like ChatGPT plugins, Microsoft 365 Copilot enables the integration of third-party plugins, allowing developers to integrate their applications with Microsoft's productivity assistant seamlessly. This innovative software supports plugin development across various platforms, including ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Dynamic 365 Copilot, and itself. In private preview, MS 365 Copilot currently supports three types of plugins—existing ChatGPT plugins, Power Platform connectors, and Teams message extensions.

As part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot early access program, customers are offered access to a comprehensive collection of more than 50 plugins. Notable plugin providers in this offering include Atlassian, Mural, Adobe, Thomson Reuters, ServiceNow, and Move Works. However, it's important to note that the Power Platform connectors and Teams message extensions are still under development at this stage.

All-in-one productivity tool

Microsoft 365 is a powerful all-in-one productivity tool that offers a wide range of applications and services. Whether creating presentations, managing emails and appointments, or organizing data with applications like Publisher and Access, Microsoft 365 provides practical solutions for various tasks. Additionally, introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI-driven assistant, enhances productivity and collaboration by offering personalized suggestions, automation, and integration of third-party plugins across platforms.

Create and share your best work, organize your life, and protect what matters most across all your devices with Microsoft 365

Get premium versions of Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, plus Publisher, and Access. The subscription also includes 1 TB OneDrive cloud storage per person to securely save, edit, and share your files.

Always stay in sync with the latest apps. Protect your digital assets with OneDrive ransomware detection and file recovery plus Outlook.com advanced virus and phishing protection.

PROS

  • All applications are kept up-to-date
  • Enjoy 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage per person
  • Tight security
  • Access and work on any device

CONS

  • Advanced applications are not beginner-friendly

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