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Microsoft 365 Business vs SAP Build Work Zone comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft 365 Business
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
250
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd), Content Collaboration Platforms (8th)
SAP Build Work Zone
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (44th), Project Management Software (151st), Enterprise Social Software (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Messaging and Collaboration solutions, they serve different purposes. Microsoft 365 Business is designed for Mobile Device Management (MDM) and holds a mindshare of 5.5%, down 8.0% compared to last year.
SAP Build Work Zone, on the other hand, focuses on Project Management Software, holds 0.0% mindshare, down 0.0% since last year.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft 365 Business5.5%
Jamf Pro12.7%
NinjaOne7.4%
Other74.4%
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP Build Work Zone0.0%
Jira3.9%
monday.com3.7%
Other92.4%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Hemanthreddy Vakiti - PeerSpot reviewer
Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Collaborating securely across project teams has improved communication and streamlined workflows
In my view, Microsoft 365 Business has all the features, but there are some areas for improvement. One area is that the licensing structure can be confusing, especially with the different plans, so understanding each plan is somewhat difficult. When using large Excel files, such as extracting data from an SQL query and pasting it into Excel, it sometimes encounters performance issues when dealing with large files. Integration with non-Microsoft tools is sometimes limited; however, integration within the Microsoft tools is very good. It would be useful if it were possible to integrate with other tools outside of Microsoft. Managing permissions and access in SharePoint and Teams can be complex for new users, but once they become familiar with the tool, they can manage it easily. The security and permissions for new users in SharePoint and Teams can be made more intuitive for them. Additionally, the pricing structure, which involves explaining different plans, could be clearer to help users easily choose the plan they need. Improving performance when working on large Excel files would also be beneficial.
AhmedHaridy - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at Emkan
A powerful tool for managing subscriptions within the organization
It's undoubtedly more complex compared to the initial part. It depends on the requirements. You can't categorically say that HubSpot is only suitable for smaller devices; it's adaptable to various needs. Depending on the requirements, you can have a project completed within as little as six months or as long as a few years. It's a flexible solution that can cater to your specific needs. However, it's essential to start from the beginning, designing the screens and pages within HubSpot. It's somewhat similar to building a website but generally more straightforward to use. You need to input the necessary information based on your specific requirements, and it's not limited to a predefined structure. The team initiates the process with what we term as solution design, but it's more appropriately labeled as enterprise design. This initial phase involves understanding the integration points with other systems and commencing the configuration process. It's essentially the starting point for our analysis. The analysis covers several aspects, including the language requirements, integration tools for interfacing with Java server solutions, and how to effectively use these tools. All these components must seamlessly complement each other. Once the team has everything in place and confirms the tools, they can proceed to elaborate on the specific requirements. The deployment timeline typically ranges from four to six months, specifically for straightforward or standard requirements. However, in the case of a large enterprise organization with numerous legal entities across different countries, each requiring unique interfaces for various purposes, the implementation duration is highly dependent on the specific requirements. It's not feasible to provide a fixed period for such a solution.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We've found the solution to be quite stable."
"This is a good product that meets all of my requirements."
"The solution is very stable and reliable."
"Both stability and performance are valuable features. The user experience is pretty good on all this."
"The security provided by the solution is valuable."
"The features that I like best with Microsoft 365 Business are that the files are available offline."
"The solution is very easy to use, has some very good applications, is stable with good performance, scales well so a company can easily expand it, and the technical support is very good, helpful, and reliable."
"The best thing about 365 Business is its availability."
"All employees, from the CEO to the warehouse personnel, have access to Jam and contribute to the news feeds and consume content."
"It connects to SAP C4C (Cloud for Customer) and is a very useful collaboration tool for the sales, services, and marketing teams."
"One notable feature is the "improvement training," which allows you to define groups, facilitate information sharing, enable participant rating, and establish rankings. This enables you to identify which participants are actively engaged and sharing information and which ones are less active."
"SAP JAM has lots of possibilities and my client is using it for very specific matters, like social collaboration."
"Properly done, this software can be a great resource for your employees to stay engaged and connected to each other and to your organization."
 

Cons

"The solution could improve the user interface a little bit to make it easier to navigate."
"It should be a bit more user-friendly. It should be less click to get to what you need. this would help people use it more efficiently."
"I am responsible for handling the licenses and was not happy with the amount of time spent during the auditing process."
"I would like to see more security features included."
"The solution could work to offer better security."
"The installation should be supportive of and able to integrate with Linux."
"At times, the OneDrive lags, so the performance can be improved."
"As an example, there isn't a clean transfer to a Google Doc outside of hosting it as a .docx file."
"Sometimes it's a bit confusing with so many options."
"The user interface is still quite rigid."
"Built-in integrations with other SAP products could be better. We use a SAP HCM product as well, but synching data is a tremendous issue."
"Both layout and branding could be improved."
"I'm hopeful for more integrations with SAP JAM in the future."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is what you would expect today from a software-as-a-service offering. It is somewhere around $10 per user per month."
"Its cost is fine because I have a lot of devices in my account."
"The price of this solution is expensive and the price could be reduced. The licensing cost is very high because we are using an E5 license for Microsoft."
"It could be cheaper. It's cloud-based, and we pay a yearly subscription."
"The solution is moderately priced for what it offers."
"We are on a monthly subscription for the use of Microsoft 365 Business. There is an additional fee for support."
"The solution is very cheap."
"The price of users at home the license should be cheaper. We are on an annual subscription."
"You need to pay for additional languages. It is somewhat expensive and the payment frequency can be annual or monthly, depending on the choice. There are no extra costs beyond the standard license and implementation fees."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
15%
Marketing Services Firm
13%
Performing Arts
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business114
Midsize Enterprise44
Large Enterprise101
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that pricing is reasonable, but it depends on the plan, as some advanced security features require higher-tier licenses.
What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
Microsoft 365 Business can be improved because sometimes the admin portal can be confusing, especially for a new user, and policies are spread across multiple dashboards. Better centralized visibil...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft 365 Business?
My main use case for Microsoft 365 Business is securing collaboration, email security, and identity management across the organization. A specific example of how I use Microsoft 365 Business for em...
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Also Known As

Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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Sample Customers

Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
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