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reviewer1513458 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at a real estate/law firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Aug 7, 2021
Beneficial email service, highly reliable, and helpful premier support
Pros and Cons
  • "The current product they provide has been very satisfying. The email service has been operating perfectly. Dynamics CRM is the best and competes well with the non-CRM products in the market, such as Salesforce."
  • "The current product they provide has been very satisfying, the email service has been operating perfectly, and Dynamics CRM is the best and competes well with the non-CRM products in the market, such as Salesforce."
  • "Microsoft needs to enhance its part in service management. I believe they have a product called Orchestrator, it does not get the same benefits and functionality as the rest of the solutions such as Dynamics or Office 365. They can improve by providing more integration with other solutions to cover the full business spectrum of needs, this would be a great benefit."
  • "The basic support is not very good. The first level technical team, they need a big improvement because their knowledge is very limited."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Microsoft 365 Business for many of the applications that it includes, such as all the office applications, Dynamics, and Power BI.

How has it helped my organization?

We moved from the on-premise version of Office which had limitations. The cloud version has given us more agility and the ability to focus on the service instead of on the administration. We can spend more time on our core business instead of on the IT teams.

What is most valuable?

The current product they provide has been very satisfying. The email service has been operating perfectly. Dynamics CRM is the best and competes well with the non-CRM products in the market, such as Salesforce.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft needs to enhance its part in service management. I believe they have a product called Orchestrator, it does not get the same benefits and functionality as the rest of the solutions such as Dynamics or Office 365. They can improve by providing more integration with other solutions to cover the full business spectrum of needs, this would be a great benefit.

Office 365 Business needs to fully be shifted to the cloud because of the improved functionality. Many corporations, such as ours, are looking to be fully implemented on the cloud. The domain functionality and active directory should be fully available on the cloud platform. They need to look at this point because having things local, such as local domain and local policy, need to be shifted and available on the Office 365 platform. This would be good for corporations to have a full cloud solution.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately nine years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is highly stable. If there is ever an issue it is minor, they provide an uptime of approximately 99 percent.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

The basic support is not very good. The first level technical team, they need a big improvement because their knowledge is very limited. I think they are just reading a knowledge base script and trying to solve the problem. They are not very technical to be able to solve a problem directly. You need to go around and around with Microsoft in order to get your problem solved. However, if you have the premier support contract, this would be easy for you to manage your issues, even if you have big problems. For the normal support basic support, they need to improve it. I think this is the weakest point for Microsoft.

How was the initial setup?

The initial installation was very easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is expensive. Basic support comes free with the regular subscription but the premier support cost extra.

What other advice do I have?

I would highly recommend this solution to others.

I rate Microsoft 365 Business a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1505082 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager System at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Jul 31, 2021
Stable and reliable with the potential to scale
Pros and Cons
  • "The stability and reliability are great."
  • "The solution is very stable and reliable."
  • "There are sometimes problems with incompatibility issues with other types of software."
  • "Sometimes the app crashes in between calls and sometimes it hangs."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is primarily used for a variety of tasks, from meetings and documents to file sharing. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is very scalable.

The stability and reliability are great.

What needs improvement?

Sometimes, the solution can be more scalable. Sometimes the app crashes in between calls and sometimes it hangs.

There are other kinds of problems with incompatibility issues with other types of software. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for five years. It's been a while. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. However, we have had issues with it crashing and hanging in some cases, however, that might have to do with its general scalability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is typically very scalable. It's a cloud-based solution. Therefore, it can be scaled to any number of employees. However, we have had issues with it hanging or crashing, and we're not sure if this is based on the scaling or not. 

We have hundreds of thousands of people in our organization. Pretty much everyone uses it. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I have never asked for any tech support, as we have our internal support team for Office 365, then most of the time, they are able to resolve anything. If they are not able to resolve it, we are not aware of that.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We have used some Google applications and other conferencing platforms, such as Skype.

How was the initial setup?

I'm not really aware of the installation process, as we are at the end-user side, however, the services of the cloud are separate in the way that it is installed. We get our client software installed in our office machine, and therefore, we are not aware of the installation part as well. It's just on the machines and ready to go for us. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The company purchases bulk licenses. However, I'm not sure how much they are. I don't deal with buying or negotiating the pricing. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm a customer and I use it for business purposes. 

We are always on the latest version of the solution, as we are on the cloud, which is continuously and automatically updated. 

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.

I'd recommend the solution to other companies, and most organizations are already using it. However, it depends upon the company, and how the security policy is, and whether they want to use a public cloud-based solution or not.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1632234 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jul 28, 2021
Easy to use, very stable, and offers good collaboration capabilities
Pros and Cons
  • "Sharing screens, even on mobile devices, is great."
  • "Microsoft Teams is a perfect way to connect with other people in order to chat in meetings, share your screen, and do other collaborative tasks."
  • "The online and desktop versions should have the same user experience."
  • "It would be helpful if the product offered a way to filter out background noise. Sometimes people connect in cafes and it's so loud in the background."

What is our primary use case?

It's very useful to share documents with people. You can also make some comments so people can see them and you can do that while you are working on those documents. The main use case is managing the documents and PowerPoint presentations in the company. We also use Excel and there's the possibility of working with more people on one document simultaneously.

What is most valuable?

It's very easy to work and identify with other people.

The solution is great for sharing documents and collaborating in real-time.

Microsoft Teams is a perfect way to connect with other people in order to chat in meetings, share your screen, and do other collaborative tasks.

It's very stable which is good. When you want to connect with someone, everything is always working perfectly. 

Sharing screens, even on mobile devices, is great.

The initial installation is easy.

I really like this current version due to the fact that it gives you advice on how to deliver your presentations and some design ideas, which is quite helpful.

What needs improvement?

It would be helpful if the product offered a way to filter out background noise. Sometimes people connect in cafes and it's so loud in the background. If they could find a way to filter that out, so you could hear the speaker, that would be great.

It would be ideal if some applications, such as PowerPoint, were more flexible. The online and desktop versions should have the same user experience. 

The purchase process needs to be streamlined. I really struggled just to purchase the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for more than one or two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability has been good. the product is reliable. there are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance is consistent. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In terms of handling multiple people in a meeting, the scalability seems to be pretty good. Many people can join a meeting and you can still share your screen without issue.

How are customer service and technical support?

I don't really deal with technical support. I usually turn to FAQs and look for answers there. I don't contact anyone directly. 

How was the initial setup?

While it was very easy to install it, it was very difficult to purchase it as I was trying to download an account, and then it said that I couldn't do it. Then, they made me download another application that was similar to an authenticator. I did it with my phone number and I couldn't do it straight away. It took me maybe more than one hour just trying to purchase it. In the end, I had to put in a Gmail email address. Then, with that, I did the authentication, and finally, I could put more of my details to prove the purchase. Overall, I didn't really like that part of the experience.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution was difficult to purchase. they put up too many barriers and make the process confusing. 

Currently, I have a recurring monthly license. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I did not look at other options before choosing this product. 

What other advice do I have?

I've used it here and there, and have recently purchased and downloaded it to my own computer.

As a cloud-based solution, I am always using the latest version. 

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. Mostly, I'm very happy with its capabilities. 

I'd recommend it to other users. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1629057 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineering Manager at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jul 21, 2021
A stable, scalable and easily installable solution with good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is scalable."
  • "Though there are other solutions available, almost everyone is using it, as it offers ease-of-use."
  • "My main pain point concerns the licensing price, which could be lower."
  • "My main pain point concerns the licensing price, which could be lower."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for emails, OneDrive, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.

What needs improvement?

When it comes to security features, the package is important. The high 11 packages offer security. 

While I don't consider this to be an issue, I believe Microsoft 365 Business to have better internal integration then it does with outside solutions. 

My main pain point concerns the licensing price, which could be lower. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for two or three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I feel that technical support is pretty good, although we have not had much occasion to make use of it. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Prior to using the solution, we made use of Microsoft Exchange's on-premises version. We use Office 365, which is basically the cloud-based version of Microsoft Exchange. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation is simple, although I do not know how long it took, as I was not responsible for this. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We pay a monthly subscription fee for the license. It could be lower. 

What other advice do I have?

The solution is cloud-based.

Microsoft dominates the market. Though there are other solutions available, almost everyone is using it, as it offers ease-of-use. 

Our organization has 300 users who are utilizing the solution. 

While I would recommend the solution to others who are contemplating its implementation, I believe that doing so would be superfluous, as it already dominates the market.

I rate Microsoft 365 Business as a nine out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1444413 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Human Resources at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jul 18, 2021
Stable, scalable, easy to install, and includes an internal employee chatbox
Pros and Cons
  • "I don't have any issues with Microsoft 365 Business, it's a good tool."
  • "I don't have any issues with Microsoft 365 Business, it's a good tool."
  • "The backup option should be included in Microsoft 365 Business."
  • "If you are deleting your data and relying on backup, the backups do not exist, they are not there."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft 365 Business for email and Teams, which has an internal chatbox for employees.

What is most valuable?

I don't have any issues with Microsoft 365 Business, it's a good tool.

What needs improvement?

It would be helpful if the calendar was improved. It could be better, more user-friendly, and better integrated.

If you are deleting your data and relying on backup, the backups do not exist, they are not there. The backup option should be included in Microsoft 365 Business.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is a scalable product.

We have approximately 300 people in our organization who use this solution.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We also use Google.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was good, it was straightforward. We did not have any issues with the installation. It only took 10 to 15 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation myself. I did not use the help of an integrator or reseller.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It's a business account, the organization pays for the licensing fees.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to other users.

I would rate Microsoft 365 Business an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1439427 - PeerSpot reviewer
Delivery Head IT & IS at a non-tech company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Jul 18, 2021
A very stable and flexible solution
Pros and Cons
  • "The best feature of the solution is its flexibility."
  • "The solution helps us to manage our business better and to connect with our teams."
  • "I feel that the user interface can be better when it comes to file sharing."
  • "I feel that the user interface can be better when it comes to file sharing."

What is our primary use case?

We always use the latest version. 

The solution helps us to manage our business better and to connect with our teams. Nowadays, everybody's working from home and it provides us the ability to stay connected and to continue with our work.

What is most valuable?

The best feature of the solution is its flexibility. 

What needs improvement?

I feel that the user interface can be better when it comes to file sharing. At times, it is too clumsy, especially when there is a need to go to the team channel.

The user interface in respect of access and the channels can also be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for one year. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I have not had experience with technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

I cannot comment on the installation as we have not handled it. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The implementation is company-wide and is already very flexible price-wise. 

There is a yearly licensing cost. 

What other advice do I have?

The solution is cloud based. 

It has around 15,000 users.

I would recommend this solution to others. 

I rate Microsoft 365 Business as a nine out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Vinay-Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager IT & Security at mCarbon Tech Innovations Pvt., Ltd.
Real User
Jul 17, 2021
Easy to use, overall stable, and user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft 365 Business is easy to use and user-friendly."
  • "Microsoft 365 Business is easy to use and user-friendly."
  • "The solution is overall stable. However, while using Teams there can be some performance issues during meetings."
  • "The solution is overall stable. However, while using Teams there can be some performance issues during meetings."

What is our primary use case?

We are using this solution for many of its features, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft 365 Business is easy to use and user-friendly. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is overall stable. However, while using Teams there can be some performance issues during meetings.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

We have approximately 50 users using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not needed to use the technical support for Microsoft 365 Business.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy. Everything is on the cloud, you download the solution and install it.

What about the implementation team?

We did the implementation ourselves.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is an annual license required for this solution. For a smaller organization, it could be expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft 365 Business an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer1620273 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Warehouse Engineer at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Jul 10, 2021
Stable, great for collaboration, and very reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "I never have had any problems with any kind of situation where I couldn't get my documents. It is very, very reliable and very consistent."
  • "The solution so far has been excellent."
  • "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."
  • "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."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product for all kinds of stuff. We use it for Excel, for Outlook, for team collaboration, for sharing documents, et cetera. We take advantage of it in order to do a lot of collaboration with colleagues.

What is most valuable?

The solution so far has been excellent. I've been very happy with its capabilities. 

The solution makes it easy to handle collaboration tasks. 

The product has proven to be very stable, and therefore, it is very reliable. I never have had any problems with any kind of situation where I couldn't get my documents. It is very, very reliable and very consistent.

The product scales very well.

What needs improvement?

The solution needs to make sure it does have the scalability potential in place for large-scale organizations. As a smaller organization, I can't speak to how scalable it would be for very big companies.

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.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for a very long time. It's been mostly five to six years at this point. I have a lot of experience with it.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is very reliable and very stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is there if you need to expand. 

That said, we are a small organization of 500 people and therefore haven't tested the limits of scaling. I'm unsure as to how big it can go.

How are customer service and technical support?

I've never had any technical issues with the product and therefore have not had to reach out to support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are. However, the fact that I haven't spoken with them reflects highly on the quality of the product itself. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We've always used Microsoft. I cannot recall using any other product.

How was the initial setup?

I don't have any experience with the installation aspect of the solution. It's not something that I've handled before. I'm not sure what the deployment is like or how easy it is to implement.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I don't handle payments and licensing. I can't speak to how much the company pays or if we're set up on a monthly or yearly payment schedule. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

It's my understanding that we did not look at other options before choosing this product.

What other advice do I have?

We're customers and end-users. 

Due to the fact that we are on the cloud deployment model, we are always using the latest version of the solution. Microsoft automatically keeps everything up to date. 

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. So far, we've been happy with how it works and what we can do with it.

I'd recommend the solution to other users and companies. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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