We primarily use the solution for email, collaboration, some business applications like Sharepoint, and the Exchange server.
CEO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
User-friendly with a straightforward setup and good scalability potential
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is extremely straightforward."
- "It's a bit complex in itself when you get into items such as security or compliance."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
For example, we have depended heavily on it for our remote work capability, we have worked 100% remotely since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
What is most valuable?
The email on offer is very nice. It's very easy to use. We've enjoyed that aspect so far. It's very clearly laid out.
We can easily collaborate between users with. We can share and work on documents, for example.
The solution has the capabilities to help me organize my week.
The product is very proactive. They know there are issues before we report them and they alert us to the fact that they are working to fix things.
For the most part, the solution is very user-friendly.
The initial setup is extremely straightforward.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft is having some issues now and therefore it may not be the best time to evaluate them. However, they acknowledge that they have the issues. They are working to fix things.
The stability is a real issue right now. It's something that they need to fix.
It's a bit complex in itself when you get into items such as security or compliance. That said, if you're knowledgeable it's no trouble. We are excited to see the end result after the various roll outs that MS is currently carrying on.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for years. It's been a long time. I have quite a bit of experience with the product.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is not so good. It's an aspect of the solution we really don't like. They need to work on this. There is some stability, however, there are some issues with integrations. I am assuming that these recent stability issues stem from the various rollouts and integration activities that MS is carrying out to better improve the solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution scales easily. If you want to add people, you simply add them. However, that means you need to buy more licenses, so your cost will go up.
How are customer service and support?
Support can be a bit better, however, they are quite good at being proactive. Usually, they know there is a problem before we do, and by the time we reach out they are working on a fix of some sort.
Some of their support is AI as well, which means that over time, as it learns, it will get better and more effective. Basically, it needs to be a bit more robust. It needs to be more flexible in terms of understanding what you're looking for. That will likely come /improve with time.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did use Outlook and Exchange, however, the ease of managing a SaaS versus on-prem meant it was more scalable and it's easy to manage. We didn't have to bother with any back-end integration.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex at all. It was straightforward for our team. Basically, you log in online and download the software and everything is basically automatically set up so it's easy. You don't have to worry about complexities.
The deployment just takes a few minutes. It's very fast and easy. Of course, the download time depends on the speed of your internet.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the process ourselves. We did not need the assistance of an integrator or consultant. It was all done in-house.
What was our ROI?
A bit of a tough one to calculate for MS365 but I would say that it is positive, very positive.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing is flexible. You can pay yearly or monthly. It's up to you.
The overall cost is relative. There aren't a lot of other mainstream options, except for maybe Google Email.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Google Apps
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of the solution at this point. I cannot recall the exact version number, however. It may be the 2019 release.
Currently, we have about 30 people on our team.
We do plan to continue to use the solution going forward. We have no plans to change to something else.
I'd recommend this solution to other organizations. I would rate it at an 8 out of 10. The collaboration capabilities we have now are amazing. We really appreciate what it empowers us to achieve.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner

Project Manager at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Stable, good interface, and good performance, but needs better pricing
Pros and Cons
- "Its interface looks clean, and its performance seems quite fast. It is faster than our previous app."
- "Its price could be better for companies that are not using it massively."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for normal office applications.
What is most valuable?
Its interface looks clean, and its performance seems quite fast. It is faster than our previous app.
What needs improvement?
Its price could be better for companies that are not using it massively.
For how long have I used the solution?
We started to use it around last year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I don't know if it is scalable or not. In terms of users, we are in the transition process to upgrade to this solution. Currently, not all users are using it. If it is given to our whole staff, we would have 30,000 users. We plan to keep using this solution and expand its usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have our own technical team, and we contact them for any issues. If they need further help with a specific issue, they contact Microsoft support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have been using only Microsoft products. We were earlier using the other version of Office.
What about the implementation team?
It was done by our technical team. We don't need a team to manage this. We just need to manage the license and contract. We have a small team that does the license and contract management.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have an enterprise license, and we get some price off for that. Its price could be better for companies that are not using it massively.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution. I would rate Microsoft 365 Business a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Technical Director at a security firm with 51-200 employees
A perfect and feature-rich product with best technical support and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "I like everything. For me, this is a perfect product. It is rich in terms of features, and new functionalities are available very often. It is super straightforward to install, and their technical support is the best that I've ever seen."
- "It could be cheaper, but I don't know if this is possible."
What is our primary use case?
We are using it for all products inside this package, such as online SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
What is most valuable?
I like everything. For me, this is a perfect product. It is rich in terms of features, and new functionalities are available very often.
It is super straightforward to install, and their technical support is the best that I've ever seen.
What needs improvement?
It could be cheaper, but I don't know if this is possible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable. We have around 70 users. In one company, we have around 20 users, and in another company, we have around 50 users. We will keep using this solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
Their technical support is very good. It is the best I've ever seen. I have not received such a level of support for any product that I have used in the past. Their response time is less than half an hour after the first call. Sometimes, I have received a call back in 10 minutes. Their knowledge and support are at a high-level.
How was the initial setup?
Its installation is super straightforward. The deployment duration depends on the number of users.
What about the implementation team?
I installed it myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It could be cheaper. Its licensing is on a yearly basis.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We didn't evaluate other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would definitely recommend this solution to others. 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.
Fast implementation of business solutions, easy to set up and good integration capabilities.
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is pretty simple."
- "The pricing may be a bit high."
What is our primary use case?
We are building the WorkPoint 365 solution on top of Microsoft 365. It is being used for managing all unstructured information; document management, project management, contract management, HR, quality management and any other business solution in need of document or case management. We fully integrate the solution to Teams, Outlook, Office, the Power Platform, Power BI and other business applications, incl. ERP.
How has it helped my organization?
It has made all unstructured information available anywhere, anytime. With the WOrkPoint 365 solution we have full integration between Microsoft 365 components like Teams, Power Platform, etc.
What is most valuable?
From our side, the solution's most valuable aspect is the integration to the different tools around it now - such as Power BI, Teams and Power Platform and all the other products that become a total integrated solution when you're working with WorkPoint 365.
The solution is fast and performing well.
Both on the usability side and integration side and especially around AI with Microsoft's new product VIVA, the solution is very interesting.
The initial setup is pretty simple.
What needs improvement?
The solution is improved now by adding still more AI based features, and that will of very interesting to follow. Integrating to Microsoft's new VIVA products enables fantastic new features.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution since the very beginning. It's been since around 2004 at this point. It's been as much as 15 years or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's good overall.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have tools to overcome any scalability issues and the solution is in use with 1000's of users. We have a long experience with providing solutions in this space and we see customers running mission-critical solutions that have thousands of users. We have found a way around scalability issues, for us, scalability isn't a problem.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
No.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not overly complex. It's very easy to use for users. There's of course some consideration to think about from an IT perspective and from an architecture and governance angle, but the WOrkPoint 365 solution enables good governance.
In general, however, a company shouldn't have any issues with the implementation.
Support is available.
What about the implementation team?
Many SIs have skills.
What was our ROI?
We save significant time and cost and improve quality and capacity. Th fact that all information lige documents, mails, chats drawings, etc. is available in one place is invaluable for the business.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's competitively priced compered to what you get.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Several other technologies was evaluated.
What other advice do I have?
We are a Microsoft Gold partner.
While we deploy to the cloud, we do have clients that use the on-premises deployment model.
Our company provides functions on top of Microsoft 365. That means that we obviously fill some gaps and we have developed specific solutions for document management and cache management and project management and stuff like that. We are adding functions to Office 365 and Microsoft 365 with WorkPoint 365.
I'd advise that other organizations should think of it as a platform. It's a platform where you can actually start in one place and develop in so many other areas with WorkPoint 365.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
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General Manager at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
User-friendly with a simple setup and good stability
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has pretty good security baked in."
- "It would be ideal if the solution offered a free version. Currently, there are only paid options available."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution throughout the company for business purposes. We use a variety of its applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable. The performance, overall, is quite good.
The scalability, overall, has been very good.
We have found Microsoft 365 Business to be very user-friendly. It's easy to navigate.
The initial setup is simple and straightforward. It's not too hard to set it up yourself.
Overall the product meets our needs.
The solution has pretty good security baked in.
Microsoft has pretty good technical support on offer. They are helpful.
What needs improvement?
Overall, I can't recall feeling any features were missing. The solution meets our needs. There isn't anything that is lacking.
It would be ideal if the solution offered a free version. Currently, there are only paid options available.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for about three years at this point. It's been almost that long at least.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is reliable. It offers good performance. We've found it to be quite stable. It doesn't have bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze at all. It's great.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have found that Microsoft 365 Business scales very well. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so easily.
Currently, we have about 50 people on the solution.
We do plan to continue to use the solution. We have not plans to change.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support has been very good. They are knowledgeable and responsive. We have been satisfied with the level of service we receive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use another solution. We've always only used Microsoft 365 Business.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was not complex. It was very straightforward. Due to its relative ease of use, the initial setup was easy. A company shouldn't have any issues with it.
While I cannot recall the exact amount of time it took to deploy the solution, I can say that it was very fast. It doesn't take long.
The maintenance is pretty basic. You don't need a large amount of staff to watch over it.
What about the implementation team?
I handled the implementation myself. I did not need the assistance of an integrator or consultant. It's easy to do on your own.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a licensing fee. I can't say if it is expensive or not as I've never looked at other products to compare services and pricing.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We've never compared the solution to another product.
What other advice do I have?
We are using the latest version of the solution. I'm not sure of the exact version number.
I would rate the solution at a nine out of ten. So far, it's met our needs. I have no complaints. I'm very happy with it.
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.
Sr Engineering Manager - Design Engineering at Baker Hughes
Good features, highly scalable, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "t is easy to use and the features are good."
- "The solution could integrate better with other products such as Skype and Zoom, at the moment it slows down the computer."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for documentation.
What is most valuable?
It is easy to use and the features are good.
What needs improvement?
The solution could integrate better with other products such as Skype and Zoom, at the moment it slows down the computer.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for more than a year.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable to meet your needs. We have tens of thousands of users using this solution in my organization.
What about the implementation team?
Our technical team did the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for a corporation license.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Microsoft 365 Business a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Works at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy installation, incomparable functionality, and has bundled products
Pros and Cons
- "When trying to compare other products there are not a lot of product that can even compare with the functionality."
- "Some of the functionality in the solution needs to improve. For example, when receiving a message in Outlook regarding the start of a meeting, it is not easy to connect, pick a microphone, or click the link."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for various tasks as it is a bundle of products. I use Outlook for messaging, Visio for chart modelling, PowerPoint for presentation, Excel, Word, and OneNote. For me personally, OneNote is mostly helpful application.
What is most valuable?
When trying to compare other products there are not a lot of product that can even compare with the functionality. There are many products bundled together.
What needs improvement?
I think every product manager has to use the products by himself because I am a product manager in my company for years, I have seen rudimentary mistakes. For example, in previous versions, there were no problems with simple operations. Currently, I see unstructured development. In previous versions it was always stable, now they focus on un-useful features, instead of useful ones.
Some of the functionality in the solution needs to improve. For example, when receiving a message in Outlook regarding the start of a meeting, it is not easy to connect, pick a microphone, or click the link.
Some of Google services are better than the ones with this solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I observe the dynamic of Microsoft products from unstable to more stable. They have improved over the years from critical mistakes. For example, Microsoft Teams, strange product, but now I can say it is a good product with mistakes, often unstable, but I observed the solution getting better over time. They need some more work done on stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have 3,000 employees in my company using the solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have used the solutions technical support in the past and I received an answer but it did not have the solution. It was a standard automated message. They could improve on the agent's knowledge for dealing with issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Lotus from IBM in the past and it was terrible. I decided to find a new solution without Lotus. It was very hard to work with Lotus and other IBM product. Additionally, I have used Google products too.
How was the initial setup?
I ordered this solution and the supply manager installed it. They had no problem.
What about the implementation team?
We have an IT division in my company that manages all the deployments.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a licensing fee that is quite expensive. However, the solution is useful and the price is equal to the value.
What other advice do I have?
Microsoft wonders me, I am quite satisfied with this solution. I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Microsoft 365 Business a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Business Collaboration Supervisor, Information Services at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
It is stable and easy to deploy, and it works for us
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to deploy and do the settings. It has also been stable."
- "Their technical support could be faster. The admin portal, report generation, and other things could also be much simpler. We can't do columns adjustment at this time. The desktop app of Teams had lots of issues recently. The web version worked fine. We had to do a lot of things in terms of infrastructure and networking. It could have been better. It is quite new, so we got to bear and go with that, and then we'll see."
What is our primary use case?
I am in charge of the collaboration piece of this. We use 365 Business as a whole. We use almost all the tools.
What is most valuable?
It is easy to deploy and do the settings. It has also been stable.
What needs improvement?
Their technical support could be faster. The admin portal, report generation, and other things could also be much simpler. We can't do columns adjustment at this time.
The desktop app of Teams had lots of issues recently. The web version worked fine. We had to do a lot of things in terms of infrastructure and networking. It could have been better. It is quite new, so we got to bear and go with that, and then we'll see.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for less than a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It has been stable so far.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have about 4,000 users.
How are customer service and technical support?
They are doing a great job. We go and create a ticket, and then someone responds. If required, we are also able to escalate stuff, but their support is not that fast. It should be faster.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to deploy and do the settings.
What about the implementation team?
Our infrastructure team is responsible for its upgrade and maintenance.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution, but it depends on the user base and company. We are a government organization, and it works for us. I would recommend it for other government organizations. Our county and other counties are using this solution.
I would rate Microsoft 365 Business an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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