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reviewer1680546 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
Oct 13, 2021
Easy to set up with good collaboration capabilities and reliable stability
Pros and Cons
  • "The scalability is great."
  • "The product makes it easy to collaborate once all the employees are under one domain."
  • "It could be flexible in terms of working with other cloud-based solutions."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is actually one suite. Azure and Intune, everything comes together. Once you have Microsoft 365, it is one platform and its different products are all under one umbrella. We use SharePoint, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams - basically everything.

What is most valuable?

The product makes it easy to collaborate once all the employees are under one domain. Everyone can easily collaborate and share work-related information on the Cloud and all documents are shareable. 

The storage is much easier. Let's say that you are part of one company. You have that security with the company and you can easily share within Microsoft Teams and OneDrive. It's really easy now to collaborate, store, and share everything.  

The solution is very stable.

The scalability is great. 

The installation process is pretty straightforward.

What needs improvement?

I don't have any issues with the product or its offering. There aren't any missing features. I've enjoyed working with it. 

It could be flexible in terms of working with other cloud-based solutions. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We've used the solution for one year at this point. It hasn't been that long just yet.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the product is very good. There are no crashes. It doesn't freeze. We don't deal with bugs or glitches. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution scales well. If you need to expand it, as a company, you can.

We have about 1200 people using the solution at this time.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support has been very helpful and responsive. They are good. We are happy with the level of service we get. 

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

Previously, we used Microsoft Office 2016.

How was the initial setup?

The implementation was straightforward. It was not overly complex. From Intune, we had the option to deploy this product to all of the computers in the company. It was not very difficult as InTune provided this option for the deployment of Office 365 applications. You can just select whatever you want - Word, Outlook, Excel, OneNote, Teams, et cetera. It was very simple.

We have between 15 to 20 technical personnel in our organization that can handle deployment and maintenance tasks for this solution.

What about the implementation team?

I handled the implementation myself. I did not need the assistance of any consultants or integrators. It was all handled in-house. 

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

I like that the licensing is user-based. 

The solution comes as one full suite that, once you buy it Microsoft 365, delivers everything you need under that license. You just have to select how many users will be using it. Once that happens, you pay for it yearly.

What other advice do I have?

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. It's been a great solution so far.

I would recommend the solution to others. 

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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Dubi Blitt - PeerSpot reviewer
Country Manager at CloudFabrix Software
Real User
Oct 13, 2021
A stable and scalable solution which is easy to use and has good performance
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use and scalable."
  • "As the solution is cloud-based, we have always been using the latest version; I use the solution for everything, it is convenient, and there is no need to save my work, as it is always in the cloud."
  • "The solution could have better email automation."

What is our primary use case?

As the solution is cloud-based, we have always been using the latest version. 

I use the solution for everything. It is convenient. There is no need to save my work, as it is always in the cloud. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use and scalable. It is stable and we have had no issues with the performance. 

What needs improvement?

The solution could have better email automation. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have encountered no issues with the stability. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

I have not had occasion to make use of tech support. 

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

I do not recall if we used a different solution prior to Microsoft 365 Business. 

How was the initial setup?

As I was not involved in the installation, I cannot comment on it. 

What other advice do I have?

My previous organization consisted of a small company, with fewer than 100 users. 

I would recommend the solution to others. It's a great tool. 

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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it_user897258 - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager at MPU Solutions
Real User
Oct 12, 2021
Easy to use but integration could be more seamless
Pros and Cons
  • "Another nice thing is that Microsoft has infrastructure within our borders. From a GDPR point of view, our data needs to reside within South Africa's borders, and they've got data centers here. That helps because our government has stringent regulations that say the data we can't store data in the cloud outside of our borders."
  • "The price of 365 Business is highly competitive, especially if you compare it to standalone document and content management systems."
  • "365 Business' workflow should be better integrated into our current ERP systems. We are running two different ERP systems that are integrated, so it would make sense in the future to have those systems integrated into a content management workflow system."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use 365 for financial functions, like invoices, PODs, purchase orders, and customer contracts. 

What is most valuable?

At this stage, we're getting the most value out of Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, and some portions of SharePoint. Another nice thing is that Microsoft has infrastructure within our borders. From a GDPR point of view, our data needs to reside within South Africa's borders, and they've got data centers here. That helps because our government has stringent regulations that say the data we can't store data in the cloud outside of our borders.

What needs improvement?

365 Business' workflow should be better integrated into our current ERP systems. We are running two different ERP systems that are integrated, so it would make sense in the future to have those systems integrated into a content management workflow system. As it is, 365 is extremely open for integration, but it could be more seamless. Also, from an administrative point of view, it's a bit scattered. A more centralized user environment would be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

We only started rolling 365 Business out in May last year from the local exchange and migrating everything to it. Due to the pandemic, it just made sense. So, I think most other companies did the same thing. In the beginning, my company was primarily interested in the email aspects of 365, but I showed them the potential of SharePoint as well. I gave them a demonstration, and now they're more using OneDrive than SharePoint itself.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have no complaints about 365's stability. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

365 Business is easy to scale based on my experience. But it also depends on which portion—which modules— you want to scale. Adding normal users on Exchange is fairly straightforward. But when it comes to databases, scaling up can become quite complex.

How are customer service and support?

I would say that Microsoft's support is fairly good. I would rate it about six out 10.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of 365 is relatively straightforward. However, because we have about 120 employees, total deployment takes two or three days, including migrating historical email data. But, we were able to handle it all ourselves. And from a maintenance point of view, it's reasonably stable. It's just typical user issues, like password resets. We don't have any problems with space or anything at this stage. 

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

The price of 365 Business is highly competitive, especially if you compare it to standalone document and content management systems. Obviously, that excludes Exchange and all of that. But if you compare it to other similar products—which you can't really compare it to—I think it's very competitive.

What other advice do I have?

I rate 365 Business seven out of 10. I would definitely recommend it. It's easy to use from a user's point of view. It's easy to set up and add 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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it_user1686495 - PeerSpot reviewer
Managed IT Services Provider at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Oct 6, 2021
Professional support, plenty of features, but could be more intuitive
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft 365 Business has an abundance of features."
  • "The largest benefit today is that it integrates with Teams which is quite useful and the overall integration is good."
  • "Google Docs and Google Sheets are much more flexible than Microsoft 365 Business software. Additionally, I have found one of the biggest issues with any of the Microsoft management platforms is they are tremendously unintuitive. However, you get used to it, you accept it, and you work away on it."

What is our primary use case?

Microsoft 365 Business is used within businesses for all the Office applications within the package. The reality is most of my clients are using Google Docs or Google software but some clients need to have an offline solution. They will have Microsoft software that synchronizes to the cloud.  Microsoft 365 Business comes with all the Office software, such as OneDrive, Outlook, and Exchange.  It is good for collaboration and sharing. The largest benefit today is that it integrates with Teams which is quite useful and the overall integration is good.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft 365 Business has an abundance of features.

What needs improvement?

Google Docs and Google Sheets are much more flexible than Microsoft 365 Business software. Additionally, I have found one of the biggest issues with any of the Microsoft management platforms is they are tremendously unintuitive. However, you get used to it, you accept it, and you work away on it.

Google is much more versatile, and they provide a different experience. That is not to say that they are better or worse.

The solution could improve on the synchronization. The synchronization depends on the time of the day and what is happening in the USA. For example, when Americas wakes up, everything slows down at that point but it is to be expected. Sometimes it can take up to 24 hours to synchronize changes. The same is true for Google but they do it differently. There is a lot less frustration around Google Workspace than there is around Microsoft 365.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for approximately a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. However, the problem with Microsoft, in general, is the management platform is incredibly slow. The synchronization and platform can be very slow because you have one platform with probably millions of dependencies, this can affect performance. You do not have these issues with Google, G Suite, or Google Workspace. When you make any kind of change to Microsoft 365 business, nine times out of ten, it is going to work. It is a very complex platform but it does not have to be.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is scalable enough.

I have approximately 50 customers using the solution. The majority of my customers are using Google Workspace.

How are customer service and support?

Microsoft technical support is good. A lot of the time I know more than tech support, but that is only because I have been using these solutions for a long time. You have to go through the process to get technical support similar to any big company. They are professional and good communicators. However, it is a bit of a lengthy process to actually get to where you need to go, this is something you have to accept. There are different levels of support and you have to follow the process which is understandable.

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

I have used Google Workspace.

How was the initial setup?

The implementation of Microsoft 365 Business is easy. You have an installer, you deploy it, and it installs offline. You can also access the solution through the portal.

What about the implementation team?

I have been involved in the implementation of the solution. I work with other companies and their IT departments to oversee the operations. I help with configuration changes, some training, and anything else they might need.

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

The price of the Microsoft 365 Business is fair. It is a great suite of products, but then there are other great products on the market as well. The main concern is competition. With Microsoft generally, it comes down to what people have become familiar with, what people have grown up using when they were younger, and when they are older. It depends on the actual adoption of the environment that they work in. The price is not an issue, it is about what people are used to using, and what they are familiar with is what influences their purchase.

Customers can sign up for an annual commitment where they are paying monthly, but it is an annual commitment. I mostly sell annual commitment and it is paid monthly. Which allows them in certain situations to roll the license over. For example, If someone leaves the company, then the license can be allocated to somebody else without having to buy an additional license.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have evaluated other solutions.

What other advice do I have?

I have been using Microsoft for over 20 years and when you use Microsoft for a certain period of time, you get used to the way they do things, whether or not you like it, it does not matter. Microsoft is not the most intuitive of platforms, with regards to their Azure cloud. From a UX point of view, I would rate it approximately a six or seven out of ten. However, from a functionality point of view, I would rate it approximately an eight out of ten.

If someone is looking for a fully integrated solution that is not Google, then the next best choice is Microsoft 365. From a cost point of view, Google Workspace and Microsoft costs are not complicated anymore. Microsoft does become more expensive when you start adding on features. Google does not have that issue. I mostly recommend Google Workspace over Microsoft. The only reason somebody would want Microsoft over Google is that they are used to the Microsoft desktop applications. Microsoft Azure is not the most user-friendly platform compared to AWS, for example.  Most of the time, I recommend Google Workspace.

I rate Microsoft 365 Business a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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it_user1683102 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect ans Urban planner / projects Director at a engineering company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Oct 6, 2021
Quite stable but needs more integration with other solutions
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Business 365 is quite stable."
  • "I would like to see more integration in the next release."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft Business 365 for team document solutions, like SharePoint. There are about 1,000 employees in my company, but I'm not sure if everyone uses it.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see more integration in the next release.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Business 365 is quite stable.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Business 365 seven out of 10.

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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CEO Iberia & Latam at a recruiting/HR firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Oct 4, 2021
Easy to install, but they require better data protection, and they have scalability issues
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to use."
  • "We use Microsoft 365 Business for Teams and SharePoint."
  • "Data protection needs to be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft 365 Business for Teams and SharePoint.

What is most valuable?

It is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

Data protection needs to be improved.

Scalability is an area that needs to be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for a couple of years.

We use Microsoft Teams on the cloud, and the rest of the solution is used on-premises.

We are using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I don't have any issues with the stability of Microsoft 365 Business.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Microsoft 365 Business needs improvement.

We have 300 users in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

Personally, I have not contacted technical support, but my colleagues contact them often.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy.

What other advice do I have?

Personally, I don't like working in the cloud. The majority of this solution is used on-premises.

I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

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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Petronela Ghergulov - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineering Quality Analyst at Visteon Corporation
Real User
Oct 3, 2021
Scalable, stable, and provides multiple useful applications
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft 365 Business is stable."
  • "We have thousands of users using this solution in my organization."
  • "The solution could improve by being more secure."

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft 365 Business for many of the packaged solutions, such as Outlook and SharePoint.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by being more secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for a few years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable enough for what I use it for.

We have thousands of users using this solution in my organization.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Microsoft 365 Business 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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Octavian Enache - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Officer at TBI Bank
Real User
Oct 1, 2021
An office solution that's easy to use, but the price could be better
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that Microsoft 365 Business is very easy to use. It's a very good solution."
  • "The price could be better."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft 365 Business for our business environment and not for personal use.

What is most valuable?

I like that Microsoft 365 Business is very easy to use. It's a very good solution.

What needs improvement?

The price could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

My company has been using Microsoft 365 Business for at least a year. I have been using this solution for a month.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is a stable solution.

How are customer service and support?

Microsoft technical support is quite responsive, and they usually solve your It's a big thumbs up to the guys at Microsoft Support.

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

I've used Office suite 2016 and 2019 before.

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

Microsoft 365 Business could be cheaper. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to new users. 

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Microsoft 365 Business a seven,

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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Mehmet Bagci - PeerSpot reviewer
Board Member at Iota Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Åž.
Real User
Sep 27, 2021
User-friendly, scalable, stable, and simple to set up
Pros and Cons
  • "It's easy to use."
  • "I like Microsoft 365 Business, it's very good and easy to use."
  • "The price could always be better. I live in Turkey, our economy is not very good."

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft 365 Business for office products.

What is most valuable?

I like Microsoft 365 Business it's very good.

It's easy to use.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for a few years.

We are using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is a scalable product.

We have two users in our organization who are using this solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not contacted technical support. We have never needed it.

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

I am familiar with OpenOffice, but it has compatibility issues with files. We prefer Microsoft Office products

How was the initial setup?

It is very easy to install Microsoft 365 Business.

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

The price could always be better. I live in Turkey, our economy is not very good.

Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis.

What other advice do I have?

Yes, I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

I would 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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Sundaresan Subramanyan - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder and Managing Director at Analytic Brains Technologies Private Limited
Real User
Sep 26, 2021
It's very user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "It's very user-friendly."
  • "The most valuable thing about Microsoft 365 is its ease of use."
  • "Microsoft 365 could be less expensive."

What is our primary use case?

We're an organization with about 30 employees and we use Microsoft 365 for some who are working remotely to provide them with Microsoft Word, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable thing about Microsoft 365 is its ease of use. It's very user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using Microsoft 365 for about a year and a half.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have not had any problems with stability. It depends on the features you use. The Microsoft 365 products like Microsoft Word or Outlook have a lot of features, but users really only use about 10% or 20% of the features at any given time.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We haven't used 365 at the kind of volume to really find out whether it's scalable or not.

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

Microsoft 365 could be less expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Microsoft 365 eight out of 10 and recommend it to other businesses if they're willing to pay the cost.

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?

Microsoft Azure
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