Microsoft 365 articles

What are some key factors that can drive small businesses forward? Efficiency, productivity, and innovation are among them. Microsoft has extended the availability of one of its most dynamic tools to SMBs, which could be a game-changer for growth. Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a powerful new addition to the M365 suite. Initially exclusive to enterprise customers, Copilot is now accessible to businesses of all sizes with Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Business Premium subscriptions. ...

Calendars, task lists, and project planning are vital tools in business operations. Many individuals rely on Microsoft's suite of apps to facilitate these processes, including Planner, Microsoft To Do, and Project for the Web. While these tools are instrumental in maintaining workflow efficiency and promoting task accountability, they operate as separate applications. As a result, navigating between them can prove cumbersome, adding unnecessary complexity to workflows. On average, employees find themselves toggling between 22 different ...

Microsoft 365 boasts an impressive collection of cloud-based productivity tools designed to enhance your efficiency and speed in the workplace. Renowned for its continuous innovation, Microsoft has pioneered the industry. Introduced initially as Office 365 in 2013, M365 was among the earliest all-in-one cloud tools. Today, Microsoft and its business tools stand at the forefront of generative AI technology. Microsoft 365 has integrated remarkable AI innovations within its platform, seamlessly incorporating them into Word, Excel, ...

Microsoft remains a leader in a constantly evolving tech landscape, pioneering innovations that reshape our digital interactions. The latest update for Windows 11 demonstrates Microsoft's unwavering commitment to excellence. It's not merely an upgrade; it represents a leap into the future of computing. Microsoft proudly labels it as "The most personal Windows 11 experience." Let's delve into some standout features that underscore the significance of this update. Microsoft Copilot: Unleashing Creativity with Your Intelligent Assistant ...

"How do you think Microsoft Sales Copoliot can help businesses based in Australia?" was the prompt I used in ChatGPT to see how it viewed the latest AI tool. However, it can’t give an opinion or provide specific information before September 2021. Unsurprisingly, it did provide a list of benefits consistent with my research on Microsoft Sales Copilot and how it would be helpful for Melbourne businesses. AI-driven processes have experienced explosive growth, with software ...

As organisations want to understand their businesses better, more and more conversations are around Business Intelligence or BI. The more meetings we have around BI, the more we realise that outside a specific scope of existing reports and data, owners and management aren't really sure what other insights they need. So inevitably, the question of how we use Power BI or Google Looker in our business is asked. Here is one way we use Business ...

We've all been there.  You’re huddled in a meeting room, feverishly brainstorming and sharing ideas. The digital lead passionately discusses tactics to include in the product launch strategy. You try to add your thoughts, waiting patiently for a pause in discussion. Working through new strategies and spending time with your team makes being in the office valuable.  And for advocates calling for the end of working from home - the thrashing out of ideas on-site ...

It wasn't that long ago that many companies heavily relied on software such as Microsoft Excel to help provide reporting and analytics to manage their business.  Working through tabs, filtering data sets and looking at brightly coloured graphs was part of many Monday sales meetings. That's if you had colour toner; otherwise, you looked at monochrome reporting that all looked the same.  Thankfully, those reporting days are behind us.  Today you can communicate complex information ...

If you’re like me, you will have been spending time over the last twelve months getting back to doing things you love doing post-lockdown. No doubt, if you have been to Melbourne CBD on the weekend, you will see the city is back. Streets are heaving with people, spilling out of bars, restaurants and theatres again. It’s fantastic to see. But one challenge remains - staffing. Especially in the hospitality and entertainment sector. Without enough ...

What's your favourite venue for a conference or event? Crown? Hyatt? MCEC? Or somewhere in Docklands? Aside from the speakers and networking opportunities, many conference attendees will remember the food during the breaks. It's funny to think for all the time, effort and planning that goes into an industry event or conference, for many employees, it will come down to what's on offer for lunch. If you ask your team members and colleagues, you will ...