By getting the Microsoft online services, you can get everything you need with the way you want it. When you select the MS online services, you will get to combine the powerful desktop based applications with the flexible and fully hosted internet service. This gives your users everything in one integrated experience with using the same rich applications that the users know already. It will also give a constant look and feel with practically any device in any possible location. The benefits offered by MS online services include:
1. Latest capabilities for business productivity: These include web conferencing, document collaboration and workflow, instant messaging and business class email all working together without any issues.
2. Simplicity: The online services synchronize with MS Active Directory so that you can maintain control and manage the user policies centrally. The presence of a single administrative panel enables centralized and easy provisioning and better management of existing and new users. The end users may securely access this service from anywhere without any need of a VPN connection. The service can also be accessed via a huge range of mobile devices.
3. Fast disaster recovery and privacy: The services provide secure internet protocol with HTTP and HTTPS over SSL for accessing your service. It has a network architecture that is redundant and capable of fast disaster recovery. For dealing with the data center connectivity issues, the service switches over to the backup data center.
4. More flexibility: You can also build your own solutions by using individual service or buy the integrated suite. You may select to run some applications on the premises or maybe select an online service managed and hosted by either MS or MS Partners. You may use leverage tools like Active Directory Synchronization so that you can make choices on premises, online or during deployment.
5. More agility: You can add the newer capabilities into your company without having to strain the internal resources. You may expand the IT capabilities with the new services as there is no need to invest in the development of new skill or installing new software or hardware. You can release the valuable resources from routine tasks to get them to focus on important business initiatives which will a true competitive advantage.
6. Reliability and security: These Microsoft online services run with a global network of different data centers that are protected by many layers of security and operational practices. These services guarantee a 99.9% uptime service level agreement.