Why the Latest Microsoft 365 Upgrade is a Win for All Users

Microsoft 365 is the successor to Microsoft Office 365, which has been significantly upgraded to improve overall functionality and provide both individuals and businesses with the features and benefits their unique needs demand.

Although the name is slightly confusing, Microsoft says that they changed it “to reflect the features and benefits available throughout the subscription range”. It is designed to assist people and businesses achieve more with its innovative apps, intelligent cloud services and world-class security.

The functionality and security that Microsoft continued to add to Microsoft Office 365 endowed the product with so much more that the name became a bit of a misnomer. Although the office suite remains the central element, the latest “upgrade” provides a comprehensive range of tools to suit a range of IT requirements.

The existing Microsoft Office 365 subscriptions automatically became Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with no further action required by users and no other change to the subscription cost. The plans depend on whether you want to connect with family or friends, collaborate with your team or learn remotely.

The improvement in the design of the Microsoft product range was borne out of the acknowledgement that not every user needs, or can afford, the same features and support. For example, a student will never require the same complexity of IT solutions that an enterprise would.

Microsoft Solutions for the Home

Microsoft offers some powerful budget apps to create reports, essays and more with the popular Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Users have access to 1 Tb of cloud storage, Outlook calendar and email as well.

• MS 365 Family from R129 *per month
• MS 365 Personal from R99* per month
• MS Office Home and Student 2021 a one-time purchase of R1,999*

Microsoft Solutions for the Business

Microsoft has created enhanced teamwork and communication for business with its latest business plans which include:

• MS 365 Business Basic from R92,50* per month
• MS 365 Apps from R127,20* per month
• MS 365 Business Standard from R192,80* per month
• MS 365 Business Premium from R339,20* per month

*The above prices, May 2022, are indicative only and exclude VAT.

Westech has been highly successful in resolving IT needs for individuals and businesses since 1994. As an experienced and professional IT Support company in Johannesburg, with a national footprint throughout South Africa, we identify and implement the right solutions for businesses, no matter the size.

Westech has a proven track record of delivering outstanding levels of service excellence, IT support, and the latest technology, whether remotely or onsite.

Our next article will delve deeper into exactly what the latest Microsoft 365 packages offer. However, if you have any questions about Microsoft 365 in the meanwhile or would like to find out more about how we can assist you in implementing an IT infrastructure tailored to your business needs, please contact our team of technical experts.