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reviewer1600164 - PeerSpot reviewer
Programme Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Scalable, reasonably priced, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is very stable."
  • "The solution could improve the user interface a little bit to make it easier to navigate."

What is our primary use case?

We're primarily using Office 365 as a product suite, however, we do not use it from an operating system perspective. It's great for general productivity as well as for teamwork and collaboration.

What is most valuable?

The solution makes collaboration easy. 

It's great for productivity.

The solution is always available and easy to use. Your files are always very safe.

The solution is very stable. It's a reliable product.

The scalability is great.

The solution is reasonably priced.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve the user interface a little bit to make it easier to navigate.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for about two years now. It hasn't been too long.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable. It's reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good. You seem to be able to add as many new users as you like. From that perspective, it scales well. 

We have about 15 users that regularly use the solution.

How are customer service and support?

I can't speak to any experience with technical support. I've never really dealt with them directly. Therefore, I wouldn't be able to speak to how helpful or responsive they are. 

How was the initial setup?

As a cloud-based solution, there isn't really any installation required. 

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

We have a license that we pay for. It renews annually.

It could be cheaper, however, in general, it's affordable. 

What other advice do I have?

Since we use the cloud-based version, we're always using the latest version of the solution.

On a scale from one to ten, I'd rate the solution at a nine.

I'd recommend the solution to other users and other organizations. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Leon Drury - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Systems Services
Real User
Good support and user interface, but the scalability can be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "We are satisfied with the technical support, there are no issues."
  • "Areas that need improvement are pricing, stability, and scalability."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for Teams, Office, and SharePoint.

What is most valuable?

It serves its purpose, and there is nothing that I can recommend that is better.

The interface is fine.

What needs improvement?

Areas that need improvement are pricing, stability, and scalability.

For how long have I used the solution?

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

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is a scalable solution.

We have 25 users in our organization, but we support 50 customers using this product.

How are customer service and technical support?

We are satisfied with the technical support, there are no issues.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward. It's easy.

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

Pricing can always be improved.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Microsoft 365 Business a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1194768 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Business Intelligence, Analytics and Big Data Service Line at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Good ability to handle large files, a lot of online information, and useful Teams application for conferencing and messaging
Pros and Cons
  • "The most important feature of Microsoft 360 Business is Teams. We use it for our conference calls and messaging. Microsoft Teams reduces the number of emails that I have to send or receive. Microsoft 365 Business has been incredibly useful during this period because of the integration of Teams with Outlook and the ability to store and handle files of large dimensions."
  • "There are some security issues with the platform, and its security should be improved. We have to re-enter the username and password sometimes, which is quite boring for us. The usability of Outlook can be improved. Currently, it is a little bit limited and old-fashioned. They should think about the concept of dealing with emails in Teams. Teams and Outlook together will make it a complete platform. The Teams application is not user-friendly on mobile phones and should be improved."

What is most valuable?

The most important feature of Microsoft 360 Business is Teams. We use it for our conference calls and messaging. Microsoft Teams reduces the number of emails that I have to send or receive.

Microsoft 365 Business has been incredibly useful during this period because of the integration of Teams with Outlook and the ability to store and handle files of large dimensions.

What needs improvement?

There are some security issues with the platform, and its security should be improved. We have to re-enter the username and password sometimes, which is quite boring for us.

The usability of Outlook can be improved. Currently, it is a little bit limited and old-fashioned. They should think about the concept of dealing with emails in Teams. Teams and Outlook together will make it a complete platform.

The Teams application is not user-friendly on mobile phones and should be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for more or less six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable. It is more stable than before, and I have noticed an improvement in its stability.

How are customer service and technical support?

I am just a user, and I don't interact with their technical support. If required, I am able to find enough material on the internet.

What other advice do I have?

As a user, it is very good. There is also a lot of helpful material available on the internet.

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 has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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IT Manager at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 20
A multi-purpose, integrated solution with Teams as the best feature
Pros and Cons
  • "Teams is a valuable feature in addition to the other features 365 provides."
  • "It can be heavy and it sometimes takes time to access the application."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case of this solution is for Microsoft Teams. We are customers of Microsoft.

What is most valuable?

Teams is the most valuable feature of 365 and I also appreciate that the solution is able to provide many different features such as cloud, OneDrive, Office, emails, etc. 

What needs improvement?

UINUX for Microsoft 10 is so heavy for our users. For my students and staff it's sometimes slow to access the application, there are connectivity issues. I think Microsoft needs to make a light version for UINUX. I'd like to see an engine included. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for six months. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable - we have around 2,000 users in our company.

How are customer service and technical support?

We initially look on the internet to solve any problems and if we can't solve the issue we contact customer service. They provide good support. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution. 

I rate this solution an eight out of 10. 

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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1024407 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Real User
Good integration between Power BI and SQL, and good scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "The Power BI environment and the integration between Power BI and SQL are the solution's most valuable features. The integration between products is great."
  • "The solution's licensing framework needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for business intelligence.

What is most valuable?

The Power BI environment and the integration between Power BI and SQL are the solution's most valuable features. The integration between products is great.

What needs improvement?

The solution's licensing framework needs improvement.

The integration of the SQL server development environment is a little bit difficult to handle. They should work to make this easier.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for two years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is very scalable, but it gets more expensive as you grow.

How are customer service and technical support?

We haven't really contacted technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. We're working with a complex environment, so before we implemented it we tested it with a prototype and in pilot environments. You only need two people for maintenance.

What about the implementation team?

We had our own internal team implement the solution. 

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

The solution is quite expensive and gets more expensive if you have to scale.

What other advice do I have?

We use both the cloud and on-premises deployment models.

I'd recommend the product. I'd rate it nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1675503 - PeerSpot reviewer
Executive Director at a logistics company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
A stable and scalable office application with a useful email solution
Pros and Cons
  • "like Outlook. Outlook is an email solution, and we're using it every day for daily communication."
  • "It could be more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft 365 Business primarily for Outlook. 

What is most valuable?

I like Outlook. Outlook is an email solution, and we're using it every day for daily communication.

What needs improvement?

It could be more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft 365 Business for about a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business has been stable so far for us.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is scalable, and we have about 3000 people using it in our organization.

What other advice do I have?

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Microsoft 365 Business an eight. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Software Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Reliable, stable, and great for business processes
Pros and Cons
  • "Overall, I have found it to be a good, reliable product."
  • "I have used the normal Excel Microsoft 365 worksheets. When it goes to macro running then 365 is not that user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use the solution for normal business work. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is mostly good for business-related tasks. 

Overall, I have found it to be a good, reliable product.

The product has been stable over the years.

It's pretty good for creating reports.

What needs improvement?

I have used the normal Excel Microsoft 365 worksheets. When it goes to macro running then 365 is not that user-friendly.

I cannot speak to any current features and what might be missing.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for about five years at this point. It's been a while.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution is very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable and the performance has been good for us.

How are customer service and technical support?

I don't have any experience using technical support. I cannot say how helpful or responsive they are. I've never tried to contact them. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm just a customer and end-user. I'm not a reseller and don't have a business relationship with Microsoft.

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I have been pleased with the product's capabilities and enjoy using it for work.

I would recommend it to colleagues and other companies. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1641087 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Operations at a non-profit with 1-10 employees
Real User
Stable, scalable, easy to install and can be accessed from anywhere and on any device
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to use."
  • "The price is an area that needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

I am a reseller, I provide solutions to customers.

What is most valuable?

It is easy to use.

You can access it from anywhere or from any device. It can be used anywhere from a smartphone, or a laptop, without installing anything. Even if it is available on a system where MS Office is not installed, you can still use this product.

Features are available in different versions.

What needs improvement?

No product is perfect, bugs are always present.

The price is an area that needs improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been selling Microsoft 365 Business for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft 365 Business is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable product.

All updates are available from time to time. Every two to three days, there is an update.

How was the initial setup?

It is easy to set up.

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

The price is high. It should be lower.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Microsoft 365 Business a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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