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Microsoft 365 is a subscription service that ensures you always have the most up-to-date modern productivity tools from Microsoft. There are Microsoft 365 plans for home and personal use, as well as for small and midsized businesses, large enterprises, schools, and non-profits.
Microsoft 365 plans include the robust Office desktop apps that you’re familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. You also get extra online storage and cloud-connected features that let you collaborate on files in real time. With a subscription, you'll always have the latest features, fixes, and security updates along with ongoing tech support at no extra cost. You can choose to pay for your subscription on a monthly basis, and the Microsoft 365 plan lets you use your apps on multiple PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones.
The Microsoft 365 plans for business include the fully installed desktop apps, file storage, and 50GB email storage, Microsoft Basic also offers the online versions of Office,
Microsoft Remote Desktop is a client application that allows you to access and control the resources and data of a remote, or host, computer using an Internet connection. It is, in essence, remote control software. Remote desktop capabilities allow you to access a work computer from home whether or not the work computer connects to a network.
A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. Applications running on an end system (PC, smartphone etc.) across a VPN may therefore benefit from the functionality, security, and management of the private network. Encryption is a an inherent part of a VPN connection.
Cloud storage is a model of computer data storage in which the digital data is stored in logical pools. The physical storage spans multiple servers (sometimes in multiple locations), and the physical environment is typically owned and managed by a hosting company.
MS Teams is a chat-based collaboration tool that provides global, remote, and dispersed teams with the ability to work together and share information via channels. Each channel is built around a topic, like “Team Events,” a department name, or just for fun. Channels are where you hold meetings, have conversations, and work on files together. You can utilise cool features like one-on-one chat, team chat, and Video Conference. Users can also meet or collaborate on-the-go using Microsoft Teams apps for smartphones and tablets.
3CX is an open-standard, software based PBX that works with popular IP Phones, SIP trunks and Gateways. It’s a complete Unified Communications solution, which includes features such as web conferencing, presence, softphones, smartphone clients and more – without the inflated cost and management headaches of an ‘old style’ PBX
(formerly Office 365 Business Premium)
Compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and the two most recent versions of macOS. All languages included.
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(formerly Office 365 Business Essentials)
Compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and the two most recent versions of macOS. All languages included.
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To speak to a sales expert, call 012 663 1515. Available M-F from 8:00AM to 5:00PM
You can use a Microsoft Remote Desktop client to connect to a remote PC and your work resources from almost anywhere using just about any device. You can connect to your work PC and have access to all of your apps, files, and network resources as if you were sitting at your desk. You can leave apps open at work and then see those same apps at home - all by using the RD client.
LTE which stands for Long Term Evolution is a high speed wireless broadband technology that is the next evolution from 3G. LTE supports a further evolution on functionality, increased speeds and general improved performance over 3G.
The increased speed and functionality offered by LTE means that subscribers can experience enhanced online gaming, enhanced online video, radio and music streaming and quicker music and app downloads all in real time with minimal to no buffering experienced.
LTE routers contain a built-in LTE broadband modem and enable local Wi-Fi and/or Ethernet devices to share the LTE connection. Note that LTE routers do not actually create a local LTE communications network within the home or local area
a portable hotspot taps into LTE / 3G cellular networks, just like a smartphone does. Once it's zeroed in on cellular data connection, a mobile hotspot can share that connection via Wi-Fi with nearby laptops, tablets or anything that can connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Broadband Internet service truly is the most used form of Internet access because of its high access speeds; it is offered in four different forms, DSL (or Digital Subscriber Line), also fiber-optic, WiFi, and satellite. The old dial-up connection is the only non-broadband internet service available, and even though it is cheaper, most Internet users are moving towards the faster broadband Internet connection.
Egnyte is a software company that provides a cloud platform for enterprise file synchronization and sharing as well as content and data governance for business customers. It offers storage, collaboration, and sharing capabilities using a cloud infrastructure, and users can access files from on-premises and cloud environments.
Microsoft OneDrive, or simply OneDrive, is a file hosting service and synchronization service operated by Microsoft as part of its web version of Office. First launched in August 2007, OneDrive allows users to store files and personal data like Windows settings or BitLocker recovery keys in the cloud, share files, and sync files across Android and iOS mobile devices, Windows and MacOS computers. Users can upload files, pictures, documents to OneDrive, and utilize the cloud storage a portable USB drive, accessible from any computer on the internet.
OneDrive offers 5 GB of storage space free of charge, with from 1TB up to 10TB storage options available either separately or with Microsoft 365 subscriptions
Introducing Microsoft Teams—the chat-based workspace in Microsoft 365. ... Microsoft Teams is an entirely new experience that brings together people, conversations and content—along with the tools that teams need—so they can easily collaborate to achieve more.
There's no better way of making the most of video conferencing and enhancing workplace productivity than using the best tool for the job. Obviously, you need the best that helps you get down to business and fast. We look at how Microsoft Teams Video Conference allows you to collaborate efficiently and get the job done. Also, with Teams Video Conferencing there's more than meets the eye. We also let you know the best MS Teams Video Conferencing alternatives that get the job done equally well if not better.
Teams makes it easy to share files and work on them together. If working in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files your colleagues can even view, edit, and collaborate on them, right within Teams.
Connect hundreds of apps and services you already use and love, including Office apps. Use tabs, connectors, bots, and more to integrate them directly into your Teams experience.
Start creating apps and automating routine processes and workflows, and foster a data-driven culture with Microsoft Power Platform.
Choosing a phone system for your business requires careful consideration. You want it to serve your business well, now and into the future. Telephony has evolved to encompass Unified Communications requiring a phone system to include advanced features such as call handling, conference calling, voicemail and more. Your phone system must be able to scale with your business’ growth, without breaking the bank in the process.
3CX is an open-platform, software VoIP phone system that works with popular IP Phones and SIP trunks whether on-premise or in the cloud. Simple, affordable and flexible, 3CX eliminates the cost and management headaches of outdated, traditional phone systems or the limitations of shared cloud PBXs.
With the freedom of VoIP and the flexibility of a smartphone, mobile communications are no longer tied down by your cell phone company. With a business VoIP app for Android or iOS, you can literally take your office extension with you anywhere. A business VoIP App will enable you to answer calls to your office phone extension via your smartphone device. You can also transfer to colleagues without asking customers to call another number. Imagine the cost savings on your company’s mobile phone costs.
3CX includes Android and iOS business VoIP apps for free. Work remotely, increase productivity, and make sure you never miss a call again!
Remote Desktop Connection (RDC, also called Remote Desktop, formerly Microsoft Terminal Services Client) is the client application for RDS. It allows a user to remotely connect to a server that host a number of RDP Desktop clients, allowing multi user access on a single server platform on to the local network.
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