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In 2021, the US Department of Defense (DoD) updated the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. The revamp makes the CMMC system more streamlined and flexible to allow defense contractors and their suppliers to comply with the DoD’s cybersecurity standards.

Microsoft Teams is more than just a video conferencing platform. As part of the Microsoft 365 product line, it is a full-fledged collaboration and communication solution, not to mention a vital tool in the era of remote work. That said, while Teams appears relatively simple on the surface, it includes many features and functions that might not be immediately obvious. To get the most out of your ...

Microsoft Office 365 was recently rebranded to just Microsoft 365 to reflect its broader scope than what was originally envisaged by the world’s favorite desktop productivity suite. Although the core applications remain largely the same, this broader software ecosystem encompasses a range of cloud computing tools, such as internal team websites on SharePoint and OneDrive online storage.

Everyone knows that Outlook office email lets you manage emails, calendars, and contacts in a single application. Now part of the much broader Microsoft 365 line of subscription services, Outlook Office 365 email features deep integration with other business-critical applications, such as SharePoint and Teams. You can access Microsoft Outlook online via any web browser or through the Outlook ...

Almost every established business has experienced the constant burden of trying to keep up with rapid technological advancement. Many companies still rely on legacy systems that lack interoperability with newer platforms and fail to keep up with soaring demand.

Microsoft Teams has proven an invaluable platform for maintaining workforce productivity in the era of remote work. One of the reasons for its huge popularity is that it is deeply integrated with the broader Microsoft 365 software environment. This also means it has the potential to be far more than a run-of-the-mill video conferencing platform. By following our top ten tips for Microsoft Teams, ...

Every organization has a unique set of workflows for addressing routine operations, such as onboarding new employees or moving customers through the sales funnel. To maintain a high degree of productivity, these operations must be standardized, which also means they should be repeatable. Any process that is repeatable can and should be automated so staff can focus on higher-value tasks.

The Microsoft 365 best features include various tools to streamline and optimize productivity at practically any scale. In addition to the standard desktop productivity applications like Word and Excel, and their web-based counterparts, is the Microsoft 365 SharePoint platform. This serves as a central hub for a wide range of everyday business processes and workflows, all of which are ...

In April 2021, Microsoft rebranded its Office 365 plans for consumers and small businesses to Microsoft 365 to reflect the inclusion of a broader range of products and services beyond the scope of the world’s favorite productivity software.

The names Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 are often used interchangeably, thus creating some confusion about what they both provide.