Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Delivers Powerful, Integrated Email Security

By |2024-04-03T10:48:19-04:00January 31st, 2024|Cyber-Security, Email Management Tips, Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

The modern workplace continues to depend on email for essential business communication. However, this versatile tool also exposes organizations to dangerous cyber threats. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 includes the tools necessary to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks on email and collaboration tools. Utilizing AI and machine learning, Defender for Office 365 analyzes billions of signals and detects even highly sophisticated cyber threats. It also integrates with other Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel. This unified security operations platform provides protection across the organization’s digital landscape. Prevent and Detect Attacks More than 90 percent of

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Email Organization Tips Help Busy Professionals Reclaim Vital Work Hours

By |2024-04-03T10:50:15-04:00January 24th, 2024|Email Management Tips, Email Policy, Microsoft 365|

Most workdays start with a morning cup of coffee and precious time lost while sifting through the dreaded inbox. More messages arrive throughout the day, continually interrupting the workflow. Busy professionals lose 10 to 15 hours every week to email, but these email organization tips will help reduce stress, enhance productivity, and improve communication. Create and Follow a Clear Inbox Policy Without a clear plan for how to approach email, many users find themselves checking email constantly and responding to unimportant messages. Worse, important information gets lost in a cluttered inbox. Establishing and maintaining a definitive policy for addressing email

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4 Powerful Ways to Turbocharge Collaboration in Microsoft 365

By |2024-04-03T09:29:16-04:00January 3rd, 2024|Microsoft 365, Technology|

Michael Jordan once said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” That theory rings just as true in the workplace as on the basketball court, and Microsoft makes it easy to build productive teams. Explore four apps and features designed to help teams take collaboration in Microsoft 365 to new heights. Co-Author with Ease Sending files or emails back and forth invites frustration and error. Microsoft 365, on the other hand, makes co-authoring simple. It eliminates version control issues and ensures that everyone sees everyone else’s edits in real time. Microsoft 365 delivers all the advantages of working

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Promises to Save Time and Improve Creative Quality

By |2023-10-26T14:08:45-04:00October 4th, 2023|Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration, Technology|

On November 1, 2023, Microsoft will launch an exciting new productivity tool integrated into the Office apps users already know and love. Microsoft 365 Copilot. At Messaging Architects , we are excited about the implementation of this new AI tool in the Modern Workplace Solutions set, that we are proud to make an offer to new and existing clients. Copilot works in two ways: First, it works alongside users in the Microsoft 365 apps to help them write, edit, summarize, and create better content faster. Second, Copilot works across the Microsoft 365 environment to chat with users using normal conversation

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Unlock the Power of Data with Microsoft Tools for Information Governance

By |2023-07-28T07:47:43-04:00June 21st, 2023|Cyber-Security, Information Governance and Management, Microsoft 365|

Without question, data has emerged as one of the business world’s most valuable assets, powering strategy and growth. However, managing and securing that data in a way that ensures the availability of quality data while supporting compliance and security goals can prove challenging. Microsoft tools for information governance offer solutions. In 2022, Microsoft Purview emerged as the company’s flagship offering for information governance. With tools for both information governance and information protection, Purview provides solutions for organizing, securing, and monitoring data throughout its lifecycle. Information Governance with Microsoft Purview Microsoft Purview streamlines the process of managing data across the organization,

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Master Microsoft Teams Migration Challenges with Proven Migration Solutions

By |2023-07-28T07:31:16-04:00May 31st, 2023|Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

Migrating Microsoft Teams from one tenant to another can prove quite complex. As with any migration project, file size and number of users impact migration difficulty. But the numerous content types and the structure of Teams introduces additional Microsoft Teams migration challenges. Careful planning and the right tools make the difference. Data Sprawl One major challenge with Teams migrations involves the many interconnected services and components that make up a Team. Teams acts as the front end to numerous Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange, SharePoint, chats, Teams meetings and more. Each of these services stores its data in a different

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How to Create a Business Email Signature in Outlook and Design Tips

By |2023-04-27T09:53:34-04:00April 19th, 2023|Email Management Tips, Microsoft 365|

Most professionals send dozens of emails every day. Thus, neglecting to take the time to create a business email signature means missing a critical opportunity to connect. A well-crafted signature provides crucial contact details and much more. For instance, the signature can increase brand awareness, generate leads and drive traffic to your website. What to Include in a Business Email Signature In addition to essential contact details, your email signature can include anything from social media links to a favorite quote. Before you create your signature, consider what image you want to portray and what you want recipients to know

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Cloud Data Backup Tips to Protect Essential Business Data

By |2023-04-27T09:59:26-04:00April 12th, 2023|Cyber-Security, Information Governance and Management, Microsoft 365|

As the majority of businesses migrate data to the cloud, many assume they no longer need to back up their data. However, cloud storage does not take the place of data backup. In fact, hybrid work increases the likelihood of cyber attack and data corruption, making it even more important to put a cloud data backup strategy in place. Consider that over one million organizations use Microsoft 365. However, although Microsoft itself suggests using a third-party backup solution, most of these companies do not have a backup system in place. Additionally, most organizations store data in a combination of on

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Increase Ongoing Productivity with a Successful Microsoft 365 Migration

By |2023-04-27T10:20:19-04:00April 5th, 2023|Email Migration, Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

Whether migrating from on premises to the cloud or merging two Microsoft 365 environments, the migration process presents both challenges and opportunity. A poorly planned migration can result in major work disruptions and even data loss. But a successful Microsoft 365 migration presents the perfect time to jump start information governance. The following migration tips will help to ensure that the migration process runs smoothly. At the same time, they prime the organization to move forward with increased productivity and security. Restructure for Optimal Productivity Advances in technology, regulatory changes and evolving business needs mean that the data environment requires

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How MSPs Protect Your Microsoft 365 Environment from Cyber Threats

By |2023-04-27T10:28:39-04:00March 29th, 2023|Cyber-Security, Microsoft 365, Safety and Cyber Security|

Millions of users around the world benefit from the scalability, rich feature set and anytime/anywhere access provided by Microsoft 365. However, in any cloud environment, clear benefits come with added security risk. MSPs protect your Microsoft 365 environment by providing deep security expertise, cutting edge tools and other critical services. While rich with possibility and promise, the cloud also brings new challenges. And guarding against cyber threats in the cloud requires a new set of skills and tools. Key cloud security threats include: Misconfiguration – Microsoft and other cloud providers offer a host of tools to manage risk and operate

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Messaging Architects has been providing professional consulting services around unstructured data and information governance for over 12 years.  Our topnotch experienced project management and engineering team assists organizations to address information risk management strategies, eDiscovery processes, data security and information management policies.    Information is an organizations biggest asset but it can also be that organizations biggest risk.

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