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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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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GroupWise to Microsoft 365 Migration Basics

By |2023-03-08T13:56:44-05:00December 7th, 2022|Email Migration, Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

For organizations using legacy systems like GroupWise, Microsoft 365 offers clear benefits, from improved eDiscovery to scalability and easy remote access. However, migrating from GroupWise presents unique challenges. Understanding and following GroupWise to Microsoft 365 Migration basics will help smooth the way to a successful migration. GroupWise Presents Critical Limitations While GroupWise has powered corporate email systems for decades, an infrastructure designed for 1980s workloads struggles to handle modern demands. In particular, GroupWise personal archives present potentially costly issues. In the first place, end users manage their own archives. That means that very little maintenance occurs. And when users continue

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6 Tips to Get Started with Compliance in Microsoft 365

By |2022-11-01T10:43:19-04:00October 10th, 2022|Data Compliance, Microsoft 365|

Microsoft provides a host of tools for managing risks, governing sensitive data, and maintaining regulatory compliance. When properly set up, the Microsoft Purview compliance portal provides powerful insights and solutions. The tips in this article will help your organization get the most out of and get started with compliance in Microsoft 365. 1. Know Your Starting Point To outline a roadmap for achieving compliance, you first need to determine the current state of compliance in the organization. Conducting a proactive compliance audit can provide a starting point by highlighting risks and identifying areas for improvement. Additionally, the Microsoft Purview Compliance

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Optimizing Governance, Risk and Compliance in Microsoft 365

By |2022-11-08T10:32:59-05:00September 28th, 2022|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Microsoft 365|

Compliance has become a hot topic in recent years, as regulations govern many aspects of the workplace. To remain competitive, organizations must improve their compliance posture, and Microsoft offers robust tools to support that process. Forward-thinking companies make it a priority to optimize the capabilities around governance, risk and compliance in Microsoft 365. Compliance and Security Compliance refers to the laws and industry regulations a company must follow. Regulations such as HIPAA and PCI DSS define the types of data companies must protect. They also mandate processes such as data retention and disclosure of certain security events. Data security, on

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5 Microsoft 365 New Features Drive Productivity and Engagement

By |2022-09-28T11:51:17-04:00September 20th, 2022|Microsoft 365|

While office workers enjoyed a well-deserved vacation this summer, Microsoft rolled out a few new features in Microsoft 365. From seamless software updates to strategic goal setting, Microsoft 365 new features and others you may have missed aim to improve the way we work and collaborate. 1. Seamless App Update Process Many workers maintain a love/hate relationship with Microsoft 365 updates. On the one hand, we love the chance to always use the latest version of the software and have quick access to new features. On the other hand, frequent messages about device updates interrupt work. And previously, a locked

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Increase Data Visibility with Microsoft 365 Data Governance Tools

By |2022-10-11T10:33:36-04:00September 7th, 2022|Data Compliance, eDiscovery, Microsoft 365|

Organizations depend on data to drive business strategy. However, to make informed decisions, data users need the ability to find and access the right information. Additionally, administrators require detailed understanding of sensitive data throughout the organization. Improved data visibility with Microsoft 365 Purview automates the process of classifying and discovering data. By combining the features of Azure Purview and Microsoft 365 Compliance, the new Microsoft Purview provides powerful tools for information governance. No matter where your data lives, Purview delivers the tools to find and protect that data, achieve compliance and capitalize on valuable data assets. Classify Data for Sensitivity

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Organize Your Business with Microsoft Visio

By |2022-11-08T10:33:11-05:00August 31st, 2022|Microsoft 365, Technology|

What is Microsoft Visio? Part of the Microsoft Office family, Visio enables users to create professional looking diagrams and charts. Launched in 1992 and acquired by Microsoft in 2000, Microsoft Visio now comes with all commercial versions of Microsoft 365. Other subscription and purchase options apply to both web app and desktop versions of the product. Visio pros and first-time users alike tap Visio to create flowcharts, organization charts, floor plans, network diagrams, UML diagrams, and mind maps. Business users find it essential for process mapping and visual collaboration. Some versions of Visio also incorporate data visualization connections to Excel

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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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