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The concept of a 'physical office' as a small business hub of productivity is quickly being replaced by the connected 'mobile office,' which connects employees wherever they happen to be. Today's business landscape favors those who are nimble and able to adapt rapidly by collaborating on the go, sharing ideas quickly and anticipating customer needs. Luckily, small businesses today can achieve this dynamic work environment through the use of Web-based software available for both desktop and mobile platforms. Web-based software is known as 'cloud services' or as 'the cloud' for short.
The retail industry is using technology more than ever to stay competitive while better serving the needs of their customers. In January we shared how large companies like Tesco and Helly Hansen have joined other notable brands such as, 'wichcraft, BCBG, and Sephora who are moving to Office 365 for security-enhanced access to the familiar productivity tools they rely on at all levels of their business. Office 365 has become the go-to-choice for retailers looking to move their productivity to the cloud - in fact, our retail customers employ more than 8 million people worldwide, more than the total population of Hong Kong!
Part of the thrill of working for the Office Division is the opportunity to tackle thorny business issues on behalf of our customers while providing them with a road map for the future. That may be why an interesting article caught my attention this week. In it, the author examined some of the investments Microsoft is making in the unified communications space. While I didn't agree with all of the conclusions it contained, the article certainly underscored the interest in communications and collaboration and how to make people more productive.
Every couple weeks we round up industry news and articles you might have missed. Read on for our latest selections.
The vintage game "Pull the Rug Out" reminds me of Google's recent announcement that it is phasing out several additional services. If you're a Google customer, maybe it's time you evaluate whether you want surprises like these.
Steve Moore Chevrolet employees worked in a multidepartment dealership with outdated technology that caused the loss of important files and undermined their efforts to serve customers. The staff wanted mobile access to business information and to easily share and collaborate on documents while complying with Chevrolet auditing policies. Microsoft Partner Network member PTG demonstrated how Microsoft Office 365 can meet these needs. Today, Steve Moore staffers have the tools they need for collaboration. And with all business data stored online, Steve Moore never has to worry about losing business information.
International events producer dmg Events Middle East & Asia moved from an on-premises email system to the cloud-based Gmail system, and the move proved frustrating for employees and IT staff. When the Google contract came up from renewal, dmg decided it was time for a new email system. We recently spoke to Gehan Madhanayake, Head of IT at dmg Events Middle East & Asia, to learn why.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to save $12 million over four years. The City of Chicago anticipates saving $1.3 million over the same length of time. And the State of Minnesota expects to save more than $800,000.
Governments of all sizes are finding ways to reduce IT costs while improving efficiency. What's their secret weapon?