Microsoft Office 365 continues to be popular for companies seeking to replace or implement a new intranet system. As you may already know, intranet is defined as a private network that can only be accessed by an organization’s staff. Typically, information and services on an organization’s internal IT systems are available on the intranet, but would not be available to the public over the Internet.

A company’s intranet would be a focal point of the staff’s internal communication and collaboration, providing the access of internal and external resources. At its most basic configuration, intranet is built with local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).

The following gives four great reasons why a business should implement Microsoft Office 365 now for its new intranet. Consult with an experienced and expert IT professional to get the best results for this type of project.

Access is Cloud Based

A cloud based platform, Office 365 allows the secure access to a company’s internal data via any device, any time, and any location. This accessibility provides great benefits for businesses that have staff employed on premises, at satellite offices, or at home.

Complete Platform

A complete platform, Microsoft Office 365 provides all the applications employees require for collaboration and communication. The platform features e-mail, social networking, online meeting, and instant messaging, along with cloud file sharing and an enterprise portal platform. All these tools allow teams to collaborate on projects on and off site. Content can also be shared with partners at other organizations by using Office 365, which is essential for some types of businesses.

Content Sharing and Creation

Best suited for companies requiring optimization of their intranet for content creation and sharing, Office 365 lets internal staff members to collaborate easily with employees from other companies on content-based projects. Content sharing among colleagues and with customers and clients are also facilitated.

Familiarity

If a company’s employees have been using Microsoft’s SharePoint, then Office 365 is probably the best platform for its new intranet. Transitioning to another system using an unfamiliar and different user interface may create company-wide disruptions. Readily integrated with existing SharePoint systems, implementing Office 365 instead of another suite of software will minimize downtime. Integration will also go smoothly with Microsoft Office, which is by far the most common desktop office software. The learning curve is minimized and user adoption faster when implementing a new intranet solution that is easily adaptable by the staff because of its familiarity.

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