Cloud and on-premise are application hosting options that a Managed Service Provider can support you with. There are some primary differences between the two that make Cloud our preferred option. Here are five Cloud advantages: 1. Saving physical space This is the fundamental difference between Cloud and on-premise. On-premise business applications are usually hosted…
The business benefits of Cloud email
Cloud email continues to revolutionise how businesses operate and communicate. By moving email to the cloud, businesses reduce costs, increase scalability, and more. The most substantial benefit of cloud email is its scalability. Cloud based email providers can easily meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, from small businesses with just a few employees…
We’re a Microsoft customer story
Microsoft customer stories showcase the work of IT solutions providers – and we’re one of them! Microsoft have featured our partnership with Belvoir on their Microsoft Customer Stories page. Property franchise Belvoir are a valued Microbyte customer. Not only do we share their commitment to exceptional customer service, we’re proud to have built a…
How to create breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft has added the breakout rooms feature to Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams has so many features to make your remote meetings easier. Breakout rooms is the latest feature to help you mimic the office experience online. Think of them like meetings within meetings. They offer a chance to break off from the larger group to…
Benefits of Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft SharePoint is primarily a web-based app for business. It allows approved users to store files, share collaboratively, and create both intranet and public websites. Public sites are for JV partners or outside contacts to use. Private intranet sites relate to companies, divisions, departments, and project leaders, informing and updating employees on the latest progress…
Microsoft Teams vs Slack
In 2016, Microsoft had the chance to buy Slack for a cool $8 billion but instead decided to enrich Skype. A year later, it released its rival software, Teams, and the virtual workspace race really took off. Since its release, Teams has gained many fans (including us!) and continues to impress users with its business-friendly…
Public, Private & Hybrid: Are all Clouds the Same?
No doubt you’ve been considering moving to the Cloud or are in the process of selecting a Cloud provider. In fact, very few businesses have a strategy of keeping their servers and infrastructure locally, and rightly so. With the amount of investment being made into the Cloud infrastructure by large companies (94% of enterprises are…
How Businesses Should Prepare for Windows 7 End of Life
So, Windows 7 is end of life, and in December we won’t be receiving any more security updates from Microsoft. Is it a big deal? Yes, it is. However, we urge you to not run out buy yourself a copy of Windows 10, especially not on a CD! What happens once Windows 7 reaches end…
What is Microsoft Teams? And, how is it any different to Whatsapp?
Microsoft Teams has been heavily marketed as the next big communication tool for businesses, but what is it? Is it not just Whatsapp? Well, in short, no – and I’ll explain why now. The biggest difference between Whatsapp and Microsoft Teams is that, although both have the functionality to “chat” in groups, Teams provides a…