Since its launch by Microsoft in 2011, Office 365 has rocked the world of business both small and large, and has revolutionized the world of telecommunications.

This group of software and services makes it simple to run a business, but it’s accessibility is only the start of its benefits.

Read on to find out the top reasons why Office 365 is the software for you and your business.

1. User friendly. Whether you’re using Outlook, Office applications, or hosted services, Office 365 offers a compatible and user accessible design. It’s easily configurable for single sign-on and automatic software updates, and the program is designed to be highly intuitive.
2. Security. Contrary to popular belief, small businesses are just as susceptible to security breaches as large enterprises. Microsoft allows access through encryption for all of their products, and Office 365 is no different. Designed with security in mind, it limits access to email and other transmissions of information to those with verified authorization.
3. Office Web Apps. Acting as a supplement to traditional Office applications, Web Apps provides access at all times to Word, Powerpoint, OneNote, and Excel, even when the computer you’re using isn’t equipped with Microsoft Office.
4. Reliability. Microsoft was so determined to guarantee reliability that it named this platform Office 365, implying that Microsoft is ready to help every day of the year. With regular updates and careful scrutiny for malware threats, Office 365 is there for your business.

Even now, Microsoft is still updating the Office 365 platform to keep up with an evolving industry, combining many of its services into one platform to increase efficiency and improve the user experience.