I work on a project connected to Ministry of Mining and Energetics in Serbia, primarily using Excel and Teams. I use Excel to prepare documents for data input from our associates in the field. This includes consolidation for reports but minimal analytics, using basic Excel functions like average. I also use Outlook as my email client.
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Integration of tools in a single platform streamlines my workflow and saves time
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The biggest benefit of Office 365 is having everything in one place with well-integrated tools. This integration leads to time savings as everything is housed in a single environment, facilitating communication, data processing, data input, and data saving. The existing functionality of Office 365 has evolved to meet increasingly complex requirements, making tasks easier and less time-consuming.
What needs improvement?
Office 365 should improve data synchronization, especially when data is accessed through the web interface and SharePoint portal. Sometimes there is a discrepancy between data accessed via the web interface and through Excel, especially with linked files. It is also essential to ensure that users know exactly where their data is and that they are working with the latest version. Also, the interface should not change too frequently, as it can be frustrating for customers who are used to a particular layout.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Office 365 in an enterprise environment for fourteen months. As a personal edition user, I have been using it for several years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
There were no significant deployment issues. Setting up Office 365 on a MacBook was straightforward. However, on Windows, it was slightly more complicated, especially concerning updates, but not overly so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Office 365 has generally been stable for me. There have been no significant issues with stability. There was an instance related to writing Visual Basic for Applications code, which was not related to Office 365's performance but rather my coding skills.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As an end user, I have not encountered any issues with scalability. The Office 365 environment always worked well, even in a setting with hundreds of users.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Office 365 is easy. You can start working immediately and adjust necessary settings later. However, changes in the interface over time can be frustrating.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Office 365 is reasonably priced. For personal use, it's €10 per month for up to five users and devices, which is acceptable. For enterprise use, the costs can increase, especially with additional tools like Copilot or Power Automation.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Office 365 for personal and small business use because of its acceptable price, performance, capability, and functionality. I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.
We manage Windows platforms and experiment with AI-driven task automation effectively since using this solution
What is our primary use case?
We use Intune to have control over all our Windows units, to enroll packages, update software, and manage all Windows platforms in Denmark and Norway.
What is most valuable?
I use Outlook, Excel, and Word as the primary tools within Office 365. I have used automation and flow to enable a few simple tasks to learn how it works, but I have not enabled them at a high level yet. I am also experimenting with CoPilot in collaboration with AI solutions like ChatGPT.
What needs improvement?
It is difficult for me to access actual experts quickly as Microsoft support is slow.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the Mobile Control platform from Soti since 2016.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft's technical support is slow when addressing issues directly.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before using Soti, I was not working with any other Enterprise Mobility Management tools.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I am considering 42Gears as a potential option because our local vendor, who understands our business well, has it available on their shelf.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Office 365 a nine out of ten. It is comprehensive with its functionalities, and I am not currently missing anything. I do intend to integrate its automation features at a higher level when possible. Overall, I would give Office 365 a nine out of ten.
Accountants have transformed report creation with seamless financial processes integration
What is our primary use case?
For the Infor product that I am working with, which is a financial application system, all of the accountants love to make their reports and calculations on Microsoft Excel. They use it daily for operations and reports like Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss. My primary use is mainly for financial processes and reports.
What is most valuable?
The key features for me in Office 365 are the formulas that I can create and design my own formulas. This includes functions like addition, submission, IF conditions, and concatenate conditions. These formulas allow me to handle any kind of report I need. It's also highly recommended for accountants and financials to use it for presentation or reviewing tables. Excel is integrated with our solution for Infor SunSystems, enabling a seamless workflow.
What needs improvement?
Enabling macros could greatly improve Office 365. I was making a tool related to Infor called Query and Analysis or Vision, which is inherited in Excel. Through it, I can create a macro, essentially a button executing several formulas in order. Having such a function inside Office 365 would be beneficial for non-technical users to easily create buttons for specific actions, bypassing the need for Visual Basic.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Office and Office 365 since 2011.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The deployment of Office 365 is very fast and does not pose any issues.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not experienced any stability issues. The product is stable for me.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For me, Office 365 is very good in terms of scalability for my environment.
How are customer service and support?
I have not needed to contact Microsoft support because the product is very stable. I have a technical background, making it easy for me to use. Therefore, I have not needed technical support from Microsoft.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Office 365 is very easy. It's a next, next setup process that poses no problems.
What other advice do I have?
Office 365 is a highly recommended tool, especially for financial processes and reports. However, it also suits users who need to make presentations or review tables. My rating for Office 365 is ten out of ten, as it’s a very good solution.
Facilitates collaboration and efficient workflows for data presentation
What is our primary use case?
I work in IT and I use Office 365 primarily for collecting and presenting information, but it is not the main tool for my job.
What is most valuable?
Office 365 is a stable product, and I find it very useful for collaboration, especially when I use Excel to elaborate data that I later use with Power BI. I extensively use SharePoint for workflows such as document approvals between departments and internal approvals.
What needs improvement?
It would be beneficial to have integrated analytics with SharePoint, allowing insight into workflow timelines and efficiency, such as identifying delays or fast completions for day-to-day operations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Office 365 for thirty years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
I have not faced significant issues with deployment.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not faced any stability issues, such as downtimes, with Office 365.
How are customer service and support?
I have had limited experience contacting Microsoft support, but when I encountered an issue connecting to SharePoint, it took more than a day to resolve.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The setup is very quick. I recently changed laptops, and it was a matter of minutes to set up Office 365.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not really involved in the pricing, but I perceive a good ratio between value and cost.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Office 365 eight out of ten. I suggest considering its benefits for collaboration and the potential value it provides compared to its cost.
Collaboration and real-time editing transform document management
What is our primary use case?
I use Office 365 primarily for analytics with Excel, document creation with Word, and managing emails with Outlook. I also use it for collaboration and real-time editing.
What is most valuable?
One of the main advantages of Office 365 is its widespread use, which makes it easier to collaborate on documents. It brings collaboration possibilities in real-time and offers time and money savings.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes Excel crashes unexpectedly when working with large datasets.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Office 365 since before it was called by that name.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Excel sometimes crashes when dealing with large datasets.
How are customer service and support?
On a couple of occasions I have contacted Microsoft support, and I was satisfied with their responses.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
Installing Office 365 directly on my machine takes about fifteen to twenty minutes, making it fairly easy to deploy.
What was our ROI?
Office 365 is costly, but there aren't many alternatives. It is considered cost-effective as it brings some benefits such as collaboration and time savings.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Office 365 eight out of ten.
Enable seamless integration across platforms and suggest enhanced collaboration options
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Office 365 for handling documents and spreadsheets. In my daily work, however, I am not a frequent user of office applications as I am more of a developer. We mainly use Google for collaboration and other tools like Notion, Miro, and Figma.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Office 365 include its ecosystem integration capabilities, allowing for seamless usage across different platforms. The default settings work well for more than a decade, which is a testament to its user-friendly design. I also find the autosave and backup features, such as saving to iCloud and local storage, very useful. Although I use only formulas in Excel for basic calculations, this feature also provides time-saving benefits.
What needs improvement?
I do not have any specific complaints about Office 365, such as downtime, stability issues, or technical errors. I believe the choice of office apps often depends on the existing ecosystem of the business, and since Office 365 has comprehensive coverage, I am not missing any features that the competition provides.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have worked with Microsoft Office and its suite for over twenty years
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not experienced downtime, stability issues, or data loss when using Office 365. It is a reliable solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted customer support for Office 365, so I can't provide feedback on their services.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Office 365 was straightforward and did not present any challenges. The default settings have been satisfactory.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Office 365 seven out of ten. I emphasize the integration capabilities of Office 365, though other applications like Notion, Confluence, and various Google tools are also important in my workflow. Overall, I would rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Developing user guides and prototypes has become time-efficient through robust document creation features
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Office 365 to develop user guides, prototypes, and set up documents.
What is most valuable?
Office 365 fulfills our basic requirements for developing documents and basic forms. It provides a lot of facilities and options, which are very helpful. I use it for document creation which saves a lot of time compared to other document creation tools.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see improvements in the Excel forms. The backend I wrote in Visual Basic could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Office 365 since I joined this organization in 2020. I work on the desktop version of Office.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I find Office 365 stable and have not experienced any stability or performance issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I mostly use Office 365 for personal or simple tasks, so scalability has not been an issue.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Office 365 on my personal PC was straightforward and user-friendly.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Office 365 an eight out of ten because it fulfills most of my requirements. I recommend it to others because it saves a lot of time, and one can manage data well with the options available in Microsoft Office.
Collaborative document editing and seamless online file sharing elevate productivity
What is our primary use case?
I use Office 365 for standard office tasks such as word processing, Excel, presentation, and email productivity. Additionally, I manage the system as an administrator for my company.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Office 365 for me include online file sharing and real-time document editing where multiple collaborators can work on the same document and see changes in real-time. These features were integrated, likely inspired by Google Docs' success in implementing similar functions.
What needs improvement?
Office 365 could improve by providing better integration with Azure Active Directory to streamline user management. It would also be beneficial if they could offer additional support for non-ABC characters like the Malay Arabic script, known locally as Jawi.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Office 365 for more than two years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
There were no significant issues during migration, but users initially had some complaints about file accessibility. After several iterations of the OneDrive client, the process became smoother with fewer requests or complaints.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Office 365 is very stable with no network downtime experienced in my region in the last couple of years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Office 365 is a scalable tool. The scalability is straightforward as it works as soon as I pay for additional licenses.
How are customer service and support?
We use a third-party managed service provider (MSP) for support, who are generally okay but are not well-versed in newer technical details like Azure Active Directory.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used Google solutions such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Meet before switching to Office 365.
How was the initial setup?
The setup process is generally easy, especially on newer devices with Office already installed. However, older devices can take up to two hours for downloading and installing updates.
What was our ROI?
There is no direct return on investment as IT is a cost center. The alternative is using free open-source solutions, which makes quantifying the ROI in terms of support man-hours difficult.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Compared to the services provided and the multi-device capabilities, the price of Office 365 is reasonable. A loyalty program offering discounts or additional features for long-term users would be a beneficial addition.
What other advice do I have?
For those considering Office 365, it is advisable to implement Active Directory services for better user management. For students or family users, it is a good subscription due to the variety of available productivity suites. Overall, I rate Office 365 a nine out of ten as there is room for improvement.
Maximizing productivity with extensive features while dealing with integration challenges
What is our primary use case?
Primarily, I use Office 365 and Teams for various tasks. My firm works as a consulting and IT solution provider for small and micro businesses. We use Office 365 for a range of applications like Teams, Exchange, Outlook, SharePoint, Power Application, and Power Apps.
What is most valuable?
I find the extensive list of features in Office 365 tremendously valuable, including Teams, Exchange, Outlook, SharePoint, Power Application, and Power Apps. In particular, I am an end user, and I consult my partner firms to use Office 365 and Teams. I have found that Teams and Outlook are my primary applications. Furthermore, I like Copilot Pro, which I have licensed for use with Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word; it often provides excellent information and guidelines.
What needs improvement?
I have issues with call licensing problems, and there is a lack of good information about PBX and IT integration with Teams. Questions regarding licensing, such as the appropriate license needed for integration with PBX or for supporting call centers and IVRs, are common, along with inquiries about pricing for domestic and international phone calls. Additionally, I would appreciate more documentation on specific integrations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Office 365 for a few years, maybe five or more.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The initial setup is not entirely easy. A setup may require changing configurations in Exchange and Teams, but overall it is manageable. Although not every deployment is straightforward, I do not spend excessive time resolving problems. The setup is flexible.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Office 365 as eight out of ten, indicating room for improvement. Specifically, Microsoft Teams can have issues sometimes. Today, for instance, I was unable to log in to my Teams account for over an hour on my mobile. This might be due to my mobile operator or a Microsoft issue.
How are customer service and support?
In a case a few months ago, I assisted a non-profit organization, and I can say that communication has greatly improved with Microsoft. Everything was finished within five to seven days, and the support was cooperative, providing good guidelines. Microsoft is consistently improving in this type of communication.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have only used Microsoft solutions, primarily because my technical team consists of Microsoft-certified professionals. We have no experience with Linux, Google, or other platforms.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup can vary depending on the client's requirements. Some setups are quick and fast, taking little time, while others require more effort from my team, especially when clients are uncertain about their needs.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In Serbia, IT is considered expensive because our monthly budget comparison to the rest of Europe is low. With an average salary of 500 euros, Office 365 appears expensive. Many clients request discounts.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options because my technical team is composed of Microsoft-certified professionals.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Office 365 as seven out of ten, taking into account the areas for improvement.
Enables seamless remote work and efficient communication
What is our primary use case?
In our organization, I use Office 365 primarily for internal communication in the office, such as chats and sending messages.
How has it helped my organization?
Office 365 has greatly aided my organization during the COVID period by facilitating remote work, meetings, and scheduling.
What is most valuable?
In my experience, the most valuable features of Office 365 are Outlook and Teams. The scheduling capabilities of Microsoft Teams are particularly helpful, allowing me to create internal teams and organize project-related communications. Teams has proven extremely supportive, particularly during COVID when remote work became essential. Features like screen sharing and session recording have been very easy to use.
What needs improvement?
One area for improvement could be the meeting recordings. Currently, unless I change the expiry date, recordings have a default expiration period after which they cannot be retrieved. If the tool could give me more options regarding the number of days recordings are kept, it would be beneficial.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Office 365 for about one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not encountered any performance issues with Office 365.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate scalability as ten. I do not face any challenges in terms of adding new users, and the infrastructure team finds it easy to deploy.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did assessments for other tools, including Google BigQuery, but nothing materialized.
What other advice do I have?
Compared to previous versions, Office 365 offers a better user interface. I rate the overall experience with Office 365 as a nine out of ten.
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