Consolidate Your Technology with Microsoft 365

Consolidating IT resources can be especially beneficial for non-profit organizations, as they often have limited budgets and resources. Fortunately, Microsoft offers various grants and discounts for non-profit organizations, including access to Microsoft 365.

One key area where non-profits can benefit from consolidating their IT resources is cybersecurity. With Microsoft 365 Business Premium, which is available at a discounted rate for non-profits, organizations can access Defender for 365. With this product comes access to a suite of cybersecurity controls including antivirus, e-mail spam protection, data loss prevention, vulnerability management, phishing simulations, and training.

By consolidating their cybersecurity tools with Defender for 365, non-profit organizations can simplify administration, reduce costs, and improve their overall security posture. Additionally, by taking advantage of Microsoft’s non-profit offerings, non-profit organizations can access other tools and features to consolidate their IT resources and improve their operations.

Consolidating these resources can be an effective way to save money and streamline operations. Here are some areas where you can focus your efforts by leveraging Microsoft 365:

Centralized Email and File Storage: Microsoft 365 includes access to Exchange Online for email, as well as OneDrive for file storage. By using these tools, organizations can consolidate email and file storage across their entire user base. This can simplify management and reduce the need for additional software or hardware.

Unified Communications: With Microsoft Teams, organizations can consolidate their communication tools, including video conferencing, chat, and calling. Teams integrates with other Microsoft 365 applications, such as Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive, providing a centralized platform for collaboration and communication.

Cybersecurity: Microsoft 365 includes several cybersecurity features that can be used to consolidate security tools. For example, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides endpoint protection for all devices in an organization. Additionally, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 provides e-mail protection against phishing and other malicious attacks. By using these tools, organizations can simplify their cybersecurity management and improve their overall security posture.

Business Management: Microsoft 365 includes a suite of applications that can be used for business management, such as Dynamics 365. By utilizing the array of tools included in Microsoft 365, organizations can consolidate their business management software and improve their operational efficiency.

Compliance and Governance: Microsoft 365 includes features that can help organizations comply with various regulations, such as GDPR and HIPAA. These features can help consolidate compliance and governance tools and simplify management.

Custom Development: With Microsoft Power Platform, organizations can create custom applications and workflows without needing to write code. This can help effectively integrate development tools and improve the speed of software development.

If you’re a non-profit organization looking to consolidate your IT resources, be sure to explore the grants and discounts offered by Microsoft. Contact Toos Technical Solutions to learn more about how we can help you take advantage of these resources and consolidate your IT operations to save money and improve efficiency.

In summary, Microsoft 365 offers a wide range of tools and features that can be used to consolidate IT resources across an organization. By taking advantage of these tools, organizations can simplify management, reduce costs, and improve their overall operational efficiency.

If you’re interested in learning more about consolidating your IT resources and saving money, consider contacting Toos Technical Solutions for a free technology audit. Our team of experts can assess your current IT environment and provide you with a customized report on how to consolidate your resources and improve your operations.