Microsoft today introduced Microsoft 365 Business, a multifaceted solution that ushers UAE’s small and medium organisations into the modern workplace era by covering all of their productivity, admin and security needs. Combining Windows 10 Pro and Office 365 with Enterprise Mobility and Security, Microsoft 365 Business is a new solution designed for SMEs bringing together the productivity and collaboration capabilities with device management and security solutions to safeguard business data.
In a recent report from the UAE Ministry of Economy, the UAE was revealed to be leading the Arab world in inbound and outbound investments and the SME sector received special mention as a focus of those investments. The report also referred to robust projections for the UAE’s SMEs, indicating further, substantial growth for the segment throughout 2018. A Dubai Business survey conducted earlier in 2017 revealed that SMEs are more hopeful than large companies about investment in business expansion. Some 62% of SMEs plan to invest in business expansion and 63% plan to upgrade their technology.
In addition to security and productivity, Microsoft 365 Business offers SMEs many time-saving benefits for IT admin tasks. Through a single console, businesses can quickly set up new employees, configure device security policies, and manage user identity and access, as well as ensure all staff are most up-to-date with versions of Windows 10 and Office.