Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are two of the most widely used business productivity platforms.
Both provide business email, cloud storage, collaboration and document tools, but they approach productivity differently.
Microsoft 365 is particularly attractive to businesses that already rely heavily on Windows and Microsoft Office.
Depending on the subscription, businesses can use
- Outlook
- Exchange Online
- Microsoft Teams
- OneDrive
- SharePoint
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Defender
Desktop Office applications are available with certain plans.
Google Workspace is strongly centred around browser-based collaboration.
Core services include
- Gmail
- Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Meet
- Google Calendar
Multiple users can collaborate on documents very easily.
There is no universal winner.
Microsoft 365 is often a strong choice for organisations heavily dependent on Excel, Outlook, Windows and traditional Office applications.
Google Workspace can be particularly attractive to organisations looking for straightforward cloud-native collaboration.
Both platforms provide powerful security controls, but businesses still need to configure them correctly.
Common areas requiring attention include
- MFA
- Administrator access
- External sharing
- Device security
- Email protection
- Account recovery
- Backup
Changing platforms can affect email, calendars, shared files, mobile devices and employee workflows.
Migration should therefore be planned carefully.
RepairIT can assist businesses with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, migrations, configuration and ongoing support.
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