How to build the modern workplace with Microsoft 365

12 September 2019 | SMB, Digitalisation, Software-as-a-Service | 5 min read

Technological advancement is happening at light speed, with modern workplaces changing alongside it to meet evolving customer and employee demands. While customers are growing accustomed to the convenience afforded by smart devices, employees are also using more digital tools in their daily work.

Far from being just a space for people to gather and work, offices now have to accommodate their employees’ new habits to facilitate productivity, collaboration and growth. One way is to allow them to work whenever and wherever they are. Today’s workplace need to:

• Meet evolving regulatory compliance
  With the explosive growth of data, employees and decision makers require timely access to accurate, relevant data. This is crucial for adhering to the constant changes in regulatory compliance, as failure to comply can result in fines.
• Safeguard against data leaks from employees who frequently uses 3^rd party apps and mobile devices
  Data loss surrounding mobile devices is another concern, as mobile device management can be cumbersome and risky. Due to the complexity of mobile security, employees working on the go may accidentally leak sensitive data from their mobile devices.
• Meet the need for consistent and reliable connectivity
  Businesses should help teams stay connected—particularly for mobile workers who are often out of the office. Enabling them to communicate and collaborate effectively can facilitate team productivity, even if members are not physically working in the same workplace.

Embrace the modern workplace with Microsoft 365, which can help your business overcome the unique challenges of today’s offices and future-proof your workplace. By bringing together the best-in-class productivity of Office 365, the intelligent mobile security of Enterprise Mobility + Security, and the powerful performance of Windows 10, Microsoft 365 can help your business:

1. Enhance collaboration: Microsoft Teams lets everyone work better together. It gets everyone on the same page with group chats, online meetings, and web conferencing functions. And with OneDrive, users can work on documents on Microsoft 365 apps in real-time, while still syncing, storing and sharing work files from any device or platform.
2. Improve security and privacy: Microsoft lets you secure and retain full control of your data. With Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security, organisations can protect their sensitive data everywhere—including mobile data—with security that stop threats from compromising your data. OneDrive also protects your files even from accidental deletes or malicious attacks. What’s more, Windows 10 devices are resilient against cyberattacks with comprehensive, multi-layered defense—all of which are capable of disrupting even highly complex threats like ransomware attacks.
3. Maximise productivity: Work with a consistent experience across devices—from your laptops to your mobile and tablets. With OneDrive, users can access Office 365 applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint on familiar interfaces, even on their mobile devices, so they can stay productive when on the go.
4. Get accurate and up-to-date information: With the rich content management tools that SharePoint delivers, you can manage and share files within intranets and across your business. Plus, get the right information quickly with SharePoint’s built-in enterprise search capabilities, ensuring seamless access to much-needed documents.

Not only does Singtel offer the full suite of Microsoft 365 applications, we also offer single billing, so you can pay for your Singtel services conveniently. You can also get dedicated helpdesk support, which delivers reliable help for your business needs. Be invited to workshops and events too, where you can learn more about the newest tech trends on topics like cybersecurity and cloud computing, while networking with like-minded peers.  

Find out more about how you can build the modern office with Microsoft 365.