What is Microsoft Office 365?

Microsoft Office 365 is an annual subscription product.  It provides the Microsoft office suite of programs. These include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote and Access. It also includes Storage for One drive users, 60 minutes of skype calls per month and ongoing access to updates. As a more cost effective way to get the programs you need when updating your computer or adding a tablet or iPad to your collection.  

For a full version or Microsoft professional which gives you access to all the programs mentioned above it is $599.00 RRP. Compared to the prices as follows that is a great saving. 

There are three different options of Microsoft 365 they are:           

• Home includes 5 licences for pc or Mac and 5 licences for tablets or iPads. Including 1TB storage on OneDrive each for up to 5 users. $119 RRP p.a. 

• Personal is for 1 pc or Mac and 1 tablet or iPad. It includes 1TB OneDrive storage for up to 5 users. $89.00 RRP p.a. 

• University requires a university student card for purchase. It includes licenses for 2 PC, Mac, iPad or Windows tablet (2 devices total). It also includes 1TB OneDrive storage for 1 user. $99.00 RRP p.a.  

For one smaller fee a year compared to a pricey outlay Microsoft 365 is great for at home, students and businesses. Claimable on tax at the end of each financial year it could replace the full version of office in years to come. 

So have a think about how many Windows devices your have in your family home or work place, maybe you could be taking advantage of the additional programmes on offer through Microsoft’s new online Software.