Considering a Microsoft 365 subscription for you and your team? Here are the apps you’ll want to know about as you navigate the 365 ecosystem.
Microsoft 365 has created a nice niche in the business world, providing a comprehensive suite of tools and services for organizations to collaborate, communicate, and manage their workflows. Best of all, each integrates with the others well – allowing teams to connect and collaborate seamlessly.
But if you aren’t sure which apps best fit your needs in the 365 ecosystem, we’ve broken down the top ones you’ll want to learn and master to get the most from your investment.
SharePoint
First off is
– the HQ of data and documents within 365. SharePoint is more than just a document storage system. It's a versatile platform that allows you to create, share, and manage content across your organization. With SharePoint, you can:
- Build internal websites for team collaboration
- Organize and store documents with advanced search capabilities
- Create workflows to automate business processes
- Enhance knowledge sharing with wikis and blogs
Whether you're a small team or a large enterprise, SharePoint provides the tools to keep everyone connected and information easily accessible.
Whiteboard
Sometimes, collaborating on a blank document isn’t quite enough.
brings the collaborative power of a physical whiteboard into the digital realm. This freeform canvas is perfect for:
- Virtual brainstorming sessions
- Project planning and visualization
- Teaching and training scenarios
- Sketching out ideas with digital ink
With support for pen, touch, and keyboard input, Whiteboard adapts to your preferred way of working, making creative collaboration a breeze.
Stream
Have you ever wished you could share videos and send them to your team without having to go through the hassle of downloading and attaching a file? That's where Stream comes in.
- Share recorded meetings and presentations
- Create training videos and tutorials
- Build a searchable video library for your organization
- Engage employees with live events
This is perfect for training or demonstrating processes, troubleshooting technical issues, or simply sharing updates and announcements. Plus, it plays well with the other tools in the system.
Bookings
When you have a revolving door of meetings, you need a way to keep everyone on the same page. And if you’re already working and living in 365, why not book and schedule meetings there as well? Microsoft Bookings provides a user-friendly scheduling system that allows you to:
- Create a custom booking page for clients
- Manage staff availability and schedules
- Send automatic confirmations and reminders
- Integrate with your Outlook calendar
Forms
Here’s one of our favorites, and it often goes underappreciated.
simplifies the process of collecting data and feedback. Whether you're creating surveys, quizzes, or polls, Forms offers:
- Easy-to-use templates and customization options
- Real-time response tracking and analytics
- Integration with Excel for deeper data analysis
- Accessibility features for inclusive data collection
Sway
Slide decks, presentations, and reports are a staple in any business setting. But creating them can be time-consuming and require design skills.
takes your presentations to the next level, allowing you to create interactive reports and stories:
- Design visually appealing layouts with minimal effort
- Incorporate various media types (text, images, videos)
- Collaborate with team members in real-time
- Share your creations with a simple link
Planner
Want a way to bring all of your data into one place to keep track of your todos and schedule? Keep your team organized and on track with Microsoft Planner. The Planner app helps you to:
- Create plans and organize work into buckets
- Assign tasks and set due dates
- Share files and collaborate on deliverables
- Track progress with charts and status updates
Planner integrates with other Microsoft 365 apps, ensuring your task management is connected to your broader workflow, and will even send you notifications to keep you on top of your tasks.
To Do
Building off the same productivity goals of Planner, Microsoft To Do is your personal task manager, helping you stay organized across work and life. With To Do, users can create and manage lists and stay connected with projects:
- Create and manage task lists
- Set reminders and due dates
- Prioritize important tasks
- Collaborate on shared lists
Loop Microsoft Loop is a unique app that stands out in the 365 ecosystem for its ability to bring teams together and facilitate collaboration. It combines the best features of email, chat, and document collaboration into one platform, making it easy for teams to communicate and collaborate on projects. With Loop, users can:
- Create flexible components that update in real-time
- Organize your work in shared workspaces
- Bring together people, apps, and information in one place
- Adapt to your team's unique workflow
Clipchamp
With Clipchamp, creating and editing professional-looking videos is within reach for everyone. This user-friendly tool offers:
- An intuitive interface for video editing
- A library of stock footage, audio, and images
- Templates for quick video creation
- Easy sharing and exporting options
Clipchamp is one of the best tools for creating short promotional videos, social media content, or even full-length videos for a variety of use cases. And best of all, you don’t need a ton of editing or filming expertise to get the hang of it.
Visio
What if you need to bring your data to a visual level?
helps you simplify and communicate complex information through diagrams and visual representations. With Visio, you can:
- Create flowcharts, org charts, and network diagrams
- Use pre-built templates and shapes for various industries
- Collaborate on diagrams in real-time
- Integrate data to create dynamic visualizations
Visio is an invaluable tool for anyone who needs to explain complex systems or processes visually – such as business plans, technical diagrams, or project workflows. And with easy sharing and exporting options, you can easily present your ideas to others using text, audio, and images all in one place.
Navigate the Microsoft 365 Ecosystem with Makios Technology
With such a diverse array of powerful tools, getting the most out of Microsoft 365 can seem daunting.
, we are committed to helping you and your team learn how best to use these tools to streamline your workflow and enhance collaboration.
- Understand which apps are best suited for your specific needs
- Implement and customize Microsoft 365 tools for your organization
- Train your team to use these apps effectively
- Develop strategies to maximize productivity and collaboration
Don't let the potential of Microsoft 365 go untapped.
today to learn how we can help you navigate the 365 ecosystem and transform the way your team works.
