There are a lot of misconceptions around what it really means to move a small or medium-sized business to the cloud. Most companies have decided they need the business agility and want the cost savings that come with this, but not all understand what it really means or entails.

Many businesses consider adopting Microsoft Office 365 as their first step into moving all applications to hosted solutions. The solution can bring dramatic business agility, cost savings and ease of management. 

When considering changing services, any business needs to know the realities. Microsoft have created a myth-busting guide to help separate the Office 365 fact from the fiction.

The Myths

MYTH 1: Office 365 is just Office tools in the cloud, and I can only use it online.

MYTH 2: If our data moves to the cloud, our business will no longer have control over our technology.

MYTH 3: Keeping data on-premises is safer than in the cloud.

MYTH 4: I have to move everything to the cloud; it is an all-or-nothing scenario.

MYTH 5: Cloud migration is too much for my business to handle.

MYTH 6: Corporate spies, cyberthieves, and governments will have access to my data if it is in the cloud.

MYTH 7: Skype and Skype for Business are one and the same.

MYTH 8: Email isn’t any simpler in the cloud.

MYTH 9: Continuously updating Office 365 will break my critical business applications.

The Facts

To debunk the above Myths and see the real Facts surrounding each statement please download the full Microsoft Guide here.

Migrate with M-Tech

M-Tech can help you seamlessly migrate to Office 365. Find out more about the different Office 365 solutions available to see what might be suitable for your business.

To arrange a chat with one of our experts email marketing@mtechsystems.co.uk and we’ll put you in touch.