Solutions that work the way people do
In the past decade, the world we live in has been transformed by the Web. At the same time, how we use our PCs and mobile devices has become increasingly sophisticated, with on-demand information at our fingertips at all times. This radical shift in how we use technology led to the concept of in-the-cloud computing in which people have instant, online access to software and services.
Microsoft is committed to combining the best aspects of cloud-based services with the best aspects of software. We call this approach Software-plus-Services, and it is the next logical step in the evolution of computing that helps organizations manage IT costs and drive business results that combine the value of software and services on-premise, hosted, or partner-hosted. Across the industry, Software-plus-Services is ever-present as a strategy for business success. It is a shift toward designing IT infrastructure that works the way people do: online, on-demand, and on the go.
Microsoft Online Services is a set of services that can help you incorporate Software-plus-Services in your business. As your IT strategy evolves to include the many benefits of in-the-cloud computing, Microsoft can help you extend the capabilities and functionality of your existing technology investments.
Next: Microsoft Online Services features
Microsoft Online Services gives you the flexibility to determine how and where you deploy and manage your IT infrastructure and line-of-business (LOB) applications. Whether you need on-premise software, hosted (in the cloud) software, or even a hybrid solution, you can do the following:
Combine on-premise and Microsoft hosted services. Microsoft and its partners offer software and services that can be deployed for a broad range of scenarios.
Deploy solutions rapidly. Whether you are responding to changing market conditions or updating your IT infrastructure, Microsoft can help you get your infrastructure up and running quickly.
Ensure you have the most current Microsoft product versions. Receive automatic updates to the latest features and functionality without paying for new software licenses.
Lower your up-front investment. Save money on hardware and software expenses, since Microsoft manages the IT infrastructure for you, allowing you to reallocate your budget to other business-critical projects.
Ease migration. By using Microsoft Online Services, customers migrating from a different platform can transition their users without the high up-front hardware costs.
Get secure and reliable access. Microsoft’s investment in a global network of data centers gives you around-the-clock and secure access to all of your business-critical collaboration services.
Next: Microsoft Online Services offerings
Microsoft Online Services – Suites
Microsoft Business Productivity Online – Standard Suite (BPOS-S)
Subscribe to dynamic hosted solutions that combine the power of rich desktop PC-based applications with the flexibility of fully-hosted Internet services. This suite offers significant cost-savings for the most commonly used hosted services:
Microsoft Exchange Online
Microsoft Office SharePoint Online
Microsoft Office Live Meeting
Microsoft Office Communications Online
Add Extra Online Storage for BPOS-S:
Microsoft Exchange Online Extra Storage includes a 500MB mailbox for e-mail, calendar, contacts, and Outlook Web Access Light along with antivirus and anti-spam capabilities.
Microsoft Office SharePoint Online Extra Storage gives users read-only access to portals along with the capability to fill out forms.
Microsoft Business Productivity Online – Deskless Worker Suite
This suite is ideal for segments of an organization that would like basic messaging and collaboration capabilities such as e-mail or read-only access to SharePoint Server.
Stand-alone Services
Microsoft Exchange Online
Provide employees access to their e-mail, calendar, and contacts from anywhere, using any Internet capable device. Users can rapidly deploy, flexibly expand, and design Exchange Online to be securely administered using a powerful yet simple remote Web-based console.
Microsoft SharePoint Online
Share documents, contacts, calendars, and tasks through a single location. Based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, SharePoint Online delivers rich team collaboration capabilities that you can use to flexibly and efficiently collaborate with team members, find organization resources, search your intranet site, and manage content and workflow.
Microsoft Office Communications Online
Get the power of unified communications no matter where you are. Office Communications Server Online delivers streamlined communications for your users so that they can find and communicate with the right person immediately, from the applications they use most.*
Microsoft Office Live Meeting
Connect with colleagues and customers through real-time meetings, training sessions, and events using only a PC with Internet connection. With hosted Web conferencing and services, you can collaborate with others without the cost and hassle of travel.
Add Online Services to On-Premise Servers
Communication and Collaboration
Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services
Microsoft Exchange Hosted Archive
Microsoft Exchange Hosted Continuity
Microsoft Exchange Hosted Encryption
Microsoft Office Groove Enterprise Services
Microsoft Office Live Communications Server (LCS) Public Instant Messaging Connectivity (LCS PIC)
Security
Microsoft Forefront Online Security for Exchange
Microsoft Forefront for Office Communications Server
Microsoft Forefront Client Security
Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server
Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint
Microsoft Forefront Server Security Management Console
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* Office Communications Online requires the separate purchase and installation of Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2. Limited Time Offer: Receive one licensed copy of Office Communicator 2007 R2 at no cost with each trial or paid subscription license to Office Communications Online. The software may only be used with Office Communications Online, and all rights to use the software terminate when the underlying subscription license expires or on the release of the next major new version of Office Communications Online, whichever comes first.
Next: Microsoft Online Services subscription options
Initially, Microsoft Online Services have been stand-alone services and offered through traditional Microsoft Volume Licensing. Now we are offering a subscription licensing program to provide better agility and flexibility for transactional customers. We recommend that customers with an Enterprise Agreement or Campus and School Agreement continue to add services through their existing agreement for simplicity and valuable cost savings.
Microsoft offers two easy ways to add Online Services through Volume Licensing.
Option 1: Add Online Services to Your Existing Agreement
Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite
Organizations with an existing Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Subscription Agreement, or Campus and School Agreement can purchase Online Services through existing Volume Licensing agreements to obtain optimized price advantages for volume purchases. Contact your Microsoft Account Manager or Local Reseller for more details.
Add Software or Online Services to On-Premise Servers
Organizations can purchase with any available Volume Licensing agreement. Contact your Microsoft Account Manager or Local Reseller for details.
Option 2: Subscribe Online through the Microsoft Online Subscription Program
Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite
MOSP is ideal for any organization with five or more desktop PCs. Subscribe to only the software you need and receive guaranteed pricing for a 12-month subscription term. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/online for details.
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