A day in the life of an IT Professional:

Microsoft Office 365 versus Google Apps

An IT professional balances researching solutions, building & supporting them, & helping users.

Learn what his experience is like working with Office 365 versus Google Apps.

Assess services, security and complianceMicrosoft Office 365 Google Apps

Chooses cloud, hybrid, or onsite solution View site

Limited to cloud-only solutionView report

Finds Microsoft to be 1st, major cloud provider withISO 27001, EU Model Clauses, and HIPPA-BAA View report

Service carries neither ISO 27001 nor EUModel Clauses distinction. No HIPPA-BAAcompliance for the Healthcare industry

Recognises service’s privacy, transparency &security practices View site

LA city officials said Google “does not havethe technical ability to comply with the city’ssecurity requirements”View report

Sees service uses best practices for 1st factorauthentication, with guidance for 2nd factorView report

Limited password complexity & noexpiration controls for 1st factor. Has2-factor authentication, yet end users canopt out

Supports data discovery via e-mail archiving,eDiscovery search, retention policies &optional legal holdWatch video

3rd party solution required for Google Docsarchiving & eDiscoveryHear from customer

Perform operational activitiesMicrosoft Office 365 Google Apps

Works with his customised dashboardView report

Has generic dashboard for both consumers& enterprisesView dashboard

Uses granular, administrative accessView report

Rights beyond Admin or User require 3rdparty software which may have no SLA

Plans for new features easily with theservice’s clear road map

Frequently removes or adds features,with little warningView report

Develop business solutions

Microsoft Office 365 Google Apps

Uses no-code workflows in creatingstrategic, business solutionsView reportHear from customer

Includes no workflows. -- Purchases through3rd party, or develop code in-houseView report

Links to corporate data through BusinessConnectivity ServicesView report

Difficult to pull in corporate data withoutcustom development

Support usersMicrosoft Office 365 Google Apps

Reduces support needs with familiar tools Spends considerable time training usersHear from customer

Knows that access is easy for allView report

Authority cites major accessibility issuesView report

Receives dependable supportfrom Microsoft & partnersHear from customer

Customers cite lack of supportView report

Work from anywhereMicrosoft Office 365 Google Apps

Accesses any email online or offline Offline viewing requires Chrome browserView report

Locates shared documents offlinewith SharePoint WorkspaceWatch demo

Limited offline Gmail access and GoogleDocs editing capabilities. Cannot openpresentations, images, or PDF files offlineView report

Organisations deploying Office 365 save up to 50% in IT-related expenses.

With this secure & easily supported service, IT activities are more strategic.