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Over the past few years, more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have gone digital and the move has been accelerated due to the current pandemic. Although technology has helped to ensure business continuity by facilitating work from home arrangements, there has been a sharp rise of cyberattacks that could cost significant disruption and financial losses to business operations.
According to MDEC, 84% of SMEs in Malaysia have been affected by cyber threat incidents and 76% have suffered more than one attack. Some of the challenges faced include limited budget and resources as well as limited knowledge to manage the complexity of cybersecurity operations.
Equip your business with the right tools from as little as RM13 per month
Getting the right tools to keep your business secure and productive doesn’t have to cost a bomb. With Microsoft 365 for business, SMEs of all shapes and sizes including Makcik Kiah can safeguard their operations while being productive from anywhere from as little as RM13 per month per user.
The thought of making technology investments can be scary for small business owners but Microsoft is making its tools accessible without requiring heavy investments upfront. With the monthly subscription model, small business owners gain access to popular Microsoft Office apps (Word, Excel and Powerpoint), business-class email service, robust cloud storage, collaboration tools and security features that can be customised according to their business needs. You can even get your own custom domain name ([email protected]) for your email to create a professional look.
Getting your business ready for the next normal
Whether you’re working at the office or on the go, Microsoft 365 for business allows you and your team to get work done from virtually anywhere. With Microsoft Teams, you can host online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people and it allows ease of collaboration even if your employees are working from home.
Microsoft also provides each account with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage which allows you to store and share files easily within the company or with external clients with secured access. OneDrive also enables several employees to work on the same file in real-time, thanks to the Cloud. Microsoft 365 for business is also designed to work across multiple devices which allows your team members to switch seamlessly between a phone, tablet or PC.
Enterprise-grade security that you can count on
When it comes to working remotely, the security of your data is equally as important. Microsoft 365 for business offers enterprise-grade security features that are compliant with security and privacy regulations. It features multi-factor authentication and the option to enable advanced security features like remotely wiping company data from lost devices.
Using its suite of apps and services, your work files are encrypted even when it is in transit to external parties. The email service also comes with built-in security features which protect your employees and customers from cyberthreats such as malware and phishing. There’s also spam filtering and virus protection for both incoming and outbound emails which are enabled without complicated admin setup.
A solution that can help to reduce cost of business
Whether you’re a freelancer, a small business with 4 or more employees, there’s a Microsoft 365 plan designed for you. If you need assistance, Microsoft is also providing virtual workshops and live demos with experts. To get started, email us now or call Ms Tan Shuh Hun, SMB Sales Manager from Microsoft (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd at +6012-2927928.
