Since the discontinuation of Windows 7, Techs at Trustpar have been seeing fewer updates for older versions of Microsoft Office and other Microsoft products which were bought outright. With no new patches being developed for these older products, it is almost inevitable that your business will make the switch to Office 365 Cloud Licensing.
Software trends are leading our team to believe that Cloud Licensing is the way of the future, leaving single purchase versions in the past. We firmly believe this change will affect the way Office licensing is purchased when implementing a new computer in the workplace.
Like any large change, switching to Cloud Licensing will have its pros and cons for a business owner:
Pros
No longer spending the $200-$400 up front on top of the costs of a new computer
Your users will always have the most up to date version of the Microsoft Office Suite and if done correctly can access their information by simply logging in at any computer.
The company only has to pay for what is being used, having the flexibility to add and take away as needed
Cons
$5-$10 a month for as long as you need to use the licensing subscription, ultimately costing more than the cost of buying a license out right
You never fully own your software
Why Make the Switch?
Companies making the switch to Office 365 in the cloud will add flexibility and drop IT costs all while increasing productivity for their employees. Although the license may cost more in the long run, you will save resources by having the ability to cancel unused subscriptions instead of having resources sitting idle. To read more about adopting a cloud strategy for your business please click the title of our blog for more information from Microsoft.
If your company is ready to make the switch to Microsoft 365 cloud Licensing or other Microsoft Office products, please contact us for a free consultation.
