Today’s world isn’t exactly what the fortune tellers of the past had in mind. Things are different and new every day, with pals like ChatGPT and other AI technology patting us on the proverbial back as we navigate this whole new world and leverage technology to make our day-to-day easier and better.

Like the hoodie hanging on your door, Microsoft Outlook is often used but hardly ever truly appreciated for everything that can be. From inserting things into Outlook messages to cross-utilizing your calendar and so much more, you’re probably already using the program more than your average bear, especially if you’re here reading this. 

But yes, as we’re often asked, there are definitely tons of additional features that Microsoft Outlook offers that stand miles ahead of simply sending emails with calendar attachments. In this blog, we’ll cover a good number of those features and provide you with some real-world examples of how these tools can benefit your team. So let’s get started! 

In recent years, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have increasingly become the target of cybercriminals, as they are perceived to be more vulnerable and less prepared to handle attacks. Accenture's Cost of Cybercrime Study reveals that 43% of all cyber-attacks are directed at SMBs, however, only 14% are adequately prepared to protect themselves against these attacks. Additionally, according to Ponemon Institute’s State of Cybersecurity Report, 2 in every 3 SMBs have experienced a cyber attack in the past 12 months and almost half admit that their processes are ineffective at mitigating attacks.

A recent Upwork study found around a quarter of the professional workforce will work outside of the office by 2025. This shift to remote and hybrid work, away from the traditional ‘inside our four walls’ business model means the reliance on cloud and SaaS platforms, such as Microsoft 365, has drastically increased.

And if you’re reading this, that probably means someone at your office – or more likely a team – works remotely and you’ve got questions. Microsoft 365 is an excellent tool with plentiful security features that will keep your business compliant and working.

Hopefully, you’ve never run into this problem, but if you have and you’re looking for answers... Welcome. Refreshments are on the left.

One day you open your email to find that you’re bombarded with “Thank you for your subscription!” messages in all sorts of different languages from every corner of the internet. You obviously couldn’t have done this, nor would you have, but the subscriptions exist regardless.