M365 News Advisor: Your Compass for Microsoft 365 Evergreen
Master Microsoft 365 updates for seamless adoption and business continuity
The Dynamics of Microsoft 365: What Is Constantly Changing
Microsoft 365 is at the heart of the modern digital workplace and forms the daily working basis for companies worldwide. However, its constant change - the so-called Microsoft 365 Evergreen approach - harbors enormous complexity. Microsoft publishes over 150 monthly announcements and changes that can affect every product every month, from Microsoft Teams to SharePoint Online and Exchange Online.
This seemingly endless flood of M365 news presents your organization with critical challenges. Here are the most common changes you need to monitor.
New Functions and Services
Microsoft regularly announces innovations, for example, in Microsoft Teams or Power Apps. Without early evaluation and planning, your teams will miss out on valuable strategic advantages and potential for your business.
Changes to existing functions
The appearance or behavior of known functions (e.g. in Outlook or SharePoint Online) can change unannounced. This leads to uncertainty among your employees and can cause productivity losses.
Discontinuation of functions and services
Important functions or entire services are discontinued, which often requires a quick switch to replacement solutions. Proactive planning is crucial here to avoid ad hoc reactions and unnecessary effort.
Adaptations to APIs and URLs
Changes to interfaces (APIs) or web addresses (URLs) can suddenly paralyze your vital integrations and in-house developments and lead to unexpected downtime.
Updates of security-relevant functions
Adjustments to security features require an immediate response to ensure compliance and minimize risk. Keeping track of this critical M365 news is essential.
New guidelines for administrators
New Policies that your Governance model and can cause unexpected efforts. A comprehensive understanding of these changes is essential for IT management.
Availability of test versions
Microsoft often provides test versions of new features. Without early evaluation and analysis of these tests, you miss the opportunity to identify strategic advantages and optimally prepare for future changes.
Your Solution: The M365 News Advisor Service from Arvato Systems
Our M365 News Advisor Service from Arvato Systems is your indispensable partner for mastering the complexity of M365 news. We transform the flood of information into a precise basis for your strategic decisions. Our goal: You always stay informed, act proactively, and use the full potential of Microsoft 365 for seamless adoption, rapid adaptation, and guaranteed business continuity.
Your M365 News Advisor: Services That Convince and Relieve You
With the M365 News Advisor Service from Arvato Systems, you are well equipped to take advantage of the ongoing modernization of your workplace. Our specialized experts regularly evaluate Microsoft's announcements and updates. You will receive clear assessments of the impact of these changes as well as concrete recommendations for action that will flow directly into your planning. We are your active partner in decision-making and evaluation, and we significantly reduce the burden on your internal resources.
- Continuous monitoring of all relevant Microsoft channels: Our experts seamlessly monitor all sources, from official Microsoft roadmaps and blogs to specialized tech communities. No crucial M365 news affecting your Microsoft Teams environment, SharePoint Online, or other core services escapes our attention to ensure your complete transparency.
- Intelligent preparation and prioritization: We filter the immense wealth of information and prepare it concisely and understandably. Each Microsoft 365 news item is evaluated according to its relevance and urgency so that your specific company can provide only the crucial details.
- In-depth expert assessments and specific recommendations for action: Our certified specialists analyze the potential impact of each announcement on your infrastructure, security, compliance, and business processes. You will receive clear, tailored recommendations on how to take proactive and targeted action, and minimize the risk of unforeseen problems.
- Strategic advice and regular coordination meetings: Our experts discuss the most important updates with you monthly and present relevant information. In these personal consultations, we develop feasible strategies to optimally integrate the new features into your workflows and ensure business continuity.
- Central information portal: You can access an exclusive portal where all changes and updates are continuously updated and evaluated. This clearly laid out portal can be accessed anytime and anywhere, allowing you to view all relevant M365 news and our reviews.
- Service available in German and English: We communicate flexibly in the most efficient language for your team and your international requirements.
Our Success Model: Three Phases for Your Maximum Control over Microsoft 365 Updates
Microsoft regularly announces innovations, for example, in Microsoft Teams or Power Apps. Without early evaluation and planning, your teams will miss out on valuable strategic advantages and potential for your business.
Precise monitoring of M365 news
Our experienced experts are constantly on the lookout for the latest M365 news> and updates. They proactively monitor all Microsoft sources, record every relevant announcement and prepare them for further analysis. This is where your journey to complete transparency begins.
In-depth analysis & evaluation with the M365 News Advisor
Every Microsoft 365 News> we receive is subjected to an intensive review process. We assess the relevance for your specific company situation, identify potential effects on IT infrastructure, security and compliance and prioritize the urgency of the resulting measures. We separate the wheat from the chaff and provide you with only the crucial information.
Individual advice & action planning by your M365 News Advisor
We present the most important M365 news and our expertise to you in regular, personal consultation meetings. Together, we develop concrete steps and integration plans that are precisely tailored to your processes and strategic goals. This allows you to act proactively and make the most of the benefits of Microsoft 365 updates.
Arvato Systems - Your Reliable Partner for Microsoft 365
As a multiple award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner with over 500 certified experts, we ensure that our customers benefit from the continuous development of Microsoft 365, including essential platforms such as Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform, as well as the flood of Microsoft 365 updates. You can rely on our many years of experience and in-depth know-how to optimally manage your Microsoft 365 environment and maximize the benefits of the Microsoft 365 Evergreen approach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the M365 News Advisor Service
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What exactly is the M365 News Advisor Service?
Our M365 News Advisor Service provides a comprehensive solution for managing the continuous updates and announcements within Microsoft 365. We monitor, analyze, evaluate and prioritize all relevant M365 news - from new features in Microsoft Teams to API changes in SharePoint Online - and provide you with concrete recommendations for action so that you always stay informed and ready to act.
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For which company sizes is the M365 News Advisor Service suitable?
The M365 News Advisor Service is scalable and modular. Whether you are a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) or a large corporation - we adapt our service flexibly to your individual needs, the complexity of your Microsoft 365 environment and the size of your company.
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How often will I receive updates and recommendations from the M365 News Advisor?
The frequency of coordination appointments and information delivery is agreed with you individually. Our ongoing monitoring ensures that you are always informed promptly about all critical and relevant Microsoft 365 updates so that you can react proactively. Monthly coordination meetings with our experts are a core component of our service.
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Can the M365 News Advisor service be customized to our specific requirements?
Can the M365 News Advisor service be customized to our specific requirements?
Absolutely. Our approach is tailor-made. In personal consultations, we analyze your specific challenges, your existing IT landscape and your strategic goals to provide a service that is perfectly tailored to you and supports you in adoption, customization and business continuity.
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Why should I use the M365 News Advisor service from Arvato Systems and not collect the information myself?
Researching the more than 150 monthly announcements yourself is extremely time-consuming and ties up valuable internal resources. Our experts have in-depth knowledge and automated tools to efficiently manage and evaluate the flood of information and provide you with only the relevant M365 news with specific recommendations for action. This saves you time and money, reduces risks and allows you to exploit the full potential of Microsoft 365. With Arvato Systems, you are ideally equipped to reap the benefits of continuous workplace modernization.
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