When you buy the Apps or Standard editions of Microsoft 365 from BloomHosting, you’re getting the latest, most current version of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and OneNote. We also ensure that your version is always updated and current – in other words, you won’t need to hire an “IT guy” or IT consulting firm to keep coming back to install the latest version of Office on all of your computers. Every day, BloomHosting assists thousands of small businesses with making smart technology decisions, including Microsoft 365. Most computer users are accustomed to using Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. – so you can keep everyone happy and productive by allowing them to continue using the tools with which they’re familiar: a safe, secure, current version of Office.

With the Basic or Standard plan, you also receive enterprise-class, secure email from Microsoft. This includes the latest security for email, such as anti-spam, antivirus and anti-malware protection, to ensure your business is protected. Connect your email to your domain name and use Outlook or any other preferred email client. You can also opt to use Microsoft’s user-friendly webmail interface to access your email from anywhere, on any device.

BloomHosting will ensure that you get your email set up on all your devices and will be there to assist with any email-related questions. Our BloomTeam is available 24/7 as your Microsoft 365 administrator.

Microsoft 365 plans from BloomHosting are designed for small- to medium-sized businesses requiring 300 user accounts or less. You may purchase up to 300 user accounts on each plan type, and up to 900 user accounts in total.

When you choose the Apps or Standard plan, you get Microsoft 365 delivered to you as a service. You will always be using the most up-to-date version of Office on your PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone. There is no need to buy software or pay for costly upgrades (and find the time and personnel to do them) – everything is automatic and included. There are no capital expenditures and the connection to the cloud ensures your software is always updated. Also, the product seamlessly works with Microsoft OneDrive storage, allowing you to store all your documents and files safely and securely in the cloud, yet available on the machine(s) you use every day.

When you purchase either the Basic or Standard, you receive Microsoft’s enterprise-class email and calendars. This includes the latest security features, such as anti-spam, antivirus and anti-malware, to ensure your business is protected. Connect your email to your domain name and use Outlook or any other preferred email client. You can also opt to use Microsoft’s user-friendly webmail to access your email from anywhere, on any device. BloomHosting will ensure that you get your email set up on all your devices and will be there to assist with any email-related questions. Your employees will stay in sync and on schedule and will be able to access their email and calendars from anywhere.

When you purchase the Apps or Standard plans, PC users can download the latest versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, and the desktop version of Lync. Mac users receive the latest desktop versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

All of BloomHosting’s Microsoft 365 plans include a web browser-based version of Office, which provides the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. You can create, edit, share, and store your files in your secure online cloud-based OneDrive storage.

Applications included with the Apps and Standard plans require, at a minimum, the following:

• Windows Server 2008 R2
• Windows 7
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows 8
• Mac OS X version 10.6 or later

If you’re using a different operating system than those above, you can still use the Office online edition, which is compatible with most major browsers and which is included with the Basic or Standard plans.

View, create, edit, and print from mobile-optimized Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps using your iPad. Office for iPad is included with Apps or Standard plans.

Microsoft’s 365 service has extremely high levels of built-in security to ensure your information and data is safely stored in the cloud. With flexible security settings and constant monitoring, you can be assured that your data is protected.

Yes! Our BloomTeam experts will help set up your user licenses and ensure that your domain is properly working with Microsoft 365. Depending on the plan you purchase and your needs, you can also utilize BloomHosting’s optional professional services. We can help migrate your existing files and documents to your Apps or Standard plan Microsoft 365’s OneDrive. Your email history and archives can also be uploaded if you are using the Microsoft email service that comes with the Basic or Standard versions of Microsoft 365.