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As Microsoft is moving to a streamlined New Commerce CSP experience (NCE), please note that there are changes we are implementing here at IPUZZLEBIZ to align with Microsoft’s “Move to Modern 2023."
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At IPUZZLEBIZ, we align the CSP program with other licensing motions, such as enterprise agreements, with enforcement of a cancellation policy and the ability to identify end customers with higher long-term value.
Your Microsoft 365 subscription keeps getting better
Live captions are now in Microsoft Teams meetings
In Teams meetings, use live captions to change the caption language to one of the many supported choices. Teams will detect the spoken language and then show real-time captions in the selected language.
Do more with video in Microsoft 365
Make video a part of your everyday work with Stream (on SharePoint) in Microsoft 365. Search, discover, play, share, embed, and record videos directly in Microsoft Office.
Stay in control of the hybrid workday with Outlook
Be more productive and in control with the new features in Outlook—like greater protection for meeting invites—that make hybrid work easier, more productive, and more secure.
Manage site creation in SharePoint
IT admins now have more control over whether users can create sites in their organization and more options for site creation settings.
Collaborate in Excel without leaving the meeting screen
Collaborate and edit workbooks together in real time during Teams meetings with Excel Live, where the meeting window becomes an interactive canvas.
Create BPMN 2.0 compliant processes in Visio for the web
Business process model and notation (BPMN) shapes in Visio for the web are now available with Visio Plan 2 by popular demand.
Tips and tricks
Manage multiple time zones in Outlook
In the latest version of Outlook, you can now display three time zones simultaneously to make it easier to plan meetings with teams in multiple time zones.
Configure music on hold in Teams
Configure the music on hold feature in Teams to play either the default music provided by Microsoft or custom music that you upload and configure
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IT Zone
Manage Office installation options in the admin center
Obtain new features for Microsoft 365 Apps faster by using the new Office update channel card on the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center. The card simplifies the process of configuring when your organization receives Office updates from the Current Channel.
Learn how to create sensitive information types
Learn how to identify and create sensitive information types, such as credit card numbers. Choose from pre-configured options, or create custom types in the Microsoft 365 compliance center.
I already have monthly licenses; can I move them to annual?
Yes, just coordinate this with CSP Team to process this. If you have Business Premium on annual billing and add Additional Storage to it, the Additional Storage will also be on Annual Billing.Can I have monthly & annual plans on the same contract?
No, for reporting and billing simplification, it is recommended that each end user be either monthly or annual on ALL products.What if I want to move back to monthly mid-contract?
After 30 days of annual license purchase, you can’t move back to monthly before the renewal.Can I have monthly add-on products on an annual billed product?
No. Add-On products will follow the same billing model as their primary.Do I need to be online to use Microsoft 365?
An internet access is required to sign up for Microsoft Office 365 subscription-based packages though; you can still make use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office programs when you are out of network. However, you must sign up online every 30 days to maintain your subscription and prevent them from being disabled.What is Microsoft 365 cloud computing?
The cloud is a figure of speech for the Internet. In short, cloud computing implies that Microsoft 365 software or apps, data, as well as computing needs are available, stored, and appearing over the Internet or the cloud.Can I use Microsoft Teams Essentials with my existing email system?
YES, users can keep their existing email system and leverage the rich Teams Essentials client to join meetings, chat, and collaborate.Will I have a single calendar view on Microsoft Teams Essentials for all my meetings?
YES, users can have a single calendar view. They should be able to join Teams meetings from either the 3rd party calendar or Teams calendar.Can I access Teams Calendar while Exchange is on-premises?
YES, users can view and access meetings even if mailboxes are hosted in Exchange on-premises. Here are step-by-step instructions how to do it: Configuring Teams calendar access for Exchange on-premises mailboxes - Microsoft Tech Community
IPUZZLEBIZ will give a greater commitment of our customers for annual term subscriptions that lock in pricing for the entire term. We can simplify billing by aligning billing cycles to calendar month and make scheduled subscription changes available at renewal
- Consistent payment with annual term if paid monthly
- Invoice alignment of all programs
- Simplicity and standardization in licensing models
Microsoft Teams Essentials
Simple, affordable, and inclusive collaboration- all in one app
Discover the all-in-one app where you can create space to meet, connect, work, and learn—when and how you want. Microsoft Teams Essentials (AAD Identity) brings together the best of Teams with meetings, chat, calling, and collaboration. Teams Essentials can connect to your existing email system to provide an integrated experience like having all Teams notifications in your existing email inbox, all calendar events in Teams, and the ability to sign into Teams with your existing email address. Once connected you can see responses to scheduled meetings and invitations to collaborate in your mailbox as well as in Teams. You can also view and interact with incoming meetings from your Teams calendar whether they are using third party meeting software or Teams.
Why you'll love Teams Essentials
Do your best work in one easy-to-use app
Without switching between cumbersome platforms or sharing subscriptions, your team will stay organized and focused while accessing shared content.
Use what you already have
Teams Essentials works with your existing email and calendar system.
Demonstrate your professionalism to customers
Reliable meetings and rich collaboration tools ensure you show up ready to do business.
Hold powerful, instant meetings- Easily meet, chat, and share video from anywhere. Empower every person to feel seen, heard, and included in the conversation. Connect your team- With shared documents and files always available, you can create, share, and exchange whenever you want and keep things moving forward together. Focus on what matters- Put all the best apps and features your team needs at their fingertips—meetings, chat, calls, and collaboration—making everyone more focused and efficient.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and markeitng CRM deployments
IPUZZLEBIZ’ strategic emphasis is on Dynamics 365 because we have seen the incredible value Microsoft Business Applications can bring to a company and believes those applications are the next, logical step in creating a more advanced and intelligent workplace.
Microsoft 365 and Visio are Better Together
With dozens of ready-to-use templates and thousands of customizable shapes, Visio makes it easy—and fun—to create powerful visuals. Coauthor professional diagrams for effective decision-making, data visualization, and process execution to help increase productivity across the business.
- Create professional diagrams effortlessly
- Collaborate with others and share diagrams seamlessly
- Connect diagrams to real-time data to make decisions quickly
Transform the way you use and visualize data so you can bring your best ideas to life
- Collaborate on powerful visuals
- Connect diagrams to real-time data
- Work visually from anywhere, at any time
- Visualize complex processes
- Construct automated workflows