Fed up with the out of date look of RM Easymail and the way it seems to take ages to search for emails? So was I! There were a number of alternatives but we decided to go with Office 365. Microsoft have made their basic plan free to schools but even the basic plan has loads more features than Easymail. TME helped us to move all our accounts across to the new system. This happened one evening after school and all the accounts were up and running ready for the next day.
So what are the benefits of Office 365?
I haven't yet found any negatives compared to our previous email system! If you are interested in switching and want more info about our experience then please feel free to contact me.
So what are the benefits of Office 365?
- It is free - you no longer have to pay money for Easymail.
- The interface is modern and easy to use.
- Plenty of online storage space for emails plus cloud storage on Onedrive.
- Full integration with desktop version of Outlook software. Emails can now be sent from outside of school which wasn't possible with Easymail.
- Access to online version of Office meaning that you can open, edit and save office documents wherever you are and whatever device you are using.
- Lync - free video conferencing software similar to Skype.
- Share contacts and calendars across the school.
- Keep the same email address plus Office 365 requires more secure passwords for users.
I haven't yet found any negatives compared to our previous email system! If you are interested in switching and want more info about our experience then please feel free to contact me.