Stay connected and get more done with “10 tips to tackle your remote work day,” brought to you by @msftnonprofits. #Nonprofit teams can discover the keys to increasing the efficiency of their workspaces, improving collaboration, maintaining relationships when not in the office, and running more effective remote meetings. The transition can take some time, but with the right tools, a few adjustments, and some patience, it doesn’t have to be daunting! #Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

Take a crash course on simple things #nonprofit teams can do to increase efficiency, collaborate effectively, and keep everyone engaged. Check out “10 ways to run effective remote meetings,” brought to you by @msftnonprofits, to gain insights into all the logistics of online meetings:

• Preparing the agenda and questions in advance
• Pre-testing technology and avoiding plug-ins
• Using the virtual lobby and practicing online etiquette
• Ensuring clear recordings and audio

#Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

With COVID putting schools and businesses on hiatus, you can connect in ways never done before with @Microsoft Teams. Check out this video to see the innovative ways Imperial College London has made Teams the way to move forward, and contact Virtual Office Solutions to learn more.

With expert guidance from #Microsoft partner Alithya, travel company Travel Counsellors empowers its own internal team to manage the upgrade from on-premises Microsoft Dynamics to cloud-based #Dynamics365. Watch the video to see how this innovative approach to deploying Dynamics 365 helped Travel Counsellors achieve its strategic business goals while learning CRM implementation from an inside, hands-on perspective. Contact Virtual Office Solutions to learn how we can help your organization make its own journey to cloud-based CRM.

Minecraft: Education Edition from #Microsoft makes learning fun and improves students’ critical thinking. Pretty cool, right?

@CharlotteMecklenburgSchools deployed this learning game in classrooms as part of an initiative to engage students and ignite their passion for learning. This game-as-learning tool encourages students to work together to solve problems and places an emphasis on developing critical skills like math fluency and creativity.

Curious about how to make learning exciting for your students? Contact our team at Virtual Office Solutions to learn more.

VoIP improved dramatically when telecoms shifted from 3G to 4G — and businesses are in for a treat once 5G is rolled out.
Mobile VoIP
VoIP calls rely heavily on sufficient download and upload speeds. For example, when mobile VoIP users on 4G networks are limited to 12 Mbps upload and 2 Mbps download speeds, they experience unstable and poor call connectivity and clarity.

Microsoft Outlook comes with a raft of features that make managing your busy schedule and boosting your productivity easier. If you find Outlook’s myriad capabilities a little overwhelming, don’t worry — these tips and tricks will have you using Outlook like a pro in no time.

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For all #nonprofit teams, innovation and staff productivity are a must. At the same time, technology resources are limited. This “Accelerate your nonprofit’s mission with Teams” webinar, brought to you by @msftnonprofits, shows how your organization can digitally transform to improve operations and efficiencies with secure, private, and compliant communication tools. #Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

Learn how to roll out and manage Microsoft Teams across your #nonprofit organization with “Instructor-led training for Microsoft Teams,” brought to you by @msftnonprofits. With 10 free sessions on a wide range of topics, there’s something for everyone in your organization. This series will get your organization up and running with Teams, and you can interact directly with live instructors. #Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365