Microsoft CSP – Microsoft's flexible monthly subscription!

Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) - ARTICLE CONTENT

1. What is the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)?
2. What benefits will you get with Microsoft CSP software?
3. Secure cloud storage for Microsoft OneDrive
4. Microsoft Office 365 Business (Premium) - Office applications and other services
5. Save money with Microsoft 365 Business
6. Getting started with Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)?

What is the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)?

The Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Programme, or CSP for short, is a relatively new, versatile licensing service that enables customers (businesses, but also individuals) to get flexible subscriptions to Microsoft cloud solutions. These include the popular Office 365, secure OneDrive cloud storage, SharePoint Online, Exchange, Project, Skype for Business and more.

What benefits will you get with Microsoft CSP software?

Annual subscriptions to electronic software licences are not always the best answer in the business environment. Due to varying staffing levels and time-sensitive projects, long-term subscriptions (12, 24 or 36 months) may regularly remain unused. You could spend the  money spent on these subscriptions better elsewhere. Microsoft CSP solves the situation —you purchase individual software licenses for one month at a time and only extend this "programme lease" when necessary. If a member of staff only uses a programme during the early stages of a project, you can cancel the licence or transfer it to another employee. Has your team expanded to include more staff? Activate new licences in just a few moments!     

It's not just cost savings and improved flexibility—you will gain other significant advantages. First of all, you can be sure that you are running the current version of each programme, which gives you peace of mind regarding data security. Combined with Microsoft Certified Cloud Storage, you have the knowledge that you are meeting mandatory GDPR software requirements. All CSP licenses can be managed (activated, transferred, cancelled or renewed) via a single, transparent web interface.

Secure cloud storage for Microsoft OneDrive

With the Microsoft OneDrive - Plan 1 Electronic Business License, you receive 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage. You can use it to store all types of data, so you don't have to limit the capacity of your hard or portable drives. 1TB is plenty of room to keep your business plans, diagrams, spreadsheets, databases, documents and other files safe in a proven and secure environment. In just a few clicks, you can quickly share content with your colleagues or business partners. For this reason, OneDrive is the ideal intermediary for teamwork.

A further advantage of OneDrive cloud storage is the online file synchronisation feature. When you make changes to a file, all changes are reflected in almost all other connected devices in near real-time. You can access OneDrive storage from any device (tablets, laptops, desktops, smartphones), and present files created on your home PC on a work tablet or a projector in the office without any overhead. As soon as your storage begins to fill up, you will appreciate the Quick Search feature to get to the file you want in the shortest time possible.

Microsoft Office 365 Business (Premium) - Office applications and other services

The Microsoft Office 365 Business electronic license includes a monthly subscription to fully installed Office 365 apps for five phones, five tablets, and five computers or Macs. Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint are the cornerstones for creating large documents, reading complex data, building effective communication, and creating engaging presentations. You also get subscriptions to the professional programmes, Publisher and Access (desktops only).

Publisher is a tool designed to create professional, visually sophisticated publications that will no doubt impress your clients. You should bear in mind that demanding software solutions often require powerful database applications. Luckily, Microsoft provides you with Access for creating, adapting and sharing databases. What's more, with the Microsoft Office 365 Business e-license, you also get 1TB of Microsoft OneDrive Cloud Storage for Business for one month. This allows you to conveniently and securely share all files created with Office 365.

Premium version of Microsoft Office 365 Business

For individuals and business customers with higher needs, there is a premium version of the Microsoft Office 365 Business Premium e-license. It offers all the applications and functions of a standard Microsoft Office 365 Business subscription plus three extra apps and services - SharePoint, Exchange, and Teams. So if you are serious about building, protecting and supporting your business, the premium monthly subscription is the best for you.

• Microsoft Exchange - Most businesses require a mail server and a shared calendar. Microsoft Exchange offers a 50GB smart mailbox on a proven platform, a custom domain ([email protected]), and an easy-to-manage shared calendar showing appointments.
• Microsoft Teams - the central ethos of this application is undoubtedly teamwork. Microsoft Teams is the hub where Office 365 applications help you maximise team performance. It allows your employees to hold video conferences, group chats and collaborate on documents/presentations/spreadsheets from any place at any time.
• Microsoft SharePoint - as the name suggests, SharePoint provides content sharing among the people you work with and quick access to business/team sites, portals, and other sources of information.

Save money with Microsoft 365 Business

Microsoft 365 Business offers a convenient monthly subscription to the best office tools on the market to help small and medium-sized businesses increase productivity, security and device management. It includes a complete suite of Office 365 applications and services, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Skype for Business. There is also 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage and an emphasis on security. Advanced protection mechanisms create a secure environment for all your data, both on computers and smartphones. Microsoft 365 Business includes an upgrade to the professional version of the operating system for your desktop or laptop - Windows 10 Pro.

Getting started with Microsoft  Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)?

We have prepared a detailed guide for you to make the whole process of redeeming and activating CSP licences purchased from Alza.cz as simple as possible. See our article on How to use the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) licence for step-by-step instructions on how to activate your CSP electronic license.

For the vast majority of today's users, the Microsoft CSP monthly subscription system is cost-effective, easy to use, and above all, functional. Whether you see yourself as a small or large business or are just looking for a flexible solution for multiple PCs in your home, don't hesitate to reach for an answer that adapts to your needs in every situation!