Engaging in a Proof of Concept Get help from industry experts to undertake a free, comprehensive evaluation of the Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) The Microsoft BPOS PoC program is a zero-cost program where a Microsoft Partner helps your organization learn about BPOS. Your Partner will help you obtain and configure a trial account so that your team can evaluate the capabilities and user experience of this solution. Your Microsoft Partner will guide you through every step of the process, from signing up for a free trial account to training end users. As part of the BPOS PoC, your Microsoft Partner will analyze your company’s business and technical requirements and showcase how the BPOS solution can address those needs. Your Partner can also help you move your existing data into your new BPOS account.
Proof of Concept Program Benefits Results in a fully functional BPOS environment for up to 20 users, with e-mail, SharePoint sites, Web conferencing and more Offers a proven roadmap and recommends best practices to ease your adoption Helps demonstrate how the Microsoft Software + Services solution is the best fit for your business needs Reduces risk by providing an opportunity to identify and mitigate potential migration issues
The Business Productivity Online Suite Proof of Concept Program “With the Business Productivity Online Suite, I have a much easier method of managing e-mail and collaboration for our users. The deployment itself is very easy and fast, and I can rely on Microsoft to manage everything . I have seen at least a 50 percent productivity increase because of the Business Productivity Online Suite. ” -Jay Magness, IT Manager, Medway Plastics Corp.
What a Proof of Concept Can Do for You The Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) is a set of messaging and collaboration solutions that are hosted by Microsoft, consisting of Microsoft Exchange Online, SharePoint® Online, Office Live Meeting, and Office Communications Online. These online services are designed to give your business streamlined communication with high availability, comprehensive security, and simplified IT management without sacrificing user experience. Your business benefits from always up-to-date technologies that are deployed rapidly, thereby maximizing your IT resources and reducing your infrastructure costs. So how do you know whether BPOS is the right choice for your company? That’s where the BPOS Proof of Concept (PoC) program comes in. This program teams you up with a Microsoft Partner who is skilled in helping companies like yours evaluate your business and technical needs, set up a free trial account, and test drive the BPOS solution so your team gains the hands-on experience you need to make an informed decision—all at no cost to you. Your Microsoft Partner is here to help you every step of the way. Not only will your Partner get you up and running with the BPOS PoC, but they can also help you at the end of the trial period if you decide to subscribe to the BPOS service and need technical assistance moving your information from your current system or service into your new BPOS account.
What Happens During a PoC
What You Get Out of a PoC
As illustrated in the flow chart on this page, a BPOS PoC can be broken down into six steps. Your Partner will help you from beginning to end.
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Sign Up for a Free 30-Day Trial: Get a free 30-day account for up to 20 users at https://mocp.microsoftonline.com. Provision Users for BPOS Services: Add user accounts and allocate BPOS services so your employees can test BPOS. Create SharePoint Sites: Your Partner can help you import site templates to easily add document libraries, lists, wikis, blogs, and more. Test Drive BPOS for 30 Days: Spend up to 30 days to experience the integrated services BPOS offers. Additional users or trial time can be added upon request. (Optional) Migrate Your Data to BPOS: Your Partner can help you move data in your current on-premise systems to your BPOS account. (Optional) Convert Trial Account to a Paid Subscription: You can convert your free trial account at any time to a BPOS subscription, allowing you to keep all the configurations and data you have already added to your account.
Activated accounts for up to 20 users Sample SharePoint sites for blogs, wikis, document libraries, and more Integrated instant messaging and presence within Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and other Office products (if applicable) (Optional) System configured to work with your on-premise Active Directory® Easy conversion of your trial account to a paid subscription In addition to the functional BPOS account, your Partner will also provide you with a customized set of documentation that offers specific guidance to help you with your move to BPOS, including: Evaluation Plan Project Plan Change Management Plan Communication Plan PoC and Migration Plan
Get Started The Microsoft BPOS PoC program gives your IT administrators and employees an opportunity to systematically evaluate the BPOS solution. This zero-cost program will provide you with guidance and best practices from a knowledgeable Microsoft Partner to help you jumpstart your BPOS experience. What are you waiting for? Talk with your Microsoft Partner today and see for yourself how the Business Productivity Online Suite can help drive your business forward.
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