Results of the 365 Business Project

Garner reports that use of Microsoft 365 for Business has cut the time it takes to set up a new PC user in half, saving Garner both time and money. One portal allows their IT staff to manage all aspects of Office 365, Intune, multiple group policies, antivirus, Windows operating system deployment, mobile device management, and data loss prevention. Collaboration is also made easier with use of Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, and Office Business Premium’s ability to co-author documents. Additionally, Garner is also able to save on licensing costs, as the cost per user of the Microsoft 365 Business product is cheaper than the previously available products individually.

And most importantly, the new environment has allowed Healthy Places NC to grow, benefiting many rural residents of North Carolina. With the help of Healthy Places NC, local convenience stores and small neighborhood stores now offer healthy foods, while other counties have expanded transportation services removing transportation barriers. Health centers have been created to address health concerns, and other communities have initiated the Nurse-Family Partnership that gives support to first-time moms. Through facilitated collaborative planning and implementation processes made possible by the Azure environment, Healthy Places NC has and will continue to address many concerns that face rural areas of North Carolina.