The platform choice: Google Apps vs. Office 365

iSupportU has set up email, calendar, contact and document collaboration systems for more than150 organizations over the past six years. We often consult with companies on what platform will be the best fit for them.

The two most common options are Google Apps and Microsoft Office 365. While both platforms are similar in the functions they offer, there are important differences for a business to consider when making a decision.

Office 365

Microsoft’s suite of cloud-based productivity software was released in 2011. Microsoft is the more seasoned player in the business-software world, but late…