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1. Engaging in a Proof of Concept The Business Productivity Online Suite
Get help from industry experts to Proof of Concept Program
undertake a free, comprehensive
evaluation of the Business “With the Business Productivity Online Suite, I have a much
Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) easier method of managing e-mail and collaboration for our
The Microsoft BPOS PoC program is a users. The deployment itself is very easy and fast, and I can
zero-cost program where a Microsoft rely on Microsoft to manage everything .
Partner helps your organization learn
about BPOS. Your Partner will help I have seen at least a 50 percent productivity increase
you obtain and configure a trial because of the Business Productivity Online Suite. ”
account so that your team can
evaluate the capabilities and user -Jay Magness, IT Manager, Medway Plastics Corp.
experience of this solution.
Your Microsoft Partner will guide you
through every step of the process, What a Proof of Concept Can Do for You
from signing up for a free trial account
to training end users. The Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) is a set of messaging
As part of the BPOS PoC, your and collaboration solutions that are hosted by Microsoft, consisting of
Microsoft Partner will analyze your Microsoft Exchange Online, SharePoint® Online, Office Live Meeting, and
company’s business and technical Office Communications Online. These online services are designed to give
requirements and showcase how the your business streamlined communication with high availability,
BPOS solution can address those comprehensive security, and simplified IT management without sacrificing
needs. Your Partner can also help you
user experience. Your business benefits from always up-to-date technologies
move your existing data into your new
that are deployed rapidly, thereby maximizing your IT resources and
BPOS account.
reducing your infrastructure costs.
So how do you know whether BPOS is the right choice for your company?
Proof of Concept Program Benefits That’s where the BPOS Proof of Concept (PoC) program comes in. This
Results in a fully functional BPOS program teams you up with a Microsoft Partner who is skilled in helping
environment for up to 20 users, companies like yours evaluate your business and technical needs, set up a
with e-mail, SharePoint sites, Web
free trial account, and test drive the BPOS solution so your team gains the
conferencing and more
hands-on experience you need to make an informed decision—all at no cost
Offers a proven roadmap and to you.
recommends best practices to ease
your adoption
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
Helps demonstrate how the also help you at the end of the trial period if you decide to subscribe to the
Microsoft Software + Services
BPOS service and need technical assistance moving your information from
solution is the best fit for your
your current system or service into your new BPOS account.
business needs
Reduces risk by providing an
opportunity to identify and
mitigate potential migration issues

2. What Happens During a PoC What You Get Out of a PoC
As illustrated in the flow chart on At the end of your BPOS PoC, you
this page, a BPOS PoC can be will have a fully functional BPOS
broken down into six steps. Your environment that includes:
Partner will help you from beginning Activated accounts for up to
to end. 20 users
1. Sign Up for a Free 30-Day Sample SharePoint sites for
Trial: Get a free 30-day account blogs, wikis, document libraries,
for up to 20 users at and more
https://mocp.microsoftonline.com. Integrated instant messaging
2. Provision Users for BPOS and presence within Exchange
Services: Add user accounts and Online, SharePoint Online, and
allocate BPOS services so your other Office products (if
employees can test BPOS. applicable)
3. Create SharePoint Sites: Your (Optional) System configured to
Partner can help you import site work with your on-premise
templates to easily add Active Directory® Get Started
document libraries, lists, wikis, Easy conversion of your trial The Microsoft BPOS PoC program
blogs, and more. account to a paid subscription gives your IT administrators and
4. Test Drive BPOS for 30 Days: In addition to the functional BPOS employees an opportunity to
Spend up to 30 days to account, your Partner will also systematically evaluate the BPOS
experience the integrated provide you with a customized set of solution. This zero-cost program will
services BPOS offers. Additional documentation that offers specific provide you with guidance and best
users or trial time can be added guidance to help you with your practices from a knowledgeable
upon request. move to BPOS, including: Microsoft Partner to help you jump-
5. (Optional) Migrate Your Data start your BPOS experience.
Evaluation Plan
to BPOS: Your Partner can help
Project Plan What are you waiting for? Talk with
you move data in your current
Change Management Plan your Microsoft Partner today and
on-premise systems to your
Communication Plan see for yourself how the Business
BPOS account.
PoC and Migration Plan Productivity Online Suite can help
6. (Optional) Convert Trial
drive your business forward.
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.
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