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Traditionally, having an office ‘backup’ meant having the main data stored on internal servers, and the copies were located in offsite storage in a secure location. The system (still in use by many today) is secure and reliable, but it’s also non-dynamic and doesn’t scale well. In addition to that, you have to use human and hardware resources.   The newer technology of cloud backup has the advantage of seamless scalability. You don’t need to acquire more hardware as your data multiplies. Also, because you are essentially outsourcing backup, you don’t have to invest human or hardware resources in the process. One concern of using cloud storage as a backup is that your data is being handled outside your own control, raising issues of security

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Sometimes you don’t need all the bells and whistles; you just need to get it done. Sometimes, you need extra features. Sometimes you need to get your work done and an Internet connection is not convenient. Sometimes you just want to use the programs that are familiar and proven to work. Microsoft Office has all of these characteristics and is the lead choice in classrooms. When you’re continuing your education, the focus should be on learning, and Microsoft is a trustworthy choice for educators and students. For the pioneers in educational methods, Microsoft is designing educational games for the Xbox.   Microsoft Office for Educational Uses   Expertise with Microsoft Office is a necessity in almost any professional or academic setting. You need at least a basic

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