A library of in-depth, vendor-neutral product analyses from StartCloud covering Microsoft and adjacent business software, with pricing and use cases for Australian SMEs.
Product Deep Dives
Honest, plain-English breakdowns of the software your business is paying for or thinking about buying. Features, pricing, pros, cons and real use cases for Perth SMEs.
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Microsoft Intune
The device management platform that gives IT teams real visibility and control over every device, Windows, Mac and personal phones included. Zero-touch setup, BYOD without touching personal data, and Conditional Access integration.
Microsoft Defender for Business
What real endpoint protection looks like for a 50-person Perth company. The difference between antivirus and EDR, what Defender actually detects, and what a properly configured deployment looks like.
Microsoft Entra ID
The identity layer your business is probably already paying for but has never configured. What Conditional Access actually does, and what a compromised account looks like with and without it.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
The licence most Perth SMEs should be on but few actually are. We unpack what's inside, what it really costs, and where it makes sense.