This week in BPOS news is a recurring segment on the Microsoft Online Services Team Blog that covers news from all sectors of Cloud Computing and the Microsoft Online Services business suite known as the Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS). You can read all past This Week in BPOS News segments here.

For this week in BPOS news we learn about a small town that is cashing in and creating jobs with the Cloud, and discover a great resource for anyone moving from BPOS to Office 365.

1.     Quincy Cashes in on the Cloud

Our first BPOS story focuses on how the expanding landscape of the Cloud is increasing economies in rural areas. Quincy is a sleepy town of 5,044 that sits in the center of the state of Washington. It is about a 3 hour drive from Microsoft headquarters, but houses facilities for Microsoft that help power the Cloud. Business Week focuses on this town and how it is turning into a technical economy.  

Microsoft isn’t the only technology company in Quincy. Dell, Yahoo, Intuit and Sabey have claimed land to erect their own data centers in Quincy. The article dives into how this town is riding the Cloud and engaging its economy through hosting Cloud computing infrastructure. The town also looks out for its residents by “Exchanging tax breaks for jobs.” Quincy gives tax breaks to the tech companies that employ at least 35 percent of the impending new jobs to local residents. The article also explains how Quincy was able to plan and invest for the present demand in cloud construction.

Be sure to check out the entire article here. What are your thoughts?

2.     Manage your transition from BPOS to Office 365

Are you transitioning to Office 365 from BPOS? If you are migrating or thinking of moving to Office 365, be sure to check out this useful resource on how to manage your transition from BPOS to Office 365. In this article you will find answers to what differentiates Office 365 from BPOS, how to try Office 365, and how to transition to Office 365.

What is the difference between Office 365 and BPOS?

The article comes from the Microsoft Online Services Help and How-to portal which houses plenty of great information for current BPOS customers. Be sure to check out the following helpful articles:

·         BPOS to Office 365: Transition Checklist for Administrators

·         Transition your account from BPOS to Office 365

·         Contact Technical Support

·         Troubleshoot issues with your transition to Office 365

Are you migrating to Office 365? How do you feel about the migration process? Leave your comments and thoughts below.

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