MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- i3 Solutions Inc today announced that it is reselling the next-generation Office 365 service, Microsoft Corp.'s most complete Office cloud service to date, for small and midsize businesses.

In addition, starting today i3 Solutions owns the billing process, allowing it to easily sell Office 365 subscriptions as a standalone solution or as a uniquely packaged offering that helps customers take advantage of cloud services.

"Office 365 really levels the playing field for clients of every size by offering a full complement of Microsoft applications in the cloud based on an affordable subscription-based model," said Peter Christopoulos, President of i3 Solutions Inc. "Documents, applications and a consistent communication experience is delivered seamlessly, without the worry of managing the complexity of integration or infrastructure."

"Microsoft has a proven track record of helping partners build their businesses and strengthen relationships with customers," said Kirk Gregersen, general manager, Microsoft Office Division. "Through the new Office 365 Open licensing model, partners will be able to offer the always-up-to-date Office applications customers know and love through trusted, industry-leading Office 365 cloud services."

i3 takes the worry out of IT for businesses by delivering products and services including infrastructure, application development and website design. "Office 365 has broadened our ability to offer even more options for clients who need reliable, scalable and robust IT," said Christopoulos. "We have been recognized for our innovation spanning healthcare, financial services, manufacturing and not-for-profit and are eager to include the new Office 365 Open program to make it easier for our clients to purchase," he added.

Office 365 Is for Businesses of All Sizes

Small and midsize businesses will be able to work from anywhere and boost productivity by accessing the full-featured, rich Office applications they are familiar with, on up to five devices, and delivered as an always up-to-date cloud service. In addition, the new Office unlocks new scenarios from meetings to digital note taking and reading. More information can be found at http://www.office365.com.

About i3 Solutions

i3 Solutions specialize in helping businesses move from complicated and expensive to simple and value-based. We help make IT infrastructure and applications a strategic asset so that our clients can focus on business without worrying about IT.

i3 Solutions provides web-based application software, Infrastructure support, Network Monitoring and Managed Services in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, non-profit and Financial Services sectors.

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