Office 365 planning

hi guys, we're currently using office 2010.
If we will upgrade to office 365. What would be the advantages?
How would the files be stored?
Do we need to purchase or setup a server for cloud storage?
Sorry for a lot of questions, just need to clear off these things. :)
Thanks.
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For Office client site, there is nothing difference. Most Office 365 plans also include the full-featured Office 2013 applications, which users can install across multiple computers and devices. Active subscribers receive future rights to version upgrades
as a benefit of their subscription. Entitlements vary by product.
We use the name ”Office 365” for products that include features enabled over the internet, such as additional online storage with SkyDrive. Office 365 business plans include features such as Lync web conferencing and hosted email for businesses. All Office
365 products, such as Office 365 Home Premium and Office 365 Small Business Premium, are paid for on a subscription basis. Subscription terms vary by product.
For me, I would try to answer your quesion one by one:
Do we need to purchase or setup a server for cloud storage?
http://www.dhruvsoft.com/office-365-advantages/
How would the files be stored?
We could choose to save it in Cloud(Skydrive, etc) or local drive.
Do we need to purchase or setup a server for cloud storage?
Not necessary.
Hope this helps.
Tony Chen
TechNet Community Support

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