Your team deserves tools that
actually work
together.
Excellium is a certified Microsoft Partner and authorised Zoho Partner in Nigeria. We help businesses across Lagos and West Africa deploy, configure, and adopt workplace productivity platforms that connect communication, documents, and workflows — in one place.
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Most Nigerian businesses
are losing hours every day
to disconnected tools.
Business communication shouldn't live in personal WhatsApp groups. Documents shouldn't be emailed back and forth with version numbers in the filename.
Microsoft Office 365 and Zoho Workplace solve this — by connecting everything your team does into a single, searchable, secure workspace.
Average time Nigerian knowledge workers spend daily searching for information, chasing approvals, or managing version conflicts.
WhatsApp is your primary business communication tool
No thread history. No file search. No permissions. Critical decisions are buried in chat groups your next hire will never have access to.
Files are scattered across personal hard drives and email
Document_final_v3_FINAL_USE-THIS.docx. Everyone has a different version. Nobody knows which one is current. Collaboration is sequential, not simultaneous.
Your tools don't talk to each other
Email is separate from your calendar. Your calendar doesn't connect to your project tool. Your documents aren't linked to your team chat.
Security and compliance are an afterthought
Sensitive company documents live on personal devices. There's no audit trail, no access control, no way to revoke access when someone leaves.
Choose the workplace solution
built for how your business works.
Both platforms are deployed and supported by Excellium's certified team. The right choice depends on your business size, existing tech stack, and budget. We'll help you decide.
Microsoft Office 365 & Microsoft 365 Business
The world's most widely deployed workplace productivity suite — now fully cloud-native, with enterprise-grade security, real-time co-authoring, and a collaboration layer (Microsoft Teams) that replaces your video calls, team chat, and project tracking in one environment.
Businesses already in the Microsoft ecosystem, organisations that need deep compliance controls, and teams requiring enterprise-grade identity management and security.
Zoho Workplace
A tightly integrated suite of business communication and collaboration apps — built by Zoho, configured by Excellium. Email, document editing, team chat, video conferencing, and file management, all inside one platform with no subscription bloat and no per-app pricing surprises.
Cost-conscious SMBs and growing businesses that want enterprise-level collaboration features without the Microsoft 365 price point — especially businesses already using Zoho Books or Zoho One.
Microsoft 365 vs Zoho Workplace:
an honest comparison
Both are excellent. The right choice depends on your business context. Here's what actually matters when you're deciding — from a partner who's deployed both.
| Criteria | Microsoft Office 365 | Zoho Workplace |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Mid-market to enterprise, existing Microsoft environments | SMBs and growing businesses seeking value |
| Outlook + Exchange — industry gold standard | Zoho Mail — secure, ad-free, and capable | |
| Team communication | Microsoft Teams (meetings, chat, files) | Zoho Cliq (messaging) + Zoho Meeting |
| Document editing | Word, Excel, PowerPoint — real-time collaboration | Writer, Sheet, Show — full browser-based suite |
| Cloud storage | OneDrive (1TB+) + SharePoint for teams | Zoho WorkDrive with granular access controls |
| Zoho app integration | Via connectors and APIs | ✓ Native — same ecosystem, zero friction |
| Security & compliance | ✓ Enterprise-grade, GDPR, Intune MDM | Strong — ISO 27001, SOC 2 compliant |
| Pricing | Higher per-user cost; multiple plan tiers | Competitive flat-rate pricing — better value per seat |
| Implementation by Excellium | ✓ Certified Microsoft Partner | ✓ Authorised Zoho Partner Nigeria |
What it means to be a certified Microsoft Partner in Nigeria
Excellium holds Microsoft Solutions Partner designation — a certification that requires demonstrated technical expertise, verified customer deployments, and ongoing training compliance. As a certified Microsoft Partner in Lagos, we're authorised to sell, deploy, and support the full Microsoft 365 suite, including Microsoft Office 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, and Business Premium plans.
When you deploy Microsoft Office 365 through Excellium, you get access to Microsoft's official support channels, volume licensing benefits, and a local team that has completed Microsoft's implementation competency requirements.
Explore our Microsoft 365 offering →What it means to be an authorised Zoho Partner in Nigeria
As an authorised Zoho Partner, Excellium has been vetted by Zoho to sell, implement, and support Zoho products across Nigeria and West Africa. This includes Zoho Workplace, Zoho One, Zoho Books, and the full Zoho ecosystem. Our team holds active Zoho certifications across the product suite.
For Nigerian businesses evaluating Zoho Workplace, working with an authorised Zoho partner means access to official pricing, proper onboarding, and local implementation expertise — rather than the self-serve setup that leads to underused tools and frustrated teams.
Explore our Zoho Workplace offering →Not sure which platform is right for your business?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll walk through your current setup, understand how your team works, and give you a clear recommendation — for Microsoft 365, Zoho Workplace, or something else entirely if that fits better.