Microsoft offers a range of different licencing options when it comes to Microsoft 365. How do you know which is right for your business? The Grant McGregor team explains your options.
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based service which gives you access to Microsoft’s most essential business applications. Here’s a guide to the different options available. We’ll also explain why we recommend Business Premium.
What are my Microsoft 365 options?
Microsoft offers two different options for your Microsoft 365 licencing for small and mid-size businesses:
- Business Standard
- Business Premium
With Business Standard, you’ll get Email, Teams, Sharepoint, OneDrive and the Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc)
The big difference comes into play when you upgrade to Business Premium. As well as all the apps and services included with Business Standard, you’ll also get world-class security tools and applications which enable you to update, manage and protect your devices. It is these advanced security and device management tools which make Business Premium our preferred choice for any organisation.
Note that with all licencing options, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is available as an add-on.
Why should I choose Business Premium and compliance?
Business Premium offers advanced security features and comprehensive user management, helping you to boost cyber security and productivity.
This includes:
Microsoft 365 Business Premium licence
Business Windows licensing; Microsoft 365 apps: Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, PowePoint, Publisher, Access, Exchange.
Advanced email security (Proofpoint)
Protects against suspicious emails, impersonation and advanced email threats. 365 Backup and recovery Independent backup of Microsoft 365 data and configuration.
Visibility and control (CoreView)
Centralised management, reporting and audit-ready compliance visibility.
Advanced Threat Protection
Scans files and collaboration platforms to stop threats early. Identity protection Secure sign-in, access controls and multi-factor authentication.
Device management (Microsoft Intune)
Applies and enforces security policies across user devices.
Information labelling
Clear data classification and protection.
Data loss prevention (DLP)
Controls sensitive data sharing.
How we can help your business
Read more about the Grant McGregor Managed 365 Business Premium offer here and find more about our added value of Business Premium Security Bundles Datasheet here.
If you’d like more information or would like to upgrade an existing Microsoft 365 licencing agreement, please get in touch with the Grant McGregor team.
What next?
Call us: 0808 164 4142
Message us: https://www.grantmcgregor.co.uk/contact-us
