28/09/2023
Having trouble making sense of the Microsoft 365 licensing structure?
Microsoft 365 is a suite of integrated productivity tools, that cater to various business needs. Navigating the licensing structure can initially seem complex, especially if you own a small business and don't have an in-house IT expert. So, let's break it down...
👉Business Basic: Targets smaller businesses and offers web and mobile versions of Office apps, along with cloud services such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
👉Business Standard: This offers everything in Business Basic, plus desktop versions of the Office suite.
👉Business Premium: Adds advanced security and device management features to the Business Standard offerings.
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business: Just focuses on providing the desktop, web, and mobile apps without the added cloud services.
👉E3 and E5: The most comprehensive offerings, catering to larger organisations. Both offer a full suite of productivity tools, security, and compliance features. E5 has added advanced threat protection, analytics, and voice capabilities.
👉F3: Designed for first-line workers, this offers tools and experiences to help them remain productive on the go.
Key things to remember:
💻Before choosing a plan, clearly define the needs of your organisation. Do you need desktop apps, or are web versions sufficient? How crucial are advanced security features?
💻Remember, you can mix and match licenses within your organization. Not every user needs the highest tier.
💻Microsoft often updates and introduces new plans or features, so staying updated is essential.
💻Still confused? We can help!
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