Simplify IT with Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 was originally unveiled last year at Inspire 2017. An all-encompassing package that includes Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security, the new offering debuted with two configurations positioned at different segments of the market: Microsoft 365 Business and Microsoft 365 Enterprise.

Microsoft 365: An all-in-one bundle that includes the Office 365 suite, Windows 10 Pro, and Enterprise Mobility+Security for a complete, interconnected experience.

Microsoft 365 Enterprise is, as the title implies, more geared towards larger organizations that want a single, secure platform with which to share and collaborate. It includes strong data security features on top of Windows 10 Pro and Office 365.

Microsoft 365 Education was announced a bit later and is geared towards schools and other institutions of learning. The goal is to empower educators with access to productivity and collaborative software that students can benefit from.

MS365, everything is integrated from the start. Not only does this make it less of a hassle from a buying perspective, but it also makes it easier to navigate for end users. By buying into the entire Microsoft ecosystem from the get-to, businesses have a chance to save valuable resources and use them for running their operation.

What Does Each Offer Specifically?

The Microsoft 365 Business offering is fairly straightforward, but Enterprise and Education are comprised of multiple tiers tailored to different use cases. Here’s everything you need to know:

Microsoft 365 Business

Microsoft 365 Business is designed for SMBs with 300 users or less. It’s comprised of:

• The Office 365 suite
• 1TB of storage
• Device management capabilities via Microsoft Intune
• Basic data and app security
• Microsoft 365 Enterprise

Microsoft 365 Enterprise was made for larger organizations that need stronger security and device management functionality. It’s broken up into three tiers:

F1 (for Firstline Workers)

• Office 365 (minus Access)
• Basic threat protection

E3 (Basic Tier)

• Office 365
• Basic threat protection
• Office 365 Data Loss Prevention

E5 (Premium Tier)

• Office 365
• Advanced threat protection
• Office 365 Data Loss Prevention
• Audio conferencing/Phone system
• Advanced compliance tools
• Analytics tools
• Microsoft 365 Education

A1 (Basic)

• A free, limited version of Office (for students and teachers) complete with all the essentials needed to enhance learning in the classroom
• Basic information protection

A3 (Standard)

• Everything in A1
• Full access to Office desktop apps
• Stronger information protection and security management tools

A5 (Premium)

• Everything in A3
• Advanced security tools
• Advanced compliance tools
• Analytics systems
• Microsoft 365 In a Nutshell

MS365 has a lot to offer businesses that haven’t made the move to Office 365 and want to set up their environment as fast as possible. Microsoft 365 Business should be especially popular among new SMBs that want to get a collaborative environment off the ground quickly.  Contact us for more info on Office 365. 

Source: Microsoft