Microsoft 365 Business Premium: £15.10/user. 300 users. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive. Windows 10 Pro free. Intune. Azure Protection. Advanced security, BitLocker. AMVIA.
What is Microsoft 365 Business Premium and why should your business choose it? Microsoft 365 Business Premium 'productivity cloud designed help each us achieve what matters, work life, with best-in-class Office apps, intelligent cloud services, advanced security'. Suitable businesses up 300 users. Includes all standard software: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, OneDrive (1TB storage). Key differentiator: Windows 10 Pro free upgrades (from Windows 7-8.1), Intune device management, advanced cyber threat protection, Azure Information Protection, encrypted document sharing, rights restrictions, data loss prevention. Device management: manage phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, enable Windows Defender, malware/virus protection, BitLocker file/folder protection, app control, remote access, security policies. Pricing: £15.10/user/month (annual commitment, month free trial). Compare Business Basic/Standard: Premium includes desktop apps, Intune, Azure protection, advanced security lacking earlier versions. CyberCrime cost 6+ trillion globally annually. Premium protects against ransomware, phishing, malware, spoofing. Mixed package deployment available (gradual upgrade). AMVIA provides Premium assessment, implementation, device management, security configuration, training, 24/7 support.
Microsoft themselves define Microsoft 365 Business Premium as 'productivity cloud designed help each us achieve what matters, our work and life, with best-in-class Office apps, intelligent cloud services, and advanced security'. That definition isn't obvious, so let's look details and see what benefits there are business buying this package.
This guide explains Microsoft 365 Business Premium features, security capabilities, pricing, differences compared other plans, and AMVIA implementation support.
In nutshell, Microsoft renamed their previous Office 365 business plan Microsoft 365 better reflect this subscription service's range benefits.
Suitable for businesses with up 300 users, you'll recognise all usual software Microsoft 365 Business Premium, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher and OneDrive. You also get giant 1TB storage for sharing, as well as same options available original Office 365 package improve workflow and communication among teams and across your business.
Core productivity applications included:
Excellent feature Business Premium that Windows 10 Pro upgrades included. Suppose still running devices still at Windows 7.8 Pro or 8.1 Pro. Can upgrade free charge under 365 licensing. Now there's no reason your business lag behind with less up date versions Windows and every chance take advantage Windows 10 Pro's new features.
Windows 10 Pro features:
Premium package includes device management and advanced cyber threat protection, which business standard package doesn't offer.
Manage every device own easily and quickly, updating software, installing new software and applying security, such as Windows Defender. Protect files and folders with BitLocker, decide who gets which apps, set remote working access and host other options. Everything designed help secure your business and ensure everyone has software they need do their job.
Device management capabilities:
While Windows 10 Pro upgrade excellent, additional security makes Premium package worth. Premium package provides:
Both Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Business Standard packages have entire Office Suite apps you'd expect, including mobile and Web versions Word, PowerPoint and Excel and access Sharepoint, Exchange and Teams. Users are unlikely notice much difference between two, except that basic package doesn't include desktop versions and webinars.
Basic features:
Standard features (Basic plus):
For IT teams, it should be easy set and manage email accounts, create password policies added security, control access business information, and manage software installation and upgrades. You'll be able do great deal with either package ensure smooth working your business and your staff, but they can't match Premium package top security features and ease device management.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium differs because you get Windows 10 Pro upgrades, we've mentioned above, and it includes Intune manage and secure all your mobile devices. Azure Information Protection also included help encrypt your sensitive documents and ensure access only for right people.
Premium exclusive features:
Your IT team can do far more protect your staff and your company data from cybercrime with excellent cyber threat protection. Can implement policies for information control and protect company data on any mobile, whether it's Apple, Android or Windows, including deleting when staff member leaves business.
Security protections available:
There have been no price changes with name change from Office 365 to Microsoft 365. With any the Microsoft 365 business packages, can get free month trial see if Premium package suits you and your business, and, after that, it's just £15.10 per user per month (not including VAT). That gives all those added extra features and peace mind, with additional security.
Pricing details:
Suppose you need upgrade your whole business slowly over time as you upgrade your devices. That case, good news that can run Microsoft 365 Business Premium for some users while also running your previous package for staff that haven't had upgrade yet. It's not ideal, as you don't get extra security on devices that aren't managed your Premium subscription, but it does mean that you don't have pay out more than can afford all once begin moving your devices across the Premium package.
In conclusion, extra features Microsoft 365 Business Premium make it excellent choice for modern businesses concerned about staying up date and giving their staff every possible assistance getting their work completed smoothly. With increase cybercrime, such as ransomware, phishing scams, malware, and website spoofing, premium package does put business security at top list. With predicted cost across world more than 6 trillion dollars cybercrime, taking that extra step protect your business sensible choice.
Premium provides comprehensive protection:
AMVIA provides comprehensive Microsoft 365 Business Premium assessment determining organization readiness and requirements:
Complete Premium deployment support:
Ongoing security and device management:
Comprehensive training ensuring staff maximize Premium capabilities:
AMVIA delivers 24/7/365 UK-based support:
Start assessing current security posture. What devices running? What security incidents experienced? What compliance requirements exist?
Next, evaluate Premium benefits. Would Windows 10 Pro upgrade benefit organization? What value does Intune device management provide? How would Azure Information Protection enhance security?
Then, calculate ROI. What cybercrime risk facing? What cost downtime from security breach? How Premium investment justify itself?
Finally, plan deployment. What timeline appropriate? How phase implementation? What training required? Contact AMVIA begin Premium journey.
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