Nov 7, 2025

Microsoft 365 Collaboration & Teamwork

Microsoft 365 Business: remote, security. Plans: Basic (£3.80), Standard (£9.40), Premium (£15.10). Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive. 15 devices. Auto updates. AMVIA.

Microsoft 365 Collaboration & Teamwork

Microsoft 365 Business: Remote Work Security, Applications, and Complete Plans Guide

How does Microsoft 365 Business keep remote teams productive and secure? Today's business environment, productivity doesn't just happen office. Remote on-site teams work simultaneously across multiple projects all hours day ensure always ahead curve. With new way comes whole slew security issues—can keep company data safe it's shared freely? Microsoft 365 got covered. Intuitive design remote workflows coupled cloud services, Microsoft makes collaboration easy while keeping information secure without compromising performance. Subscription service provides productivity applications necessary get work done modern enterprise. Constantly updates improves features existing tools like Word Excel with cloud-based structure. Also includes email client, calendar, presentation application employees stay productive away desks. 15 devices per user (5 phones, 5 tablets, 5 PCs). Automatic updates, remote data wipe, advanced security. Rebranding: Business Essentials→Basic (£3.80), Business Premium→Standard (£9.40), Microsoft 365 Business→Premium (£15.10). Apps: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher, OneDrive, To-Do, SharePoint, Access, Teams, Exchange. Remote wipe lost/stolen devices. Flexible seats, 12-month commitment, unlimited users. AMVIA provides Business assessment, implementation, training, security configuration, 24/7 support.

Remote Work and Security: Modern Business Challenges

In today's business environment, productivity doesn't just happen your office. Remote and on-site teams work simultaneously across multiple projects all hours the day ensure that you're always ahead the curve. But with this new way doing things comes whole slew security issues—can keep your company data safe when it's shared freely?

This guide explains how Microsoft 365 Business addresses remote work security, its complete application suite, plan options, pricing, and AMVIA enterprise support services.

What is Included in Microsoft 365 Business

Platform Overview

Fortunately, Microsoft 365 has got covered. With their intuitive design for remote workflows coupled with cloud services, Microsoft makes collaboration easy while keeping your information secure without compromising performance.

Core Value Proposition

Microsoft 365 a subscription service that provides users with productivity applications necessary get work done modern enterprise. Microsoft 365 constantly updates and improves features existing tools like Word processing or Excel spreadsheets with its cloud-based structure. Office 365 also includes other apps such as email client, calendar, and presentation application, so you and your employees can stay productive even when you're away from your desks.

Microsoft 365 vs. Office 365: The Rebranding Explained

Has Microsoft 365 Replaced Office 365

Change has prompted many business customers ask if Microsoft 365 platform has replaced Microsoft Office 365. Answer yes, and no.

Name Change Details

Microsoft 365 the new name for platform that encompasses all Microsoft Office apps that businesses rely on keep things running smoothly. Microsoft Office 365 no longer exists, but Microsoft 365 simply new name all those applications you and your employees know and love.

Plan Name Updates

As part the name change, available package names have also been updated:

  • Office 365 Business Essentials is now Microsoft 365 Business Basic
  • Office 365 Business Premium is now Microsoft 365 Business Standard
  • Microsoft 365 Business is now Microsoft 365 Business Premium
  • Office 365 Business is now Microsoft 365 Apps for business

Complete Microsoft 365 Application Suite

You will still get access the following applications with most the available plans:

Communication and Email

Outlook: Microsoft's tried and true app for managing your email, appointments, tasks, and more. An easy-to-use interface makes it one the most popular email clients around.

Microsoft Teams: Teams is Microsoft's replacement for their communication services. Use it call, text, video chat and collaborate with colleagues from your mobile phone or desktop.

Exchange: Exchange is Microsoft's email and calendar service that links Outlook. Can use it send, receive or search emails from any device have with internet access.

Productivity and Office Applications

Word: This best-in-class word processing software essential creating documents efficiently. Cloud storage and OneDrive integration makes collaboration breeze.

Excel: Excel the spreadsheet software used most businesses and individuals because it's easy use with customisable interface that comes pre-loaded templates, includes robust charting capabilities as well as countless functions which can be applied live cells any size or dimensions without affecting other calculations.

PowerPoint: PowerPoint has been favourite staple for business presentations since '90s. With it, can create, edit and share presentations the go.

Publisher: This application allows design and print professional-quality documents and images for your personal or business use. Publisher works best conjunction with Microsoft Word.

Information Management and Storage

OneNote: OneNote a note-taking software designed digitally capture all information from class lectures or meetings one place. It allows users not only capture notes but also record audio.

OneDrive: OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage service. It allows store your documents safe place that can access anywhere across any device.

To-Do: Task management app makes it easy manage your tasks and stay top things. It not only organises your to-dos but also prioritises them based their due date and alerts you about any upcoming deadlines.

SharePoint: SharePoint is Microsoft's document collaboration service. Use it share files and folders with colleagues, both the office or across globe. It also can be used host intranet or wiki sites.

Database and Advanced Tools

Access: Access is powerful database software makes it easy build, manage and maintain relational databases.

Microsoft 365 Business Plans Overview

Business Basic Plan

Most basic business plan now named Microsoft 365 Business Basic; it was previously known as Office 365 Business Essentials. This package provides only online cloud-based versions the office apps and no desktop applications. This plan also includes OneDrive, Exchange, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams mobile apps.

Price: £3.80 per user per month

Business Standard Plan

Mid-level business plan now named Microsoft 365 Business Standard; it was previously known as Office 365 Business Premium. This package includes cloud-based online and mobile apps for OneDrive, Exchange, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams, plus desktop versions.

Price: £9.40 per user per month

Business Premium Plan

Top-level business plan now named Microsoft 365 Business Premium; it was previously known as Microsoft 365 Business. This plan includes all features Standard, plus Intune device management and Azure Information Protection services.

Price: £15.10 per user per month

Microsoft 365 Business Pricing and Value

Subscription Value Proposition

Microsoft 365 Business still represents incredible value that businesses had with predecessor.

Microsoft 365 subscription that includes advanced security, premium Office apps and robust management services help run business. With right plan Microsoft 365, can be flexible as needs change with transferable seats if new workers come on board in future.

Pricing Structure

These costs are for 12-month minimum commitment and include unlimited number users.

  • Microsoft 365 Business Basic: £3.80 per user per month
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard: £9.40 per user per month
  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium: £15.10 per user per month

Device Access and Flexibility

User can access each subscription Microsoft 365 using up fifteen devices: five phones, five tablets, and five laptops or PCs per user. This multi-device approach supports remote work flexibility and brings-your-own-device (BYOD) policies.

Security Features and Remote Work Protection

Data Protection at Scale

Microsoft 365 one the most secure and innovative platforms there. It allows control who can access your company's documents, emails, and information by setting policies on supported mobile devices or apps. With Microsoft 365, employees can remotely wipe their company data from lost or stolen devices protect sensitive information.

Security capabilities included:

  • Document and email access controls
  • Policy enforcement mobile devices
  • Remote device wipe functionality
  • Sensitive information protection
  • Multi-device security management

Automatic Updates and Maintenance

You'll never have worry having outdated software as it automatically updates for each user. Continuous security patches, feature improvements, and compliance updates ensure your environment always current.

Automatic update benefits:

  • Security patches deployed automatically
  • Feature enhancements included
  • Compliance updates maintained
  • Zero downtime upgrades
  • Always-current environment

Remote Work Benefits: Work Anywhere, Anytime

Cloud-First Architecture

Cloud-based structure enables remote teams access tools and collaborate seamlessly regardless location. All data stored cloud means employees access files, emails, and collaboration tools from any device with internet connection.

Collaboration and Productivity

Integration between Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook creates unified collaboration environment where remote teams stay connected, share documents real-time, and maintain project visibility across distributed teams.

Security Without Sacrifice

Advanced security features like multi-factor authentication, data loss prevention, and encrypted communications ensure data remains protected even remotely accessed, providing peace mind your organization's sensitive information secure.

AMVIA's Microsoft 365 Business Services

Business Assessment and Planning

AMVIA provides comprehensive Microsoft 365 Business assessment determining organization readiness and requirements:

  • Business needs analysis
  • Plan selection guidance
  • Remote work requirements evaluation
  • Security posture assessment
  • Implementation roadmap

Implementation and Deployment

Complete Business deployment support:

  • Plan provisioning and setup
  • User account creation
  • Device enrollment and management
  • Data migration services
  • Security configuration

User Training and Adoption

Comprehensive training ensuring staff maximize productivity:

  • Application usage training
  • Remote work best practices
  • Security awareness
  • Collaboration tool training
  • Mobile device setup

24/7 Business Support

AMVIA delivers 24/7/365 UK-based support ensuring systems running smoothly:

  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Account management
  • User support and assistance
  • Security monitoring
  • Proactive maintenance

Next Steps: Evaluating Microsoft 365 Business

Start assessing your current situation. Are you supporting remote teams? What collaboration challenges exist? What security concerns impact decision?

Next, evaluate plan options. Does Business Basic suffice mobile workforce? Need Standard's desktop apps? Require Premium's advanced security?

Then, calculate investment. What productivity improvements justify cost? What security enhancements provide peace mind? What ROI from remote work enablement?

Finally, plan implementation. What timeline appropriate? How migrate existing systems? What training required? Contact AMVIA begin your Microsoft 365 Business journey.

Need expert help selecting and implementing Microsoft 365 Business for remote work? Contact AMVIA specialists: 0333 733 8050 (direct to experts, no voicemail) or request consultation. We provide comprehensive Microsoft 365 Business assessment, implementation planning, remote work configuration, security setup, user training, 24/7 managed support. Discover how AMVIA's human-first approach delivers Business solutions enabling remote teams stay productive, collaborative, secure regardless where they work.

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