Microsoft 365 : A Complete Business Solution

Microsoft is a best in class subscription based productivity app that bundles Windows 10, Office 365 and Enterprise Mobility with Security in one suite. The first two editions Business and Enterprise of Microsoft 365 were introduced by Microsoft at its partner conference in the year 2017.

Variants and Editions

Currently offered different Microsoft 365 bundles are:

• Microsoft 365 Enterprise:Best suited for organisation with more than 300 users. The bundle consists of Windows 10 Enterprise, office 365 and EMS.
• Microsoft 365 Business- Ideal for small and medium sized business with 300 users or more. The bundle includes Windows 10 Pro, office 365 and EMS.
• Microsoft 365 F1: Suited for customer service and support workers. This plan includes Windows 10 Enterprise, Office 365 F1and EMS.
• Microsoft 365 Education: Designed for educational institutions, schools and classrooms. It has three options: A1, AE and A5.
• Microsoft 365 Nonprofit: For not-for-profit organisations. It is possible that Microsoft 365 Business is available at an affordable price.
• Microsoft 365 Government: For government agencies and contractors holding controlled but unclassified information.

It's Not Office 365

A lot of people believe that Microsoft 365 and office 365 are the same thing. Well, it’s not. Office 365 is a part of the bundle being offered with Microsoft 365.

As mentioned earlier it includes Office 365, Windows 10 and Enterprise Mobility + Security, so instead of paying just for Office 365 you get the operating system and security as well.

Microsoft 365 comes with a management console to deploy Office applications to Windows PCs. It has the ability to protect data across devices and provide secure access and the biggest differentiator is the inclusion of Windows 10 operating system that you do not get with Office 365 plan.

An All-In-One Solution

Microsoft 365 has everything to offer that you may need for your business IT needs. Let's look at some of the features:

• Office 365: The bundle comes with Office 365 that lets you stay up to date with latest version of Excel, Word and PowerPoint on all your devices.
• Effective Communication: Features such as group chat, online meetings and web conferencing helps get everyone on the same page.
• Plan and Connect: Features such as emails, calendar, contacts let you collaborate and get more work done.
• Protection and Security: Now secure your business data on any device and with Windows Defender you have protection against unsafe attachments, phishing links And other malware.