What Is Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 subscriptions provide a variety of services delivered over the Internet.

Subscriptions can include access to Office desktop applications, Windows 10 upgrades, Enterprise Mobility + Security, hosted email, online file storage, collaboration tools, and more.

Microsoft 365 subscriptions provide you with automatic software updates, so you'll always have the latest version.

Not all features listed below are included with every subscription.

Business productivity and collaboration tools

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access

• Exchange, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint

• Business apps from Office, such as Bookings and Outlook Customer Manager

Enterprise-grade device management and security

• App protection for Office mobile apps

• Device management for Windows 10 PCs

• Consistent security configuration and data protection across devices

Simplified deployment and setup

• Single admin console to set up and manage users and devices

• Automatic installation of Office apps on Windows 10 PCs

• Always up-to-date Office and Windows 10

• Streamlined deployment of PCs with Windows AutoPilot

How Can My Organization Benefit from Using Microsoft 365?

Achieve more by better connecting employees, partners, and constituents.

Get work done from anywhere, on any device.

Protect your company data across devices with always-on security.

Simplify setup and management with a single IT console.

Which Subscription Options Are Available?

Microsoft 365 Business Basic

$7.20/user/month

 

For small and mid-sized business with up to 300 users that don't need Office desktop applications

Provides cloud-based access to Office applications, email, instant messaging, HD video conferencing, and 1 TB personal file storage and sharing

Microsoft 365 Business Standard

$15.00/user/month

For small and mid-sized business with up to 300 users that need Office desktop applications

Office desktop applications for PC and Mac included, with apps for tablets and phones

Includes all features of Business Basic plus collaboration and other services

Microsoft 365 Business Premium

$26.40/user/month

 

For small and mid-sized business with up to 300 users that need Windows and Office desktop applications

Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro with Windows 10 Business add-on included

Office desktop applications for PC and Mac included, with apps for tablets and phones

Includes all features of Business Standard plan, a simplified management console for setting device and data policies, and other services

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

$14.40/user/month

For small and mid-sized companies with up to 300 users that need Office desktop applications but don't need hosted email and calendars

Office desktop applications for PC and Mac included, with apps for tablets and phones

Provides 1 TB personal file storage and sharing

Microsoft 365 E3

$43.20/user/month

 

For business with more than 300 users that need Windows, Office desktop applications, and enterprise-level security

Upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise included

Office desktop applications for PC and Mac included, with apps for tablets and phones

Provides cloud-based access to Office applications with email, instant messaging, HD video conferencing, 1 TB personal file storage and sharing, and other services

Provides Azure AD Premium P1, Azure Information Protection Premium P1, Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, and Microsoft Intune

Microsoft 365 E5

$68.40/user/month

For business with more than 300 users that need Windows, Office desktop applications, a phone system, and advanced enterprise-level security

Upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise included

Office desktop applications for PC and Mac included, with apps for tablets and phones

Provides all features and services of E3 plan, plus Azure AD Premium P2, Azure Information Protection Premium P2, Microsoft Cloud App Security, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection P1 and P2, Azure Advanced Threat Protection, and advanced compliance tools

Microsoft 365 Nonprofit F3

$9.60/user/month

For nonprofits of any size with "firstline workers" or volunteers who don't need Office desktop applications

Upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise included

Does not provide Office desktop applications, but otherwise provides same features and services as E3 plan with 2 GB personal file storage and sharing

Which Add-ons Are Available?

Microsoft offers add-ons to extend the functionality of Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

Microsoft 365 Audio Conferencing

$3.00/host/month

 

Allows hosts to schedule meetings that allow up to 250 users to call in from their phones

Only meeting hosts need to purchase the audio conferencing add-on

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Plan 1)

$2.40/user/month

 

Protects organizations against phishing, malware, and other attacks

Provides configuration, protection, and detection capabilities

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Plan 2)

$6.00/user/month

 

Protects organizations against phishing, malware, and other attacks

Provides all Plan 1 capabilities, plus automation, investigation, remediation, and education

Office 365 Extra File Storage

$.24/GB/month

 

Additional storage for SharePoint Online site collections

What Are the System Requirements for Microsoft 365?

See the system requirements listed under "Microsoft 365 plans for business, education, and government."

What Support Is Provided for Implementing and Managing Microsoft 365?

• Microsoft Cloud subscriptions obtained through DigitalLife Advisor include the following support services.

• Setup and assignment of licenses

• Ongoing management and support to add or remove licenses, resolve billing issues or errors, and escalate cases directly with Microsoft

• Ongoing consultations and self-service tools to help determine the correct licenses or products for your organization

• Resources such as webinars, invitation-only events, and how-to guides to support adoption and use

• Flexible billing options