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Microsoft 365 for business

What is microsoft 365 for business.

With Microsoft 365 for business, connect employees to the people, information, and content they need to do their best work, from any device.

Depending on your subscription plan, the benefits of your Microsoft 365 for business subscription may include:

The latest versions of Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Email and calendars using Outlook and Exchange.

Group chat, online meetings, and calling in Microsoft Teams.

1 TB of OneDrive storage.

Frequent updates and upgrades not available anywhere else.

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Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now available for small and medium-sized businesses.

Find the best Microsoft 365 plan for your business

Customers can choose between plans with and without microsoft teams., microsoft 365 business basic.

Originally starting from ₹ 145.00 now starting from ₹ 145.00

₹ 145.00 ₹ 145.00

(Annual subscription–auto renews) 1

Apps and services to kick-start your business, including:

Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees

Custom business email ([email protected])

Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 4

Chat, call, and video conference with Microsoft Teams

1 TB of cloud storage per employee

10+ additional apps for your business needs (Microsoft Bookings, Planner, Forms, and others)

Automatic spam and malware filtering

Anytime phone and web support

Microsoft 365 Business Standard

Originally starting from ₹ 770.00 now starting from ₹ 770.00

₹ 770.00 ₹ 770.00

Everything in Business Basic, plus:

Desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 

Webinars with attendee registration and reporting

New : Collaborative workspaces to co-create using Microsoft Loop

New : Video editing and design tools with Microsoft Clipchamp

Copilot for Microsoft 365 available as an add-on. 3

Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Originally starting from ₹ 1,830.00 now starting from ₹ 1,830.00

₹ 1,830.00 ₹ 1,830.00

Everything in Business Standard, plus:

Advanced identity and access management

Enhanced cyberthreat protection against viruses and phishing attacks

Enterprise-grade device and endpoint protection

Discover, classify, and protect sensitive information

Copilot for Microsoft 365 available as an add-on. 3

Microsoft 365 Apps for business

Originally starting from ₹ 685.00 now starting from ₹ 685.00

₹ 685.00 ₹ 685.00

Excludes chat, meeting, calling

Desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

1 TB of cloud storage per user

Anytime phone and web support 

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Sign in to add Copilot to your existing Microsoft 365 business plan. 3

If you’re not an existing customer, buy a Microsoft 365 plan to get started. 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is microsoft 365.

Microsoft 365 is the productivity cloud designed to help each of us achieve what matters, in our work and life, with best-in-class Office apps, intelligent cloud services, and advanced security. 

On how many devices can I install Microsoft 365 apps if I have a Microsoft 365 business plan?

Install Microsoft 365 apps on up to five PCs or Macs, five tablets, and five mobile devices. Hybrid Windows devices, such as the Microsoft Surface Pro, count as either a PC or a tablet.

What forms of payment can I use?

All major credit cards are accepted. When paying with a credit card, your subscription amount will appear on your credit card statement. Existing customers may be eligible to pay by invoice and can contact support to check their eligibility for this payment method.  Learn more about paying by invoice . For Microsoft 365 business plans, depending on your choice of service, you'll be billed monthly or annually.

What’s the difference between monthly, annual, and annual commitment payments?

To provide you with the greatest amount of flexibility, different payment options are available.

Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Apps for business, Business Standard, and Business Premium plans are available for monthly commitment payment or annual commitment payment.

• Monthly commitment payment: Pay month by month and cancel at any time.
• Annual commitment payment: Sign up for a one-year subscription and benefit from a discount for using this payment option. By default, your billing plan will be set to monthly billing. After your purchase, you can change your billing plan to annual billing within the Microsoft 365 admin center. The Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Office 365 Enterprise plans (including standalone plans such as Exchange Online) and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise are available for annual commitment payment.
• Annual commitment payment: Sign up for a one-year subscription and choose to pay monthly or for the entire year at the time you sign up.

Can I convert my trial to a paid subscription and retain all my settings and files?

Yes. If you purchase Microsoft 365 licenses for the accounts you create during your free trial, the information and configuration for these users' accounts will remain intact. Once your free trial expires, you’ll have an additional 30 days to purchase Microsoft 365 before your account information is erased. Once your trial account information has been erased, it can’t be retrieved.

Does Microsoft 365 work when I’m not connected to the internet?

The Office apps that you install on your PC or Mac—such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook—are available to you when you’re not online. 

With OneDrive in Microsoft 365, get file storage that you can access when you’re offline. When you make changes while offline, they’ll be synced to OneDrive and across the rest of your devices when you reconnect.

With Outlook, read emails already delivered to your inbox or draft new emails and meeting requests. Your inbox and outbox will sync across the rest of your devices when you reconnect.

What happens to my data if I cancel my subscription?

Your data is yours. If you decide to cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription, download your data—for example, your email and documents on team sites—and save it to another location. You should save your data before you cancel. After you cancel your subscription, data associated with your Microsoft 365 account will be available to your administrator(s) in a limited function account for 90 days.

Where can I find more answers to frequently asked questions?

Find more answers to frequently asked questions on our Microsoft 365 for business FAQ page .

What is Microsoft Defender for Business?

Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution designed to help businesses with up to 300 employees. It helps protect against cybersecurity threats, including malware and ransomware, in an easy-to-use, cost-effective package. Microsoft Defender for Business is included with Microsoft 365 Business Premium, and is available as a standalone product. Learn more .

How many users can I host for online meetings and video calls using Microsoft Teams?

With Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, and Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscriptions that have a Microsoft Teams license, you can host online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people.

With Microsoft 365 E3/E5, Microsoft 365 A3/A5, and Microsoft 365 Government G3/G5 subscriptions that have a Microsoft Teams license, this limit increases up to 1,000 people.  Learn more .

Copilot for Microsoft 365 frequently asked questions

Find more answers to frequently asked questions. Learn more .

• [1] Once your paid subscription begins, cancelation policies vary based on your status as a new customer and product and domain selections on Microsoft. Learn more . Cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription any time by going to the Microsoft 365 admin center. When a subscription is canceled, all associated data will be deleted. Learn more about data retention, deletion, and destruction in Microsoft 365 .
• [2] After your one-month free trial ends, your subscription will automatically convert into a 12-month paid subscription and you will be charged the applicable subscription fee. Cancel anytime during your free trial to stop future charges. Credit card required to sign-up. Learn more .
• [3] Copilot for Microsoft 365 may not be available for all markets and languages. To purchase,  enterprise customers  must have a license for Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 or Office 365 E3 or E5, and  business customers  must have a license for Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Business Premium, or a version of these suites that no longer includes Microsoft Teams.
• [4] iOS and Android require separate app download. Availability of mobile apps varies by country/region.

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Microsoft 365 Business Premium frequently asked questions

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What is Microsoft 365 Business Premium?

Microsoft 365 is an integrated solution that brings together best-in-class productivity tools, security, and device management capabilities for small to medium-sized businesses. It's a comprehensive, cloud-based security solution that enables you to defend your business against advanced cyberthreats with sophisticated phishing and ransomware protection. Microsoft 365 Business Premium helps you safeguard your data, devices and information.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is fully integrated with Microsoft 365 Apps to provide you with a familiar location for administration, billing, and 24x7 support. It consists of enterprise-grade technology built for businesses with fewer than 300 employees.

How can I get Microsoft 365 Business Premium for my business?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium can be purchased through a Microsoft Partner or directly from Microsoft . In choosing whether to purchase directly from Microsoft or via a Microsoft Partner, you should consider your on-staff capability and desire to maintain an IT infrastructure. A Microsoft Partner can help you deploy and manage your IT infrastructure, including Microsoft solutions.

How much does Microsoft 365 Business Premium cost?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is generally offered at $22 (USD) per user/month based on an annual contract if purchased directly from Microsoft. When purchased through a Microsoft Partner, pricing can vary based on the services the partner provides and their pricing model for Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

Is there a cap to how many Microsoft 365 Business Premium seats a customer can have?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium was designed for small to medium-sized businesses with low to medium IT complexity requirements. Customers can purchase up to 300 Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses for their organization. Customers can mix and match cloud subscriptions. As a result, depending on their IT requirements, customers might add another subscription, such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Business, or another Microsoft 365 Enterprise subscription to the same account.

If you are considering using multiple subscription types, consider working with a trusted IT advisor to determine how best to manage and secure the various subscriptions. Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 Enterprise use different capabilities to secure and manage applications and data.

Can I combine Microsoft 365 Business Premium with other Microsoft subscription offerings?

Yes, customers can combine their Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscriptions with plans and add-ons from Azure, Dynamics 365, Enterprise Mobility + Security, and Office 365.

Is everyone in my business required to have a Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription?

No, not everyone needs a Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription, although the security and management benefits are available only to those users with devices managed with a Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription.

Standardizing an IT environment helps reduce maintenance and security costs over time and is a state that businesses should strive to attain. However, we recognize that some small and medium-sized customers update their software primarily when they upgrade their hardware, over an extended period. Businesses can deploy Premium to part of their organization, but for best protection of sensitive business data and consistent collaboration experiences, deployment to all users is recommended.

How can I know if the hardware and software I run today is compatible with Microsoft 365 Business Premium?

See Microsoft 365 Business Premium requirements .

Also see the recommended application testing process for Windows 10 compatibility and review the Office system requirements to ensure a smooth transition to Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

What is Windows for business?

Windows for business includes Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, Windows 11 Pro, and Windows 11 Pro for Workstations. These operating systems include cloud services and device management capabilities that enable the centralized management and security controls of Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Learn more about Windows for business .

If you have devices that are licensed for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 Professional, Microsoft 365 Business Premium provides an upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.

You must supply the original product key when you upgrade; otherwise, the upgrade won't work.

How does Microsoft 365 Business Premium help support our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy?

Many employees prefer to use their own mobile phones or tablets to access personal and work information rather than carrying multiple devices for each purpose. The use of personal devices for work, while commonplace, increases the risk that business information could end up in the wrong hands. Many competing mobile data protection solutions require users to switch to a specific mode on their device or use another complex mechanism that users may find intrusive and therefore avoid using.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium offers customers a simple but powerful means of enabling employees to use their personal devices for work while providing the business with the ability to prevent those devices from accessing, retaining, and/or sharing business information.

See the following articles to learn more:

• Set up unmanaged (BYOD) devices
• Set up and secure managed devices

How does Microsoft 365 Business Premium help protect PCs in my organization from malicious attacks?

PCs managed with Microsoft 365 Business Premium are protected by Microsoft Defender for Business, an endpoint security solution that was designed especially for the small- and medium-sized business (up to 300 employees). With this endpoint security solution, your company's devices are better protected from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats.

What's the difference between Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, and Microsoft 365 Enterprise?

Microsoft has various productivity and security management offerings that small to medium-sized customers may consider when upgrading their desktop and device infrastructure, each bringing increasingly powerful features and functionality.

Microsoft 365 Business Standard includes the apps and services that businesses need for remote work and collaboration. It includes Microsoft Teams, secure cloud storage, business email, and premium Office applications across devices.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a comprehensive cloud productivity and security solution that was designed and built for small and medium-sized businesses (1-300 employees). Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes everything in Microsoft 365 Business Standard, plus Microsoft Defender for Business and Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 . You get more cybersecurity and productivity capabilities, including advanced security protection for your devices, with next-generation protection, endpoint detection and response, and threat & vulnerability management. You also get advanced security protection for email and documents, with Safe Links and Safe Attachments.

Microsoft 365 Enterprise is a complete, intelligent solution that empowers everyone to be creative and work together securely. Microsoft 365 for enterprise is designed for large organizations, but it can also be used for medium-sized and small businesses who need the most advanced security and productivity capabilities.

To learn more, see the following resources:

• Reimagine productivity with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams
• Compare security features in Microsoft 365 plans for small and medium-sized businesses
• Microsoft 365 for enterprise overview

Can I switch my Microsoft 365 plan to Microsoft 365 Business Premium?

Yes, customers may switch their plans from a qualifying Microsoft 365 plan to Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Depending on the customer's current plan, there may be a decrease or increase in monthly charges.

In what regions is Microsoft 365 Business Premium available?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is available to all partners and customers where Office 365 is available. See the list of Office 365 international availability for languages, countries, and regions .

Is there a Microsoft 365 Business Premium trial I may use to evaluate the offer?

Yes! See the Microsoft 365 Business Premium product page , where you can start your trial or paid subscription.

To get help with setting up your trial, see Trial user guide for Microsoft 365 Business Premium .

What should customers consider when planning a Microsoft 365 Business Premium deployment?

Consider working with a Microsoft Partner. They have extensive training and experience with a wide variety of customer scenarios and are best equipped to understand your environment and needs.

If you prefer to set up and configure Microsoft 365 Business Premium on your own, see Microsoft 365 Business Premium – productivity and cybersecurity for small business .

Does Microsoft 365 Business Premium include the full capabilities of Microsoft Intune?

Yes, Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscribers are licensed to use full Intune capabilities for iOS, Android, Mac, and other cross-platform device management. Features not available in the simplified management console in Microsoft 365 Business Premium, like third-party app management, configuration of Wi-Fi profiles, and VPN certificates, can be managed in the full Intune console.

Does Microsoft Entra ID P1 come with Microsoft 365 Business Premium?

Yes, Microsoft Entra ID P1 is included with Microsoft Business Premium.

Does Microsoft 365 Business Premium allow customers to manage Mac?

Yes. Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes Intune and Defender for Business to help you securely manage iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac devices.

What is Windows Autopilot?

Windows Autopilot is a service that streamlines the deployment of new Windows 10 PCs. This process can be done when the end user logs on to Microsoft 365 Business Premium for the first time—without IT ever touching the device—by leveraging the centralized management controls of Microsoft 365 Business Premium. You can also use Windows Autopilot for existing PCs that are running Windows 10 Professional Creators Update (or later) and have been factory reset. Details about Windows Autopilot can be found in this June 2017 blog post .

Compatibility

Can i add office 365 add-ons to microsoft 365 business premium.

All the add-ons that can be added to Microsoft 365 Business Standard can be added to Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

Can I add Phone System and Calling Plans to Microsoft 365 Business Premium?

Yes, you can purchase a Business Voice subscription. Business Voice is a telephony solution designed for small and medium businesses of up to 300 users that bundles Phone System, Audio Conferencing, a Domestic Calling Plan, and more. Phone System capabilities that you'll get include voicemail, caller ID, call park, call forwarding, auto attendants, and call queues. To find out whether Business Voice is available in your country or region, see Country and region availability for Business Voice . For pricing information, see Pricing for Business Voice .

Can Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes Microsoft Defender for Business. Defender for Business was built on the capabilities of Defender for Endpoint and provides advanced security protection for devices. However, you can add Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 or Plan 2 to your Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription. See Microsoft 365 guidance for security & compliance .

Partner opportunity

Where can i learn more about the opportunities and benefits in becoming a microsoft partner.

IT service providers that are not already Microsoft partners can learn more about the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program https://partner.microsoft.com/membership/cloud-solution-provider .

Where can I learn how to sell Microsoft 365 Business Premium?

Partners now selling Office 365 can use the same consultative selling methods to sell Microsoft 365 Business Premium. In addition, we are introducing more resources and training for your sales team to understand the customers' existing desktop environment, Active Directory reliance, mobility, and security needs to effectively communicate the full value of Microsoft 365 Business Premium in a way that is relevant to the customer. Find these resources at the Microsoft Partner portal ( https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/partners ).

Some of my customers have devices that aren't genuine; will Microsoft 365 Business Premium make these devices genuine?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium doesn't make an otherwise non-genuine version of Windows, genuine. Microsoft 365 Business Premium does provide an upgrade benefit allowing those customers running genuine Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 Pro to upgrade to the most recent, genuine version of Windows 10 Pro.

What is the GDPR and how does Microsoft 365 Business Premium help customers with their compliance obligations?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive new privacy law that gives residents of the European Union (EU) greater control over their "personal data" and requires organizations to maintain the integrity of that personal data. The GDPR requires organizations that control or process personal data tied to EU residents to only use third-party data processors that meet the GDPR requirements for personal data processing. In March 2017, Microsoft made available contractual guarantees that provide these assurances. Customers that have questions about how Microsoft can help them meet their additional GDPR obligations should learn about the advanced compliance and security capabilities available in Microsoft 365 Business Premium (for example, Azure Information Protection, data loss prevention, Defender for Office 365, and so on) and in other suites (for example, Microsoft 365 Enterprise E5). To learn more, visit www.microsoft.com/gdpr .

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