Microsoft 365

A secure, productive, modern workplace

Empowering your business

Microsoft 365 is a suite of apps that help your employees work effectively. It connects people, information and tools together so employees can do their best work from any device, in any location coupled with comprehensive business security to keep your business and data safe. Microsoft 365 works on a per user subscription basis meaning it’s scalable, affordable and futureproof.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium

The plans and tools available in Microsoft 365 are vast – see below for details. To provide the freedom and protection needed for the modern workplace, we recommend Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

There are many Microsoft 365 plans available, offering everything from email to legal security controls needed for large Enterprises. To provide the freedom and protection needed for the modern workplace, we recommend Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium covers 4 key areas to improve your business productivity and security.

Productivity apps include Word, Excel, PowerPoint (all accessible on up to 5 devices per user)
Communication tools include Exchange Online email and Microsoft Teams
Cl
oud Storage including OneDrive and Sharepoint so you can store your documents on the Cloud and access them on any device.
And Security Features which is the distinguishing factor between Microsoft Business Premium and other plans

Enterprise-grade Security as Standard

Business Premium offers several security tools over and above the other plans. This means that your business is not only operating productively and efficiently, but is naturally prioritising security as well. These features are:

 

  • Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) – 91% of cyberattacks start with emails which are designed to look genuine but contain malicious links. If you or a member of staff do click a dodgy link, ATP keeps you safe in the knowledge that you are protected.
  • Azure Information Protection P1 (AIP P1) – AIP makes sure that documents with sensitive information are only seen by the eyes you want to see them. It does this by applying labels to Office documents in SharePoint and Exchange to allow and deny information access for users.
  • Azure Active Directory P1 (AAD P1) – AAD helps your employees maintain secure access to work apps whether at home or on the go. It includes Conditional Access, self-service password reset, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud App Discovery, Application Proxy, dynamic groups, password less authentication and more.
  • Microsoft Intune (BYOD and device control) – Intune provides a company wide set of controls for any device (including mobiles and tablets) which access company information. This means that you can’t be hacked through an out of date mobile, and if a device is lost or stolen, your data can be wiped remotely in an instant. This means your workforce can be productive on all devices whilst keeping your organisation’s information protected.
  • Exchange Online Archiving – Solves archiving, compliance, regulatory, and eDiscovery challenges, consisting of In-Place Archive (Unlimited storage), Litigation Hold, eDiscovery, and Retention Policies.

Business Premium offers several security tools over and above the other plans. This means that your business is not only operating productively and efficiently, but is naturally prioritising security as well. These features are:

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Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) – 91% of cyberattacks start with emails which are designed to look genuine but contain malicious links. If you or a member of staff do click a dodgy link, ATP keeps you safe in the knowledge that you are protected.

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Azure Information Protection P1 (AIP P1) – AIP makes sure that documents with sensitive information are only seen by the eyes you want to see them. It does this by applying labels to Office documents in SharePoint and Exchange to allow and deny information access for users.

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Azure Active Directory P1 (AAD P1) – AAD helps your employees maintain secure access to work apps whether at home or on the go. It includes Conditional Access, self-service password reset, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud App Discovery, Application Proxy, dynamic groups, password less authentication and more.

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Microsoft Intune (BYOD and device control) – Intune provides a company wide set of controls for any device (including mobiles and tablets) which access company information. This means that you can’t be hacked through an out of date mobile, and if a device is lost or stolen, your data can be wiped remotely in an instant. This means your workforce can be productive on all devices whilst keeping your organisation’s information protected.

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Exchange Online Archiving – Solves archiving, compliance, regulatory, and eDiscovery challenges, consisting of In-Place Archive (Unlimited storage), Litigation Hold, eDiscovery, and Retention Policies.

Microsoft 365 Plan Comparison

Microsoft 365 Business Premium has everything you need to be secure and productive. Click on the image to see how all the plans compare.

Microsoft 365 Comparison Chart

Microsoft 365 – The Elements

Below is a comprehensive guide to all the tools available in Microsoft 365. If you’re after a specific a tool that isn’t included in your selected plan, you can usually purchase it as a stand alone add-on licence, or upgrade your plan to one that does include it. We’d recommend you get in touch to discuss your requirements, but for an overview of the elements within Microsoft 365, click the icons on the image below.

Microsoft 365 - The Elements

Further Information

Risc IT Solutions - Microsoft 365

M365 Plan Comparison

Microsoft – Datasheet

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The Microsoft Wheel

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All About Microsoft 365

Microsoft – eBook

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