WHAT’S FOR ME: MICROSOFT 365 BUSINESS OR ENTERPRISE?


What’s in it for me (WIIFM)? This question drives almost every decision we make; knowing what it is you want is a critical part of your decision making and gives you the ability to ask for the right informations and support that you need. There will be no problem if you are just considering Microsoft Online 365 for personal use but if you was been given the task to decide for your company which Microsoft 365 that you need to implement Business or Enterprise; then this will be a different undertakings! 

So what is in it for your company? To better help you decide, we should look into their features and benefits. Let us also see the distinction between them.
What is Microsoft 365 Business? 
It is an integrated solution that brings along excellent productivity tools, security, and device management capabilities for small to medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users. Many small to medium-sized businesses can be best served with this plan. It includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access, Exchange, OneDrive, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Business apps from Office (Bookings, Outlook Customer Manager, MileIQ1, Microsoft Listings1, Microsoft Connections1, Microsoft Invoicing1) with tailored security and management features from Windows 10 and Enterprise Mobility + Security 






What is Microsoft 365 Enterprise? 

It is a complete, intelligent solution that empowers everyone to be creative and work together securely. Almost all features in Microsoft Business are included except for Business apps from Office. 

Added features are enterprise-grade device management and security capabilities as follows: 

* This helps provide protection from external threats like phishing and sophisticated malware w/ Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection and Windows Defender Exploit Guard 

* This helps control and manage how sensitive information is accessed and transmitted with Office 365 Data Loss Prevention policies and Azure Information Protection Plan 1 

* This helps protect, preserve and backup your data with Exchange Online Archiving 

* App protection for Office and other mobile apps with Intune App Protection 

* It includes device management for Windows 10 PCs, MacOS and Mobiles Devices with Intune device management 
* Consistent security configuration across devices - Protection of company data across devices - Windows Defender, which is always-on and up-to-date 

As of this writing, the Microsoft 365 Enterprise is available in three plans: 

1. E3 = this includes Office 365 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise, and EMS. 
2. E5 = this includes all of E3's capabilities plus advanced security, voice, and data analysis tools. 
3. F1 = this is purpose-built to connect first line workers to the tools and resources needed to do their best work. It’s great to keep in mind that First line workers are the front liners to engage with your customers and represent your company’s brand and value! 

Microsoft 365 Enterprise is a bundle of licensing plans that offer increased levels of Compliance and security management over Microsoft 365 Business and are designed for enterprise customers and those customers that have over 300 users, although designed for large organizations, it can also be used for medium-sized and small businesses that need the most advanced security and productivity capabilities. 
Hope this article had helped you bring into light those gray areas in your mind so that you can wisely decide which plan fits for your company’s need. 

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