Microsoft 365 for Advanced Users: How to Make a Difference with the Right Plans
Digital transformation is rapidly changing the world of work and companies must continuously adapt to remain competitive. Microsoft 365 plays a central role in this environment. The platform combines the familiar Office applications with modern cloud services and offers companies of all sizes powerful tools for collaboration, communication and security. But which solution is right for your company? In this blog post, you will learn how M365 can optimize the way you work and which plans are best for your specific needs.
A quick refresher: What is Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based platform that combines Office applications with powerful collaboration and communication tools.
Word, Excel and PowerPoint are the tried and tested applications for document creation, data analysis and presentation. These classics in combination with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive make daily work much easier. Your employees can work more efficiently by saving time-consuming clarifications and long searches for documents and making communication and collaboration easier.
Four reasons why you should choose Microsoft 365!
Microsoft 365 offers you a comprehensive solution that optimizes the way you work and supports your employees. Here are four key reasons why
Microsoft 365 is the right choice for your business:
- cost
- Flexibility & scalability
- Improved collaboration
- High security and compliance
Want to learn more about why Microsoft 365 is the right choice? Then discover here all the details.
Microsoft 365 plans in detail: Find the perfect solution for your needs
Microsoft 365 offers a wide range of plans tailored to the individual needs of companies of all sizes. Whether you are an SME or a large enterprise, there is a suitable solution for every organization. The Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, Premium and Microsoft 365 E5 licenses offer tailored options that meet specific needs and priorities.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
CHF 5.40 users / month
(In the annual model)
Suitable for:
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) & startups that need a cost-effective and efficient solution and only require basic cloud services (email, file storage, collaboration).
- E-mail with 50 GB mailbox
- 1TB storage space for secure storage and sharing of files via OneDrive
- web versions of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Desktop versions are not included)
- Office apps for mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones
- Additional apps for business needs such as Microsoft Bookings, Planner, Forms and more
- Chats, telephony and video conferences via Microsoft Teams
- Automatic protection through spam and malware filters
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
CHF 11.20 users / month
(In the annual model)
Suitable for:
Companies that work with Office applications on a daily basis or have to use them offline because employees are often on the move.
Our advice:
Compared to Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard offers limited benefits. Microsoft 365 Business Premium is available for a small additional charge and offers a variety of advanced features and a better price/performance ratio.
All features of Business Basic, plus:
- desktop versions of the applications
- Shared workspaces for collaboration with Microsoft Loop
- video editing and design with Microsoft Clipchamp
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
CHF 19.70 users / month
(In the annual model)
Suitable for:
Companies with a remote or hybrid work model that require basic security and management tools in addition to office and cloud services because they value the protection of sensitive data and IT security.
All features of Business Standard, plus:
- Advanced Identity and Access Management with Microsoft Entra ID
- Improved protection against cyber threats, including defense against viruses and phishing
- Comprehensive endpoint protection for companies through Microsoft Defender
- Central Management Console for users and devices with Microsoft Intune
Microsoft 365 E5 (without Teams)
CHF 55.20 users / month
(In the annual model)
Suitable for:
Companies, especially those from highly regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.), that have strict security and compliance requirements or advanced requirements for analysis and reporting of their corporate data.
The full range of functions of Microsoft 365 E3 plus:
- Advanced security and compliance features for comprehensive protection and lawful data management
- Scalable Business Analytics with Power BI for the evaluation and visualization of business data
Our recommendation: Which Microsoft 365 license is worth it?
We recommend the Microsoft 365 Business Premium license. The advanced security features offer comprehensive protection for your devices and enable centralized user management. A major advantage is the improved protection against viruses and phishing attacks through Microsoft Defender. In combination with the proven Office applications, this license offers the best price/performance ratio. In addition, Microsoft 365 Business Premium is an important prerequisite for the implementation of our SOC solution (Security Operations Center).
Whether you are an SME or a large company, every company has individual requirements that influence the choice of the right plan. It is therefore advisable to work with your IT partner to find the best solution. We are pleased to advise you and help you choose the right Microsoft 365 plan for your business.
Future outlook: Where is M365 heading?
The digital world of work is constantly evolving and Microsoft 365 remains at the forefront to help companies with this transformation. With the increasing integration of AI-supported tools, such as the Copilot, your employees can work even more efficiently and benefit from automated processes. The further development of security functions and the expansion of real-time collaboration options will also make M365 even more attractive in the coming years. Thanks to the ongoing improvements, Microsoft 365 is well equipped to offer companies the best tools for digital collaboration in the future. Invest in the future and get a Microsoft 365 license!
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