Comparing Microsoft Business Standard vs Premium

 Here are some of the key differences and benefits between Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Business Standard licenses, Techtron recommends Microsoft Business Premium Licenses for all businesses with 300 or less users.

Microsoft 365 Business Standard

• Core Features: Includes essential Office apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Exchange.
• Collaboration Tools: Offers webinars with attendee registration and reporting, and collaborative workspaces using Microsoft Loop.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium

• All Standard Features: Includes everything in Business Standard.
• Advanced Security: Adds advanced identity and access management, enhanced cyberthreat protection, and enterprise-grade device and endpoint protection.
• Device Management: Includes Microsoft Intune for mobile device and application management.
• Data Protection: Features Azure Information Protection for sensitive information discovery, classification, and protection.

Benefits Comparison

• Business Standard: Ideal for businesses needing robust office tools and basic collaboration features at a lower cost.
• Business Premium: Best for businesses requiring advanced security, comprehensive device management, and enhanced data protection.

HERE ARE SOME MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE ADDITIONAL KEY SECURITY FEATURES

Advanced Threat Protection

• Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Protects against sophisticated threats like phishing and ransomware.
• Safe Links and Safe Attachments: Scans and protects against malicious links and attachments in emails and documents.

Identity and Access Management

• Azure Active Directory Premium: Provides advanced identity protection, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies.
• Self-Service Password Reset: Allows users to reset their passwords securely without IT intervention.

Device and Endpoint Management

• Microsoft Intune: Manages mobile devices and applications, ensuring compliance and security across all devices.
• Windows Autopilot: Simplifies device setup and deployment with pre-configured security policies.

Information Protection

• Azure Information Protection: Helps classify, label, and protect sensitive information, ensuring data is secure both inside and outside your organization.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Prevents accidental sharing of sensitive information by monitoring and controlling data flows.

Compliance and Security Management

• Microsoft 365 Compliance Center: Provides tools for managing compliance, including data governance and eDiscovery.
• Advanced Audit: Offers enhanced auditing capabilities to track and investigate activities across your organization.

These features make Business Premium an excellent choice for businesses that are concerned about security and compliance.