It's built for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users, combining the productivity tools of Business Standard with advanced security and device management to protect company data across every device.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium goes beyond standard productivity tools, adding enterprise-grade security and device management built specifically for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users. Kick ICT helps you deploy, configure, and manage it so your data stays protected - on every device, everywhere your team works.
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What Makes Business Premium "Advanced"?
Unlike Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium adds a dedicated security and compliance layer: advanced threat protection against phishing and ransomware, mobile device management, conditional access controls, and data loss prevention - all managed centrally, without requiring an in-house security team.
Security Features Included:
Advanced Threat Protection
Defends mailboxes, documents, and Teams against phishing, malware, and zero-day threats before they reach your team.
Device Management (Intune)
Enrol and manage company and personal devices, enforce security policies, and remotely wipe company data from lost or stolen devices - without touching personal files.
Data Loss Prevention
Automatically detect and restrict the sharing of sensitive information such as financial data or personal records, helping meet compliance obligations.
Conditional Access
Control exactly who can access company data, from where, and on what type of device, blocking risky sign-ins automatically.
Microsoft 365 Business Standard vs Business Premium vs Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Business Standard combines the core Office apps with business email, cloud storage, and Microsoft Teams. Business Premium includes everything in Standard, plus the advanced cyberthreat protection and device management features covered above, and is designed specifically for businesses with up to 300 employees. Microsoft 365 for Enterprise adds further compliance and business intelligence capabilities and is intended for organisations with more than 300 users.
What You'll Need Before Getting Started
To use Microsoft 365 Business Premium's device management features, desktops need to be running Windows 11 or Windows 10 Pro. If your machines are currently on Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 10 Pro upgrade rights are included; if they're on Windows 10 version 2004 or later, Windows 11 upgrade rights are included as part of the licence.
Common Questions
Who is Microsoft 365 Business Premium intended for?
What's the difference between Business Standard, Business Premium, and Enterprise plans?
Business Standard covers core productivity: Office apps, email, storage, and Teams. Business Premium adds advanced threat protection and device management on top, for businesses up to 300 users. Enterprise plans add further compliance and business intelligence tools for organisations above that size.
What should I know before rolling out Business Premium?
Devices need to run Windows 11 or Windows 10 Pro. Eligible upgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro or Windows 10 (2004+) are included in the licence, so most existing business devices can be upgraded at no extra cost.
How does Business Premium help with compliance (e.g. Cyber Essentials)?
Its built-in device management, access controls, and data loss prevention tools cover several of the technical requirements assessed under Cyber Essentials, making certification more straightforward.
How is this different from the Modern Workplace page?
This page focuses specifically on the advanced security and device management side of Microsoft 365 Business Premium. For a broader look at the full Modern Workplace offering, including Teams, collaboration, and cloud storage, see our Modern Workplace overview.
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