Cloud-based productivity and collaboration suite including Office apps, email, and security features.
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) is Microsoft's cloud productivity platform combining Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Exchange email, Teams collaboration, SharePoint document management, and OneDrive storage. Business and Enterprise tiers include security features like Microsoft Defender, Intune device management, and Entra ID identity services. Microsoft 365 has become the dominant business productivity platform, with licensing tiers (Business Basic, Business Premium, E3, E5) offering progressively more features.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Microsoft 365 is likely central to your operations. Understanding the licensing tiers helps optimise costs and ensure you have needed security features. Business Premium includes essential security tools many organisations need.