Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 licensing

Has work ever been easier than with Microsoft 365? We don’t think so. Microsoft 365 is the complete cloud productivity package, allowing employees to work seamlessly across multiple devices, from multiple locations. The current Microsoft 365 licensing integrates apps and services such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SharePoint, Outlook and Microsoft Teams.

There are many licenses, plans and options available, which can quickly become overwhelming. We can help you choose the most suitable and beneficial Microsoft 365 package for your business, so you get more bang for your buck.

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Microsoft 365 licensing quote

We can help you with your Microsoft licensing – an area often overlooked for cost saving by many companies.

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We’ve got access to the full suite of Microsoft licences, so if your required licence isn’t in the form below, pop a note in the bottom and we’ll put together a quote for you.


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About our Microsoft 365 licensing service

We offer award-winning, world-class expertise through our combined wealth of experience working with Microsoft as a partner and implementing their software solutions. We can assist your business with everything, from real-time collaboration and advanced cybersecurity, all the way to full managed IT services.

We’re a highly skilled IT services provider who creates long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Together, we can help your business thrive.
Together, we’re unstoppable.

Get in touch now to find out more about how we can help implement Microsoft 365 Licenses for your business and take your business to the next level.

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The Core Microsoft 365 Business licences

Microsoft 365 Business standard

The basic Microsoft 365 Business license is designed for businesses that need simple remote working solutions. It comes with all your standard Microsoft applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access. What’s more, you get the incredible cloud-based collaboration software Teams, which enables your employees to work seamlessly from anywhere in the world and from any device. Real-time collaboration and instant video calls and chat are all possible. You also get the cloud-services Exchange, OneDrive and SharePoint as standard.

Microsoft Office 365 Premium

If your business needs smart, secure and remote working solutions, Premium is the license for you. This package includes everything you get in the Standard package, plus Azure Information Protection for advanced cybersecurity and Intune for secure device management.

Business voice in teams

Are you an SME in need of advanced, flexible and secure telephony systems? Business Voice in Teams allows your business to turn Microsoft Teams into a powerful telephone system. Existing in-house telephony systems are complicated and expensive, Business Voice in Teams is simple and cost-effective. Set up your own paid and free phone numbers to share with customers and contacts. Help customers get transferred to the right department within seconds and host meetings with instant, advanced audio conferencing.

Defender for endpoint

Defender for Endpoint is the latest generation on Endpoint Detection and Response tools from Microsoft – the next generation of Anti-Virus products. No-one else invests as much time and money into improving security than Microsoft. Designed to work with the Microsoft Modern Desktop, Defender for Endpoint is the security solution and is recommended by multiple independent evaluation teams from Gartner and Forrester as well as many more. For more information, please visit the Defender for Endpoint product pages. As a security focussed business, we have moved our Endpoint Security provision to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as it offers increased security value over other solutions. Get in touch today to find out it can help protect your organisation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ: Microsoft 365 licensing

We are a Microsoft Cloud Services provider with access to the full range of Microsoft cloud products and licensing. We can also provide access to the full suite of Microsoft Azure capabilities and provide a consolidated monthly bill.

Great question! This depends very much on what you are looking to achieve. We can work with you to understand your requirements and advise on the appropriate license types for your business.

Give us a call, email us, fill out the contact form or use the instant chat feature on our website and we can get you a quote quickly!

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we can offer not only excellent value on your Microsoft 365 licensing but also award-winning support and transformation services. We have also heard about some providers in the market only offering long-term contracts with minimum spend commitments or charging higher prices than retail for a short-term commitment! Purchasing your Microsoft 365 and Azure subscriptions through Optimising IT offers you:

  • Access to all available Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure licenses and subscriptions
  • A single point to consolidate billing
  • Monthly commitment to licenses — no long-term tie in
  • The best service in the business
  • A trusted supplier who can help you maximise the business benefit from the Microsoft 365 suite.