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With Business Premium:
All internet-enabled
devices are equally secure
with the protection of
Microsoft Intune
Users can connect in
confidence with Entra ID,
keeping their identification and
security permissions protected
Businesses have a suite of
enterprise-level security
available with Microsoft
Defender
Email Phishing Prevention:
Taking care of suspected phishing emails before they have a chance to compromise user security
Microsoft Purview:
Find, classify, and discover data across storage and endpoints, protecting it from the threat of data loss.
Exchange Online Protection
Auditing of emails and protection from malware
Defender
Enterprise-grade protection against malicious software downloads and outside infiltration
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
To review and remediate potential exposure through DLP alerts
Microsoft Intune
Protecting remote workplaces and ensuring connected devices
are recognized, approved, and aligned to your security policies.
Entra ID
Cloud-based identity management that identifies users – not just their credentials – and keeps their workplace capabilities consistent wherever they connect from.
While Business Standard provides surface-level protection with its malware auditing, it doesn’t offer the same cloud-centric protections as Business Premium. For companies that have ambitions for growth, Business Premium is far better suited to the modern, remote workplace.
Simply put, upgrading to Business Premium provides enterprise-scale security within a single license, keeping your security manageable.
With SMBs embracing the hybrid working environment, demands for on-the-go
applications and cloud solutions are increasing. Yet many are still falling foul to
the efforts of cyber criminals, who are taking advantage of often-overlooked
gaps in the cloud workplace’s security posture.
Tackling Security
As a business, cybersecurity barely leaves the top of your priority list. And that’s no surprise, as cybercriminals are constantly adapting to your protections. Yet as the threat mounts, so does the number of security solutions we rely on. Does protecting your business mean investing in an increasing number of protections – or could a business simplify their security with their choice of M365 package?
For many modern workplaces, Microsoft 365 is the go-to cloud environment of choice, adopted by over 2 million businesses and more than 270 million users worldwide. Its suite of tools is perfectly designed for the growing SMB, giving organizations a choice of business packages to choose from.
Yet with the tech landscape evolving – and cybercrime alongside it – adopting the correct Microsoft Business 365 package is no longer a choice, but a necessity.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium provides all the benefits of those familiar office applications, plus extra, enhanced features that keep your users secured. That means no additional third-party security tools, saving time, money, and complexity in managing your IT stack. Let’s take a look at why Microsoft Business Premium is well worth the upgrade.
Companies that choose to adopt Business Standard as their Microsoft environment will find their protective options limited, having only surface-level malware auditing as their security. With Business Premium, however, a business’ security needs can be assessed by their IT or Managed Service Provider, and configured for broader, more flexible security responses; essential for any SME anticipating business growth or expanding upon their flexible workspace options.
With Business Premium:
- Remote working is made safer and more manageable with extra security for out-office devices and users.
- Both your business and its technologies benefit from PowerBI’s insights and abilities.
- Manual processes are automated with Microsoft Power Automate operating your every connected Microsoft application.
Contact us if you’d like to receive a short guide on Microsoft Business Standard and Premium Packages and learn how Microsoft Business Premium can help your organization comply with NIS2 regulations.
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Microsoft Premium FAQs
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a powerful all-in-one productivity and security solution designed for modern businesses in Ireland. It combines the familiar Microsoft Office desktop and cloud apps with enterprise-grade security, advanced identity and access management, and device protection tools — giving organisations the ability to work securely from anywhere while protecting business data from evolving cyber threats. With Business Premium, companies gain access to email, collaboration tools, cloud storage and integrated threat defence, all backed by expert deployment and ongoing support from DNA IT Solutions as part of their Modern Workplace services.
Frequently Asked Questions – Microsoft 365 Business Premium
1. What is Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a comprehensive business productivity and security solution from Microsoft that includes Office applications, business email, collaboration tools, cloud storage and advanced security and device management features.
2. How does Microsoft 365 Business Premium differ from other Microsoft 365 plans?
Business Premium includes advanced cybersecurity, identity management and device protection features that are not available in Basic or Standard plans, making it ideal for businesses that require enhanced security and control.
3. What are the main benefits of Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
The main benefits include improved productivity, enterprise-grade security, secure remote working, simplified IT management and reduced reliance on third-party security tools.
4. Can Microsoft 365 Business Premium help improve cybersecurity?
Yes. Business Premium includes built-in security features such as endpoint protection, identity and access management, data protection and threat prevention to help safeguard business data.
5. Is Microsoft 365 Business Premium suitable for small and medium-sized businesses?
Yes. Microsoft 365 Business Premium is designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses that need powerful productivity tools combined with strong security, without complex infrastructure.
6. What productivity apps are included in Business Premium?
The plan includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, along with Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive for collaboration, communication and cloud file storage.
7. Does Microsoft 365 Business Premium support remote and hybrid working?
Yes. Cloud-based services and secure device management allow employees to work safely from anywhere while ensuring company data remains protected.
8. Does Microsoft 365 Business Premium require a special licence?
Yes. Microsoft 365 Business Premium is licensed per user and requires an active Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription.
9. How does DNA IT Solutions help businesses deploy Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
DNA IT Solutions assesses your existing IT environment, deploys Microsoft 365 Business Premium with best-practice security and productivity settings, and provides ongoing managed support.
10. Can Microsoft 365 Business Premium reduce IT complexity and costs?
Yes. By combining productivity, collaboration and security in a single platform, Business Premium reduces the need for multiple tools and simplifies IT management, helping lower overall IT costs.