MICROSOFT 365
BUSINESS
PREMIUM
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is the most powerful SME licence Microsoft offers. But its security features are only effective when properly configured. Coreitech sets it up the right way — and manages it every month.
| Feature | Basic | Std | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email & Calendar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Teams | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SharePoint & OneDrive | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft 365 Apps (desktop) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Defender for Business | — | — | ✓ |
| Intune MDM | — | — | ✓ |
| Entra ID P1 (Conditional Access) | — | — | ✓ |
| Azure Information Protection P1 | — | — | ✓ |
Enterprise security features
in every Business Premium licence
Microsoft Defender for Business
Next-gen antivirus, EDR, and threat detection — enterprise security included in the licence.
Intune Device Management
Manage all Windows and macOS devices from a central portal. Enforce compliance policies and enable BitLocker.
Entra ID P1 (Azure AD)
Conditional Access, self-service password reset, and group-based licensing for all users.
Exchange Online + SharePoint
50GB mailboxes, 1TB OneDrive per user, and SharePoint Online for team collaboration.
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video, file sharing, and optional Teams Phone — all in one platform.
Azure Information Protection
Data classification and protection — control who can access, forward, or print sensitive documents.
Business Premium
questions answered
Q.What is Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is Microsoft's top-tier SME licence, combining the full Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and enterprise-grade security features including Microsoft Defender for Business, Intune device management, and Entra ID Conditional Access. It's the recommended licence for SMEs that take security seriously.
Q.How much does Microsoft 365 Business Premium cost?
Microsoft 365 Business Premium costs approximately £18–£20 per user per month (Microsoft RRP). Coreitech can procure licences at partner pricing and includes setup, configuration, and security hardening as part of our managed IT packages. The security features in Business Premium replace multiple standalone security products, making it extremely good value.
Q.What is the difference between Business Standard and Business Premium?
Business Standard includes the Office apps, Teams, Exchange, and SharePoint but lacks the security features. Business Premium adds Microsoft Defender for Business (EDR), Intune MDM (device management), Entra ID P1 (Conditional Access and MFA policies), and Azure Information Protection. For any SME handling sensitive data, Business Premium is the recommended choice.
Q.Do I need someone to set up Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
The full security value of Business Premium requires expert configuration — default settings leave many features disabled. Coreitech handles the complete setup: tenant hardening, Defender deployment, Intune enrolment for all devices, Conditional Access policies, and anti-phishing configuration. Most setups are completed within 2–5 business days.
Q.Can Coreitech manage our Microsoft 365 Business Premium licence?
Yes. Ongoing Microsoft 365 management is included in all our managed IT packages — licensing, security configuration, monthly Secure Score reviews, Defender alert monitoring, Intune compliance management, and user provisioning and deprovisioning.