In today’s fast-paced work environment, having the right tools at your disposal can make a significant difference in productivity and collaboration. Microsoft 365 Apps for Business provides a suite of essential productivity applications designed to meet the needs of modern businesses. Let’s explore what Microsoft 365 Apps for Business offers and how it compares to other Microsoft 365 plans.
What is Microsoft 365 Apps for Business?
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business is a plan tailored for small and medium-sized businesses that require powerful productivity tools without the full suite of additional features included in other Microsoft 365 plans. Here’s a closer look at what this plan offers:
Desktop Versions of Office Applications: Microsoft 365 Apps for Business includes the latest desktop versions of popular Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. These applications are essential for day-to-day business tasks and provide advanced features not available in web versions.
OneDrive for Business: Each user gets 1 TB of cloud storage through OneDrive for Business. This feature ensures that files are securely stored online and accessible from anywhere, facilitating remote work and collaboration.
Microsoft Teams: The plan includes access to Microsoft Teams, a hub for collaboration that integrates chat, video conferencing, file sharing, and more. Teams enhances communication and collaboration within your organization.
Access to Web Versions of Office Applications: While the primary focus is on desktop versions, users also have access to web versions of Office applications, which is useful for working on the go.
Regular Updates: Subscribers receive regular updates to the Office applications, ensuring they always have access to the latest features and security improvements.
Plans Comparison
To help you decide if Microsoft 365 Apps for Business is the right fit, here’s a comparison of this plan with other Microsoft 365 Business plans:
Feature | Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Apps for Business |
Email and Calendar | Exchange Online (50 GB mailbox) | Exchange Online (50 GB mailbox) | Exchange Online (100 GB mailbox) | Exchange Online (50 GB mailbox) |
Office Applications | Web versions only | Desktop versions included | Desktop versions included | Desktop versions included |
OneDrive Storage | 1 TB per user | 1 TB per user | 1 TB per user | 1 TB per user |
Microsoft Teams | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SharePoint Online | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Device Management | No | No | Yes, including Microsoft Intune | No |
Advanced Security | No | No | Yes, including advanced threat protection | No |
Business Apps | No | No | Yes, including Microsoft Bookings and Microsoft Invoicing | No |
Support | Standard support | Standard support | Enhanced support | Standard support |
Price | Generally lower | Mid-range | Higher | Generally lower |
Conclusion
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business provides essential productivity tools for businesses that need reliable and up-to-date Office applications along with cloud storage and collaboration capabilities. It is ideal for organizations that do not require extensive email hosting or advanced business applications but still want powerful tools to support their daily operations.
For more detailed information about Microsoft 365 Apps for Business and to explore its benefits, visit the Microsoft 365 Apps for Business page on Microsoft’s website.
Used with permission from Microsoft.
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