There are many factors to consider when choosing an enterprise-grade office suite, and Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing is no exception. This blog post highlights some of the benefits that Office 365 E5 provides, why it's so good for businesses, and how it could help you save money and time.
You might already use Microsoft 365, through either E3 licensing, or an Enterprise Agreement, which is often the case when we speak to customers. This is where Core’s experience pays dividends. Not only do we help to determine if E5 licensing is right for your business, but we’ll also guide you through the transition, ensuring the maximum value is received from investments.
Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing
Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing is a cloud-based subscription that allows you to access all the Microsoft products you need, which for many businesses, creates a far simpler licensing model than multiple agreements with differing renewal dates. As the premium option, E5 licensing also allows users to access Microsoft products and services from anywhere, on any device.
This is a great option for businesses that need to provide their employees with access to all the software they use daily, with some distinct advantages over Microsoft 365 E3 licenses.
Benefits of Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing
There are many benefits of the Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing program outside of Microsoft Office itself. We’ve highlighted a few of the key benefits below:
Endpoint Mobility + Security
The most important benefit of Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing is that it allows you to access all your software from anywhere with the help of Microsoft Endpoint Manager. This means that employees can use their own devices and still have access to the programs they need for work. It also makes it much easier for businesses that need to allow employees to work from home.
Microsoft Teams Phone system
Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing also comes with a phone system, often referred to as Teams Voice or Teams Calling. This allows you to run your business from anywhere, even if you don't have mobile phone service. It also makes it easy for employees to communicate with each other without having to worry about expensive long-distance calls or SMS plans. Of note, Teams Calling provides most of the telephony features included with a dedicated UCaaS solution.
Video and Audio Conferencing
With Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing, you can use the Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business Conferencing services. This is a great way to connect with your team or clients in a virtual classroom environment. You can also use this service to conduct meetings with remote attendees or share a presentation or screen-share session with your colleagues. If you’re unsure about the various conference options within Teams, you can read our blog post here.
Defender for Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing is the best way to protect your company from the latest threats and at a price that won't break your bank. It works like a defender for endpoint, which is very helpful for you to keep your information secured. With Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing, you get access to Microsoft's most advanced threat protection, which includes automatic updates, 24/7 monitoring, and a dedicated support team to help you stay protected.
Advanced Compliance
With Microsoft E5 licensing, you can take advantage of advanced compliance features that allow you to track the usage of licensed software and resources more closely. You can also use these features for advanced reporting and auditing, which helps you keep a close eye on your budget and ensure it stays within its limits.
Final Thoughts
You can use Microsoft 365 E5 to improve security, reduce costs, and increase efficiency, and you can do all of this while increasing user productivity and improving the overall performance of your business. You can also reduce costs, improve flexibility, and increase efficiency by eliminating the need for additional third-party software licenses across devices, and reduce reliance on internal resources while accelerating time to market by leveraging your existing investments in the cloud. Whichever way you look at it, utilising Microsoft 365 E5 licensing has many distinct benefits.
If you’d like to learn more, or if you’d like to understand how to transition from Microsoft E3 to E5 licensing, email us at hello@core.co.uk. If you would prefer to talk to somebody, call us on +44 20 7626 0516.