In today’s digital age, small and medium businesses (SMBs) are facing an increasing number of cyber threats. In fact, there has been a 300% increase in ransomware attacks, with more than 50% directed against small businesses’. As a result, 90% of SMBs would consider hiring a new Managed Service Provider (MSP) if they offered the right security solution². This presents a unique opportunity for IT businesses like yours to offer your customers a comprehensive security and productivity solution: Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

Below, you can find the essential information about Microsoft Business Premium and how it can help you and your customers. We also have a free Microsoft Business Premium sales sheet to download and share with your team.

The all-in-one solution for end-users

Microsoft 365 Business Premium enables you to create standardised managed services offerings around remote access, productivity, and security that can deliver an ongoing revenue stream and profitability. With layered security for Office and Teams, you can collaborate in real-time with features such as video conferencing, group chat, easy access to files, co-authoring, and app integrations. Additionally, the phone system (Teams Phone add-on) allows for secure communication.

Enhanced security and identity protection features

Microsoft 365 Business Premium also enables secure access and protects identity with features such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, App Proxy, Dynamic Groups, and Azure Virtual Desktop. Businesses can defend against cyber threats and data loss with Azure Information Protection, Cloud App Discovery, Office 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Defender for Business. Additionally, device management is made easy with Intune Device Management, Intune Mobile App Management, and Autopilot.

Benefits for MSPs

By selling Microsoft 365 Business Premium, you can secure your customers and manage risk in remote/hybrid environments, accelerate the shift to the cloud, and reach new higher margin customers. You can also grow your profits through standardised managed services, leveraging Microsoft 365 Business Premium as a foundation to create an ongoing flywheel of recurring high-margin standardised managed services offers for remote access, teamwork, and security. Additionally, standardisation on an integrated, comprehensive security and productivity toolkit reduces the learning curve for your staff, reduces time to market, and reduces operational cost and complexity.

In summary…

Microsoft 365 Business Premium offers a comprehensive security and productivity solution for SMBs, so you can benefit from selling this solution to your customers. With features such as layered security, real-time collaboration, secure access, and device management, businesses can protect against cyber threats and increase productivity. You can grow your profits, reduce operational costs, and provide your customers with a valuable solution by selling Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

Want to know more or support with customers conversations? Download your free Business Premium sales sheet below.

[Download free Microsoft Business Premium sales sheet]

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1 – Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, 06 May 2021 ABC report
2 – Official Statistics Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022