Choosing the right tools for your business is not just about what’s best for day to day work, it’s also about staying secure, productive and giving you room to grow. Most businesses already use Microsoft 365 for email and Office apps, however many don’t take full advantage of what 365 has to offer through their Business Premium service.

What’s Microsoft 365 Business Premium?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is an all in one solution that combines familiar Office apps with advanced security, device management and cloud services. It includes everything from Business Standards, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and OneDrive, to exclusive tools like Microsoft Intune and Azure Active Directory. Put simply, it combines the every day tools your team needs with the security and scalability your business needs.

Stronger Security Built In

Security is one of the main reasons to upgrade to Business Premium. Cyber threats are becoming more targeted, especially towards smaller businesses. Business Premium features like advanced threat protection, multi factor authentication and conditional access policies all help to strengthen your internal security and keep your data safe.

These tools mean you can control not just who accesses your systems, but also from where and on what device. If a laptop is lost or stolen, you can remotely wipe company data from it and if someone logs in from an unusual location, access can be blocked automatically.

Better Control Over Company Devices

With Business Premium, you get Microsoft Intune, which allows you to manage all company devices from one place. This includes laptops, desktops, tablets and mobile phones.

You can enforce security policies, install software remotely and make sure devices meet your standards before they’re allowed to access company data. This is especially important with remote and hybrid working, where staff may be using devices outside the office.

Ideal for Remote and Hybrid Working

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is built for modern working. Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive make it easy for staff to collaborate from anywhere, while security policies ensure data stays protected.

Staff can work from home, on site or on the move without putting your business at risk. Files are stored securely in the cloud, emails are protected and access is managed centrally.

Improved Compliance and Data Protection

Business Premium helps businesses meet data protection requirements by offering features such as data loss prevention, encryption and audit logging. You can prevent sensitive information from being shared outside the company, track user activity and ensure data is stored securely. This is particularly important for businesses working in regulated industries or handling customer data.

Reduced Risk and Lower Long Term Costs

Many businesses rely on a mix of separate security tools, device management software and email systems. Business Premium combines all of this into one platform. This just help to simplify things, but can also help to reduces the overall cost, saving your business money by only paying for one licence instead of multiple systems.

How Edmondson's Can Help You Upgrade

At Edmondson's, we handle the entire migration process. We review your current setup, move your data safely and configure security policies based on how your business works.

We also train your team, provide ongoing support and help you to understand how to get the most out of all the features you’re paying for.

Upgrading to Microsoft 365 Business Premium is not just about getting better software, it is about building a safer, more resilient business. If you’re looking to upgrade your security and improve efficiency, this is an upgrade that can genuinely makes a difference.