Consolidate IT & Security With Business Premium.
Upgrade to Microsoft 365 Business Premium to eliminate expensive third-party antivirus subscriptions, enforce centralized Intune device management, and meet key Cyber Essentials & ISO 27001 requirements.
Business Basic vs. Business Premium.
See how Microsoft 365 Business Premium consolidates advanced threat protection, device compliance, and productivity apps into a single license.
| Feature Capability | Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price (UK Ex. VAT) | £5.40 / user / month | £16.90 / user / month |
| Business Email & Custom Domain | ✓ Included | ✓ Professional Email with Custom Domain |
| Teams & 1TB OneDrive Storage | ✓ Included | ✓ Meetings, Chat & Secure Cloud Storage |
| Desktop Office Applications | Web & Mobile Apps Only | ✓ Full Local Install (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) |
| Install on Multiple Devices | Web / Mobile Only | ✓ Up to 5 PCs/Macs, 5 Tablets, 5 Phones per user |
| Microsoft Intune (MDM & MAM) | ✗ Not Included | ✓ Centralized Device Management (Laptops, Mobiles) |
| Microsoft Defender for Business | ✗ Not Included | ✓ Enterprise-Grade Endpoint Protection & EDR |
| Advanced Threat Protection | ✗ Not Included | ✓ Email & Identity Protection (Phishing & Credentials) |
| Conditional Access Policies | ✗ Not Included | ✓ Restrict Access by Location, Device Risk, or MFA |
| Device Compliance Policies | ✗ Not Included | ✓ Block Non-Compliant Devices from Corporate Data |
| Automated Patching & OS Updates | Limited | ✓ Deploy & Manage Windows & App Updates via Intune |
| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | ✗ Not Included | ✓ Prevent Accidental Sharing of Sensitive Files |
| Microsoft Purview Compliance | Basic | ✓ Retention Policies, Audit Logs, Data Governance |
| Cyber Essentials Readiness | Partial | ✓ Supports Key Controls (MFA, Patching, Malware, Access) |
Key Business Premium Security Benefits.
How upgrading your Microsoft license reduces operational security costs and eliminates cyber risks.
1. Eliminate Third-Party Antivirus Costs
Microsoft Defender for Business is included directly in Business Premium, replacing separate subscriptions like Bitdefender, ESET, Sophos, or Trend Micro.
- Saves £2 – £8 per user / month in licensing
- Enterprise-grade malware & ransomware EDR
- Integrated threat console without third-party agents
2. Centralized Device Management (Intune)
Gain full control over company laptops, tablets, and mobile devices whether staff work in-office or fully remote.
- Enforce BitLocker encryption remotely
- Remote wipe lost or stolen devices
- Enforce security policies & BYOD controls
3. Automated Patch Management
Reduce vulnerable attack surfaces by ensuring operating systems and core business software remain patched automatically.
- Central Windows update management
- Automatic Microsoft 365 app updates
- Centrally enforced Microsoft Edge policies
4. Anti-Ransomware & Phishing Shield
Advanced protection against sophisticated email phishing, credential theft, and zero-day malicious attachments.
- Safe Links & Safe Attachments scanning
- Identity threat detection & Protection
- Conditional Access MFA rule enforcement
5. Compliance & Audit Governance
Microsoft Purview capabilities provide the exact logging and retention data required for regulated industries and standards.
- Audit logging & data retention policies
- ISO 27001 & Cyber Essentials Plus support
- GDPR data protection compliance controls
6. Simplified Procurement & Vendor Consolidation
Consolidate your security stack into a single predictable Microsoft invoice managed end-to-end by World Computing.
- Remove separate AV, MDM & DLP vendors
- Single pane of glass administration
- Trial licenses & expert setup support available
Subscription & Onboarding Tiers.
World Computing provides complete license provisioning, tenant configuration, and email migration assistance.
M365 Business Basic
Ideal for startups requiring professional email, Teams, and web-based Office applications.
- Web/Mobile Office Apps
- 50GB Mailbox & 1TB OneDrive
- Basic Purview Compliance
M365 Business Premium
Complete productivity suite + enterprise security, Defender EDR, Intune MDM, and DLP controls.
- Full Desktop Office Apps (5 Devices/User)
- Defender for Business EDR included
- Intune Centralized Device Management
- Conditional Access & Cyber Essentials Ready
Setup & Migration Package
Turnkey email migration, tenant security hardening, Intune policies setup, and assesor guidance.
- 1-Month Trial Setup Available
- Full Mailbox Migration Assistance
- Intune & Defender Configuration
- CSP License Management (£15/user/mo optional)
Ready to upgrade your Microsoft security?
Contact World Computing Microsoft architects to claim your 1-month trial license or request a custom tenant audit.
Request Microsoft Trial → info@worldcomputing.co.uk