What is Microsoft 365 E3?
Microsoft 365 E3 is an enterprise subscription designed for organizations that need productivity apps, cloud services, communication, security, and management capabilities in one plan. It includes desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft 365 apps, along with Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. Microsoft 365 E3 also includes enhanced identity and access management and enterprise security and compliance capabilities.
Unlike Microsoft 365 Business plans, which are designed for organizations with up to 300 users, Microsoft 365 E3 is part of Microsoft’s Enterprise plan family and supports organizations of any size. It is designed for organizations that need enterprise scale, centralized management, and a broader set of productivity and security capabilities.
Licensing Model for Microsoft 365 E3
Microsoft 365 E3 follows a subscription per user licensing model. It is part of the Microsoft 365 Enterprise plan family and supports organizations of any size. Each licensed user receives access to the services and applications included in the E3 plan. Microsoft also allows organizations to combine Enterprise, Business, and standalone Microsoft 365 plans when their licensing requirements call for it.
Core Features of Microsoft 365 E3
- Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft 365 apps.
- Exchange Online for business email, calendars, contacts, and messaging.
- OneDrive cloud storage with 1 TB per user, with the possibility of increasing storage to 5 TB for eligible users.
- SharePoint for team sites, document management, file sharing, and organizational collaboration.
- Microsoft Teams for chat, meetings, calling, file sharing, and teamwork.
- Enhanced identity and access management to help organizations manage users and access to Microsoft 365 services.
- Enterprise security, information protection, and compliance capabilities.
- Microsoft 365 services designed to support organizations of any size.
Why Choose Microsoft 365 E3?
- Suitable for organizations that need Microsoft 365 at enterprise scale.
- Provides desktop, web, and mobile Office applications in one subscription.
- Combines business email, cloud storage, document management, communication, and collaboration services.
- Provides centralized identity and access management for organizational users.
- Helps organizations manage information, security, and compliance across Microsoft 365 services.
- Supports modern workplace and remote collaboration across computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
- Provides a broader enterprise platform than Microsoft 365 Business plans for organizations with more complex requirements.