What add-ons are available for Microsoft 365 Business Standard?

Microsoft 365 Business Standard offers a variety of add-ons that enhance its functionality, including advanced security, compliance, storage, and collaboration tools. These add-ons allow businesses to customize their subscriptions to meet specific requirements.

Popular Add-Ons for Microsoft 365 Business Standard

1. Microsoft Defender for Business

• What it does:
  • Provides enterprise-grade endpoint protection.
  • Detects and mitigates cybersecurity threats like ransomware and malware.
• Features:
  • Threat and vulnerability management.
  • Automated incident response.
• Best for: Businesses needing enhanced security for devices and data.

2. Microsoft 365 Audio Conferencing

• What it does:
  • Enables dial-in options for Microsoft Teams meetings.
• Features:
  • Provides a dedicated phone number for Teams meetings.
  • Supports global call-in capabilities.
• Best for: Organizations conducting remote or hybrid meetings with external participants.

3. Microsoft Teams Phone

• What it does:
  • Adds a cloud-based telephony system to Microsoft Teams.
• Features:
  • Call routing, voicemail, and call queues.
  • Integration with existing phone systems.
• Best for: Businesses replacing traditional phone systems with VoIP.

4. Additional SharePoint Storage

• What it does:
  • Expands SharePoint storage beyond the default allocation.
• Features:
  • Purchased in 1 GB increments.
  • Can be applied to support larger teams and projects.
• Best for: Organizations with high data storage needs.

5. Microsoft Power BI Pro

• What it does:
  • Provides advanced business analytics and reporting.
• Features:
  • Data visualization and real-time dashboards.
  • Collaborative analytics across teams.
• Best for: Businesses leveraging data-driven decision-making.

6. Microsoft 365 Business Premium Security Features

• What it does:
  • Adds advanced security features available in Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
• Features:
  • Conditional access policies for apps.
  • Advanced email threat protection (e.g., anti-phishing).
• Best for: Organizations seeking enhanced security without upgrading to Business Premium.

7. Visio for Microsoft 365

• What it does:
  • Enables users to create professional diagrams and flowcharts.
• Features:
  • Real-time collaboration on Visio files.
  • Integration with Teams and SharePoint.
• Best for: Teams needing advanced diagramming tools.

8. Project for Microsoft 365

• What it does:
  • Adds project management capabilities to Microsoft 365.
• Features:
  • Tools for task management, scheduling, and team collaboration.
  • Integrates with Teams and SharePoint.
• Best for: Organizations managing complex projects and workflows.

9. Microsoft Viva Suite

• What it does:
  • Enhances employee engagement and productivity.
• Features:
  • Modules for learning, insights, and communications.
  • Integrates seamlessly with Teams.
• Best for: Businesses focusing on employee experience and development.

10. Third-Party Integrations

• Examples:
  • DocuSign for electronic signatures.
  • Adobe Acrobat for advanced PDF editing and management.
• Best for: Adding functionality specific to industry needs.

How to Add These Features

• Steps:
  1. Log in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
  2. Navigate to Billing > Purchase services.
  3. Search for the desired add-on.
  4. Select the appropriate plan and proceed with the purchase.
  5. Assign the add-on to users as needed.

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