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“Microsoft 365” is a plan for corporations that can use the latest version of Office and Microsoft-related cloud services as groupware.
In this article, we will focus on the “Office 365 E1” license, which is one of the Microsoft 365 Enterprise plans, and introduce the target tools, functions, usage fees, etc.
We also explain the benefits of signing a license agreement with NEC Networks & System Integration, so please refer to it if you are thinking of introducing Office 365 E1.
Overview of Microsoft 365
“Microsoft 365” is a SaaS-type service provided by Microsoft Corporation. By connecting various information and teams in the cloud, it aims to improve the operational efficiency and productivity of the entire company.
First, let’s take a look at the benefits of Microsoft 365 compared to Office so far, and the list of large enterprise licenses Microsoft 365 offers.
Advantages of introducing
The features and main differences between conventional Office products and Microsoft 365 are as follows.
| Legacy Office products | Microsoft 365 | |
|---|---|---|
| License cost (initial cost) | Package purchase cost | none |
| usage fee | none | Monthly fee per plan |
| Available apps/services | Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) | All Office apps and related cloud services |
| Installable units per license | 2 computers | 5 PCs, smartphones, and tablets |
| Upgraded version | Additional purchase required | Automatic updating |
Based on the above features, it can be said that Microsoft 365 has the following advantages.
- There is no need to replace or update work due to the end of support, and a significant improvement in the efficiency of inventory work can be expected.
- Because it is a subscription type, it is easy to adjust the license according to the joining and leaving of employees
- Multi-device support makes it easy to check and edit materials on the go or on the move
- By managing information on the cloud, compliance can be strengthened and BCP measures can be implemented.
- Since it can be used as groupware, it is useful for building a telework environment, etc.
Differences between Microsoft 365 licenses
Below is a list of enterprise licenses for Microsoft 365.
| plan name | Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise |
Office 365 E1 | Office 365 E3 | Office 365 E5 | Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 E5 | Microsoft 365 F1 | Office 365 F3 | Microsoft 365 F3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target audience | General employee | General employee | General employee | General employee | General employee | General employee | front line worker | front line worker | front line worker |
| User limit | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Office apps | ○ | △ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | △ | △ | △ |
| Exchange Online | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | △ | △ | ||
| SharePoint Online | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | △ | △ | △ | |
| Microsoft Teams | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| OneDrive for Business | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | △ | △ | △ |
| add on | ○ | ○ | |||||||
| Windows | ○ | ○ | △ | △ | |||||
| EMS | △ | ○ | △ | △ |
E1 plan features and available Microsoft services
Next, we will introduce the main services and features available in the Office 365 E1 plan.
Office 365 E1 is one of the Microsoft 365 Enterprise plans, and although some functions are limited or not installed, it is characterized by being cheaper than higher plans such as E3 and E5.
Office application (*Web version only)
The Office 365 E1 plan includes web and mobile versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
A “real-time co-editing function” that allows multiple users to work on the same document at the same time is also available.
Office 365 E1 plans do not include desktop versions of Office for Windows and Mac .
Main cloud services
Exchange Online (email)
- Email hosting and 50GB mailbox
- Using your own custom domain (e.g. employeename@companyname.com)
- Corporate email functions on smartphones, tablets, PCs, and the web
- Schedule management, sharing available meeting times, scheduling, receiving alarms
- shared calendar
- Email settings for new users, recovery of deleted accounts, etc.
By introducing Exchange Online, it is possible to improve work efficiency and shorten preparation time for scheduling.
In addition, it will be possible to check and adjust schedules from outside the company, so information sharing can be expected to be smoother.
SharePoint Online (cloud portal for teams)
- OneDrive cloud storage (1TB) for file storage and sharing
- Save work files directly to OneDrive or SharePoint
- Granting access rights necessary for file sharing and link generation
- Secure document sharing and emailing
- Sync with Windows or Mac, Mobile
The introduction of SharePoint Online is expected to improve the efficiency of data sharing inside and outside the company and facilitate collaborative work.
It also supports version history management and file restoration, so it is also effective as a measure to strengthen compliance.
Microsoft Teams (voice call, web conference, team collaboration tool)
- Online meetings and video calls with up to 300 users
- Chat from multiple devices
- Manage and collaborate on chats, meetings, files and apps
- Team site creation for sharing information, content and files
- Join a conference by phone using a dial-in number (*add-on)
With the introduction of Microsoft Teams, smooth communication can be formed by chatting, sharing files, and holding web conferences in channels for each team.
Also, using Microsoft Teams will greatly reduce the burden of handing over work to employees who joined the project midway through.
Other function details
| files and content | Microsoft OneDrive for work5/Microsoft Forms/Microsoft Graph/Microsoft Shifts/Microsoft Bookings |
|---|---|
| Work management | PowerApps for Microsoft 365/PowerAutomate for Microsoft 365/PowerVirtual Agents for Teams/Dataverse for Teams/Planner/To Do |
| Compliance management | Basic audit |
Office 365 E1 is for companies that want to use only groupware services
For companies that already own packaged versions of Office products and want to continue using them until support ends.
Since it does not include Office apps, it can be used cheaper than the Office 365 E3/E5 plan and the Microsoft 365 E3/E5 plan, so it is recommended if you are considering introducing or migrating to cloud services.
There is also a plan called “Microsoft 365 Business Basic” that has similar features to the Office 365 E1 plan .
The Office 365 E1 and Business Basic plans have different user limits, with unlimited E1 plans and 300 Business Basic plans.
If you don’t plan to use more than 300 people, consider signing up for the Microsoft 365 Business Basic (or Business Standard/Business Premium) plan instead of the Office 365 E1 plan.
Pricing for Office 365 E1
Next, we will introduce the usage price of the Office 365 E1 plan.
We also explain the merits of contracting Office 365 E1 with sales agents such as NEC Networks & System Integration, instead of contracting directly with Microsoft, so please check it out as well.
E1 plan price comparison between official website and agency
Contract prices for Office 365 E1 plans are as follows:
| price | |
|---|---|
| microsoft | ¥1,250 user/month |
| NEC Networks & System Integration | Open price |
*Prices are information as of May 2023
The Office 365 E1 plan is an open price, so please contact NEC Networks & System Integration for details.
Benefits of contracting Microsoft 365 from an agency
By subscribing to Office 365 E1 at NEC NETS SI, you will be able to propose combinations with the following tools provided by NEC NETS SI and use installation support.
- Canario (Telephone brokerage service using AI)
- DocuSign (electronic contract service)
- eeasy (schedule adjustment tool for business)
- Neat. (Remote conference dedicated device)
- Slido (seminar/event activation tool), etc.
By linking with these tools and using Microsoft 365 services more effectively, you can expect results such as business process improvements and cost reductions .
Please feel free to contact NEC Networks & System Integration if you are having trouble with how to install and operate Office 365 E1 or in selecting other IT/ICT tools.
For companies considering introduction, please contact NEC Networks & System Integration
- Microsoft 365 is a SaaS-type license that allows you to use all the Office apps and services provided by Microsoft.
- Office 365 E1 plan is a plan for Enterprise that can use each tool as groupware, and the function is the same as Microsoft 365 Business Basic
- NEC Networks & System Integration can also support various solutions and services that can be linked with Office 365 E1.
Please contact NEC Networks & System Integration for more detailed information such as the price of the Office 365 E1 plan and detailed comparisons with the E3 and E5 plans.