Microsoft 365 E3: Business Productivity Suite
Microsoft 365 E3 delivers essential productivity, security, and compliance tools for up to 300 users, empowering your business to collaborate effectively.
- Advanced Security: Protect sensitive data with built-in threat protection and identity management.
- Enhanced Productivity: Utilize desktop versions of Office apps and cloud services for seamless teamwork.
- Compliance Tools: Manage data retention and eDiscovery to meet regulatory requirements.
- Simplified Management: Centralized administration reduces IT overhead for managing user accounts and services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft 365 E3 is a powerful suite of productivity and collaboration tools designed for businesses. It includes desktop versions of Office applications, cloud services like Exchange Online and SharePoint Online, and advanced security and compliance features to protect your organization's data.
This plan is ideal for organizations seeking to enhance employee productivity and collaboration while maintaining a strong security posture. It supports up to 300 users, making it suitable for small to mid-sized businesses that require enterprise-level functionality without the associated complexity and cost.
- Office Apps: Access to desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and Access.
- Email & Calendaring: Professional email and calendaring with a 50 GB mailbox per user via Exchange Online.
- Collaboration Tools: Utilize SharePoint Online for team sites and OneDrive for Business for personal cloud storage.
- Security Features: Includes Azure Active Directory Premium P1 for identity and access management.
- Compliance Management: Features like eDiscovery and data loss prevention help meet regulatory needs.
Empower your workforce with the tools they need to succeed, all managed efficiently through a single, integrated platform.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Collaboration and Communication
Enable teams to communicate and collaborate securely using tools like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. This ensures that sensitive business information is shared and managed within a protected environment.
cloud-based operations, hybrid work environments, document-centric workflows, regulated industries
Streamline Document Management and Sharing
Streamline the creation, sharing, and management of business documents with desktop Office applications and cloud storage. This allows for version control and easy access to files from anywhere.
knowledge worker environments, project-based teams, remote workforce enablement, content creation workflows
Automate Security and Compliance Tasks
Automate security and compliance tasks with built-in features for threat protection and data governance. This helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and safeguard sensitive data against evolving threats.
compliance-driven operations, data-sensitive businesses, risk-averse organizations, managed IT environments
Key Features
Office 365 Apps for Enterprise
Provides users with the latest desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more for enhanced productivity.
Exchange Online
Offers professional email and calendaring with a 50 GB mailbox per user, ensuring reliable communication.
SharePoint Online
Enables team collaboration and document sharing through secure team sites and intranets.
OneDrive for Business
Provides secure cloud storage for individual users, allowing access to files from any device.
Microsoft Teams
Facilitates team chat, video meetings, calling, and collaboration in a single application.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive financial data and meet regulatory demands.
Legal & Professional Services
Benefits from secure document management, collaboration tools, and eDiscovery capabilities for client work and internal operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs strong data protection and compliance tools to manage patient information securely and adhere to regulations like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Can leverage cloud-based collaboration and productivity tools to improve operational efficiency and communication across dispersed teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft 365 E3?
Microsoft 365 E3 is a subscription service that combines desktop Office applications with cloud-based productivity and security services for businesses. It is designed to enhance collaboration and protect sensitive data.
Who is Microsoft 365 E3 intended for?
This plan is ideal for small to mid-sized businesses (up to 300 users) that need advanced productivity tools, enhanced security, and compliance features. It suits organizations looking for enterprise-grade IT without the complexity.
What are the key differences between Microsoft 365 E3 and E5?
Microsoft 365 E5 offers more advanced security, compliance, voice, and analytics capabilities compared to E3. E3 provides a strong foundation of productivity and core security features.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.