Microsoft 365 E3 / E5
Consultation required prior to licensing.
Microsoft 365 E3 / E5 — Enterprise Productivity & Security
Overview
Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 are enterprise-grade productivity, security, and compliance solutions designed for organizations with advanced requirements. These plans extend Microsoft 365 with deeper protection, analytics, and governance capabilities.
Ashe Cosgrove helps you determine whether E3 or E5 is appropriate, designs the licensing model, and manages the platform to ensure it aligns with your operational and compliance needs.
What This Solves
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Advanced security and compliance requirements
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Complex user environments and larger teams
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Regulatory, legal, or data governance obligations
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Organizations outgrowing standard business plans
What’s Included (Varies by Plan)
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Enterprise-grade email, collaboration, and Office apps
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Advanced security, compliance, and auditing tools
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Enhanced identity, access, and threat protection
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Analytics, reporting, and investigation capabilities
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E5 includes additional advanced security and compliance features beyond E3.
Who This Is For
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Mid-to-large organizations
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Regulated industries (legal, financial, healthcare, nonprofit)
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Companies with complex security or compliance needs
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Organizations requiring centralized governance and visibility
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Who This Is Not For
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Small teams without compliance requirements
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Organizations looking for simple, low-touch licensing
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Businesses best served by Microsoft 365 Business Premium
How Ashe Cosgrove Helps
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Licensing assessment and plan selection (E3 vs E5)
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Tenant configuration and security alignment
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Ongoing license management and renewals
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Microsoft support escalation and advisory services
Next Step
Enterprise Microsoft licensing requires assessment.