Microsoft 365: Email & Security
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Announcing Microsoft's New Commerce Experience
Microsoft launched the New Commerce Experience (NCE). Under NCE, clients will still have the option to have flexibility, but inevitably, it will come with new terms and conditions.
The below outlines some of the new terms and conditions effective March 2022.
Short-Term Commitment
Month-to-Month Flexibility
- Available at a premium in recognition of the flexibility included
- No price protection, month-to-month exchange rate
- Quantity increases possible; no decreases during term
- Upgrades are permitted mid-term for some products; downgrades are not permitted on any license during the term
Long-Term Commitment
Annual or Multi-Year Term
- Available at a discounted price in recognition of your commitment to Microsoft
- Price protection for committed term
- Upgrades are permitted mid-term for some products
- Downgrades are not permitted on any license during term
- Quantity increases possible; no decreases during term
Understanding the Changes
Monthly
Pricing
Price Premium
Flexible
1 Month
Allowed
Mid-Term Downgrades
Not Allowed
Tenant License Transfers Between Partners
Not Allowed
Annual Term
Pricing
No Premium
Allowed
Mid-Term Downgrades
Not Allowed
Tenant License Transfers Between Partners
Not Allowed
36 Mo. Term
Monthly, Annually, Upfront
Pricing
Flexible
Allowed
Mid-Term Downgrades
Not Allowed
Tenant License Transfers Between Partners
Not Allowed
Recommended Actions
Absolute is a Microsoft Silver Partner! The value of our Microsoft Silver Partner status to our clients lies in the guarantee of professional expert support. As we continue to develop the expertise of our staff and provide total satisfaction for our clients, we are proud to celebrate this achievement and excited to continue to build upon our experience and knowledge.
At this time, we recommend to our clients work with us to identify and use a blend of long-term and short-term commitments to suit their specific licensing needs for employees.
While many are accustomed to a constantly changing Microsoft licensing landscape, the impact of NCE will require an even more extensive effort for both our clients and Absolute to navigate together. It is important to have a trusted Microsoft partner like Absolute in your corner helping your organization navigate these changes.
Absolute will be contacting all current clients during the first quarter of 2022 to discuss the upcoming Microsoft licensing program and term changes. Our goal, as your IT partner, is to ensure each client is setup to operate within the new Microsoft licensing program that best aligns to their business needs.
New Pricing Information Coming Soon
Email Security
Running a business comes with many risks, but email security shouldn't be one of them.
Absolute offers several security options including email encryption, endpoint security, phishing, malware and virus filtering, and more.
The following security awareness best practices are recommended for all businesses.
Be mindful of phishing attempts
Setup Two-Factor Authentication
Watch for SSL certificate errors
Verify requests for critical information
If the CEO sends an email needing an urgent money transfer, pick up the phone and call them. Make it a rule not to allow those kinds of requests via Email so that everyone knows what to do when that happens.
Email Security Options
Email Encryption
$5.00
Per Month/BoxEmail Encryption is for companies who have a business requirement to send and receive encrypted email simply and automatically.
Email Encryption offers multiple, secure, and convenient delivery options via our patented Best Method of Delivery.
Request ServiceAdvanced Threat Protection
$2.00
Per Month/BoxEmail Threat Protection provides security and control of inbound and outbound email through a simple cloud-native interface. The solution automatically protects your people from today’s threats and unwanted email such as:
Request ServiceContact Absolute TODAY and ask about bulk discount pricing on email security add-ons!