Microsoft 365 Business Basic

Cloud-Native Productivity and Essential Collaboration

Not every employee requires heavy, locally installed desktop applications to be productive. Microsoft 365 Business Basic provides the essential, cloud-only foundation for modern teamwork. Combining web and mobile versions of the Office suite with enterprise-grade email and Microsoft Teams, this plan is the ideal, cost-effective entry point for cloud migration. Digitl acts as an independent technology partner, architecting and configuring the Business Basic environment to ensure secure, highly available collaboration from any web browser.

Web & Mobile Apps

Access fully functional web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint directly from any modern browser, without local installation.

Microsoft Teams

Connect teams via secure chat, online meetings, and screen sharing, creating a centralized digital hub for all communication.

Enterprise Email

Professional Exchange Online email hosting featuring a 50 GB mailbox, shared calendars, and custom domain configuration.

Cloud Storage

Securely store and share files with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user, enabling real-time co-authoring in the cloud.

SharePoint Intranets

Build intelligent, mobile-friendly intranets and communication sites to broadcast updates and manage team resources.

Foundation Security

Baseline protection including built-in spam filtering, malware protection for email, and fundamental identity management.

Agile, Cloud-First Infrastructure

Cost-Effective for Frontline Workers

For frontline workers, retail staff, or shift-based employees, providing full desktop software licenses is an unnecessary expense. Business Basic delivers exactly what these roles need: reliable email, cloud file access, and team chat. Digitl configures these environments to ensure operational staff stay connected to the broader corporate network without inflating IT licensing budgets.

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Browser-Based Flexibility

Because the Business Basic suite operates entirely in the cloud, users are no longer tethered to a specific corporate laptop. Employees can log securely into their Microsoft portal from any device with a web browser to access their files, attend Teams meetings, and edit documents in real time, ensuring absolute flexibility for distributed teams.

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Seamless Hybrid Licensing

Organizations rarely have a one-size-fits-all requirement. Digitl manages complex tenant architectures, allowing businesses to mix and match licenses. Executives can be assigned Business Premium for advanced security and desktop apps, while the broader operational workforce utilizes Business Basic, optimizing total IT spend without creating data silos.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Business Basic

No, Microsoft 365 Business Basic does not include the licenses for locally installed desktop applications. Users must access Word, Excel, and PowerPoint via their web browser or through the dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Yes. Microsoft 365 is highly scalable. Digitl can seamlessly upgrade individual users or the entire organization to Business Standard or Business Premium at any time without data loss or service interruption.

Every Business Basic license includes a 50 GB Exchange Online mailbox per user, along with a separate 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage for files and documents.