Business Boost Gets a Bold Update

Key insights

• Business Boost: Microsoft bundles AI, security, and device management into core Microsoft 365 Business plans to reduce add-ons and simplify licensing.
  Rollout begins in June 2026 and finishes by August 1, 2026.
• Copilot Chat: Upgrades bring Copilot features into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, plus usage analytics to track adoption and impact.
  These AI tools aim to speed workflows and improve productivity across teams.
• URL time-of-click protection: Microsoft adds time-of-click URL scanning and Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 protections to Business plans.
  Intune management enhancements also improve device control and remote work security.
• Mailbox increase to 100 GB: All Business plans get a 50 GB upgrade, raising mailboxes from 50 GB to 100 GB.
  This change reduces storage pressure and aligns Business plans more closely with enterprise capabilities.
• Pricing changes effective July 1, 2026: New subscriptions get the updated pricing immediately; renewals reflect price changes starting July 1, 2026, and customers receive a 30-day Message Center notice before changes apply.
  Most plans increase in price, but the added features offset the need for extra purchases.
• Microsoft 365 Business Premium: Business Premium keeps its current price while gaining the new security and AI features, making it the best value for organizations with up to 300 users.
  This option reduces complexity and can lower overall costs by replacing previously required add-ons.

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