M365 F3

Microsoft 365 F3

The Microsoft 365 subscription plans vary in their price and given benefits. The default size of the single mailbox is also different in the variety of plans. Business and Enterprise users get more space, and personal users get a little bit lower. Thus, when the mailbox size of your mailboxes exceeds 50 GB, the organization.
As Microsoft made public today, the current Microsoft 365 F1 plan is being renamed to Microsoft 365 F3. The new F3 will cost $10 per user per month and include all the same features in the new F1.
M365 is a bundle of services that includes Office 365, and several other services. Depending on your O365 plan, subscriptions also include apps and services like Skype for Business, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Yammer, Planner and so on. An M365 license also includes Windows 10 Enterprise, Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), and machine learning.
Microsoft 365 F3 (Updated): is in market today and will be renamed from “Microsoft 365 F1” to “Microsoft 365 F3” on April 1, 2020. It includes all the features in our new frontline plan, plus additional capabilities to enhance worker productivity and innovation. This plan costs $10 per user, per month.

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Office 365 is a cloud-based subscription service that brings together the best tools for the way people work today. By combining best-in-class apps like Excel and Outlook with powerful cloud services like OneDrive and Microsoft Teams, Office 365 lets anyone create and share anywhere on any device.

Overview:

Empower your Firstline Workforce to achieve more.

Equip Firstline Workers with powerful and intuitive tools that deliver a connected and secure experience.
Transform business processes with customized apps and workflow automation to save time and money.
Safeguard company assets with intelligent security that won’t slow down firstline productivity.

A solution designed for your Firstline Workers

Connect your Firstline Workforce with purpose-built tools and experiences that allow them to do their best work.

Microsoft 365 F1

Microsoft 365 F3 includes Office web and mobile apps:

Features

Equip your enterprise with threat protection, security, compliance, and collaboration tools.

Office for web and mobile apps
Use Office apps designed for all mobile devices and tablets.¹

OneDrive for Business
Access, share, and collaborate on files from anywhere.³

Microsoft Stream
Engage and inform with intelligent video.⁴

Microsoft Power Apps
Build the business apps you need and extend or customize the apps you already use.

Microsoft To Do
Plan your day and manage your life.

Microsoft Graph API
Access Microsoft Cloud services resources.

Microsoft Planner
Organize teamwork.

Forms
Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics
Reduce your risk of damage and get information in a succinct, real-time view of the attack timeline.

Device Guard
Help prevent malicious code from running by ensuring only known good code can run.

Windows Information Protection
Protect enterprise apps and data against accidental data leaks on both enterprise and personal devices.

Azure Information Protection
Increase your visibility and control over your organization’s security posture with a centralized dashboard.

Microsoft Security and Compliance Center
Monitor your overall compliance posture, review recommended actions and configure settings to meet complex compliance obligations.

Microsoft Secure Score
Discover, classify, label, and protect sensitive documents and emails.

Outlook web and mobile
Connect and stay organized with email, calendar, and contacts with Outlook for the web and mobile.²

Microsoft Teams
Chat, meet, share files, and work with business apps within a shared workspace. Also includes Walkie Talkie, Tasks Management and Shift Management.

Office 365 Groups
Easily set up a collection of resources to share and collaborate with specific coworkers.

SharePoint Online
Share and manage content, knowledge, and applications to empower teamwork.⁵

Yammer
Connect and engage with enterprise social networking.

Windows Hello
Sign in to laptops, tablets, devices, or apps fast and without a password.

Windows Server, RMS, and Microsoft Identity Management CAL equivalency

Mobile Device Management
Secure and manage your users' mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads, Androids, and Windows phones. Create and manage device security policies, remotely wipe a device, and view detailed device reports.

Credential Guard
Protect derived domain credentials.

Azure Active Directory Identity Protection Plan 1
Enhance security, simplify access, and set smart policies with a single identity platform.

Windows Defender Antivirus
Protect against software threats like viruses, malware, and spyware across email, apps, the cloud, and the web

Windows Defender Application Guard
Isolate enterprise-defined untrusted sites to protect your company while employees use the internet.

BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
Address threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned computers.

Office mobile limited to devices with integrated screens 10.1” diagonally or less”.
No Outlook Desktop Integration. No Voicemail.
Plans include 2GB OneDrive storage per user and do not include desktop sync functionality
Includes consumption only, no publish/share.
Users cannot be administrators. No Site mailbox. No personal site. Cannot create forms, 2GB per user / 10GB shared storage.

Microsoft 365 (For Enterprise): Compare Plans

Microsoft 365 E5	Microsoft 365 E3	Microsoft 365 F3
Access the latest products and features within Microsoft 365, including Advanced Threat Protection, security, and collaboration tools.¹	Access core products and features within Microsoft 365 to enhance workplace productivity and drive innovation, securely.¹	Formerly Microsoft 365 F1 Connect with your Firstline Workers through purpose-built tools and resources that allow them to do their best work.

Included Partially Included	Microsoft 365 E5	Microsoft 365 E3	Microsoft 365 F3
Microsoft 365 Apps Unleash your best ideas, get things done, and stay connected on the go.
Install Office desktop apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access) on up to 5 PCs/Macs + 5 tablets + 5 smartphones per user with Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
Office mobile apps and Office for the web
Email and calendar Connect and stay organized with business-class email, calendaring, and contacts all in one place.
Outlook	See Terms²
Exchange	See Terms³
Meetings and voice Deliver elevated meeting experiences with sophisticated call functionality and a central hub for meetings, chat, content, and calling.
Microsoft Teams	See Terms⁴
Audio calls
Phone System
Social and intranet Connect and engage across your organization with an intelligent, mobile intranet and enterprise social networking.
Share point	See Terms⁵
Yammer
Files and content Access files from any device, at any time. Engage with intelligent video and create visually striking content in minutes.
OneDrive for Business⁶
Microsoft Stream	See Terms⁵
Sway for Microsoft 365⁸
Task management Efficiently manage work across individuals, teams, and organizations. Create and automate your business processes.
Power Apps	See Terms⁹
Power Automate	See Terms⁹
Planner
To-Do
Advanced analytics Work smarter with personal and organizational productivity insights. Make fast, informed decisions with advanced analytical capabilities.
MyAnalytics
Power BI Pro
Device and app management Help users be productive wherever they are while keeping corporate information secure. Flexible management and powerful security solutions let you deliver protected mobile experiences on any device.
Windows Enterprise	See Terms¹⁰
Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Microsoft Intune
Windows Autopilot, fine-tuned user experience, and Windows Analytics Device Health
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
Identity and access management
Windows Hello, Credential Guard, and Direct Access¹¹
Azure Active Directory Premium plan 1
Azure Active Directory Premium plan 2
Threat protection Detect and investigate advanced threats, compromised identities, and malicious actions across your on-premises and cloud environments. Protect your organization with adaptive, built-in intelligence.
Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics
Windows Defender Antivirus and Device Guard¹¹
Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection
Microsoft 365 Advanced Threat Protection
Azure Advanced Threat Protection
Information protection Protect your sensitive data everywhere, even in motion and when shared. Gain visibility and control over how any file is being used with a comprehensive and integrated information protection solution.
Microsoft 365 data loss prevention
Windows Information Protection and BitLocker
Azure Information Protection P1
Azure Information Protection P2
Cloud App Security
Security management Gain visibility into your cloud apps and services, build insights with sophisticated analytics, and control how your data travels so you can respond to and combat cyberthreats.
Microsoft Secure Score
Microsoft Security and Compliance Center
Advanced compliance Assess your compliance risk with simplified assessment tools. Intelligently respond to requests and protect data across devices, apps, and clouds.
Advanced eDiscovery, Customer Lockbox, Advanced Data Governance, Service Encryption with Customer Key, Privileged Access Management
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Productivity Server Rights – SharePoint, Exchange productivity server rights for Microsoft 365 E3 & E5 customers (Hybrid Rights unavailable in CSP Channel).
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise – Microsoft 365 E3 & E5 customers will receive one copy of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise for each From SA Full USL Microsoft 365 purchased; enabled for the duration of their subscription and downgrade rights included.
F3 includes Office for Web and mobile apps only. Office mobile limited to devices with integrated screens 10.1” diagonally or less”.
F3 includes 2GB inbox only, No Outlook Integration, no Voicemail.
Includes Walkie Talkie, Tasks Management and Shift Management.
Users cannot be administrators. No Site mailbox. No personal site. Cannot create forms, 2GB per user / 10GB shared storage.
Unlimited OneDrive storage for E3 or E5 subscriptions of five or more users. Microsoft will provide an initial 5 TB of OneDrive storage per user. Customers who want additional OneDrive storage can request it as needed by contacting Microsoft support. Subscriptions for fewer than five users receive 1 TB OneDrive storage per user. F3 plans include 2GB OneDrive storage per user and do not include desktop sync functionality.
F3 includes consumption only, no publish/share.
Sway is not currently available for Government Community Cloud (GCC) customers and customers in certain geographies at this time. Some legacy Office 365 plans that are no longer in market as of August 2015 may also not have access to Sway.
Includes ability to create and consume. Power Automate limited to 2000 Steps / day.
Windows 10 Enterprise included in F3, per user and includes cloud management and virtualization.
Not available on Windows 10 Enterprise E3 in S mode.

FAQs

What is the difference between Microsoft 365 and Office 365?
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based service that brings together best-in-class productivity apps from Office 365 with advance device management, intelligent security, and innovative web services. Office 365 includes apps such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with services such as Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.

What is included in Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 combines best-in-class productivity apps with intelligent cloud services to transform the way you work. As the world’s productivity cloud, Microsoft 365 brings together interconnectivity and intelligence that help customers innovate and compete more effectively in their digital transformation journey.

Pricing Notes:

Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.

Microsoft 365 F3

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Empower your Firstline Workers with purpose-built tools and resources that allow them to do their best work.

Microsoft F3 builds success at the firstline of busines.

Firstline Workers compose the majority of the workforce and are in roles where they are the first to engage customers, the first to see products and services in action, and the first to represent your brand. Digital technology is reinventing the entire work experience and empowering people to be more productive than ever before. In this digital age, success will increasingly depend on your people, the tools you provide and, ultimately, the employee experience you create and protect.

Foster Culture and community

Help employees find and share best practices across the company and enable every worker to turn their ideas into action.

Train and upskill employees

Easily distribute role-based content, videos for training and onboarding while managing institutional knowledge from one highly secure place.

Digitize business processes

Automate everyday activities, simplify collaboration across boundaries, and build and extend firstline worker capabilities and applications.

Deliver real-time expertise

Close technology gaps and connect firstline workers to the tools, resources and expertise they need to do their best work.

Minimize risk and cost

Protect and secure your firstline workforce with identity-driven security innovations and comprehensive app, device, and service management.

What is Microsoft F3?

Microsoft F3 licensing is an opportunity for you to empower your Firstline workers to better serve your customers while allowing them to be more connected to your company and engaged in its culture than ever before.

Microsoft F3 licensing is available for Office 365 and Microsoft 365

Office 365 F3

• Web-based Office apps and business services. Office desktop apps not included
• Get email, file storage and sharing, meetings, and instant messaging
• Five layers of security and monitoring help keep your data safe
• Guaranteed 99.9% uptime

Microsoft 365 F3

• Create and manage schedules and tasks
• Automate everyday activities with PowerApps and Flow
• Connect a distributed workforce with Microsoft Teams
• Work efficiently with intelligent apps
• Scale identity and access management with EMS
• Manage remote and shared devices with Windows 10

Office 365 F3 vs Microsoft 365 F3 Comparison

Compare the features of Microsoft F3 licensing below.

M365 F3 Limitations

$4.00/Month

24/7 phone support
Office for the web and Office Mobile apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook)
Outlook with 2GB per user
Microsoft Teams including Shifts, Tasks, and Walkie Talkie
2GB OneDrive for Business storage per user
Yammer, SharePoint (no mailbox, no personal site, cannot create forms)
Power Automate (2,000 steps per day)
Power Apps
Stream (consumption only, no publish/share)
MDM (mobile device management) for Office 365
Active Directory integration
Windows Information Protection

$10.00/Month

All of Office 365 F3 Plus:
Planner and To-Do
Microsoft Intune
Azure Active Directory Plan 1
SMS Sign In and Shared Device Sign Out
Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics
Azure Information Protection P1
Windows 10 Enterprise E3 (includes cloud management and virtualization)
Windows Virtual Desktop Rights
Credential Guard
Windows Defender Antivirus
Secure Score
Security and Compliance Center
Direct Access
Windows Hello
Device Guard
Windows Autopilot

Conclusion

Don’t ignore the unique opportunity and potential Firstline Workers represent, and the tremendous value that can be unlocked by empowering them to do their best work through Microsoft F3 licensing. Apex Digital Solutions is a Microsoft Gold Partner focused on technology for people’s sake. Our Ready for Microsoft 365 solution offer can help you develop a plan to maximize the impact of your workforce. Contact us to learn more.

M365 F1

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