Until December 31, 2025, Microsoft 365 E5 is available at 15% off for annual term subscriptions in the the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) licensing program. This promotion was previously announced to end on September 30, 2025.
This is interesting for organizations transitioning from e.g., Office 365 E3 or a Microsoft competitor.
Key Details
- Geography: Worldwide
- Commitment type: Annual commitment only
- Discount: 15% off
- Products:
- Microsoft 365 E5, including European Economic Area (EEA) and No Teams -> Until December 31, 2025
- Customer Eligibility: Available exclusively to new-to-Microsoft 365 E5 customers (subject to the “FirstPurchase” constraint). Customers with Microsoft 365 with Teams no longer qualify for the New-to-offer promo for the equivalent Microsoft 365 no Teams SKU.
- Transaction Limits: 1 to 2,400 licenses
- Licensing Program: Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)
Note: There is a promotion for triannual (3-year) term Microsoft 365 E3/E5 subscriptions available, offering 10% off (and price protection).
What is Microsoft 365 E3?
Microsoft 365 E3 combines best-in-class enterprise productivity apps with core security and compliance capabilities. It is designed to improve productivity, foster collaboration, and enhance customer relationships. It includes:
- Microsoft 365 apps for desktop and mobile: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Outlook, Exchange, SharePoint, OneNote, OneDrive, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Bookings, Microsoft Publisher (PC only), Microsoft Access (PC only), Viva Engage, Viva Insights, Microsoft Lists, Microsoft Forms, Sway, Visio, Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft To Do, Microsoft Loop, Clipchamp.
- Windows for Enterprise: Access to Windows operating system features.
- 1 TB of cloud storage: Store and access your files securely.
- Core security and identity management capabilities: Protect your data and users.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot compatibility (available as a paid add-on): Enhance productivity with AI-powered assistance.
Please note that Microsoft Teams is not included in this specific subscription. If you need Microsoft Teams, you need to purchase two SKUs: European Economic Area (EEA)-specific Microsoft 365 E3, and Microsoft Teams EEA. However, Microsoft will restructure their Teams-related plans, starting November 1, 2025. They will have options with and without Teams.
How to transition to Microsoft 365 E3?
First, you need to acquire the right licenses, in the right licensing program and at the best conditions. Contact SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT for a expert services tailored to your organization’s needs.
Second, you can use the free deployment resource called Microsoft FastTrack. Microsoft FastTrack is the customer success service that helps you move to Microsoft 365 smoothly and confidently. Customers with eligible subscriptions to Microsoft 365 can use FastTrack at no additional cost for the life of their subscription. Sign in to FastTrack request assistance and get started.
What is Microsoft 365 E5?
Microsoft 365 E5 provides powerful, best-in-class cloud productivity solutions with advanced security and compliance capabilities to help customers get end-to-end protection across apps, data, endpoints, identities, infrastructure, and AI solutions.
E5 adds advanced security (Defender, Microsoft Entra ID P2), compliance (eDiscovery, audit), analytics (Power BI Pro), and communication tools (Teams Phone, Audio Conferencing).
More information
Compare Microsoft 365 plans here: https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-365/enterprise/microsoft365-plans-and-pricing.
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