Microsoft 365 Copilot Business

Microsoft 365 Copilot Business has been announced! It’s a new plan offering enterprise-grade AI capabilities at a lower price point for SMB customers. It provides the same features as a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, with a cap of 300 users. It’s available as an Add-on to the Microsoft 365 Business Basic/Standard/Premium plans or can be bought bundled with them.

The worldwide launch is on December 1, 2025, with promotional pricing available for certain combinations. The launch announcement can be found here: https://bit.ly/4oNs3C3, and information on the promotions is here: https://bit.ly/3Kd6kEu.

Self-service purchase feature to come for Copilot customers

Microsoft announce that Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard and Premium customers will be able to purchase Microsoft 365 Copilot through the self-service channel from the beginning of October 2024.

Find the announcement here: https://bit.ly/4e5oS34, and advice for administrators here: https://bit.ly/3XITTnM.

Microsoft Mesh is generally available

Microsoft announce that Microsoft Mesh is now generally available, allowing you to join a Teams meeting as an Avatar within a 3D space. Features are available to everyone licensed with a Microsoft 365 Business Basic/Standard/Premium, Microsoft 365 E3/E5 or Office 365 E1/E3/E5 licence, with the creation of customised 3D spaces requiring a Teams Premium licence. Find the announcement here: https://bit.ly/3u0k917.