Licensing & renewals
Microsoft 365 subscriptions through CSP, plan selection, billing, renewal planning, and a clear view of your licensing commitments.
Microsoft 365: from licensing to a secure, managed workplace
Buying the right licenses is the first step. Salt Data Innovations helps you turn Microsoft 365 into a reliable working environment: licensing, migration, automated deployment, security, day-to-day administration, and cost optimization. Choose licensing only, a defined implementation project, or ongoing management, with a scope that fits your business.
Choose Your Scope
The support you need, at the stage you are in
We can work alongside your internal IT team or take responsibility for the agreed Microsoft 365 operations.
Implementation & migration
A defined project to configure the tenant, move mail and files, deploy devices, establish security policies, and train your team.
Managed Microsoft 365
Ongoing administration, user support, security monitoring, policy reviews, and license optimization under an agreed service scope and SLA.
What to Watch For
Common Microsoft 365 challenges
Licenses are only the starting point. Gaps in planning and administration can add cost, slow down teams, and leave security settings inconsistent.
Licenses you pay for but do not use
Unused seats, overlapping plans, and overlooked renewals create unnecessary costs. Contract commitments can also limit when changes take effect.
Device setup that slows down onboarding
Manual setup turns each new employee or replacement laptop into a separate task. Configuration differences leave teams with inconsistent apps, access, and settings.
Security settings that fall out of step
MFA alone does not cover every risk. Access policies, device compliance, email protection, and administrator permissions can become inconsistent without regular review.
Administration without a clear owner
Users, guest access, shared mailboxes, and Teams spaces accumulate. Without clear ownership, outdated access and undocumented changes become harder to track.
What We Deliver
A complete Microsoft 365 service
We agree the scope before making changes. Security and automation features depend on the selected licenses, supported devices, and your operational requirements.
Licensing, resale & subscription optimization
We supply and manage CSP subscriptions, from Exchange Online and Business plans to suitable enterprise plans and add-ons. We review assigned seats, actual usage, billing cycles, commitment periods, and renewals. Quantity reductions and plan changes follow the applicable subscription terms.
Tenant implementation & migration
Tenant and domain configuration, Exchange Online mail migration, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive setup. We plan identity, DNS, mail authentication, permissions, and cutover, then validate delivery and user access.
Identity & Conditional Access
Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, administrator roles, guest access, and Conditional Access for licensed users. We test policies in report-only mode, protect emergency access, and roll out access requirements in stages. Risk-based policies require the appropriate Entra ID P2 licensing.
Intune & automated device deployment
Intune enrollment, Windows Autopilot for eligible devices, application deployment, update rings, compliance rules, encryption, and endpoint configuration. A pilot validates the setup before wider rollout, with clear handover documentation.
Security standards & configuration baselines
Documented policies based on applicable Microsoft recommendations and Intune security baselines. We test compatibility, record exceptions, and review changes over time. The baseline is tailored to your organization and does not imply a compliance certification.
Microsoft Defender for Business
Endpoint onboarding, protection policies, alert review, and incident response procedures within the agreed scope. Defender for Business is included in Business Premium; server protection and additional capabilities are assessed and licensed separately where needed.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Email and collaboration protection, including anti-phishing, Safe Links, and Safe Attachments where licensed. Business Premium includes Defender for Office 365 Plan 1. Plan 2 investigation, automation, and attack simulation capabilities require additional licensing.
Daily administration & repeatable automation
User onboarding and offboarding, group-based licensing, mailbox administration, access changes, and approved automation using Microsoft Graph and PowerShell. We document changes and regularly review permissions and configuration drift.
Data governance, backup & continuous improvement
Teams and SharePoint ownership, external sharing, retention, and data protection controls where licensed. We can implement an independent backup solution, test restores, and report on service health, security actions, and opportunities to optimize costs.
Getting Started
Assess, pilot, deploy, and keep improving
1
Assess
Review subscriptions, tenant settings, devices, identity, security gaps, and the way your team works.
2
Plan & pilot
Agree licenses and scope, document the target baseline, and test migration, access policies, and device deployment with a pilot group.
3
Deploy & hand over
Roll out in stages, validate mail and applications, train users, and deliver configuration and operating documentation.
4
Manage & optimize
Maintain the agreed services, review alerts and policies, track renewals, and improve the environment as your needs change.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Licensing can be a standalone service. We help you choose plans and manage subscriptions and renewals. Implementation, migration, and ongoing administration are scoped separately so you know what is included.
Yes. We assess the existing tenant and propose changes around your current setup. We can provide a defined project or co-managed support, with agreed administrative access, responsibilities, and change approvals.
Business Premium includes Entra ID P1, Intune Plan 1, Defender for Business, and Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, alongside productivity services. Business plans are designed for organizations with up to 300 users. We assess enterprise plans, Teams availability, add-ons, and device prerequisites when your requirements go beyond that scope.
No. Conditional Access requires Entra ID P1 or higher; risk-based policies require P2. Intune and Defender capabilities depend on the specific plan or add-on. We check licensing before promising or enabling a feature.
Yes, where the devices and licenses support it. We use Intune and Windows Autopilot for standardized device deployment, and approved automation for user setup, group membership, licensing, and offboarding. A pilot checks prerequisites, applications, and user experience before rollout.
The available change windows depend on your subscription commitment and applicable CSP terms. Monthly billing does not necessarily mean a monthly commitment. We explain these terms before purchase and review usage ahead of renewal so you can plan reductions and changes.
No. Security policies support your security and compliance objectives, but do not certify the organization. Retention and recycle bins also serve a different purpose from a separately designed backup and recovery solution. We agree the controls and recovery requirements with you.
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