CSP Partner Insights Series – Monthly Key Updates – September 2025

18 September, 2025

In this issue, we cover important Microsoft announcements that may impact your business and customers, including the release of new SMB security suites for Business Premium and updated pricing for Dynamics 365 Business Central. 

New SMB Security SKUs:  XDR and Data Protection for Business Premium

To address the increasing security risks and compliance requirements, Microsoft has launched three new SMB security suite SKUs tailored for the mid-market: 

  • Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium 
  • Purview Suite for Business Premium 
  • Defender and Purview Suite for Business Premium 

 These new suites provide end-to-end and compliance coverage, offering exceptional value and meeting the unique needs of SMB customers. 

Dynamics 365 Business Central: Update on Pricing

Microsoft has updated its price adjustment timeline for Dynamics 365 Business Central. The updates will now take effect on November 1, 2025 (previously October 1, 2025). 

Below you'll find the list of online products for which prices are being updated, and the increased storage allocation, with effect from November 1, 2025: 

Product Current Price & Storage (before Nov 1, 2025)  Updated Price & Storage (from Nov 1, 2025)
Business Central Essentials $70/month with 2GB storage  $80/month with 3GB storage
Business Central Premium  $100/month with 3GB storage  $110/month with 5GB storage 
Business Central Device   $40/month with 1GB storage $45/month with 1.5GB storage 

The updated pricing will apply to all new cloud subscriptions, as well as existing subscriptions upon their first renewal on or after November 1, 2025. 

👉 View the full announcement here.