CSP Partner Insights Series – Monthly Key Updates – March 2025

Key Updates for Synnex CSP Partners

As we move into March, we’re excited to share some important updates from Microsoft that will enhance security and compliance features, as well as upcoming changes in pricing. Here’s a look at what’s new:

Microsoft 365 E5 Security Suite Now Available for Business Premium Customers

Starting 7 March 2025, Microsoft has made the highly anticipated Microsoft 365 E5 Security suite available as an add-on for Business Premium customers. This suite is designed to offer advanced security features that address the ever-growing cybersecurity challenges businesses face today.

The E5 Security suite includes the following key components:

• Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2: Provides enhanced identity and access controls.
• Microsoft Defender for Identity: Offers Extended Detection and Response (XDR) to give visibility across the entire attack lifecycle.
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2: Delivers advanced protection and response capabilities for devices.
• Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2: Strengthens email and collaboration security.
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: An AI-powered SaaS security solution that monitors and controls cloud-based applications.

These tools will help SMBs bolster their security posture and better protect their assets in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

E5 Security and E5 Compliance Suites Now Available for O365 E3 + EMS E3 Customers

In response to rising security and compliance demands, particularly with the integration of Copilot, Microsoft is extending an opportunity for partners to upsell the Microsoft E5 Security and E5 Compliance suites to O365 E3 and EMS E3 customers. This move reflects the growing need for robust solutions to address both security and compliance in the modern workplace.

If you’re looking to add these suites to your offering or need more details on enabling these features, don’t hesitate to reach out to your Synnex account rep for further assistance.

Upcoming Pricing Updates from Microsoft

Microsoft has announced a price update set to take effect from 1 April 2025. All new and renewing monthly billing plans for annual subscriptions will see a 5% increase compared to the annual billing option. Additionally, Microsoft will be updating the pricing for Teams Phone Standard, Power BI Pro, and Power BI Premium licenses.

For more information on the upcoming pricing changes, you can view the full announcement here.

We hope these updates help you stay informed and ready for the changes coming in the Microsoft ecosystem.

We’ll be back next month with more updates and insights. Look out for our next update in your inbox next month.