Microsoft introduced 23 new license SKUs on July 1.
These include Microsoft Entra, Intune for Frontline Workers, Windows 365, and Dynamics 365. In addition, the “introductory price” of Teams Premium and Clipchamp Premium was extended, and three old licenses were removed from the offer.
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New licenses
Microsoft Entra Suite
With Microsoft Entra Suite, Microsoft has been bundling various Entra licenses into one license since July, similar to what they have been doing with Intune Suite since March 2023. Microsoft has not yet published any documentation on the new license and has not updated its Microsoft Entra products.
The following products are included in Microsoft Entra Suite
- MicrosoftEntra ID P2 (excluding step-up licenses)
- Microsoft Entra ID Governance
- Microsoft Entra ID Protection
- Microsoft Entra Private Access (Premium)
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access (Premium)
- Microsoft Entra Verified ID (Premium)
A basic license with Entra ID P1 service plan is required for Entra Suite.
Microsoft Entra Suite is offered in various license SKUs.
| License-SKU | License requirement |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Entra Suite | Microsoft Entra ID P1 Microsoft 365 E3/A3 Microsoft 365 E3/A3 Enterprise Mobility & Security Microsoft 365 Business Premium |
| Microsoft Entra Suite Step-Up for Microsoft Entra ID P2 | Microsoft Entra ID P2 Microsoft 365 E5/A5 Microsoft 365 E5 Security Microsoft 365 E5/A5 Enterprise Mobility & Security |
| Microsoft Entra Suite for FLW | Microsoft 365 F1/F3 |
| Microsoft Entra Suite Step-Up for Microsoft Entra ID F2 for FLW | Microsoft Entra ID F2 Microsoft 365 F5 Security Microsoft 365 F5 Security & Compliance |
The product ID is CFQ7TTC0NZT8.
Microsoft Entra Suite is an offering that consists of Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Microsoft Entra Private Access, Microsoft Entra Internet Access, premium Microsoft Entra Verified ID features, and advanced Identity Protection Microsoft Entra value.
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Update from 11 July 2024:
Microsoft officially announced the Entra Suite and described included features. Furthermore, the website about Entra products has been updated with the new license.
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Microsoft Entra Access – Private Access
Introduced in July 2023, Microsoft Entra Private Access can be ordered as a new standalone license since July. The license is combined under Microsoft Entra Access and is included in the Entra Suite. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0PFZR.
Microsoft Entra Private Access unlocks the ability to specify the fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) and IP addresses that you consider private or internal, so you can manage how your organization accesses them. With Private Access, you can modernize how your organization’s users access private apps and resources. Remote workers don’t need to use a VPN to access these resources if they have the Global Secure Access Client installed. The client quietly and seamlessly connects them to the resources they need.
Microsoft Entra Access – Internet Access
Also introduced in July 2023, Microsoft Entra Internet Access has been available to order as a new standalone license since July. The license is combined under Microsoft Entra Access and is included in the Entra Suite. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0PFZR.
Microsoft Entra Internet Access unifies access controls in a single policy to close security gaps and minimize the risk of cyberthreats. It simplifies and modernizes traditional network security to protect users, apps, and resources with advanced capabilities such as universal access controls, universal tenant restriction, token protection, web content filtering, cloud firewall, threat protection, and TLS inspection. Plus, it offers best-in-class security and optimized access for Microsoft 365 apps.
Microsoft Entra Access – Secure Access Essentials
Secure Access Essentials is a tailored version of Microsoft Entra Private Access and Microsoft Entra Internet Access designed to include features from both licenses. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0PFZR.
Microsoft has not yet described “Secure Access Essentials.” However, the documentation provides details about Global Secure Access.
Microsoft Entra Internet Access and Microsoft Entra Private Access – coupled with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, our SaaS-security focused Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) – are uniquely built as a solution that converges network, identity, and endpoint access controls so you can secure access to any app or resource, from anywhere. With the addition of these Global Secure Access products, Microsoft Entra ID simplifies access policy management and enables access orchestration for employees, business partners, and digital workloads. You can continuously monitor and adjust user access in real time if permissions or risk level changes.
Microsoft Intune for Frontline Workers
Since July Microsoft provides many Intune licenses as Frontline Worker SKU.
The requirement for the new Frontline Worker licenses is one of the Microsoft 365 F licenses.
Microsoft Intune Suite for FLW
Frontline Worker SKU for Intune Suite license. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0RZFJ.
Microsoft Intune Plan 2 for FLW
Frontline Worker SKU for Intune Plan 2 license. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0RP76.
Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management for FLW
Frontline Worker SKU for Endpoint Privilege Management. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0RP6S.
Microsoft Intune Remote Help for FLW
Frontline Worker SKU for Remote Help. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0RHGC.
Microsoft Cloud PKI for FLW
Frontline Worker SKU for Microsoft Cloud PKI. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0P4WT.
Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management FLW
Frontline Worker SKU for Enterprise Application Management. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0N400.
Microsoft Intune Advanced Analytics for FLW
Frontline Worker SKU for Intune Advanced Analytics. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0NGGX.
Windows 365 Cross Region Disaster Recovery
Mentioned in September 2023, a new add-on for Cross Region Disaster Recovery has been available for Windows 365 Cloud PCs since July. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0SWNG.
Windows 365 cross region disaster recovery is an optional service for Windows 365 Enterprise that protects Cloud PCs and data against regional outages. When activated, it creates geographically distant temporary copies of Cloud PCs Cloud PC that can be accessed in the selected backup region. These copies help increase availability and preserve productivity.
Dynamics 365 Customer Voice
Microsoft removed this license in September 2023; it has been back since July. The license includes 2,000 responses per month. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0HKJ7.
Dynamics 365 Customer Voice is an enterprise feedback management application you can use to easily keep track of the customer metrics that matter the most to your business. With deep integration from the Dynamics 365 line-of-business applications and built on Microsoft Forms, Dynamics 365 Customer Voice adds rich insights by feeding real-time survey data into customer records. Dynamics 365 Customer Voice provides an easy and friction-free experience, from creating surveys to generating actionable insights based on customer feedback with minimal setup time. It helps you to keep a pulse on what customers value and how they view your products and services, so you can rest assured that your data is supported by Microsoft security and compliance policies.
Dynamics 365 Customer Service Premium
In addition to Dynamics 365 Customer Service Professional and Dynamics 365 Customer Service Enterprise, Dynamics 365 Customer Service Premium has been available as a new premium license since July.
Dynamics 365 Customer Service Premium includes the following products:
- Dynamics 365 Customer Service Enterprise
- Dynamics 365 Contact Center
- includes Dynamics 365 Contact Center Digital
- includes Dynamics 365 Contact Center Voice
The product ID is CFQ7TTC0TDKX.
Dynamics 365 Customer Service Premium provides an integrated Copilot-first contact center and CRM solution-all powered by generative AI. This license includes Dynamics 365 Customer Service Enterprise and Dynamics 365 Contact Center.
Dynamics 365 Contact Center
Introduced at the beginning of June, Dynamics 365 Contact Center has been offered as a new license since July.
Applying learnings and insights from our own Copilot usage, coupled with multi-year investments in voice and digital channels, Dynamics 365 Contact Center infuses generative AI throughout the contact center workflow – spanning the channels of communication, self-service, intelligent routing, agent-assisted service and operations to help contact centers solve problems faster, empower agents and reduce costs.
Additionally, Dynamics 365 Contact Center is built natively on the Microsoft cloud to deliver extensive scalability and reliability across voice, digital channels and routing while at the same time allowing organizations to retain their existing investments in CRM or custom apps.
Dynamics 365 Contact Center is offered in two SKUs. As a standalone license or an add-on for Dynamics 365 Customer Service Enterprise. The product ID in each case is CFQ7TTC0TDLC.
Dynamics 365 Contact Center Digital
Product from Dynamics 365 Contact Center is limited to messaging and text messages. Voice is excluded.
Dynamics 365 Contact Center is a copilot-first contact center solution that brings intelligence, automation, and efficiency to every customer engagement channel. This license provides customer engagement across digital messaging and chat channels.
The license includes two SKUs: one as a standalone license and one as an add-on for Dynamics 365 Customer Service Enterprise. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0TDL0 in each case.
Dynamics 365 Contact Center Voice
Product from Dynamics 365 Contact Center is limited to Voice. Messaging and text messages are excluded.
Dynamics 365 Contact Center is a Copilot-first contact center solution that brings intelligence, automation, and efficiency to every customer engagement channel. This license provides native voice capabilities as part of your customer engagement.
The license includes two SKUs: one as a standalone license and one as an add-on for Dynamics 365 Customer Service Enterprise. The product ID is CFQ7TTC0TDL7.
Changed licenses
Teams Premium
The “introductory price” of Teams Premium (Teams Premium Introductory Pricing, Product ID CFQ7TTC0RM8K) has been extended for the third time. The reduced price is now valid until December 31, 2024.
- Initially planned until June 30, 2023
- extended until December 31, 2023
- extended until June 30, 2024
- extended until December 31, 2024
Introductory pricing is available for the entire term of your initial subscription (except for some month-to-month and some three-year subscriptions). Pricing may depend on the term of your subscription. This offer ends December 31, 2024, and is available worldwide to commercial (including worldwide commercial public sector), nonprofit (standard discounting applies)…
Clipchamp Premium
The “introductory price” of Clipchamp Premium (Product ID CFQ7TTC0N8SS) has also been extended. The reduced price is now valid until December 31, 2024. 30 June 2024 was initially communicated.
There is no reduction for the Clipchamp Premium add-on, which is required for accounts with a Clipchamp Standard service plan.
Licenses no longer available
The following licenses were removed in June and will expire at the end of the term
Office 365 Small Business
Office 365 Small Business (Product ID CFQ7TTC0LH07) is no longer offered. Has been replaced with Microsoft 365 Business licenses.
Office 365 Small Business Premium
Office 365 Small Business Premium (Product ID CFQ7TTC0LGZX) is no longer offered. Has been replaced with Microsoft 365 Business licenses.
Office 365 Midsize Business
Office 365 Midsize Business (Product ID CFQ7TTC0LGZV) is no longer offered. Has been replaced with Microsoft 365 Business licenses.
