Microsoft Teams Essentials is a standalone subscription tailored for small businesses, offering a comprehensive collaboration solution, including chat, meetings, and file sharing. It provides a secure platform for employee, partner, and customer interactions. Key features of Microsoft Teams essentials: • Unlimited group meetings of up to 30 hours with 300 participants. • 10 GB of cloud storage per user. • Real-time collaboration with file sharing, task management, and polling. • Meeting recordings with transcripts and live captions in English. • Built-in data encryption for secure communication. • Optional add-on for Microsoft 365 Copilot. How to purchase & versions available • Direct Purchase (MSA) via Microsoft's website allows users to sign in with their existing email addresses. • Partner Purchase (AAD) through Microsoft Certified Partners requires creating a new identity via Microsoft Entra, but partners can link it to your current email system. Both options integrate with existing calendars and third-party tools like Google Workspace. Consult with Q-Advise for best fit solutions Q-Advise helps businesses choose the right Microsoft Teams Essentials plan to align with organizational needs and save costs. Their team ensures licensing solutions are optimized for your specific use case. Contact them at info@q-advise.com.

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Introduction to Microsoft Teams Essentials
• A standalone Teams plan built for small businesses
• Combines meetings, chat, file sharing, and collaboration
• Ideal for remote work, customer collaboration, and supplier engagement

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Benefits of Teams Essentials
• Secure, all-in-one communication platform
• Tailored for businesses without Microsoft 365 licenses
• Simplifies real-time collaboration inside and outside the organization

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How to purchase Teams Essentials
• Two purchasing options:
- Direct from Microsoft website
- Through Microsoft Certified Cloud Partners
• Identity system di ers based on purchase route

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Identity systems explained
• Uses MSA (Microsoft Account) identity
Microsoft Website:
- Sign in with existing email address
• Uses Microsoft Entra ID (AAD Identity)
Cloud Partners:
- Requires new identity, but can be mapped to existing email

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Cost of Microsoft Teams Essentials
• Priced at $4 per user/month
• Cost-e ective solution with core Teams features
• Add-ons like Microsoft 365 Copilot available

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Key features of Teams Essentials
• Unlimited meetings (up to 30 hours, 300 participants)
• 10 GB cloud storage per user
• Real-time collaboration, meeting transcripts, live captions
• Data encryption and standard security

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Versions of Teams Essentials
• Teams Essentials (AAD Identity) – via Microsoft Partners
• Teams Essentials (MSA) – direct from Microsoft
• Choose based on business needs, integration, and scalability

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Calendar and Email Integration
• Integrates with Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook
• Access Teams events in existing calendar
• Notifications and invites appear in both Teams and mailbox

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