Industrial companies — from manufacturing to logistics — operate in high-demand environments where uptime, efficiency, and secure communication are critical. Office 365 E1 offers a lean, cloud-first productivity suite that supports your workforce without the complexity or cost of Microsoft Teams.
Why Industrial Companies Choose E1
Many industrial firms:
Use third-party communication tools (e.g., Cisco, Zoom, radios)
Have frontline workers who need lightweight access to documents and email
Want to reduce licensing costs while maintaining core Microsoft services
E1 is ideal for:
- Factory workers
- Logistics and warehouse teams
- Office staff managing operations and compliance
- What’s Included?
Feature Benefit for Industrial Teams
Web-based Office Apps Access SOPs, reports, and schedules from any device
Exchange Online (50 GB) Reliable email for internal and vendor communication
OneDrive for Business (1 TB) Store and share manuals, safety docs, and blueprints
SharePoint Online Centralized document management and compliance tracking
Microsoft Planner & Forms Task assignments, safety checklists, feedback forms
Viva Connections Broadcast company updates to frontline workers
Microsoft Teams Not Included — use your preferred tools
Use Cases
Maintenance Teams: Access equipment manuals and log reports via OneDrive
Safety Officers: Use Forms to collect incident reports and audits
HR/Admin: Manage onboarding and training materials in SharePoint
Operations Managers: Track tasks and schedules with Planner
Security & Admin Features
Exchange Online Protection for email security
Role-based access to SharePoint and OneDrive
Admin Center for user and license management
Optional add-ons: Defender for Office 365, Purview DLP, Intune
Cost-Efficient & Scalable
Lower licensing costs compared to E3 or Teams-enabled plans
Ideal for large-scale deployments across plants and warehouses
Can be mixed with other Microsoft 365 SKUs for hybrid environments
Integration Possibilities
Works with Azure AD for identity management
Integrates with ERP systems via SharePoint APIs
Compatible with Power Platform for automation and reporting
For industrial companies focused on operational excellence and cost control, Office 365 E1 delivers essential cloud tools without unnecessary overhead. It’s secure, scalable, and built for the realities of industrial work.
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