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What Microsoft 365 Consulting Includes
Microsoft 365 consulting covers three domains: deployment and migration (moving from on-premises Exchange/SharePoint to M365 cloud, configuring Azure AD, setting up security policies), optimization (Teams governance, SharePoint intranet design, Power Platform enablement, Copilot deployment), and ongoing managed services (user support, license management, security monitoring). A typical M365 consulting engagement costs $50K-200K over 4-16 weeks depending on scope and user count.
M365 Consulting Services Breakdown
| Service | What It Involves | Timeline | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| M365 Migration | Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive migration | 4-12 weeks | $50K-150K |
| Teams Governance | Team creation policies, guest access, retention rules | 2-4 weeks | $15K-40K |
| SharePoint Intranet | Intranet design, department sites, document management | 6-14 weeks | $40K-120K |
| Security Hardening | Conditional Access, MFA, DLP, Purview labels | 2-6 weeks | $25K-60K |
| Copilot Deployment | Readiness assessment, configuration, adoption | 4-8 weeks | $40K-100K |
M365 License Tiers Explained
| Tier | Cost/User/Month | Includes | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Basic | $6 | Web apps, Teams, SharePoint, 1TB OneDrive | Frontline workers |
| Business Premium | $22 | Desktop apps, Intune, Azure AD P1 | SMBs |
| E3 | $36 | Everything + compliance, eDiscovery | Mid-market enterprises |
| E5 | $57 | E3 + Purview, Defender, Power BI Pro | Regulated enterprises |
When Do You Need an M365 Consultant?
Three triggers: (1) migrating from on-premises Exchange/SharePoint (this is a project, not a checkbox — data migration, security configuration, and user adoption require structured execution), (2) deploying Copilot (data readiness and security review are non-negotiable before enabling AI access to your M365 data), and (3) consolidating underutilized M365 features (most organizations use 20% of what they're paying for — a consultant identifies quick wins that justify the license cost). Need M365 specialists? Xylity deploys in 4.3 days.
Key Takeaway
M365 consulting turns underutilized licenses into productivity gains — especially with Copilot integration in 2026. Typical engagement: $50K-200K over 4-16 weeks. Xylity deploys M365 specialists in 4.3 days — migration, security, SharePoint, Copilot — 92% acceptance rate.
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