Modern Workplace
Modern Workplace
Microsoft 365 modern workplace from Next2IT, uniting Teams, SharePoint, security and device management for secure, productive work from anywhere.
Secure, connected work from anywhere
The modern workplace brings Microsoft 365, Teams, Azure and security tooling together into one connected, collaborative and secure environment. Next2IT delivers comprehensive implementations that combine Teams, SharePoint, security management and device control, so your people can work productively from office, home or client site while your data stays protected and compliant.
What we deliver
Microsoft 365 deployment. Full setup and configuration of Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and the Power Platform, integrated with your existing infrastructure and licensed appropriately for your organisation.
Security and compliance. Microsoft Defender, Azure AD Identity Protection, Conditional Access, multi-factor authentication and Data Loss Prevention, defending against ransomware and phishing while meeting UK GDPR, ISO 27001 and sector-specific requirements.
Device management. Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot and Endpoint Manager for compliance policies, application management and endpoint security across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, on company and BYOD devices. See endpoint management.
Migration. Moves from on-premise Exchange, file servers or third-party platforms to Microsoft 365, with planning, data migration, coexistence and post-migration optimisation that preserve integrity and minimise disruption.
Teams and collaboration. Team structures, channels, governance and integrations, plus telephony and meeting room setups. See collaboration for more.
Automation. Power Automate, Power Apps and Power BI to streamline approvals, document generation, data collection and reporting.
Training and managed support. Role-based training and change management to drive adoption, plus ongoing helpdesk, licensing optimisation, monitoring and health checks. Support tiers run from basic assistance up to fully managed 24x7 services with dedicated account management and priority response times.
Licensing and timelines
We match the right Microsoft 365 plan to each user role and keep spend in check:
- Business Basic from around £4 to £6 per user per month
- Business Standard around £10 to £12 per user per month
- Enterprise E3 / E5 from £20 to £45 per user per month, depending on the security and compliance features you need
Implementation is phased so people start working quickly. Small, straightforward deployments are typically operational within 2 to 4 weeks; comprehensive enterprise rollouts, including migration, security configuration, device enrolment and training, usually take 2 to 3 months. We provide a detailed project plan with milestones, dependencies and go-live dates during scoping. For a deeper review of licence cost, see Microsoft licensing.
Why Next2IT
Our certified Microsoft team aligns every solution with your business objectives, from strategic planning and configuration through security, device management, training and optimisation. We prioritise user adoption so teams actually embrace the tools, take a security-first approach throughout, and provide proactive monitoring that keeps the workplace delivering value long after go-live.
We work as an extension of your team, focused on improved collaboration, a stronger security posture, lower IT overhead and people who can work productively from anywhere.
Microsoft 365, deployed and secured
We set up Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive, integrate them with your infrastructure, and license appropriately.
Managed devices, end to end
Intune, Autopilot and Endpoint Manager enforce compliance and protect data across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
The benefits
The benefits of Modern Workplace
What you gain when modern workplace is delivered and managed by Next2IT.
Work from anywhere
Secure access to tools and data on any device, with a consistent experience in office, home or on the move.
Unified collaboration
Teams, SharePoint and real-time co-authoring bring people together and end version chaos.
Enterprise security
Defender, Conditional Access, MFA and DLP protect users, devices and data.
Managed devices
Intune and Autopilot enforce compliance and protect data across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android from a single console.
Team productive from anywhere?
We unite Microsoft 365, security and device management so your people work securely from any location or device.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
It includes the Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams for communication and collaboration, SharePoint for content management, OneDrive for cloud storage and Exchange Online for email. It also covers security through Microsoft Defender, Azure AD, Conditional Access and compliance tools, device management with Intune and Endpoint Manager, and automation via the Power Platform.
It is built for remote and hybrid work, giving secure access to business tools and data from any location or device. Video conferencing, instant messaging, file sharing and real-time co-authoring let people work productively from home, client sites or while travelling, while Conditional Access and device compliance policies keep remote workers as protected as office staff. Mobile apps and synchronisation keep files and communications consistent across every device.
It applies multi-factor authentication, advanced threat protection through Microsoft Defender, Conditional Access policies based on risk, Data Loss Prevention, and encryption in transit and at rest. Compliance tooling helps you meet UK GDPR, ISO 27001 and sector-specific regulations. These layers work together to block ransomware and phishing while keeping people productive.
Small, straightforward deployments can be operational within 2 to 4 weeks. Comprehensive enterprise implementations typically take 2 to 3 months, covering Microsoft 365 setup, data migration, security configuration, device enrolment, training and optimisation. We use a phased approach so teams start using core functionality quickly while additional features roll out progressively.
Yes. We regularly migrate organisations from Google Workspace, on-premise Exchange, file servers and other collaboration platforms to Microsoft 365. Our methodology covers assessment, data migration that preserves email history and folder structures, coexistence strategies for a gradual transition, and post-migration support. We run migrations out of hours where needed to minimise disruption.
We deliver role-based training, hands-on workshops covering Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Outlook, custom documentation specific to your configuration, and change management to drive adoption. Ongoing support includes helpdesk, monitoring, optimisation, security updates and licence management, with flexible tiers up to fully managed 24x7 services with dedicated account management.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic starts around £4 to £6 per user per month, Business Standard around £10 to £12, and Enterprise plans (E3 or E5) range from £20 to £45 per user per month depending on security and compliance needs. Implementation costs depend on migration, customisation and training. Most organisations find Modern Workplace reduces overall IT cost by removing on-premise infrastructure and cutting support overhead.
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