Microsoft Ignite has delivered some massive updates that open the door for SMBs to finally adopt AI at scale — and we wanted to break down exactly what this means for you and your customers.
These updates land globally 1 December 2025 and will be available through Leader Cloud for all our partners.
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Business — Enterprise AI, Built for SMBs
Microsoft has officially announced Microsoft 365 Copilot Business, a new AI productivity offering designed specifically for small and mid-sized organisations.
Copilot Business gives your customers the full Copilot experience — but packaged in a way that makes sense for teams under 300 users.
It works across:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Teams
- Copilot Chat, Search, Pages, Notebooks & custom agents
All delivered through one unified interface, mapped to your customer’s existing security, privacy and compliance boundaries.
For partners, this finally removes one of the biggest adoption blockers for SMBs: price and accessibility.
New SMB Bundles & Promotions Coming to CSP
From 1 December, Microsoft is releasing a set of new bundles to simplify buying and help customers get started faster:
Microsoft 365 Business Basic + Copilot Business
Web and mobile apps + AI assistance — ideal for small teams adopting AI for the first time.
Microsoft 365 Business Standard + Copilot Business
Full desktop Office apps + everything in Business Basic — perfect for hybrid teams.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium + Copilot Business
All of the above, plus advanced security and device management — the best choice for SMBs who need security uplift alongside AI.
These bundles will be available directly through Leader Cloud, along with promotional pricing on select Copilot SKUs to help accelerate adoption across your customer base.
If you’ve been waiting for a clearer, simpler Copilot story for SMBs — this is it.
Security Copilot Now Included for Microsoft 365 E5
Another major Ignite announcement: Security Copilot is being embedded directly into the Microsoft 365 E5 stack.
Customers with Microsoft 365 E5 will gain access to Security Copilot capabilities across:
- Microsoft Defender (Security operations)
- Microsoft Purview (Data security)
- Microsoft Entra (Identity)
- Microsoft Intune (Endpoint management)
Rollout has already begun, with a 30-day notification prior to activation.
This is a huge uplift for E5 customers — and a compelling upgrade path for those still on Business or E3.
Our team is here to help you.
Feel free to contact your Partner Development Manager or sales@leadercloud.com.au for any additional information.
