Why Managed Microsoft 365 Is the Smarter Choice for Secure, Scalable Growth

August 29, 2025

If your business is only using Microsoft 365 for email and Office apps, you’re missing out on serious value and possibly exposing your organization to unnecessary risk.

Today’s work environment demands more than just software licenses. Businesses need visibility, protection, and expert support to manage growing compliance needs, hybrid workforces, and nonstop cybersecurity threats. That’s where GDS comes in.

Go Beyond the Basics: Choose Managed Microsoft M365

Unlike standard Microsoft licensing, GDS Managed Microsoft M365 services are built with outcomes in mind. We deliver purpose-built bundles: Essentials, Professional, and Secure Plus, tailored to fit the size, structure, and risk profile of your business. Each level includes not just licenses, but expert onboarding, cloud backup, password management, branded email signatures, and more.

GDS Secure Plus: Security That Scales With You

Our Secure Plus plan is built for organizations that require enterprise-grade protection, full compliance visibility, and uninterrupted operations. This plan combines Microsoft 365 Business Premium with the powerful Microsoft 365 E5 Security Suite, giving you access to the same advanced tools used by large enterprises.

With 24/7 SOC Services, Managed Detection and Response (MDR/XDR), lateral movement detection, and real-time human-led responses, Secure Plus protects your endpoints, identities, email, and data from sophisticated attacks. You’ll also gain Dark Web monitoring and centralized compliance-ready logging for total visibility.

Framework Mapping & Compliance Alignment

Our integrated Microsoft Purview compliance tools allow you to implement sensitivity labeling, automatic data classification, and access controls aligned to HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, and CMMC standards. We provide quarterly reviews to assess posture and policy effectiveness and ensure your business stays audit-ready with retention-based logging and documentation.

A Truly Comprehensive Managed Service

What sets GDS apart is our hands-on, proactive approach. We handle day-to-day Microsoft 365 administration, user provisioning, and license management. Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) ensures your systems stay patched, optimized, and monitored for performance and risk.

We also offer user training sessions and adoption support to ensure your team gets the most out of every tool, plus quarterly Executive Business Reviews to keep your IT environment aligned with strategic business goals.

Built-In Enterprise Security Features with Business Premium

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers next-gen antivirus and endpoint detection and response.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 protects email, Teams, and SharePoint with AI-driven anti-phishing and malware filters.
Entra ID Conditional Access enforces MFA and restricts risky sign-ins.
Microsoft Intune centralizes device compliance, remote wipe, patching, and firewall enforcement.

Why Businesses Choose GDS for Managed Microsoft 365?

From expert onboarding to proactive monitoring, security tuning, compliance reviews, and always-available support, we help you get the most from your Microsoft investment

At GDS, we don’t just license Microsoft 365, we fully manage it to support your long-term goals. From expert onboarding to proactive monitoring, security tuning, compliance reviews, and always-available support, we help you get the most from your Microsoft investment.

With 24/7/365 U.S.-based support, predictable pricing, and enterprise-grade solutions made simple, GDS gives you peace of mind and a platform built to grow with you.

Ready to Upgrade Your Microsoft 365 Experience?

Ready to take the next step? Contact GDS today to discover how we can help you build a secure, modern workplace with Microsoft 365.

Benefits of Managed IT Services from Global Data Systems

Strategic Managed IT: We help you solve your technology related business problems.
Connectivity: We get you reliable, secure connectivity anywhere in the western hemisphere in 48 hours.
Support: When you need help simply call our 24x7x365 support number.
Billing: Instead of managing hundreds of vendors - get one, easy to read bill from GDS.