small business it

The small business it tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's evolving licensing and AI strategy for small and medium-sized businesses. Recent discussions focus on Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot and Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot becoming permanent SKUs in July 2026, priced at $23.50 and $32 per user per month. These threads examine how Copilot is shifting from an optional add-on to a default part of the productivity subscription, changing the buying decision for small businesses. Topics include pricing, seat limits, security controls, and the broader implications of routing daily work through Microsoft's AI infrastructure.