Huntsville, AL — November 12, 2025 — On November 3, Microsoft confirmed that Business Premium licensing is now available in GCC (Government Community Cloud) High, bringing significant cost savings to small and medium-sized contractors and agencies in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
This long-anticipated update marks one of the most significant shifts in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem for small and medium-sized government contractors in recent years. Business Premium is designed for DIB contractors with 300 employees or fewer and government agencies with 500 employees or fewer, or an equivalent number of seats in their respective enclaves.
With up to 40% cost savings compared to similar G-Series Enterprise licensing, Business Premium brings enterprise-grade security to small and medium-sized organizations that previously had to choose between affordability and compliance.
“With the advent of Business Premium licensing for GCC High, Microsoft is lowering the barrier to entry for security and compliance,” Summit 7 CEO, Scott Edwards, said. “Initiatives like these empower small businesses and fortify them against growing cyber threats.”
Business Premium closes the gap between Microsoft’s commercial and government offerings, opening the door for more small and medium-sized businesses to migrate to secure cloud environments.
“Huge credit to Microsoft for pushing the envelope to make Business Premium available at such an attractive price point,” said Patrick Abel, Director of Product Management. “They’ve answered the call from the DoW and small businesses alike to make compliance more attainable.”
This launch comes at a strategic time as organizations face increased cost pressure and the rising demand for CMMC readiness across the DIB.
Microsoft’s Business Premium offering is a major step forward for SMBs, enabling them to modernize securely and cost-effectively.
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