One PC must run offline or cannot be cloud-bound
LTSC is one-time purchase, no cloud link, no feature updates. M365 is ongoing and always current.
Try this first
- 1Determine if PC truly cannot use cloud (lab, machine, isolated)
- 2If yes: buy LTSC volume license via reseller
- 3If no: M365 is cheaper over 3 years
- 4Document which PC runs which model
When to bring us in
Unsure: request LTSC quote and calculate break-even.
See also
- New hire has an account but cannot reach Outlook or TeamsAn M365 account without a license is an empty shell. Assigning takes a few clicks, but picking the right plan pays off long-term.
- Employee left, but their email must be retainedPulling the license straight away starts a 30-day timer on the mailbox. The right route keeps access to the mail without paying for the license.
- We pay for licenses nobody usesBetween leavers, duplicate plans, and test accounts there is often 10-20% wasted license spend. A usage report exposes it fast.
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