Why buy Microsoft 365 through an authorized CSP?
The license price is the same whether you purchase Microsoft 365 directly from Microsoft or through an authorized Cloud Solution Provider. What changes is everything that comes alongside the license.
Direct vs. CSP — what you actually get
| What you receive | Microsoft direct | 4TH AND BAILEY CSP |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-service licensing portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security defaults (factory settings) | ✓ | ✓ |
| CISA SCuBA baseline configuration | — | ✓ |
| NIST SP 800-53 controls applied | — | ✓ |
| CIS Benchmarks hardening | — | ✓ |
| Entra ID Conditional Access policies | — | ✓ |
| Exchange Online anti-phishing configuration | — | ✓ |
| Defender for Office 365 tuning | — | ✓ |
| Intune device compliance policies | — | ✓ |
| Same-business-day provisioning | — | ✓ |
| Onboarding call with the delivery team | — | ✓ |
| Ongoing management and governance support | — | ✓ |
| Dedicated point of contact — not a ticket queue | — | ✓ |
Factory-default Microsoft 365 deployments leave significant security gaps. Every 4TH AND BAILEY deployment closes them before your first user logs in.
What "authorized Microsoft CSP" means
Direct licensing relationship
4TH AND BAILEY provisions Microsoft 365 licenses directly through Microsoft Partner Center under our CSP agreement. There is no intermediary between your organization and Microsoft.
Same price as buying direct
CSP pricing is set by Microsoft. You pay the same per-user rate whether you purchase through Microsoft directly or through an authorized CSP. The expertise and deployment come at no additional license cost.
Verified partner credentials
4TH AND BAILEY's Microsoft Partner ID is 22479281. Verify our status at any time on the Microsoft Partner Center directory or AppSource.
Subscription management
As your CSP, 4TH AND BAILEY manages license additions, removals, and renewals on your behalf. Changes take effect immediately in Partner Center — no waiting on Microsoft support queues.
Ready to license Microsoft 365 the right way?
Browse the self-service licensing storefront or schedule a consultation to discuss your organization's specific requirements.