Microsoft 365 E7 became generally available on 1 May 2026. Microsoft positions it as the "Frontier Suite": a single licence for organisations that want to move from AI experiments to AI at scale, with security and governance built in rather than bolted on.
What E7 includes
E7 is built on top of Microsoft 365 E5 and adds three things that were previously bought separately:
- Microsoft 365 E5: the Office apps, Exchange, Teams and SharePoint, plus Defender XDR, Entra ID P2, Intune and advanced Purview.
- Microsoft Copilot: AI inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, including SharePoint Advanced Management to reduce oversharing.
- Microsoft Entra Suite: identity for people, devices and agents, including Private Access, Internet Access and ID Governance.
- Microsoft Agent 365: the control plane to observe, govern and secure Microsoft and third-party AI agents.
Why it matters
Most Copilot projects stall for the same reasons: overshared data, unclear ownership of the agents people build, and security teams that cannot see what AI is doing. E7 addresses all three in one agreement. Purview and Defender controls extend to Copilot experiences and agents, and Agent 365 gives IT one registry of every agent in the tenant.
Is E7 right for you?
- Already on E5 and buying Copilot as an add-on: compare the E7 price with E5 + Copilot + Entra Suite + Agent 365 bought separately.
- Planning agents built in Copilot Studio or Microsoft Foundry: Agent 365 is included in E7, so governance is ready on day one.
- On E3: start with a readiness assessment. The jump to E7 also brings E5 security, which is often the bigger change.
Licensing terms and availability change, so always confirm the current service descriptions and pricing with your Microsoft partner before you buy.
How Regulus can help
Our Copilot & Agent 365 Readiness offer checks your licences, data and security in four weeks and tells you whether E7, E5 + add-ons, or a phased approach gives the best value.