Microsoft ends standalone SharePoint Online, OneDrive plans for businesses and the reason is…

Microsoft is discontinuing its standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans. The software giant has reportedly told partners that the company is “evolving its cloud storage and collaboration offerings and is retiring the standalone SharePoint Online (SPO) plan 1 and plan 2, and OneDrive for Business (ODB) plan 1 and plan 2 SKUs.” Microsoft noted that its decision to kill the services “reflects low customer demand for standalone offerings, increased instances of unintended or nonstandard usage, and higher operational costs associated with maintaining these plans.”

According to a report by The Register, the company delivered the news in a note to its partners, marking the end of several subscription options that have served as entry points for businesses seeking cloud storage and collaboration tools.