Category Microsoft

The Business Buyer’s Guide to: Cloud Storage
With a more digital-first business world all around us, there's a growing need for storing our files safely and securely. But you also need convenience and easy access - and that's where cloud storage steps in. Here's what you need to know.

Inside 365 Business Premium: Azure Information Protection Plan 1
In this edition of our Inside 365 Business Premium series, we'll take a deep-dive into Azure Information Protection Plan 1 and explain how you can protect your company's files and data more comprehensively than ever.

Inside 365 Business Premium: Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1
Microsoft 365 is already packed with security features that keep your Office data protected. But with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, available with 365 Business Premium, you can get even more prevention and detection tools to keep your business safe.

Microsoft Teams Release Roundup: March 2021
Microsoft Teams has quickly become the centre of many working days across the UK and the world. With this rapid boost in popularity has come an equal boost to the platform's development, so let's take a look at the latest updates during March 2021.

The Plain English Guide to: Microsoft LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel)
The Microsoft LTSC, or Long-Term Servicing Channel, is a little-known branch of Microsoft products which runs parallel to the business or personal versions. LTSC products are very niche, but are they right for your business?

Office 2021 Is Coming, But How Does It Stack Up to Microsoft 365?
In an official blog post in February 2021, Microsoft finally revealed the existence of an Office 2021 standalone product. But how does this new offering stack up against the subscription-based Microsoft 365?

Windows Server 2012 R2: What Does “Extended Support” Really Mean?
Originally released in 2013, Microsoft's server operating system, Windows Server 2012 R2 technically went end-of-life in 2018, but is receiving extended support until October 2023. But what does this really mean?

Inside 365 Business Premium: Azure AD Premium P1
All Microsoft 365 subscriptions come bundled with the Azure AD identity management service, but upgrade to Business Premium and you'll gain access to Azure AD Premium P1. Here's everything you need to know about the P1 package.

Skype for Business is Going End-of-Life in 2021. Here’s What You Need to Know.
It's official: the days of Skype for Business are numbered. The slow-but-steady end-of-life plan for Skype for Business, and its replacement with Microsoft Teams, was announced in 2017 but it actually begins in July 2021. Here's what UK businesses need to know.

Inside 365 Business Premium: Microsoft Intune
With the Inside 365 Business Premium series, we're shining a light on exactly what's included in Microsoft's premium subscription package for businesses. In this edition, we're focusing on the mobile device management tool, Microsoft Intune.

Microsoft Teams Release Roundup: January / February 2021
Microsoft Teams is fast becoming the most popular digital collaboration platform for UK businesses, and it only looks set to grow in 2021. In this first release roundup for the year, we'll cover the latest feature updates for Teams during January and February 2021.

6 Hidden Microsoft 365 Features You Might Not Know About
Microsoft 365 has proven itself to be one of the most robust and versatile business tools on the market, but are you making the most of it? Here are 6 hidden features that could give your productivity a boost.