Category: Microsoft

Microsoft Teams

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.

Microsoft

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?

Microsoft 365 on a Mobile

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?

Boost Performance

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?

Microsoft 365

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

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.

Microsoft 365

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.

Teams Roundup

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.

Hidden Features

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.

Cortana Briefing Email

Briefing Emails in Microsoft 365: The Best Way to Start Your Day?

If your working life is feeling busier than ever just now, you’re not alone. But how do you take control of your schedule? With the daily Briefing email available in Microsoft 365, that’s easier than ever, and it can help you make your day more productive than ever.

Video Calling

10 All-New Microsoft Teams Features You (Probably) Didn’t Know About

Microsoft Teams is perhaps the fastest-growing collaboration platform in the world. It’s growing so fast, in fact, that you might have missed several handy new features added in 2020. Here are 10 of our favourites.

Product Spotlight: Microsoft Office Lens

Product Spotlight: Microsoft Office Lens

Just 20 short years ago, the idea of a scanner in your pocket would have been the stuff of science fiction. Today, it’s reality. In this Product Spotlight, we’ll take a closer look at mobile scanning app, Microsoft Office Lens.

Latest From The Blog

The Plain English Guide to: Passkeys with Microsoft 365

Fed up with passwords? Our Plain English Guide explains passkeys for Microsoft 365: a safer, simpler way to log in. Learn how they work and how to get started.

Cyber Essentials is changing (again) in 2025. But there’s good news.   

Cyber Essentials is changing in 2025. Get up to speed on the key updates, including passwordless authentication and vulnerability fixes.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Release Roundup: August, September, October 2024  

Discover the latest updates for Microsoft Copilot released during August, September, and October 2024.