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Drowning in data? Frustrated by tools that don’t talk to each other? For many businesses, managing data feels like a never-ending battle with disconnected systems, wasted hours, and missed opportunities. Every minute spent wrangling messy data is a minute you could be spending on growth. And every delay in decision-making because your tools can’t keep up? That’s another missed chance to stay ahead of the competition. This is why so many are switching to Microsoft Fabric. It’s an all-in-one platform that simplifies everything - data storage, AI insights, real-time analytics, and more. Curious how Fabric could transform the way you work? We’ve broken it all down in our latest blog. Check it out to see how businesses are already using Fabric to reclaim their time, simplify workflows, and drive results. 👉 https://bit.ly/3VFoDVd

This time of year can be chaos 🎄 You’re juggling year-end deadlines, gift shopping, and about a million other things. For some of you, there’s even financial year-end in the mix. The result? Stress overload! But with Power Automate, you can get ahead of the madness, clear your desk (literally and figuratively), and actually enjoy some well-earned downtime. Here’s 5 things you can do before logging off this Christmas to set yourself up for success... 1️⃣ Tie up loose ends Automate invoice filing and expense approvals so your finance team isn’t chasing you while you’re sipping mulled wine. Set up workflows to handle those last-minute project updates, ensuring nothing gets lost in the festive shuffle. 2️⃣ Prep for a smooth return Create reminders for critical January deadlines and schedule a summary email to yourself listing key updates during your time away. Automate a report to pull year-end data while you’re gone, so you can hit the ground running in 2025. 3️⃣ Keep communication flowing Set up a festive (yet professional) auto-reply Automate email forwarding or filing for anything that needs handling while you’re away. 4️⃣ Stay on top of holiday chaos Track your holiday shopping lists or gift budgets by syncing tasks across Teams, Planner, and Excel. Automate reminders for personal to-dos like ordering your Secret Santa gift or scheduling a grocery delivery. 5️⃣ Spread some holiday cheer Automate personalised festive messages for your colleagues or clients - keeping connections warm while you recharge. Schedule New Year’s greetings to go out in early January, so you don’t have to think about them later. You don’t have to choose between surviving December and enjoying it. Automate the stressful bits so you can sign off for Christmas knowing 2025 won’t kick off with a headache.

Generative AI isn’t just shiny new tech anymore - it’s reshaping how businesses get things done. Yesterday, Sam and Joe were at the Manchester Digital Emerging Tech Conference 2024, rubbing shoulders with leaders from Siemens, BBC, and IBM. The standout for us? Seeing how AI is already driving real results - streamlining workflows, solving big problems, and delivering for teams and their clients. The message was clear... AI isn’t about replacing people. It’s about helping us work smarter, faster, and better. And between the demos and the conversations, one thing stood out: businesses that share ideas, challenges, and wins are the ones breaking ground. The question isn’t “how do we use AI?” anymore - it’s “what’s next?” Let’s get ready. #AI #EmergingTech #Innovation #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation

Digital insurance company cuts manual processing time by 60% 💡 Nsure, a digital-first insurance provider, was drowning in slow, manual processes. From policy handling to client requests, everything took longer than it should. Until they adopted the Power Platform:  ✅ Automated routine tasks, like data entry and approvals. ✅ Streamlined workflows across departments, reducing bottlenecks. ✅ Enhanced visibility into processes, allowing teams to focus on clients instead of admin. The result? Faster service, improved accuracy, and happier employees who can spend more time on meaningful work. What could your team do with 60% of your time back? Let’s chat about how automation can save you time and deliver better results. #PowerPlatform #MicrosoftPowerPlatform #TaskAutomation

AI is doing more than crunching numbers or answering emails. It's changing lives – and in some cases, even saving them. So let’s shine a light on a few incredible (and very different) ways it’s making a difference: 💙 for pets Pets at Home is using AI to help vets spend less time buried in admin and more time doing what they love - caring for animals. Because let’s face it, no one becomes a vet to fill out paperwork. 🌍 for children in Kenya: Malnutrition affects 18% of kids under five in Kenya. But Amref Health Africa is fighting back, using AI to predict where it’ll hit next. That means they can act faster and save lives. 🍹 For tradition and family: Rosalinda and Elizabeth Mendoza used AI to launch Mocel Mezcal, sharing their Michoacán heritage with the world. For them, it’s not just about selling mezcal - it’s about keeping their culture alive, one sip at a time. The takeaway? AI is stepping in where it matters - saving time, solving problems, and showing off just how amazing humans can be when they’ve got the right tools. 

Microsoft Ignite 2024 recap ⬇️ Last week’s event delivered some incredible updates – here are the highlights: → Introduced 80 new products and features, with a big focus on AI and its impact on productivity and security. → Microsoft 365 Copilot is now used by nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies. → Satya Nadella’s keynote highlighted how AI is reshaping how we work and collaborate. → Updates to Microsoft Purview are setting new standards for data security and governance. One thing is definitely clear... Microsoft is doubling down on AI as being the backbone of how we work. What’s your take - excited, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between?

Big news: we’re officially on G-Cloud 14 🎉 If you’re in the public sector, you know the struggle of finding cloud solutions that are actually secure, reliable, and worth the spend. That’s where G-Cloud steps in - making it easier to find partners you can trust. What does this mean? Being on the G-Cloud 14 framework means we've passed the high standards set for: → Security & compliance: your data is in safe hands. → Value: solutions that deliver impact without breaking the budget. → Transparency: no hidden surprises - just clear, straightforward solutions. It’s a huge deal for us because it reinforces our commitment to helping public sector organisations achieve their goals with confidence.

The term “Copilot” gets thrown around a lot, but did you know there’s more than one? Most people assume Copilot is just Microsoft’s version of ChatGPT - a simple tool for answering questions. But Copilot Studio is so much more. It lets businesses build their own, fully customised AI assistants that go beyond responses and actually integrate into workflows. In our latest blog, we’re breaking down: → How Co-Pilot Studio stands apart from other tools and offers far more control than ChatGPT-style AI → Real-world examples, from automating IT help desks to improving HR and customer support → How organisations are using it to streamline operations, cut support costs, and boost productivity So if you want to learn how custom AI can transform your business, check out our latest blog!  🔗 https://bit.ly/3OiqdZa

How do you turn a clunky project management process into a smooth, insight-driven system? When Adrian Mroczkowski (MCIBSE, CEng)'s STFC team needed a better way to manage projects, we built a solution that truly fit their needs. With three custom SharePoint apps we shaped a workflow that teams would actually want to use. The results > Since launching in May 2024, they’ve logged 150 requests and activated 123 projects. Feedback has been great - teams now have full visibility across projects, plus MI reporting at both the executive and department levels. As Adrian put it, “The entire journey was highly engaging. Bespoke truly listened to our needs, fully immersed themselves in our workflows, and thoroughly understood our requirements. ” Want to turn your project management from messy to seamless? Let’s chat!

🌍 Happy World Kindness Day! 🌍 Kindness isn’t always about grand gestures - sometimes, it’s the small, practical changes that make the biggest difference. And tech is playing a surprisingly big role in that. Here’s how some incredible nonprofits are using Microsoft’s Power Platform to make a real difference: 💙 American Red Cross When disaster strikes, every second counts. Kathy Joachim, a volunteer, built custom PowerApps to help the Red Cross stay organised during crises. Volunteers can now access what they need instantly, coordinate better, and get critical aid to people faster when they need it most. 💙 Partners In Health Fundraising is vital for nonprofits, but managing it can get complicated. Partners In Health built an app to streamline the donor gift process, so their team can focus on making the biggest impact. 💙 Leonard Cheshire Leonard Cheshire supports individuals with disabilities across the UK. By digitising care plans and health data with Power Platform, their team can manage care plans on mobile devices, making it easier to deliver support in real-time. These stories show how tech can bring kindness to life in ways that truly matter. Here’s to all the people (and all the innovations) that make a positive impact every day.