Posts about Cloud & Modern Workplace

If you're running Microsoft F1, your pricing is going up 43%. Here’s how to delay that for a year. Microsoft’s upcoming pricing changes are set to have a significant impact on organisations using Microsoft 365 F1 licences. For many frontline workforce environments across retail, manufacturing, healthcare and logistics, this represents a sharp increase in cost with little time to react.

Cyber security and connectivity have traditionally been treated as two separate priorities. But as organisations shift to cloud platforms, support hybrid workforces and connect multiple locations, this separation is becoming a problem.

Microsoft has confirmed a Microsoft 365 price increase from 1 July 2026, impacting businesses across the UK using Microsoft 365, Office 365, EMS, and Entra ID licences.

AI is quickly becoming part of everyday work, but for many organisations, knowing where to start with Microsoft 365 Copilot and how to roll it out securely and effectively remains a challenge.

Many business leaders are caught in a dilemma. They know they should harness AI’s potential, but they’re wary of diving in without guardrails. How can you move forward with AI while still feeling in control?

Have you ever had a promising AI pilot project fizzle out before making a real impact? If so, you’re not alone.

Is your workforce quietly using AI tools without you knowing? If so, you’re not alone. Shadow AI is fast becoming the new reality for businesses everywhere.

Microsoft licence renewals have traditionally been a background task for many organisations. If a renewal slipped by a few days, there was usually a grace period to resolve it without impact.

Ongoing global supply constraints are creating real friction for organisations that rely on physical infrastructure. Pricing is volatile, quote validity is shorter, and lead times for servers, storage and networking are increasingly unpredictable. Even when budgets are approved, delivery timelines can move without warning, delaying projects and increasing risk.