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.
Operational excellence in the public sector is measured in outcomes: safer communities, healthier citizens, stronger local economies, and better day-to-day experiences for service users. Yet public bodies are operating under sustained budget pressure, rising demand, complex legacy estates, and a fast-changing risk landscape (including cyber). Technology can be a powerful enabler but only when it is implemented and managed in a way that supports resilient, efficient, and accountable service delivery.
Operational excellence has become a defining ambition for UK organisations. Faced with cost pressure, skills shortages, rising cyber risk and growing customer expectations, businesses are no longer asking whether technology supports operations but whether it actively improves them.
Microsoft 365 prices increase on 1 July 2026. Here’s how you can stay in control
On 1 May 2026, Microsoft will introduce Microsoft 365 E7. This is the most significant licensing shift since E5 launched in 2016. In this blog, we explore why you should move to Microsoft 365 E7 and how we can support you on the journey.
As UK organisations face growing pressure to reduce costs, meet sustainability targets and modernise the workplace, one assumption is increasingly being challenged: that “new” technology is always better.
What SMB's need to know about the latest Microsoft 365 updates Stay up to date with the latest Microsoft 365 updates for SMBs as Wavenet experts, David Campbell, Ella Goodhart and Michael Sittig break down what’s new. They discuss changes to Microsoft Copilot for Business, enhanced security and compliance features, and upcoming Microsoft 365 pricing changes. This session highlights how Microsoft is evolving its AI capabilities, security offerings, and licensing to better support modern workplaces. If you’re exploring Microsoft Copilot, reviewing your Microsoft 365 licences, or planning for upcoming cost changes, this video will help you understand what’s changing and what it means for your business.
Choosing between managed IT services and traditional IT support can be challenging. Both options offer unique benefits and cater to different business needs.
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