Posts about IT & Technology

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.

The challenge: IT complexities in hybrid workspaces The shift to hybrid work has transformed commercial real estate. Landlords and operators now face growing pressure to offer secure, seamless, and tech-enabled work environments that meet modern tenant expectations. However, this shift introduces its own IT challenges:

Every business is at risk of a cyber-attack. In 2017, cyber-attacks on organisations cost the UK economy £10 billion, with 7 out of 10 companies falling victim to a cyber-attack or breach[1]. When a CEO is confronted with a cyber-attack or data breach, they start to worry about their vulnerabilities in the technology they use and forget to look at the very people using those technologies everyday - their employees. According to the 2017 Data Breach Investigations Report, more than 90% of cyber-attacks were traced back to human error[2], suggesting that mistakes caused by humans both initiates and amplifies the risk of cyber-crime and the damage it poses to businesses. The best way for business directors, CEOs and managers to combat this threat is to create a risk-aware workplace culture, and that starts with cyber security awareness.