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What is a Cloud & Modern Workplace solution?

A Cloud & Modern Workplace solution enables your team to work securely and efficiently from anywhere, using cloud based technologies such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, collaboration tools, and managed IT services. It modernises how your business operates while improving productivity, security, and flexibility.

How can a modern workplace benefit my business?

A modern workplace helps your employees collaborate more effectively, reduces reliance on legacy infrastructure, improves resilience, and supports hybrid working. Businesses typically see increased productivity, enhanced security, and lower long term IT management costs.

Is Cloud & Modern Workplace suitable for small and mid-sized businesses?

Yes. Cloud and Modern Workplace solutions are highly scalable and can be tailored to suit organisations of all sizes. Whether you’re a growing SME or a larger enterprise, cloud services allow you to scale users, storage, and services as your business evolves.

What Microsoft technologies are included in a Modern Workplace?

Modern Workplace solutions commonly include Microsoft 365 (such as Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange), identity and access management with Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), device management with Intune, and cloud infrastructure hosted in Microsoft Azure.

How secure is a cloud-based workplace?

Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 are built with security at their core. When combined with managed security services, conditional access, MFA, endpoint protection, and regular monitoring, a cloud workplace can often be more secure than traditional on premise IT environments.

Can you support hybrid and remote working?

Absolutely. Cloud & Modern Workplace solutions are designed to support hybrid and remote working as standard. Employees can securely access applications, files, and collaboration tools from any location, on any authorised device.

Will moving to the cloud disrupt our day-to-day operations?

Wavenet carefully plans and manages cloud migrations to minimise disruption. Migrations are typically phased, with clear communication and user support throughout, ensuring business continuity and a smooth transition.

Do you provide ongoing support and management?

Yes. Wavenet provides fully managed services, including 24/7 monitoring, user support, security management, and proactive optimisation. This allows your internal teams to focus on the business rather than day to day IT issues.

Can Cloud & Modern Workplace solutions integrate with our existing systems?

In most cases, yes. Cloud solutions can integrate with many existing applications and business systems. Wavenet assesses your current environment and designs a solution that aligns with your operational and technical requirements.

How does a Modern Workplace support business growth?

A modern workplace provides flexibility, scalability, and resilience. As your business grows, cloud services make it easier to onboard users, deploy new tools, support new locations, and adapt to changing business needs without major infrastructure investment.

What our customers say

"Today, to manage the built environment effectively, you have to digitise it in some way. We're training drone pilots to give us digital images of areas... putting GoPro cameras on the front of trains to survey lines. It's becoming much more of a digital environment. For us, it's about using tools to get a better view or control of scope and scale."
- Systems and Technology Director at Costain
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"Wavenet has helped to free up time as well as save us money. We are also very mindful of environmental impact, guided by our own Future Earth Green Agenda. The new Wavenet system has helped us with our commitment to minimise our carbon footprint."Personally, I’d like to say how easy Wavenet have been to work with. As well as making my work life so much easier, Wavenet has been proactive, reliable, and collaborative throughout every stage of this process."
- Senior Global Network and Telecoms Manager
Bright Horizons

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"Wavenet has experience across multiple sectors, and we’re looking forward to embracing the opportunities available to drive change through this partnership for our customers. Working alongside Wavenet, we know we can offer the services our customers are demanding and fully support them on their digital journey with a host of new services we haven’t offered in the past."
- Canon Business Services Director, Canon UK & Ireland
Canon

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“I’d personally advocate working with Wavenet, because of the transformational impact they’ve had on our Trust. They’ve helped us move from being reactive to proactive, which has made a huge difference to our staff and students. Their support and training have given us the tools to grow and develop and I’m proud of how far we’ve come with Wavenet’s help.”
- CEO
Edukos Trust

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“We collaborated with other multi-academy trusts and, through word of mouth, Wavenet was highly recommended. They fit the bill during the procurement process, and everything that came back from them met our needs.”
- CEO
Edukos Trust

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"Wavenet's support has made my life as a teacher much easier. Having direct access to support whenever needed reduces stress. The training has been invaluable for my professional development, and the resources we’ve been given help streamline lesson planning and classroom activities."
- EYFS Lead & Early Reading Lead
Edukos Trust

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"Technology has definitely changed the way we work in school. Tools like Copilot have revolutionised the way I plan lessons. I can quickly generate ideas or lesson objectives and build from there. It’s been a huge time-saver. It’s like having a second teacher in the room with me."
- Year 2 Teacher at Swanland Primary School
Edukos Trust

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“Whenever I’ve had issues with my broadband or telephone lines, the support from Wavenet has been excellent. It therefore made perfect sense to stick with Wavenet for this project.”
- IT Manager
Hostellng Scotland

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"The difference between the old system and RingCentral is night and day. I tried managing the ‘original’ on-premises system myself and it was problematic, but now I can go in through the admin portal and easily manage the phone system and contact centre myself, without needing continual support from Wavenet."
- IT Manager
Hostellng Scotland

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"We’ve been working with Wavenet for many years. We have a great, trusted, proactive relationship with them and consider them an extension of our own team. We appreciate their expert guidance - they are our single point of contact for all things IT."
- IT Director
James Latham

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"Through the transformational activity, Wavenet has proven themselves to be a strong and determined partner helping the Trust achieve its objectives."
- Director of Technology
NHS Sussex Partnership

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"A modern, world-class university needs server infrastructure future-proofed for the cloud age. We're delighted to have upgraded a critical part of our IT environment so seamlessly with Wavenet and HPE. The predicted power and software licensing savings will keep us leaner and greener, and better able to support our staff and students."
- Assistant IT Director
Royal Holloway University of London

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"Wavenet’s backup solution has enhanced the way we manage and monitor our IT backup & recovery strategy on an everyday basis. We involved members of our IT specialist and architecture teams who worked closely with Wavenet support teams from the entire backup/recovery design, development, and implementation phases through to validation."
- IT Manager
University of Southampton

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"I’ve been at Westbridge for about ten years and am now responsible for about 250 users, and I’d say one thing that keeps me awake at night is making sure all our IT is set up and configured correctly to protect us from external threats. Attention to detail is really important to me – and so I need an IT partner that’s an extension of our team and one that takes care with the fine details."
- Group IT Infrastructure Manager
Westbridge Foods

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"I’m someone who triple checks configurations. I want to make sure the right boxes have been ticked or not ticked, because not taking care over these details can have serious repercussions. It was clear during the incident that Wavenet takes the same approach – but it goes further back than that, right to when I first started working with them. I can tell they know what they’re doing when they’re setting something up, or fixing it."
- Group IT Infrastructure Manager
Westbridge Foods

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"Today, I have a few key contacts at Wavenet and through that, I know if it’s a standard issue, I can email them – but if it’s a major issue, I know that I can call them, get straight through to someone, and rely on them if we have an issue that needs to be quickly escalated. Everyone there is always very willing to help."
- Group IT Infrastructure Manager
Westbridge Foods

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"We embrace [Wavenet's] honest, transparent input and knowledge of how we operate. They save us money while ensuring we stay ahead in our industry."
- IT Director
James Latham

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" I can certainly recommend Wavenet  - with glowing praise. Everybody that I have dealt with on the contract have been brilliant and very supportive - knowledgeable as well. It is just a nice partnership that we do have. I would certainly recommend them."
- Service Delivery Manager
Health and Safety Executive

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"The best things about working with Wavenet is the breadth of knowledge they have got within the IT field. That's everything from the connectivity side from the WAN - how we traditionally interacted with Wavenet - down to all the technical side and consultancy that they can bring to us. It is a nice whole stack of services that they can provide to us as a customer."
- Head of IT Operations and Security
Platform Housing Group

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"Wavenet are now our trusted partner delivering our core network, help desk support, mobile and data services and, importantly, security services. I use the term 'trusted partner' because that's what the Wavenet team are. They work with us, listen, advise and challenge our thought processes. I see their team as part of our team."
- CIO
Larking Gowen

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"Wavenet's solution means we have a stable telecoms platform. The key thing for clinicians was to be able to maintain the provision of service without interruptions. For example, our 2222 emergency medical response teams are reliant on having a functioning 24 hour 365 service from telecoms."
- Consultant Gastroenterologist and Co-Chief Clinical Information Officer
Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

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"Thanks to Wavenet, we have been able to deliver a landmark transformation that ensures a connected, efficient and future-ready healthcare environment for the local community."
- Director of IT & Digital
Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

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"The partnership with Wavenet has been really powerful. It has ensured that by the end of our move day, we had a fully working telephony system, enabling all wards to connect across hospital locations. This allows us to deliver the best possible care for our patients."
- Director of IT & Digital
Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

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"During our project, Wavenet were very agile and responsive, and when we needed them to provide resources in certain areas, they were able to provide that resource."
- Director of IT & Digital
Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

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“We were facing real strain from ageing systems and knew it was time to future proof our estate. We support thousands of residents, and downtime is not an option. Wavenet’s team managed the upgrade with minimal disruption and genuine care for our communities. The result has made a tangible difference to our operations and to residents’ experiences, and we couldn’t be happier.”
- Head of Technology Operations & Cloud
Platform Housing Group

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“The upgrade directly supports the services we pride ourselves on, and what our residents rely on – from community wellbeing meetings to financial advice – and we’ve received some really great feedback - on faster service for instance. It allows us to continue providing the high standard of housing services that our communities rely on.”
- Head of Technology Operations & Cloud
Platform Housing Group

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"As soon as I met Wavenet at a networking event, I knew they would be our next Managed Service Provider. Their approach to our challenges was refreshingly unsalesy; they genuinely focused on understanding our needs rather than pushing a sales agenda. We truly appreciate their trusted expertise, support and knowledge, and it's clear we made the right choice."
- Managing Partner
Bowling & Co

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“Wavenet’s support has been instrumental in ensuring our digital systems are as reliable and future-proof as the care we provide. Our staff can focus on the people we support, knowing that the technology behind the scenes is robust and secure.”
- Director of IT and Digital
Brainkind

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"It just became apparent that a lot of things we wanted to do, Wavenet were very comfortable doing. [...] I'm happy with the way things are developing, and we're very happy with Wavenet in general."
- IT Consultant
Bowling & Co

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"The partnership with Wavenet has been really, really powerful. It's ensured that by the end of our move day, we had a fully working telephony system enabling all wards to connect in and out of the hospital and between hospital locations."
- Head of IT
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

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Case studies

We’re proud to have supported a wide range of businesses and organisations in a multitude of sectors. Read about some of these stories below.

 

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JCB Finance

Evergreen and modern IT infrastructure upgrade brings flexibility, scalability and resilience

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Edukos Trust

Edukos Trust

Empowering Edukos Trust through tech training and smart digital strategy

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Platform Housing Group

Platform Housing Group

Simplified, scalable and resilient solution for business continuity and cost-reduction

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James Latham

James Latham

Evolving IT transformations for operational excellence

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Looking to modernise your organisation's capabilities? We share the latest developments across Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365 licensing, and our Modern Workplace services, in our latest Modern Work and AI update. This session is designed to help you get more value from your partnership with Wavenet and from the Microsoft tools in your portfolio.

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Understanding Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) - what your business needs to know in 2026

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