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Whether you're a small business, a growing business or a huge multinational, Microsoft 365 is a fantastic option for any company looking to digitalise itself.

Digital transformation is revolutionising how businesses operate, offering increased efficiency and innovation. However, as we embrace digital technologies, it's crucial to consider their environmental impact. Can digital transformation be eco-friendly?

Today more than ever, businesses heavily rely on technology to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and stay competitive. However, with the evolving IT landscape, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest advancements and ensure seamless functionality. 

With radical advances emerging every year, AI is leading the way in reshaping how we approach business and innovation. Common AI tools like ChatGPT and Read AI are revolutionising sectors by automating complex tasks, from processing customer inquiries to transcribing and analysing meeting recordings.

As your startup grows, the challenge of managing your IT infrastructure can increase significantly. Gone are the days when a simple setup would suffice.

It's been over two weeks since we attended BizX, and we've spent this time digesting everything we have learned. The event was packed with great insights and expert knowledge, so we’ve just picked out a few highlights that stood out to us.

On April 1, 2024, Microsoft made an announcement that might have easily been dismissed as an April Fools’ Day prank. However, the update on Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Teams licensing was no joke. This change, initially applied within the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland last year, has now been extended worldwide, aiming for a globally consistent licensing approach. 

As a proud sponsor of BizX 2024, we at SpiderGroup are thrilled to invite you to this highly anticipated two-day event taking place on April 18th-19th at the ACC Liverpool.

Sunday, March 31st marked World Backup Day, an annual reminder of the importance of backing up data and prioritising data protection.  

When you think of Microsoft 365, apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel probably come to mind first. But the truth is, that Microsoft has packed a ton of powerful tools and features into their 365 ecosystem that often fly under the radar. Taking advantage of these lesser-known applications will have many great benefits for your organisation.

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to its full potential is essential to remain ahead of the curve in the fast-paced business world. Armed with this developing area of technology, businesses can improve productivity, foster innovation, and uncover new insights like never before. 

Technology is a rapidly evolving industry, with constant innovations introduced that transform our lives on a near-daily basis. As we move further into 2024, exciting new tech trends are emerging. This Valentine's Day, why not fall in love all over again - this time with promising tech advancements revolutionising 2024.

The introduction of Microsoft CoPilot is set to revolutionise how we interact with technology, promising to make our work more efficient, intuitive, and collaborative.  

Safer Internet Day, held annually on February 6th, aims to raise awareness about emerging online issues and promote safer and more responsible internet use. This year, on Safer Internet Day 2024, we want to provide businesses with our top tips to help protect your company's data, devices, and networks from cyber attackers.

Deciding to hand over management and responsibility for your business’s IT infrastructure to an external managed service provider (MSP) is not a decision to take lightly.  

Black Friday has become one of the biggest retail events of the year, with enticing online deals leading to a surge in digital shopping activity.  

If you manage virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), you likely know the challenges of supporting remote workers while trying to minimise IT costs. 

 
Data breaches and cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent and severe each year. As digital transformation accelerates across industries, companies are collecting and storing more sensitive customer data than ever before.  

Unfortunately, this data is a prime target for hackers and cybercriminals looking to profit from stolen information. Major breaches leave millions of innocent people vulnerable to identity theft and other cybercrimes.  

In 2023 alone, we’ve seen several high-profile cybersecurity horror stories unfold. These incidents underscore the importance of prioritising cybersecurity to keep your business and customers safe in our increasingly digital world. 

This Halloween season, beware of the spooky consequences of poor cybersecurity practices. We’ll explore three 2023 cybersecurity tales of horror involving major companies.  

These chilling tales of data disasters demonstrate why every business needs to take cyber threats seriously. Follow our tips at the end to help prevent your company from becoming the victim of a scary cyber-attack. 

As your business adopts more digital platforms and tools, your IT support must continue to evolve. One popular tool you may have implemented is Microsoft 365 (M365). With M365 usage on the rise, you must determine what type of IT support model works best for your company. Should you use essential workstation support or would specialised M365 support meet your needs better? 

In this blog post, we will analyse the critical distinctions between workstation support and M365 support. Understanding these differences can help you evaluate which approach is the best fit for your business.

Microsoft is one of the most well-known technology platforms in business today. From Windows and Office to Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics 365 and Azure, Microsoft solutions empower productivity, collaboration, and business growth.