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2025-07-08 11:17:00
### Mid-Year Tech Trends: What 2025 Is Really Telling Us
We’re halfway through 2025 and the tech world is screaming: AI agents! Quantum threats! Smart sensors! But behind the scenes, there are some important takeaways for organisations of all sizes. This article breaks down what the latest tech trends actually mean, why they matter and how you can...
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2025-06-06 17:28:38
### Phishing, Ransomware, Data Leaks: Lessons from Recent UK Cyber Attacks
Following data breaches at Marks & Spencer and the Co-op, the education sector has become the latest target.
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2025-06-05 10:45:41
### Certified Cyber Advisor: Expert Guidance on Cyber Security
With cyber attacks affecting industries from education to retail across the UK, it’s more important than ever to strengthen your organisation’s cyber defences. Many organisations, particularly those without in-house expertise, struggle to know where to start. That’s where the Cyber Advisor Scheme...
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2025-04-25 17:59:57
### Top 10 Ways Microsoft 365 Copilot Empowers Operations Managers
At Grant McGregor, we are constantly exploring and evaluating a wide range of opportunities to enhance productivity, streamline workflows and foster effective collaboration within our team. Innovation lies at the heart of our approach, which is why we have embraced transformative technologies such...
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2025-04-17 15:39:00
### Microsoft to Enforce DMARC: What to Do Before 5 May 2025
Microsoft has announced new email security rules that could prevent your business emails from being delivered. Or worse, leave your domain wide open to impersonation. From 5 May 2025, Microsoft will begin enforcing DMARC, along with SPF and DKIM, for any organisation that sends more than 5,000...
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2025-04-09 15:33:50
### Copilot Features: Comparing Classic and New Outlook
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot adds new productivity features to Outlook. As Microsoft introduces the new version of Outlook, many users are now wondering how Copilot works in both the classic and new versions.
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2025-04-04 12:43:18
### Where Azure Goes Wrong for SMEs (and How to Take Back Control)
Microsoft Azure offers flexibility, scalability and access to more than 200 cloud-based tools and solutions. But it also comes with challenges. Have you ever looked at your Azure invoice and thought, “What am I actually paying for?” If so, it might be time to take a closer look at how your cloud...
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2025-03-27 15:21:54
### Cyber Essentials 2025 Update: Goodbye Montpellier, Hello Willow
The UK Government's Cyber Essentials scheme is evolving once again. From 28 April 2025, the new Willow self-assessment questionnaire will replace the current Montpellier version, marking a significant shift in the way organisations approach cyber security compliance. If your organisation is already...
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2025-03-04 13:56:42
### Protect Your Brand: Why DMARC is Essential for Modern Organisations
Did you know that an estimated 3.4 billion spam emails are sent every day1? It's a significant risk to your brand, your customers and your email deliverability. As cyber threats continue to evolve, modern organisations need more than basic security.
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