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Wawa is one of those heritage brands on the US east coast that people genuinely care about – 900+ stores, 30,000+ people, and a strong culture of "servant leadership" where in-store associates are at the centre of every decision. But when Colleen Labik took on internal communications in 2019, she faced a familiar problem:…
Here's the thing: an intranet that doesn't feel branded is an intranet people won't use. The moment employees land on it, they make a split-second judgment. Does this belong to us? Is this maintained and trustworthy? Or does it feel like a generic IT project? SharePoint gives you the tools to answer that first question…
Register today We’re excited to announce our upcoming Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Modern Endpoint Management taking place on March 31st at 1pm. Join Advania’s endpoint experts @Jon Jarvis and @Chinwike Onyia for a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) session where we’ll unpack what modern endpoint management looks like in…
One of the most common misunderstandings in UC migrations is thinking Microsoft Teams Phone simply replaces a traditional PBX. This mindset leads to: Minimal process change Missed productivity gains Underutilised features What Microsoft Teams actually enables Presence-aware call routing (via Teams + call queues) Seamless…
We’ve just launched a new space in the Advania Community where you can explore a wide range of real-world customer stories all in one place. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, validation, or practical examples, this space makes it easy to: Browse by solution – from AI & Data to Security, Cloud, and more Filter by…
If your employees treat your SharePoint intranet as a last resort rather than a first port of call, there's a good chance search is the culprit. It's not usually a technology problem...it's a configuration and content one. 😅 SharePoint search is genuinely capable. It can find documents, pages, news and people across your…
Windows 365 Cloud Apps facilitate the streaming of individual applications from shared Frontline Cloud PCs, enabling organisations to optimise costs by licensing only for concurrent usage. This model is particularly advantageous for task- or shift-based environments with low simultaneous utilisation, as it reduces both…
In this month's newsletter I'm sharing a comprehensive overview of the upcoming integration between Microsoft Teams and Viva Engage Communities. This month, we’re covering some big announcements across the Microsoft ecosystem, including: The new SharePoint experience: A major evolution of the platform, featuring AI-powered…
Hi all! March has been flying by and we've seen some great insights on Community. We know life can get in the way so grab a coffee and catch up on the latest content ☕️ 🚨FEATURED Join us on March 31st for our upcoming AMA on Modern Endpoint Management: our experts will answer your questions about Intune, Windows 365,…
Join Advania’s endpoint experts for a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) session where we’ll unpack what modern endpoint management looks like in practice and answer your questions about Intune, Windows 365, device onboarding, application delivery, compliance, and security. This session is ideal if you’re: Reviewing your endpoint…
Join us for an exclusive Cyber Partner Advisory Board Cyber threats are evolving at pace from ransomware and supply‑chain risk to changing regulatory and insurance landscapes. Join Advania and our strategic cyber partners for an interactive, insight-led afternoon designed for IT and security leaders who want to stay ahead…
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I recently experimented with Microsoft's new Windows 365 for Agents service by building an AI agent to tackle a real-world task, and the results were eye-opening. Within minutes, the platform automatically provisioned two Cloud PCs running Windows 365 to execute my agent’s workflow. Even more impressively, I was able to…
The rise of AI in cyber threats Over the past few years, there have undoubtedly been significant developments in the AI landscape. These include, more recently, the emergence of agentic AI, where AI agents are able to perform autonomous, multi-step tasks, and multimodal AI, where models are able to process multiple types…
AI demand has collided with limited memory manufacturing capacity, pushing server RAM and storage prices up fast and squeezing lead times. That doesn’t mean progress has to stall. There is no simple magic fix, but we can help you navigate the situation to deliver outcomes for your organization. Why memory is tight (and why…
In today's cloud-centric landscape, ensuring the reliability of your Azure workloads is paramount. One of the cornerstones of achieving this is through Failure Mode Analysis (FMA), as highlighted in the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework's Reliability pillar. This strategic approach empowers organisations to identify…
Imagine delegating your most tedious computer tasks to a digital helper that works as if it were a human colleague, but this time it’s faster and works tirelessly. This is the promise of Windows 365 for Agents. Announced at Ignite 2025, Windows 365 for Agents is a new class of Cloud PC designed specifically for autonomous…
As the demand for cloud resources continues to surge, particularly due to the rise of AI workloads, Azure's UK South region is reportedly facing capacity challenges. Anecdotal feedback in the public domain appears to confirm from experience that there is some pressure with requests for subscriptions and compute quota being…
As we move into 2026, cyber security headlines feel familiar: ransomware, data breaches, supply chain risk and AI-enabled attacks continue to dominate. And yet, despite years of guidance, frameworks, tooling and regulation, organisations across the UK (from small businesses to large enterprises) are still being disrupted…
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, ensuring robust network security is crucial for any organisation. Both Azure Firewall and third-party Network Virtual Appliances (NVA) are designed to protect your cloud infrastructure. However, they come with distinct trade-offs in terms of control, responsibility, and scalability.…