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In this month’s newsletter, I'm sharing a comprehensive overview of a number of key announcements from the recent Microsoft Ignite 2025 conference including Copilot for Microsoft 365 updates, Work IQ, and Agent 365. I'll also give a brief round-up of other Microsoft Teams feature updates recently released to general…
As we enter the final month of the year, we want to take a moment to say a warm thank you to every member of the Advania Community. Whether you’ve joined conversations, shared feedback, or simply taken time to explore the space, your presence has helped shape our very first half year together 🤗 To close out 2025, we’re…
SIP vs VoIP – everything you need to know As business communication continues to evolve beyond traditional phone lines, it can feel hard to keep up with what’s best for your business – especially when the terminology is used so interchangeably and without clear definitions. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this…
Hot off the press! Microsoft have announced major licencing changings in the Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 licences! In the near future Defender for Office 365 p1 alongside Remote Help and Advanced Analytics in the Microsoft 365 E3 licence bringing greater value to the SKU. Alongside this Intune Suite has now been announced to…
As organisations adopt hybrid work and undergo digital transformation, they increasingly require technology solutions that are flexible, secure, and affordable. Microsoft’s new Windows 365 Cloud Apps represent an important advancement for businesses looking to efficiently provide applications to their teams. These apps are…
Here are some of the common questions we get asked on Zoom Workforce Management: How can I use Zoom for workforce optimization? Start by assessing current workflows and communication friction points. From there, you can deploy Zoom features like Chat, WEM, and Whiteboard to centralize collaboration. Then use AI insights to…
We’re delighted to announce that Advania UK is among the very first organisations globally to receive Microsoft’s newly launched Support Services designation, unveiled at Microsoft Ignite 2025. This recognition highlights our ability to deliver high-quality support at scale across Microsoft technologies. It reflects mature…
As we approach the end of the year, many organisations are in the middle of wrapping up projects, making final improvements, or preparing for next year. This month we'd love to hear from you: [neutral callout] What’s one technology project, priority, or task you’re hoping to complete before the end of 2025? This could be…
Hi there, November was a busy month - Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening, what sparked conversation, and what you might have missed. In this question of the month we're asking: What’s one project, priority, or task you’re hoping to complete before the end of 2025? ANSWER AND GET REWARDED 🚨FEATURED [info callout]…
Microsoft Security Copilot is now included with Microsoft 365 E5 – are you ready to transform your security operations tomorrow? Microsoft Security Copilot is changing the game for cyber defence. With its integration into Microsoft 365 E5, organisations can now harness AI-driven security intelligence without additional…
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We all know the scenario. Your teams want to be productive. They have discovered that Generative AI can summarise meetings, and draft emails in seconds. But without an approved tool, they are turning to the public version of ChatGPT. This creates "Shadow AI". The risk is real. You might have read about Samsung employees…
The Rising Tide of Data Sovereignty Picture this: A global organisation launches a major cloud transformation project. Teams are excited, collaboration is seamless, and productivity soars. Then, the legal team calls. A new regulation in one region requires all customer data to remain within national borders. Suddenly, what…
Autonomous agents are AI solutions that unlock efficiencies in workflows and drive cost-savings in organisations. Powered by highly capable LLMs, we have the capability and expertise to create autonomous agents with the ability to consume data, plan, reason and act, rather than just respond to prompts, that can automate…
Designing for Failure in the Cloud In the world of cloud architecture, we are often advised to design for failure. This includes: Utilising multiple availability zones Implementing premium storage solutions with improved SLAs Establishing a secondary region, or even a third for redundancy Scaling out rather than up While…
I've been watching the developers struggle with the same problem for months now. They're all excited about AI development tools - and rightfully so - but their projects keep veering off course in ways that remind me of the early days of agile adoption. Last week, I sat in a project review where we implemented a feature for…
Microsoft is evolving its approach to Sensitivity Labels within Microsoft Purview, introducing a new structure that replaces the traditional parent-child hierarchy with label groups. This change is designed to simplify deployment, improve manageability, and enhance consistency across Microsoft 365 environments. What’s…
Containerisation is essential for modern cloud-native development, and Azure offers three main services: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Service, and Azure Container Apps (ACA). Each service caters to different requirements when running containers in the cloud. While these options in this Microsoft infographics…
Microsoft Teams and SharePoint have revolutionized workplace collaboration bringing together chat, meetings, file sharing, and content management into a unified digital experience. But with great flexibility comes great responsibility. Without proper governance, these platforms can quickly become chaotic, inefficient, and…