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Hi all! 👋 Here are the highlights that February left us, lots of interesting discussions, articles and events to discover. Catch up, revisit key topics, or explore something new! 🚨FEATURED Upcoming AMA: Modern Endpoint Management Join Advania’s endpoint experts @Jon Jarvis and @Chinwike Onyia for a live Ask Me Anything…
Most organisations we speak to are in the same position. They know AI and automation could save them time and money, but they're stuck on the same questions: Where do we begin? What should we prioritise? And how do we move from idea to action without months of analysis? The good news is you don't need to have all the…
There’s a pattern we’re seeing more and more: the moment someone spots a manual step in a process, the reflex is “we need an agent.” I get the enthusiasm, especially as products like Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio have made agents feel tangible, quick to stand up, and genuinely useful. But the reality is business…
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…
Security architecture is most effective when it becomes part of how an organisation operates not just how it designs solutions. In the final part of this series, I explore what partnering looks like in practice, and how working with Advania can help organisations embed secure-by-design principles into their strategy,…
In this month's newsletter I'm sharing a comprehensive overview of the upcoming integration between Microsoft Teams and Viva Engage Communities. Microsoft Teams: Viva Engage Communities in Teams Microsoft have announced a major integration between Microsoft Teams and Viva Engage Communities. Beginning in April 2026 users’…
Hi all 👋 This month, we’re delighted to shine the spotlight on @rhughes Head of IT at Consensus Support. As Head of IT, Rhys’ role spans everything from getting the fundamentals right through to leading wider digital transformation. His focus is on making sure IT genuinely enables the business to move forward, rather than…
Welcome back to our monthly update video, created to keep you informed about the latest insights, achievements, and activities from the Data and Analytics team. This month’s update features the following: Topic of the Month: DBT– Wilson Feature Spotlight: Platform build - Rory Data Roundup: Power BI Updates – Emma…
Bold organisations succeed when they have a clear view of AI value creation and a team working holistically – and that’s the same whether they’re leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot to transform productivity, targeted agents for high-value processes, or bespoke solutions on Microsoft Foundry for complex data. In this webinar…
If you’re exploring how to get more value from your data, or preparing your organisation to take full advantage of AI opportunities, we have the expert insights to inform the next step of your strategy. Delivered in partnership with Microsoft, our upcoming webinar reveals how to unlock the full potential of Microsoft Azure…
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…
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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.…
Let's be honest: you're probably terrible at prompting AI. And before you get defensive, so was I. You type "write me a resume" or "create an apology email," and what do you get? Generic garbage that sounds like it was written by a robot having a bad day. But here's the thing: the problem isn't AI. It's you. (Don't worry,…
Practical insights for modern cloud cost management Cloud cost management is evolving at a rapid pace. However, it is important to recognise that visibility alone is not sufficient to control your budget. If your FinOps practice still relies heavily on dashboards, spreadsheets, and IM threads, you run the risk of falling…