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Out‑of‑the‑Box Power BI Is Great… Until It Isn’t by @Rory Kelly
Power BI out of the box works until your reporting needs grow. Discover when bespoke Power BI is enough and when Microsoft Fabric becomes the smarter next step.
Driving AI & Power Platform Transformation for a large global law firm by @Maya Vashi
As AI and low‑code adoption accelerated, this global law firm worked with Advania to introduce stronger governance, clearer strategy and long‑term scalability. This case study shows how the right foundations enabled secure, sustainable AI and automation at scale.
Tip Tuesday | 🤖 Identity Sprawls: Small changes, big security wins by @Faadil Khan
Identity sprawl builds up quietly as joiners, movers and leavers are handled manually leaving behind excess access, unused accounts and growing risk. This Tip Tuesday explains how simple automation can tighten identity governance, reduce licence waste and improve security without adding more manual effort.
10 Common Manufacturing Mistakes in Business Central (and How to Avoid Them)Â by @Andy Imms
Business Central manufacturing is powerful, but small setup mistakes can have a big impact. This post highlights the most common pitfalls teams run into and the practical fixes that keep planning, costing and production on track.
Iran conflict-related mass Intune device wipe by @Tristan Watkins
Recent reports of a mass Intune device wipe linked to the Iran conflict have raised serious concerns but the reality is more nuanced. This post cuts through the headlines to explain what likely happened, how BYOD and MDM models really work, and why poor configuration can dramatically amplify security incidents.
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The year attackers went faster than defenders by @Jay Bapodra
Based on Cisco Talos’ 2025 Year in Review, this article shows why speed, not sophistication, is now the biggest advantage attackers have. It highlights the growing focus on identity, MFA bypasses and rapid exploitation, and what this means for security priorities in 2026.
What I have learnt so far: AI Agents on Windows 365 Cloud PCs by @Jon Jarvis
AI agents are moving from theory to practical enterprise use. This first‑hand account explores how AI agents can run securely on Windows 365 Cloud PCs, delivering real automation benefits while staying within existing IT governance and security controls.
Understanding AI in today's Threat Landscape by @Rafi Mahmood
AI is changing cybersecurity but not always in the ways the headlines suggest. This article cuts through the hype to explain where AI is genuinely impacting cyber threats, where claims are overstated, and what organisations should really be focusing on
What’s new in Microsoft 365 | March 2026 by @Tony Sutton
Big updates across Microsoft 365 this month including SharePoint’s AI‑powered refresh, Teams events changes, and a revised Outlook timeline. Get ahead of what’s coming next.
đź“‘ Building core resilience: Mid-market tech challenges reportÂ
Mid‑market organisations are becoming more self‑reliant in tech but new risks are emerging. Discover the key cyber, AI and cost challenges shaping IT strategy in 2026.
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