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What's new in Microsoft 365 | December 2025
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…
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✨Season of Sharing: What would you love to see here in 2026?
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…
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📢Major Microsoft 365 Licensing News: Intune Suite & More 📢
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…
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What’s one project, priority, or task you’re hoping to complete before the end of 2025?
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…
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November in review
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]…
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SIP, VoIP and what they mean for you
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…
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Empowering the Modern Workforce with Windows 365 Cloud Apps
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…
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Advania UK earns new Microsoft Support Services designation
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…
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What’s new in Microsoft 365 November 2025
Our Microsoft 365 Proactive Adoption and Change Expertise (PACE) team offers tailored insights into the latest features that you need to know about coming to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap - this is invaluable to ensuring you’re getting value out of your investment in Microsoft 365. In this Keeping PACE With Microsoft…
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What are the most common questions or challenges you’ve encountered with Zoom Workforce Management?
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…
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Moving from MDT/WDS to Autopilot – Real-World Lessons, Wins & Gotchas
Hi all, We’ve been moving away from an ageing WDS + MDT setup and over to Windows Autopilot, and I thought I’d share a few key lessons and experiences from the journey. In case anyone else is working through the same transition (...or about to). Why the change? MDT was becoming unreliable, drivers/apps would randomly fail…
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Automated import of Hardware Hashes into Intune
Hi everyone, So, here is the script I used to pre-seed the hardware hashes into my Intune environment. Please check it over before just running it.. You'll need to create a csv called: computernamelist.csv In this file, you'll need a list of all your computer names like this: "ComputerName" "SID-1234" "SID-4345" You can…
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Optimizing Zoom for a connected workforce
The modern workplace has evolved far beyond physical office walls, with teams now distributed across time zones and continents. However, organizations face a pressing challenge with hybrid and remote working: How can they maintain alignment, productivity, and engagement when teams aren’t in the same room? This is where…
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Where does Zoom fit in the UC landscape?
In the world of UC (Unified Communications), Zoom has undergone a transformation. Starting life as a video conferencing tool, it has now evolved into a comprehensive UC platform. As a UC solution, Zoom features a comprehensive suite of collaboration tools which, when paired with its user-friendly interface and simple…
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The journey of Unified Communications: Connecting the workplace through the years
Understanding how Unified Communications (UC) has developed through the years helps us see why it is now a cornerstone of business life. Its story is closely linked to advances in technology and the changing needs of organisations. 📞 1960s: THE RISE OF PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGES The 1960s saw the introduction of private…