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🎉 We are thrilled to announce our full vendor and partner line-up for our Ignite Innovation with Microsoft event on the 28th November 2024! 🎉 We're lucky to be joined by Microsoft, Darktrace, SecurityHQ, Nerdio, AvePoint, Rubrik, and The Inform Team! Visit our vendor partners at our networking stands to discuss your current business interests and challenges 1-2-1. What else can you expect from the event? 💡 An exciting keynote presentation by Gartner's Bill Ray ⚡ Presentations around the most sought-after industry topics 🗨 The opportunity to book a 1-2-1 meeting with our specialists 💻 The chance to win one of three brand new Surface devices up for grabs! 🏙 A knowledge filled day at our stunning venue, Convene at 22 Bishopsgate Spaces are filling up quickly! Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eRKhc-N7

Have you been keeping up with Microsoft Ignite this week? We've been sharing the latest announcements and updates each day, and today, to mark the final day of the event we've put together a comprehensive blog that covers all of the updates from the week in Byte-sized, easily digestible chunks. Read now: https://lnkd.in/e7rFhrck Microsoft Ignite has once again delivered an array of groundbreaking updates and announcements, setting the stage for the future of technology.  By continuing to invest in cutting-edge technologies and user-centric solutions, Microsoft is empowering customers to achieve more in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. A lot has been shared over the course of this week and this blog aims to summarise everything you need to know. From cutting-edge advancements in Microsoft Azure, Copilot and Power Platform to the latest developments in Windows and Security, here’s a comprehensive look at the last four days of the event. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/e7rFhrck Email us at [email protected] or speak to your Bytes Account Manager today to explore how these new features can benefit your business and personal productivity. #microsoftignite2024

New Case Study - Transforming Care with Technology! 🌟 We're thrilled to share our latest case study with Methodist Homes MHA, the largest charity care provider in the UK. Through our partnership, MHA has empowered 4,000 staff with cutting-edge IT solutions, enhancing productivity and care quality. Case Study Highlights: 🔹 Migrated 4,000 users to Microsoft 365 for seamless collaboration. 🔹 Streamlined device setup with Microsoft Autopilot. 🔹 Enhanced security with Mimecast and Microsoft Intune. 🔹 Replaced legacy systems with Azure Virtual Desktop for flexibility and security. Discover how our digital transformation solutions are making a difference in the lives of the aged across the UK. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/ef_9zg9V #DigitalTransformation #CaseStudy #BytesSolutions Matthew Bradley Tom Kent Georgia Grace Moore Isabel Fernandes

🎉 What a Night at the Smarter Working Live Awards 2024! 🎉 Our public sector specialists came together last night to have an incredible time at the Smarter Working Live Awards 2024 hosted by GovNews. The awards were kicked off with the talented James Nesbitt serenading us with a song, followed by some hilarious comedy. He then took to the stage to announce the awards, and we were thrilled when he called our Divisional Sales Director for Public Sector, Richard Read, the "Legend RR"! 🌟 The Smarter Working Live Awards celebrate innovation through community, collaboration, and creativity. These awards recognise outstanding achievements in smarter working practices, aiming to inspire and drive continuous improvement across the public sector. We celebrated with our amazing customers, Norfolk County Council, Somerset Council, Buckinghamshire Council, London Borough of Camden, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, key partner Amazon Web Services (AWS) and proudly celebrated our platinum partnership with IBM. Bytes extend a big congratulations to all the winners in each category, presented by various specialists across the night including our very own Georgia Grace Moore, Public Sector Marketing Executive, Oliver King, AWS Public Sector Specialist and of course, the Legend RR, Richard Read! 🏆 A huge thank you to Mark Blanchard from GovNews for organising such a fantastic event. We had a great time and are already looking forward to next year! #SmarterWorkingLive #GovNews #PublicSectorAwards

A Guide to Modern Security Operations: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft Sentinel 💭 Join Bytes on the 10th December for our upcoming webinar! Our Head of Technology Solutions Development, Gennaro Migliaccio and Cyber Security Solutions Lead, Adam McCaig will dive into the world of modern security operations and explore how Microsoft Sentinel can revolutionise your approach to threat detection and response. 🔹Modernising Security Operations | Understand the importance of modernising security operations and how Microsoft Sentinel uncovers sophisticated threats. 🔹Introduction to Microsoft Sentinel | Learn about Microsoft Sentinel's key features and integration into the security landscape. 🔹The Power of Automation | Gain valuable insights to using automation functionality within Microsoft Sentinel and how this can be leveraged to enhance your response capabilities. 🔹Integration with Other Tools | Explore how Sentinel integrates with tools like XDR, Threat Intel, Log Optimisation, SOAR, and reporting tools. Don't miss the opportunity to unlock the full potential of Microsoft Sentinel for your security operations! Can't make the date? Register to receive the on-demand recording of the webinar after the event. Register below ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_CVPmfs #microsoftsentinel #cybersecurity #securityoperations

We're back with more updates and announcements from Microsoft Ignite day three! Keep reading to find out everything you need to know from day three: 📈 Microsoft 365 Copilot enhancements - Microsoft have announced new AI-driven features to improve productivity, including advanced scheduling and task management capabilities ☁ Azure Quantum Expansion - Microsoft have announced expanded partnerships and new tools to accelerate quantum computing research and applications 🥇 Teams Premium - Microsoft have introduced new features like enhanced meeting insights, real-time language translation, and advanced security options for virtual meetings ⬆ Windows 11 update - A preview of the next major update with a focus on performance improvements, new UI enhancements, and greater integration with M365 services 🤝 Partnership with OpenAI - Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to integrate OpenAI's GPT-4 into various Microsoft products to enhance AI capabilities 🔐 Microsoft Defender advancements - New security features aimed at providing comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats ⚡ Power Platform innovations - Introducing new connectors, templates, and AI-driven tools to streamline app development and data analysis Do you want to speak to a specialist about any of these announcements? Email [email protected] or talk to your Bytes Account Manager today! #microsoftignite #microsoftdefender #powerplatform #OpenAI #Windows11 #TeamsPremium #quantumcomputing

Did you see Gennaro Migliaccio's last post around Ingesting Windows Server Event Logs from Azure VMs? See here: https://lnkd.in/eQadwmmx. This week he's expanding on the topic by detailing the method and steps to ingest on-premises/Non-Azure VM Windows event logs via Azure Arc. Gennaro's latest blog runs through the two main steps to do this; 1. onboard machines into Azure Arc, 2. create a Data Collection Rule (DRC) for ingesting Windows server log data into Sentinel. Read the blog now: https://lnkd.in/eCTWQt3j

Day two of Microsoft Ignite brought a plethora of exciting announcements and updates, reflecting Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to innovation and customer success. See a summary of the most important updates below. Azure Innovations: ☁ Azure Arc - Expanded support for Kubernetes ☁ Azure Synapse Analytics - New integrations with Power BI and Azure Machine Learning to enhance data analytics ☁ Azure AI - Introduction of new AI models and tools Microsoft 365 Enhancements: 💻 New features in Microsoft Teams such as enhanced meeting experiences and improved integration with other Microsoft services 📨 Improved calendar management and email filtering in Outlook 💭 New Microsoft Viva modules aimed at enhancing employee engagement and well-being Security and Compliance Updates: 🔐 Microsoft Defender - Expanded capabilities for threat detection 🔁 Compliance Manager - New templates and automation features to simplify compliance management 🔑 Zero Trust Security - Additional tools and best practices Developer Tools and Platform Updates: ✅ Visual Studio - New debugging and collaboration features to enhance developer productivity 🤝 GitHub - Integration with Microsoft's cloud services 👨💻 Power Platform - New capabilities for creating low-code and no-code apps For more information on any of the announcements made on day two, email [email protected]. #microsoftignite

📢 Introducing RingCX: The Evolution of Customer Engagement! RingCX is your all-in-one platform that seamlessly orchestrates customer interactions across voice, messaging, and video. Say goodbye to fragmented communication and hello to a streamlined, unified approach to customer service that’s as easy to use as it is powerful. With RingCX, you can elevate your customer experience to new heights. Here’s how: ⚡ AI-Powered Insights: Leverage advanced analytics to gain deeper understanding and optimise every interaction. ✔Customisable Workflows: Tailor your contact centre processes to fit your unique needs, ensuring every customer journey is smooth and effective. 🤝 Multi-Channel Orchestration: Manage customer interactions seamlessly across all channels in one unified platform. For more information or to book a demo, email [email protected] today! #ringcentraldiamondpartner #ringcx #contactcentre

🌟 Smarter Working Live Awards 2024 are upon us! 🌟 Bytes are thrilled to be an official partner of the prestigious Smarter Working Live Awards tomorrow, 21st November! 🎉 The Smarter Working Live Awards celebrate the best in innovative working practices within the public sector, recognising organisations and individuals who are leading the way in transforming public services. It's an honour to be part of this event, showcasing how smarter working can drive productivity, engagement, and success in the public sector. Our Public Sector specialists will be celebrating alongside our incredible customers—Norfolk County Council, London Borough of Camden, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Somerset Council, and Buckinghamshire Council, sharing insights and networking with industry leaders. We're proud to represent our platinum partnership with IBM at this event, highlighting our commitment to excellence and innovation. Together, we're shaping the future of public sector work! A special shoutout to our key vendor partners who will be there too: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and ControlUp. Take a look at the awards we are sponsoring & those shortlisted here: https://lnkd.in/eFxNVB3y Stay tuned for updates and highlights from the event. Let's make smarter working a reality! #SmarterWorkingLive #PublicSector #Innovation #Networking #Collaboration Richard Read Robert Knott Simon Mewes Owen Lewis Georgia Grace Moore