Azure Integration Services – The 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ Leader

19th November 2021

Azure Integration Services – The 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ Leader

Azure, cybersecurity, security Microsoft

For the fourth year in a row, Microsoft's Azure Integration has officially been named a leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform as a service. Flexibility and a seamless user experience are more crucial to business operations than ever before. Over the past 18 months, millions of employees had to adjust [...]

“Nothing to see here” as the largest Microsoft DDoS attack is averted

18th November 2021

“Nothing to see here” as the largest Microsoft DDoS attack is averted

Azure, cybersecurity, security Microsoft

Early August saw the Microsoft DDoS cyberattack trends report for Q1 and Q2 of this year. The report showed a 25% spike in attacks compared to the final quarter of 2020. A few weeks after the report was published, Microsoft observed a 2.4 Tbps DDoS attack targeting one Azure customer in Europe. The attack was [...]

Excel Power View retirement: what does it mean for your business?

29th September 2021

Excel Power View retirement: what does it mean for your business?

End-of-Life, Excel, powerbi Blog, Microsoft, News

The original version of this article can be found on our Power BI site, alongside more information about our PBI solutions. Five years after the new feature development concluded, Microsoft has revealed the Excel Power View retirement plan. Businesses have a short window to migrate their content over to a new product or service. While Power [...]

Microsoft Price Increase: Everything you need to know

23rd September 2021

Microsoft Price Increase: Everything you need to know

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Optimising your current licensing position is vital for any business looking to become more cost effective. With Microsoft recently announcing license price increases, now is the perfect time to make sure you're getting the best value for money. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, we can give you the clarity you need to make the most [...]

20th July 2021

How to choose the right Microsoft partner type to suit your business needs

Microsoft, Microsoft Partner Microsoft

Microsoft works with over 64,000 partners, so how do you find the right one to suit your business needs? There are three different Microsoft Partner types that help businesses identify the perfect partner for them: partner level, silver, and gold level. Achieving any of the three Microsoft competencies to become a Partner of Record. Meaning, [...]

22nd June 2021

5 Microsoft CSP benefits for customers

csp, licensing Microsoft

In a recent article we responded to the query "What is a Microsoft CSP?" Having answered that question, we wanted to follow on with "What are the Microsoft CSP benefits for customers?" Firstly we should say that the Microsoft CSP benefits are most relevant for small to medium-sized businesses. This is because CSPs provide the [...]

What is Microsoft CSP? 10 key facts about Microsoft cloud licensing

21st June 2021

What is Microsoft CSP? 10 key facts about Microsoft cloud licensing

csp, licensing Microsoft

Anyone looking for Microsoft licences will likely have come across the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model. But if you're wondering, "What is Microsoft CSP?" then never fear — you’ll know by the end of this article. So without further ado, let's answer the top 10 questions we're asked about CSP licensing. 1. When did [...]

Why an Azure ecommerce platform is dynamite for selling online

21st January 2021

Why an Azure ecommerce platform is dynamite for selling online

Azure, ecommerce, Microsoft Blog, Microsoft

The percentage of UK shoppers using ecommerce reached 87 percent in 2020, up 25 percent since 2010. But with great opportunity comes high competition. So how can you stand out from the ecommerce crowd? In this article we'll explain how an Azure ecommerce platform will make the difference. In a nutshell, Microsoft Azure is a [...]

Influential achieves Microsoft Gold Partner certification

20th January 2021

Influential achieves Microsoft Gold Partner certification

Azure, Microsoft, Software Development Microsoft, News

With more and more business moving online, it’s safe to say that effective IT will be vital in 2021. And on that note, we're excited to say that Influential Software has now gained Microsoft Gold Partner certification. As well as overall Microsoft Gold Partner status, our team has also achieved the following Microsoft competencies: Microsoft [...]

SharePoint 2010 end of life: making a seamless upgrade or migration

27th October 2020

SharePoint 2010 end of life: making a seamless upgrade or migration

Migration, SharePoint, Upgrade Integration, Microsoft, SharePoint

There's only a short while left until SharePoint 2010 end of life on 13 April, 2021. That means time is running out to make a successful SharePoint 2010 migration or upgrade. But don't worry — there's no need to panic. With the right expertise, you can make a flawless transition to a supported SharePoint version [...]

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