20th July 2021

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

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

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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

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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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