7th September 2023
During Microsoft Inspire in July of this year, Microsoft and Meta jointly announced support for the Llama 2 family of large language models (LLMs). Llama 2 is a LLM that enables developers and organisations to create generative AI-powered tools. Both Meta and Microsoft are taking an open approach with Llama 2 in order to create [...]
6th September 2023
Integrating On-Premises Infrastructure With Azure
It's no secret that cloud computing is the driving force behind business evolution, allowing businesses access to unprecedented flexibility, and efficiency. As companies seek to capitalise on the benefits of cloud computing, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a key player, helping businesses integrate on-prem infrastructure with the cloud. But if you're still considering making the [...]
31st August 2023
Influential becomes Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work
When businesses come across challenges in their project, they need a Microsoft partner that specialises in solving their unique issues. With our new designation as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work, we have a broad but expert skill set in which to lead our customers to success. We are recognised by Microsoft for delivering [...]
1st August 2023
.NET 8 Benefits
With the upcoming release of .NET 8 this year, we are expecting significant generational jumps in terms of functionality updates. In this post, we'll look at the .NET 8 benefits and why we're excited for the new release. Benefits of .NET 8 adoption Increased developer productivity The latest features and improvements in .NET 8, coupled [...]
13th June 2023
AWS vs Azure: The Cloud Computing Showdown
More often than not, when it comes to choosing a cloud platform software for your business, it tends to be a toss up between AWS or Azure. The two platforms have changed the way we look at cloud computing, but both have benefits that make them great in their own right. So what are they? [...]
31st May 2023
Improve productivity with Microsoft Teams custom apps
Microsoft Teams features a library of useful apps by Microsoft and other external services. Teams custom apps such as chatbots, message extensions, and tabs are just a few of the helpful add-ons that users can now take advantage of. Microsoft allows for these apps to work natively across Outlook and Microsoft 365 for seamless features [...]
18th April 2023
Microsoft Purview: Key updates
Since Microsoft's debut of Azure Purview security platform over a year ago, the platform has constantly been expanding a list of (already impressive) capabilities in terms of compliance and risk management. In early February, Microsoft revealed the latest list of updates that promise enhanced data security for customers and partners, including the introduction of machine [...]
29th March 2023
Optimising Azure spend
Thanks to Microsoft Azure and technological advancements, more companies than ever before are able to take advantage of cloud technologies. However, one of the downsides of cloud configurations is that costs quickly add up and multiply depending on features used. If cloud costs aren't properly audited, companies may find an unexpected bill at the end [...]
23rd March 2023
How to automatically arrange meetings with Scheduling Poll
This article was produced by Eliot Cole. There are a few ways to use the Scheduling Poll, but here's a quick guide on how to set up a meeting that arranges itself. Note: Remember to use your 'Book With Me' links for One-To-One meetings, as that is even less hassle for you and your potential [...]
21st March 2023
The new Outlook Scheduling Poll
How I Learned To Stop Organising And Let Technology Do It For Me by Eliot Cole Microsoft has recently released a new exciting feature for Outlook, the Scheduling Poll. Akin to Doodle, this new planning tool is an easy way to reduce the emails, calls, and instant messages that go back and forth to arrange [...]