Every membership organisation is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for your membership management system. You need a platform that can be tailored to meet your specific requirements and goals in the most efficient and cost-effective way. The Microsoft Cloud and its leading products such as Dynamics 365 CRM are completely customisable; you can pick…

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Last week, Microsoft made an announcement regarding the renaming of Azure Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID. This decision was driven by the company’s desire to unify the Microsoft Entra product family.  Back in May 2022, Microsoft introduced the Entra suite, which initially consisted of three products: Azure AD, Microsoft Entra Permissions Management, and Microsoft…

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Digital transformation has become a necessity for organisations to stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. However, there are several common barriers that organisations often face when trying to embark on this transformation journey.

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The 848 Group is proud to announce its latest accomplishment of earning the Microsoft Solutions Partner Security badge. As a key collaborator of Deloitte and other industry leaders for major cyber protection projects, this award highlights 848’s commitment to delivering robust security solutions in today’s evolving digital landscape.   With this achievement, the 848 Group now…

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Cyberattacks such as data breaches and ransomware infections, are becoming increasingly common, with businesses being high-value targets for cyber criminals. Not only can these attacks have major impacts on costs and productivity, but they can also be detrimental to the reputation of a business and increase the likelihood of losing customers. As a result, it’s…

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In a recent blog post by Judson Althoff, the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Microsoft, the focus was on the potential of generative AI and its impact on various industries. As a Tier 1 Microsoft Solutions Partner, we were keen to delve deeper into this discussion and shed light on how the…

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The rise of modern cyber threats has led to an increased demand for advanced security measures that include artificial intelligence. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution to combat cyberattacks. AI, with its ability to learn from data and identify patterns, can provide an added layer of protection to traditional…

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A Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a centralised unit that is responsible for monitoring and analysing an organisation’s security posture and helps to reduce the impact of cyber security breaches. The primary objective of a SOC is to identify, investigate, manage, and respond to security incidents within a business’s digital infrastructure.    How Does a…

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Over the past few days I have been wresting the answer to one question: “Is there a single rule that could be followed to assist in accurately classifying any Active Directory object in line with Microsoft’s Tier Model?” My initial impulse was to fall back on the conventional consulting response of “It Depends”. However, this approach would…

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Arctic Wolf Security Operations Cloud Will Provide 848 Customers Industry-Leading Capabilities to Tackle the Increasing Dangers of Advanced Cyberattacks. The 848 Group has teamed with Arctic Wolf, a leader in security operations, to help proactively protect organisations against today’s cyberattacks. The Arctic Wolf Security Operations Cloud pairs the power, speed, and scale of a cloud-native…

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In today’s digital age, IT has become an integral part of public sector organisations and has many added benefits including accessibility and security. However, with the increasing reliance on technology, IT costs have also risen substantially. Public sector organisations are constantly under pressure to reduce their IT costs while maintaining the quality of services they…

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Do you have an idea of what your modern workplace will look like? Have you planned and designed your migration? Have you completed a discovery, addressed challenges and issues, and considered the technology, processes, and cultural shift? If you have, then continue reading. If not, take a look at our ‘Designing a modern working environment’…

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A CRM system (customer relationship management) is a core business application that helps to build and maintain customer relationships through retention and acquisition.  CRM systems allow you to effectively manage and monitor customer engagement and relations, as well as helping you to achieve business goals such as sales, customer service, and marketing.  Whilst CRM applications…

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The UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2023 is a comprehensive and influential research study conducted by the UK government to assess the nature and impact of cyber security breaches on UK businesses. Recently, the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology released the report which surrounds the study results and we’ve summarised the key findings and…

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What is an ITSM System? An ITSM (IT Service Management) system is a set of technologies, frameworks and processes that are used to plan, manage, deliver, and support all IT services and experiences within a business. It is designed to ensure that managed IT services such as problem management and service reporting are delivered efficiently…

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