Back-up Your Microsoft 365 Data Today
Back-up Your Microsoft 365 Data Today Microsoft Doesn’t AutomaticallyBack Up Your Data. We Do. You might think that your Microsoft 365 data gets automatically backed up – but you’d be wrong. While Microsoft does provide some level of backup for your data, and they allow you to access a backup of your files for up to 90 days, what if you need longer retention? What if you need to restore a single file instead of a full restore of the file system? That’s where we come in. What Are The Benefits OfBacking Up Your Data With Us? Great question. There are a lot of features to backing up your data with us, just like: Automatic backups of your Microsoft 365 data (including SharePoint and OneDrive) Recovery from any point in time Recovering individual files instead of full systems UNLIMITED storage and retention in UK-based datacentres Daily reporting and audit logs. But how does this help your business? How does backing up your data with us keep your business going? Our backup solutions help your business to: Ensure your business continuity in the event of a disaster Prevent data loss due to hardware failure or accidental deletion Maintain your compliance with various regulatory bodies (like GDPR, or Cyber Essentials Plus) Data Loss Can Happen To Anyone Data loss isn’t rare, and can happen to any business, no matter its size or number of employees. The most common reasons for data loss are: Accidental deletion Sync errors Malicious intent (such as a ransomware attack) System breach (by an unauthorised 3rd party) Protect Your Data For As Little As £3.50 Per User, Per Day. Get Started
Evorio Digitally Transforms UKExpertMedical
Evorio Digitally Transforms UKExpertMedical UKExpertMedical, provide services to the Legal Industry, providing expert witnesses and medico reporting services for Medical Complaints. With approx. 80 staff, they are based mainly across two offices in Manchester and Lincoln. Included within the group structure are several companies including: UK Expert Medical / UK Expert Digital The Brain Injury Group (BIG) / TDS Law Veterans Welfare Group (VWG) UKExpertMedical are in a period of growth and were looking for a company that could ensure their IT Solutions were able to scale alongside the business. Clare Harrison, having worked with Evorio during her time at a previous company, recommended them for the project, and work soon began. “I really liked how Evorio approached the project with an operational mindset, instead of a purely technical mindset, which is how most IT companies approach projects.” Clare Harrison, Head Of Strategy, UKE The Challenge UKE’s existing set up consisted of: An On-Premise Server with 14TB of data running off an old Synology NAS solution End of life Network Equipment Myriad of software from organic growth Both offices working from different IT systems Inability to work remotely The concerns: Constant Downtime due to storage size Duplication of documentation and no single source of truth Concerns around existing cyber security protection No DR Plan and lack of backup protection across all assets Spiralling IT Costs Unplanned Office Move “Evorio might not be based 5 minutes around the corner, and we have contact via teams, phone and via email, but the team is willing to come and see us if necessary, in both our Manchester and Lincoln offices” Clare Harrison, Head Of Strategy, UKE Evorio’s Solution Following on from our initial audit, their existing IT supplier handed in their notice, with one week’s notice. This meant we had to provide support to a poorly implemented solution, whilst implementing a new environment. Rather than purchase new servers, which would require ongoing maintenance and a complicated network setup, we migrated services to Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This provided a stable and secure environment, with no large up-front costs. We then completed office moves for both Manchester and Lincoln offices, implementing new networking and Wi-Fi solutions. Our technical solutions included: Migrating Sage50 to a Virtual Server, accessible via the AVD Enrolling all devices into Microsoft Intune and deploying Microsoft Defender. Security was further enhanced with use of conditional access and Intune security policies. Creating Domain Trusts between the Groups Implementing an archiving solution to reduce storage costs whilst retaining required data. Deploying ‘bullet proof’ backup solutions and implementing a DR Plan. “Our staff are really seeing the benefits, the ease of use, the security. We threw a lot of different things into the mix with an unexpected office move, but after Evorio’s help, our staff are happy, working and are more adaptable to things that can arise.” Clare Harrison, Head Of Strategy, UKE To hear more in UKExpertMedical’s own words, take a look at the video below with their Head Of Strategy https://vimeo.com/1100595627?fl=pl&fe=sh For more information on the digital transformations Evorio carries out – take a look a the buttons below! Dynamics 365 CRM IT Solutions
What Your Microsoft 365 License Gets You
What Your Microsoft 365License Gets You Microsoft 365 is a pillar of digital productivity and collaboration – whether it’s the office applications you use, or the online storage systems to rely upon to be able to work from anywhere – Microsoft has an app for it. But what apps do you get in each Microsoft 365 License? And how can you make the most of them? What’s Included With EachMicrosoft 365 License? Firstly, it’s a good idea to check which Microsoft 365 license you have – Business Basic, Business Standard, or Business Premium. There are a couple more variations, but these three are the main license packages, and you’ll likely have one of these more than any other. To check, you can ask your IT admin who should know, or you can open any of the main office apps (Word, PowerPoint, etc.), hit “File” then “Account” at the bottom left and it should tell you the package you have. As for what’s included, take a look at the table below: https://vimeo.com/1066877254?fl=pl&fe=sh Basic £ 4 60 Per User, Per Month 50GB Email Account Microsoft Teams SharePoint Online Versions of Excel, Word And PowerPoint Standard £ 9 60 Per User, Per Month Everything In Basic, Plus Desktop Versions Of Excel, Word And PowerPoint Multi-Factor Authentication Premium £ 16 90 Per User, Per Month Everything In Standard, Plus Endpoint Protection (Antivirus) Mobile Device Management Access And Data Controls Improved Multi-Factor Authentication Recommended As I’m sure you all know, with every package you get your basic office applications (web versions for Basic, desktop versions for Standard and Premium), those being Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. You also get access to Teams and OneDrive in every package. But – there’s a lot of applications that you might not realise you get as part of your license package, so here’s a quick list below of the lesser known, and lesser used, apps that your license entitles you to! In Basic, Standard & Premium, you also get: SharePoint: The backbone of Microsoft’s storage capabilities, which can handle all of your cloud storage needs, while allowing collaboration and integration with the rest of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. We can’t overstate how much we love SharePoint – so much so that we wrote a dedicated article about it here In Standard & Premium, you also get: Microsoft Loop: Loop is a powerhouse of collaboration and project planning. Imagine having one document that everyone can see, gets updated in real time for everyone, and anyone can add different elements to, like meeting notes, task lists and checklists. Now imagine it also integrates with Microsoft Planner, Trello, Jira and even GitHub. NOW imagine it being bolstered by Microsoft Copilot’s AI capabilities – That’s Microsoft Loop, and you can read more about it here. In Premium, you also get: Microsoft Intune: Microsoft’s cornerstone of mobile device security. A tool that helps businesses secure and manage all kinds of company devices and applications, including employees’ mobile phones. Intune allows you to secure and manage every device that connects to company data, all from one place. – Read more about what Intune can do for your business here Defender For Business: Put your pitchforks down… Defender For Business is a game-changer for endpoint protection, as well as detection and response. This isn’t the free version that’s included with every copy of Windows, Defender for business is an all-singing, all-dancing over-achiever that has earned Microsoft accolades from industry bodies like Gartner and IDC, both of whom named Microsoft as a “leader” in endpoint protection and security – Still not convinced? Read more about Defender For Business here. How Do I Get The Most From My Microsoft 365 License? Now that you’ve identified what license package you have, and reviewed what is and isn’t available to you, it’s a brilliant time to take a look at any 3rd party apps you might be paying to use, and whether you still need them. For example, do you use… Google Drive? You’ve already got SharePoint. Slack? You’ve got Teams. Mobile Device Management Software? You might have access to Intune. Norton or McAfee? Defender For Business is leagues ahead. The above is all software that you’ll be paying an extra fee for, which may well be money you can save by switching to the Microsoft apps you’re already paying for. But if you’re still not convinced, then get in touch with us at the button below. Get In Touch How Can I Move To Microsoft 365? Moving to Microsoft 365 and migrating your data can seem like a daunting task – but it doesn’t have to be. We can help you move your data over and get you the best available price on licenses, all you need to do is give us a call, or send us an email. In terms of contracts, there are some different options. Microsoft introduced the New Commerce Experience (NCE) a couple of years ago, which is designed to save you money on your licenses when you commit to an annual contract. An annual contract cannot be cancelled until the end of its term, nor can you reduce the number of licenses you have until then. You can increase the number (for example, if you expand your team) whenever needed, and you can also transfer a license from one employee to another whenever necessary. In some cases, you can also upgrade your license to the next level should you need extra features. Licenses are available on a monthly commitment as well, although this comes with a slightly increased price compared with the annual contract, due to the added flexibility. Get In Touch What’s The Best Microsoft 365 License For Me? The best license for you will depend on a few things, from the kind of data you handle, the size of your business, and the nature of your business, these can all change what apps and services you need and don’t need. Generally speaking, we believe that the Microsoft 365 Business Premium package is best suited for most organisations, as it has absolutely
Defender For Business: The Best Antivirus You Don’t Know About
Defender For Business: The BestAntivirus You Don’t Know About I know what you’re all thinking – doesn’t Microsoft Defender suck? We get it, the Defender that most people are familiar with comes pre-installed with Windows and, historically, wasn’t ever the best choice compared to alternatives like Norton or McAfee. BUT – the pre-installed Windows Defender isn’t what we’re talking about today, instead we’re focusing on it’s more sophisticated and useful big brother, Microsoft Defender for Business. https://vimeo.com/1063121066?fl=pl&fe=sh What Is Microsoft Defender For Business? As you might’ve guessed, Microsoft Defender for Business is a sophisticated antivirus and security application (but honestly, that’s underselling it). Defender for Business is aimed at (drum roll please) businesses with anything up to 300 employees, and offers comprehensive protection against a multitude of different threats, including malware, ransomware and phishing attacks. But that’s not all, Defender for Business can proactively identify risks by uncovering the weak points in your security, while also providing you with the necessary steps to fix said weaknesses. Defender for Business also offers what’s called Endpoint Detection and Response (or EDR, for short). This begs the question, what does any of that mean? Well, put simply, EDR actively monitors and analyses activity on all of your devices, and identifies anything that might be suspicious. From this, Defender will respond to the potential threat, block it, notify you, and provide recommended steps to fix the issue (like deleting that program that the pop-up said would definitely double your laptop’s RAM). Furthermore, EDR will provide a recording of the attack, which can then help your administrators identify how, and why, the attack happened, giving your business the opportunity to put policies in place to prevent a similar attack in the future. What’s The Difference Between TheDifferent Versions Of Defender? We know it can be a little confusing, especially when both the free versions share very similar names (and as a result, similar reputations, albeit unfairly). So take a look below where we’ve documented the differences between Defender for Business, and the built-in Windows Defender. Windows Defender Defender For Business What Can It Do? Protects your PC/Laptop from malware, viruses, and other similar threats Everything Windows Defender can do, plus protection against web threats, identity theft, and EDR. What Devices Does It Cover? Only devices that can run Windows. Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android. Features Simple antivirus software and firewall protection. Everything Windows Defender has, plus EDR, identity theft monitoring, VPN, and more. Price Free – Baked Right Into Windows 11 Free – If you have a Microsoft 365 Business Premium License.Otherwise, £2.30 per user, per month. But why should you use Microsoft Defender? Just because we tell you to? No, Defender for Business is backed by multiple industry bodies. Microsoft Defender for Business’ antimalware capabilities consistently score highly during independent industry tests, and Microsoft was named a leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (which we’ve attached for your viewing pleasure). Finally, Microsoft was named a leader in IDC’s MarketScape for Modern Endpoint Security for Enterprises, Midsize Businesses, and Small Businesses in 2024 – which you can read more about here Microsoft invests an estimated $1 Billion per year on security, especially cloud security, which means its safe to say that Microsoft Defender is NOT the middling antivirus program it used to be, despite what it’s age-old reputation might make you think. What Else Can Defender For Business Do? The extra features don’t stop just yet, because Microsoft Defender has a plethora of different products you can take advantage of: Defender For Office 365: Protects threats that might be found in email attachments, documents, and collaboration tools (like Microsoft Loop) You can take this a step further by upgrading to Defender For Office Plan 2, which gives you access to phishing simulations, which are a great tool that train staff to spot potential phishing emails. Defender For Cloud Apps: This is designed to monitor and protect your cloud applications, as well as giving you useful insights into your usage, and the ability to implement security policies. Defender For Identity: This helps protect you against identity-based attacks, specifically aimed at on-premise Active Directory controllers. Defender for Identity can also continually monitor user accounts, behaviours and any potential malicious activities. How Do I Get Microsoft Defender For Business? Defender for Business comes as part of the Microsoft 365 Business Premium License (catchy name, I know) which means that you might already be paying for it – take a look below at the different Microsoft 365 license options Basic £ 4 60 Per User, Per Month 50GB Email Account Microsoft Teams SharePoint Online Versions of Excel, Word And PowerPoint Standard £ 9 60 Per User, Per Month Everything In Basic, Plus Desktop Versions Of Excel, Word And PowerPoint Multi-Factor Authentication Premium £ 16 90 Per User, Per Month Everything In Standard, Plus Endpoint Protection (Antivirus) Mobile Device Management Access And Data Controls Improved Multi-Factor Authentication Recommended We’d recommend the Business Premium license to most organisations, as it contains everything an SMB might need to get by, IT and productivity wise/ But, if you feel like the Business Premium license isn’t the right fit for you, then Microsoft Defender for Business is available as a standalone package for just £2.30 per user, per month. Need some more convincing? Or maybe you want help setting up Defender so it’s ready to start protecting your business from lurking threats – no matter your situation, click below, give us a call and one of our experts will help! Or, try the other button to learn more about how seriously we take your cyber security. Contact Us Learn More About Cyber Security
What Is Microsoft Intune?
What Is Microsoft Intune? If you’re a Microsoft 365 Business Premium user, then you might’ve heard of a little program called “Intune” – and if you haven’t, then you should take another look, because Microsoft Intune is actually one of the best security tools on offer to businesses. https://vimeo.com/1060924794?fl=pl&fe=sh So, What Is Intune? Microsoft Intune is a tool that helps businesses manage and secure company devices, applications, and data. As mentioned before, if you’re a Microsoft 365 Business Premium User, then you’re already paying for it as part of your package – so you might as well use it, eh? In short, Intune allows for the management of company devices, as well as personal devices that access company data, to ensure that said data is secure and protected, no matter what device its accessed from. Intune is compatible with almost all modern devices, including Windows (obviously, it’s Microsoft after all), MacOS, Android & iOS. This is referred to as Mobile Device Management (or MDM for short!) How Does Intune Work? As well as MDM, Intune also uses Mobile App Management (MAM), which means that you can deploy and manage the apps that your staff access. Intune allows you to publish, push, configure, secure, monitor and update apps for your staff. You can also enforce security and access controls to ensure that nobody has access to any apps or data that they shouldn’t. Key Benefits Of Intune Intune has some key benefits that mean that setting it up is within your organisation’s best interests: Intune gives you the confidence that any devices that access company data are compliant with your security policies. Intune helps to implement zero-trust policies and ensure that devices and applications require authentication before they can be accessed. Simplify your IT administration by automatically deploying apps and updates to all your devices, completely removing the need for manual deployment. Reduce costs by allowing personnel to use their personal devices to securely access company information. Compatible with Autopilot, which delivers brand-new devices from suppliers directly into staff’s hands. Lastly, Intune is fully compatible with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (another application you’re likely paying for without knowing it!), which can provide enhanced security measures. For example, file analysis that flags potential dangers. This allows your organisation to maintain a fully compliant environment, across multiple devices. How Can Intune Help My Organisation? Good question! How about a real-world example to help contextualise the tools that Intune provides? Let’s say your company has a travelling sales team, who often need to access company data (like Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, or a CRM) on their phones while they’re on the road: How do you control what they do and don’t have access to on their phones? Intune. How can you ensure that data is inaccessible should an employee move on to another company? Intune. How do you know that their device is updated and secure? Intune. How do you know they have a PIN, Face ID or fingerprint security in place? Intune. Intune is essential to make sure your company data is secure when being accessed on an employee’s personal device – but employees needn’t worry, Intune isn’t some Orwellian Big Brother watching over you and your personal information. Intune has access to company data, as well as basic device information, such as the make & model, and the operating system in place (Android or iOS version.). Intune CAN’T see any personal information, such as applications not mandated by your employer, personal emails and text messages, and your photos. Intune can also unlock some certifications which give your business more credibility and security, such as Cyber Essentials. Intune makes it easy to get one step closer to these certifications as it provides clear evidence of your organisation having security controls in place. How Do I Get Intune? Intune comes as part of the Microsoft 365 Business Premium package, which is what we recommend a business use, as it also contains everything else a business could possibly need, including security tools like Intune and Defender, cloud storage and intranet applications like SharePoint, as well as your Office applications and collaborative apps like Teams and Loop. Intune can also be purchased as a standalone package, if you decide that Microsoft 365 Business Premium isn’t the right package for you. Basic £ 4 60 Per User, Per Month 50GB Email Account Microsoft Teams SharePoint Online Versions of Excel, Word And PowerPoint Standard £ 9 60 Per User, Per Month Everything In Basic, Plus Desktop Versions Of Excel, Word And PowerPoint Multi-Factor Authentication Premium £ 16 90 Per User, Per Month Everything In Standard, Plus Endpoint Protection (Antivirus) Mobile Device Management Access And Data Controls Improved Multi-Factor Authentication Recommended Ready to get started with Intune? Or maybe you need a little more information – either way, give us a call or an email and we’ll put you in touch with one of our experts to help you come to an informed decision about you organisation’s mobile security. Get In Touch
What Is SharePoint?
What Is SharePoint? Everyone needs file storage, whether that’s on a local server hidden in a cupboard at the back of your office, or via a cloud service like Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive – no matter what your current setup looks like, here’s why we think you should make the switch to Microsoft SharePoint: But First – What Is SharePoint? https://vimeo.com/1055556197?fl=pl&fe=sh Before we get into the benefits of SharePoint, I can already hear the keyboard clacking as you (yes, you) get ready to type out “But isn’t SharePoint just a fancy Intranet?”. To which I’d say you’re right! SharePoint is a fancy Intranet, but it’s also so much more… SharePoint acts as the backbone for Microsoft 365 storage, including storing data from OneDrive, Teams, Loop, and more recently, Microsoft Copilot (that’s my obligatory AI mention done for the day). SharePoint is so adept at handling storage, that a lot of businesses (including us!) are using it as a replacement for expensive traditional file servers. That is to say, of course, that SharePoint can still be used as your company Intranet, and a hub for your Organisation’s members to access new items, policy documents and general company information. The limit is your imagination. The best part? If you’re a Microsoft 365 user then you probably already pay for SharePoint, and all you need is a little help to get it up and running. Why Should You Use SharePoint? Aside from the aforementioned fact that you’re probably already paying for it so may as well get your money’s worth – SharePoint comes with a bundle of benefits. It’s far cheaper to run than a physical file server: SharePoint stores data in the cloud, meaning that there’s no need to have big physical servers that need constant power and take up space in your office, which might just reduce your operating costs by a hefty chunk. It’s quick and easy to replicate your old file structure – or start fresh! Don’t worry, we’ve seen our fair share of messy file spaces, whether it’s a file called “Client Proposal 2.0 Final Finished For Real This Time.docx” or a folder called “sdssjdkdlfkdldks” that you swore was only temporary. Switching to SharePoint provides a great opportunity to start fresh with a neat and tidy file structure – or to stick with your current structure if that’s what works for your business Work collaboratively, and securely: With SharePoint, multiple people can work on a file at the same time, leading to easier collaboration, even with those who are working from home. Additionally, access to files can be restricted using security groups, as well as via the security settings deployed as part of your Microsoft 365 tenancy, including controls like Multi-Factor-Authentication. Work from any device, even offline: SharePoint works with practically any device, including Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS. On Windows and Mac, you can even work offline at the press of a button, by syncing your SharePoint files with OneDrive. Consistent new features and updates: Microsoft is committed to innovation and improvement of the SharePoint platform – in fact, just recently Microsoft announced Copilot integration with SharePoint, bringing the power of AI to your files. Customisable Looks: Out of the box, SharePoint may seem a little limited in how far you can customise it’s looks. However, there’s a bunch of different templates available to quickly and easily improve SharePoint’s looks. Additionally, you can add your company’s logo and brand colours to make SharePoint feel more like your own system. You might be thinking that some of these points sound similar to OneDrive – and you’d be right again (look at you go!). But there’s some key differences that are important to know. If only someone had put together an article detailing the differences between SharePoint and OneDrive… Oh wait! We did. Take a look at the button below. SharePoint Vs. OneDrive Why Should You Use SharePoint? We can help get you started with migrating your data over to SharePoint – get in contact here if you’d like some more info. Before you undergo a migration to SharePoint, there’s some things to consider which can make a migration smoother. Like mentioned before, a good question to ask is whether or not your current file structure is meeting the requirements of the business, and whether now would be a good time to reorganise and start a fresh, neat, new structure. Another good question is whether your security policies would allow staff to synchronise company data with their machine, or whether it would be better to force people to use the web version of SharePoint instead – it may also affect the data, as features like metadata tagging aren’t available for data synchronised via OneDrive, but are supported in the web version. Additionally, data retention may be a factor in some use-cases. As standard, when a file is deleted from SharePoint it is retained in the “trash” for just over 90 days, and then is lost forever. There are 3rd party services, as well as an official Microsoft backup tool which can alleviate this, but they may come at an extra cost. Finally, it’s a good idea to check definitively whether or not you’re already paying for SharePoint, and how much storage you have – SharePoint is included in Microsoft 365 Basic, Standard and Premium packages, so chances are it’s already included in what you pay for, but it’s worth a check just in case. Out of the box, SharePoint comes with 1TB of storage available, plus an extra 10GB per user licence you purchase as part of your tenancy. If you need more than this, it can be increased with the purchase of bolt-on licences. Get in contact with us to chat to an expert on this. Basic £ 4 60 Per User, Per Month 50GB Email Account Microsoft Teams SharePoint Online Versions of Excel, Word And PowerPoint Standard £ 9 60 Per User, Per Month Everything In Basic, Plus Desktop Versions Of Excel, Word And PowerPoint Multi-Factor Authentication Premium £ 16 90 Per User, Per Month Everything In Standard, Plus
Microsoft Copilot Wave 2: Here’s What You Need To Know
Microsoft Copilot Wave 2: Here’s What You Need To Know Earlier this week, Microsoft announced and released Wave 2 of their ever popular Microsoft Copilot, their AI assistant built off the back of Chat GPT. Microsoft claims that Copilot has the fastest adoption rate of any of their Microsoft 365 suite, and that, at one company they surveyed, Copilot users saved 92 minutes per week on average when using the AI tool. They also claim that, since general release, Copilot has doubled its speed in terms of responses, and that response satisfaction has tripled. It is changing every day, both as users get to know it and as it starts to adapt to things like writing style, common prompts etc. With wave 2, Microsoft has released a host of new features and uses; some are small tweaks, some are game-changing new tools. Take a look below for what to expect from Microsoft Copilot Wave 2. As features get added, we’ll be dropping short demos on how you can use Copilot – click below to take a look (and feel free to bookmark, as we update that page regularly!) Tips And Tricks For Microsoft Copilot Copilot In Web The version of Copilot that exists in the web has been granted some big new features – the biggest? BizChat Accessible right now at this web page to those with a Copilot licence (and coming soon to the free version of Copilot), you’ll find what Microsoft dubs “The UI for AI“.BizChat is an interface that allows you to talk to Copilot as you already have been, but now with access to your company’s files and data, turning your organisation’s data into “a rich database of information and insight” and allowing you to collaborate with Copilot like never before. You’ll see a toggle at the top of the page, toggling between “Work” and “Web” – switching it to work mode gives you the features of BizChat. This is then taken even further with the other big feature – Pages.‘Pages’ is a digital canvas allowing you to collaborate with other members of your organisation, without leaving your Copilot chat. You can talk to Copilot and drop it’s responses onto the collaborative page, where everyone with access to the page will be able to see them. Users of Microsoft Loop may find the interface familiar, as it’s a similar concept to a Loop page, with the added benefit of Copilot. Copilot In Teams Copilot within Teams hasn’t received any major feature drops. Instead, Microsoft has chosen to make small improvements to the functions that already exist – namely, when asking Copilot to summarise a recorded meeting, Copilot will analyse the meeting chat as well as the transcript, leading to better and more comprehensive summaries. You can also now ask Copilot to find any unanswered questions or actions from the meeting, so that its ability to read the meeting chat gets put to good use. Copilot In Outlook The biggest new feature for Outlook is the ability for Copilot to now prioritise your inbox. With just one prompt, Copilot analyses your inbox based not only on the content of the emails you’ve received, but also on your role within the organisation, including who you report to and the email threads you’re actively respondent in. Coming soon in a future update, you’ll be able to teach Copilot what topics, keywords, and contacts that are important to you and you’re role, and Copilot will be able to prioritise emails that fit your criteria. Some smaller updates to Copilot’s functionality in Outlook, specifically the mobile version, include the ability to suggest and choose what tone you want a reply to be generated in, making replying to emails with Copilot even easier and more convenient.Also, Copilot will suggest multiple different responses in some cases, and you can choose whichever you feel most appropriate and edit from there (or ask Copilot to tweak certain parts, if you’re so inclined). Copilot In OneDrive Similarly to Teams, OneDrive hasn’t received much in the way of feature drops – but the one it has received could come in handy for its messier users! Copilot can now compare files, meaning that finding the latest file version that’s hidden in a random folder with a random date is now much easier. Copilot will compare two files and tell you what the differences in content are – going one step further than just comparing the files’ metadata to determine which is the latest version. Copilot In Excel The big news is that Copilot in Excel is now generally available! Previously, Copilot for Excel was only in public preview, and (in our experience) wasn’t as reliable as the rest of the Microsoft 365 suite, but now the full version is out for everyone with a Copilot licence to use. Another big change is that, unlike in the preview, you can now ask Copilot to analyse data that hasn’t been formatted into a table, lifting one of the biggest restrictions from previous versions. What has now entered preview, however, and isn’t available generally, is Copilot’s ability to generate Python code and insert it into your Excel sheets.Now, anyone can work with Copilot to conduct advanced analysis like forecasting, risk analysis, machine learning, and visualizing complex data, all without knowing Python (or so Microsoft claims). As previously mentioned, this feature is in preview, so may not be fully reliable just yet, and likely won’t be available to most users. Copilot in Excel with Python will become generally available in a future update, likely with Copilot’s wave 3 release. Copilot In Word The big new thing in Copilot for Word is the ability for Copilot to reference emails and meetings when generating content – instead of just other files within your organisation’s SharePoint. Beyond this, Microsoft have simply made general improvements to the existing capabilities of Copilot. Copilot In PowerPoint Copilot within PowerPoint has one big new feature – The Narrative Editor. Now, when asking Copilot to generate a presentation based on a specific topic, question, or
Microsoft Copilot: Tips And Tricks For AI In 2026
Microsoft Copilot: Tips And Tricks For AI In 2026 Microsoft Copilot AI is here! Microsoft’s newest efficiency tool brings a wealth of features to help streamline your work – and we’re here to tell you about them. See below our list of Copilot Tips and Tricks to streamline your work. The best part? Copilot is getting better and better every day, so check back regularly to always have the latest on what Copilot can do! What Is Copilot? Copilot this, Copilot that – lets start off from the beginning with what Copilot actually is, before we discuss all that it can do! Take a look at the short video below to find out what Copilot is: https://vimeo.com/981962761?fl=pl&fe=sh Copilot In Microsoft Loop Copilot just got Loop-ed in! We LOVE Microsoft Loop here at Evorio, and we can’t get enough of its real-time collaborative features, so what happens when you throw Microsoft Copilot into the mix? Take a look at the short video below to see how Copilot integrates with Microsoft Loop to summarise long project documents and even generate new content – visible to everyone who’s got access to the Loop doc, regardless of if you have a Copilot licence or not! https://vimeo.com/974959968?fl=pl&fe=sh Copilot In Microsoft PowerPoint Need a proposal presentation on the double? Microsoft’s AI companion Copilot is here to get you going. Simply give it the Word doc you need to turn into a presentation, and Copilot gives you the boost you need to get going quickly! While it’s not quite perfect (just yet!), this gives you a great place to start from, and will save you hours in the long run. Gone are the days of starting with a blank piece of paper. https://vimeo.com/962096307?fl=pl&fe=sh Copilot In Microsoft Outlook Show of hands – who else gets 3 bajillion emails a day?? Now – who’s got time to read them all?? Here’s where CopilotAI comes in! Microsoft’s Copilot can summarise those big email chains with loads of responses into the most important bits and feed them back to you – take a look below to see Copilot in action! Imagine how much time this can save you in the future! Got any burning questions about Copilot? Let us know! https://vimeo.com/962096352?fl=pl&fe=sh Copilot In Microsoft Teams It’s the start of a new financial year for many, which means one thing – Meetings. Yearly reviews, new business plans, budget discussions: there’s no end to the long April meetings that come around each year. But (drumroll please) help is a few clicks away… Microsoft’s new AI companion Copilot can help you prep for the “month of meetings” with just the press of a button! Take a look at the video below to see Copilot generate detailed recommendations and actions on what to prepare for an upcoming meeting, including emails, messages, people and even files – all there, neatly presented. https://vimeo.com/962096388?fl=pl&fe=shhttps://vimeo.com/974959102?fl=pl&fe=shhttps://vimeo.com/974960235?fl=pl&fe=sh
Why Your Law Firm Should Outsource Its IT
Why Your Law FirmShould Outsource Its IT And Why It Should Be To Us! Regardless of size, there is no firm that won’t, at some point or another, experience IT difficulties – that’s why it’s crucial to have a good team managing your data and technology.But what are the benefits of an MSP (Managed Service Provider) compared to an in-house IT team? Take a look below to see why we’re so passionate about helping law firms and solicitors with their IT. Response Times & Expertise We understand that with clients relying on you, often urgently, the uptime of your systems is a major priority. Response time to your critical, or even routine, issues is where an MSP excels, because your IT is our business. At Evorio, we aim for a 15-minute response time to any tickets raised to us – that means that within 15 minutes of reporting an issue, you’ll be talking to an expert who can either fix your issue there and then, or provide you with an alternative while they work on a resolution. Raising a ticket is as easy as giving us a call, or emailing our dedicated, UK-based support team. Security & Compliance Whether you’re a small firm or a large LLP, you’re no doubt dealing with a mountain of sensitive data, and keeping it secure and compliant is of paramount importance. Evorio is not only Cyber Essentials certified, but we’re also ISO:27001 compliant, which means that we have the necessary security protocols in place to manage and protect confidential data…which should help you sleep better at night. We’re proud to partner with experts to help make sure your firm stays compliant and secure with governing data policies. Evorio also offers cyber security awareness training to make sure that your systems (and users!) are air-tight, as well as disaster recovery and data backup plans in the unlikely event that the worst happens. Experience As a solicitor or barrister, why should you need to be an IT expert? Leave it to an MSP. They come with a broad base of experience, and are ahead of the curve with the latest innovations, meaning they can provide proactive IT support and strategy. In our case, we can also offer experience in the legal sector itself. We understand how firms work and the software they use, such as Proclaim Case Management, Mattersphere etc. Additionally, as a Microsoft Silver Partner, Evorio has experience with the tools that you may already be using, such as Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook. Peace Of Mind IT works best when you’re not thinking about it.As an MSP, we pride ourselves on keeping things running smoothly and keeping the noise out of your way; with 24/7 monitoring services, we sometimes fix issues before you’re even aware they exist. With an MSP, you can rest assured that your business is in safe hands, protected and secured by a friendly team of expert engineers. Your IT is our business. For more information on how Evorio can help your firm, click below! Learn More
SharePoint Vs. Azure
SharePoint Vs. Azure Last month, we gave you an overview of a couple of Microsoft’s cloud storage solutions, SharePoint and OneDrive, to see which one makes the most sense for your business. Today we’re back to do it again. The contenders this time: SharePoint Vs. Azure Files First: A Recap Of SharePoint. We’d recommend you read our last article to get a better understanding of SharePoint – you can find that article here. For now, here’s a recap of SharePoint’s highlights. SharePoint is designed as a business collaboration tool and content management platform, and gives the user the ability to control access to information and files, making it ideal for larger organisations with more complex needs. Importantly, SharePoint is included with Microsoft 365 at no extra cost, no matter what tier your business has. Next Up: Azure Files Azure Files is part of (drumroll) the Azure ecosystem, which is entirely separate from Microsoft 365, and is its own cloud platform with an emphasis on computing as opposed to productivity. With this, there’s an extra cost depending on your needs. Azure Files itself, is a fully managed cloud server which functions similarly to a traditional file server, meaning you can access your data from any connected computer. It serves as an easy way to replace your on-premise server, which is something we discuss in this article here. Azure Files comes with its own benefits to your business, such as Only needing to pay for the storage you actually use No need to buy, maintain and upgrade expensive physical servers A backend that’s protected and patched by Microsoft, meaning you don’t need to worry about external security A myriad of robust security controls that can limit data access to only those who need it. So, What’s Best? Like most choices in life, different options make sense for different people. SharePoint is designed as a way of collaborating with colleagues on documents and files, and increasing productivity, much like the rest of the Microsoft 365 suite. On the other hand, Azure Files is a traditional file server replacement, and offers a like-for-like alternative to an on-premise physical server, which fits in with the rest of the positioning of the Azure suite, focusing on computing power as opposed to productivity. To find out more about Azure Files from Microsoft themselves, click here. In Conclusion Both solutions offer a brilliant and modern alternative to traditional file sharing and on-premises servers. If you’re looking for seamless integration with Microsoft 365, and are already heavily using apps like Teams, OneDrive and the Microsoft Office suite, then SharePoint is the obvious answer for your business. With SharePoint, you get superior levels of collaboration with internal and external team members, plus the added benefit that you’ve probably already got SharePoint without even knowing it if you’re using Microsoft 365. However, if you want the functionality of accessing all of your data via a mapped out drive, or need the ability to store much larger quantities of data, then Azure files is probably the way forward for your business. Whichever you might choose – Evorio can help get you set up with the latest technologies. Get In Touch