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Identifying gaps and strengthening defences in the digital age2024 was a challenging year for IT security leaders. Studies show cloud security breaches surged by 35% compared to 2023, with 78% of organisations reporting at least one incident. The

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Purview with Cloud Essentials in this expert-led webinar video. Designed for organisations seeking to strengthen their data governance, the video introduces Cloud Essentials’ proven approach to implementing and optimising Microsoft Purview. By

WEBINAR: 20 May 2025 at 1pm BST Follow our practical and pragmatic step-by-step methodology to deploy foundational elements of Microsoft Purview and take action to protect your most sensitive data. Kicking off our webinar series, this session will explore the

Turning on Microsoft Defender for Cloud is easy enough. Turning it into a strategic advantage? That’s where things get interesting. Defender for Cloud is one of the most powerful platforms available for securing Azure and hybrid environments – but

Data governance is unlikely to be the most thrilling topic on your company’s agenda, but if you’re navigating the world of AI, it’s one you can’t afford to overlook.  Fortunately, Microsoft has now made it dramatically easier for businesses

Have you ever paused to consider how much data you generate daily? From the countless emails you send to the numerous documents (and document versions) you create, the sheer volume can be staggering. Now, multiply that volume by the

The old adage "walls have ears" isn’t quite as apt as it used to be. These days, it would be a lot more accurate to say, “the network has ears”. Or it should, at any rate.The truth is,

Data governance – or the comprehensive management of data availability, usability, integrity, and security in an enterprise – is an understandably daunting prospect for many organisations. It involves setting up a range of policies and controls to ensure data

Strategies to achieve cost savings whilst maintaining performance levels  80% of organisations overspend on the cloud (according to a 2023 Gartner report). “Cost overruns aren’t just a financial issue – they erode trust in the cloud’s ROI and slow

Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI technologies like Copilot for Microsoft 365 and ChatGPT have been dominating conversations in the business world. While the initial buzz may have quietened since the end of last year, the focus on