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Hybrid Data Centre & Cloud
AI is Reshaping the Cloud
September 1, 2025
AI is transforming Azure operations and applications. Learn how to prepare your cloud strategy for AIOps, intelligent apps, and AI-driven costs.
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Maximise Productivity & Agility
Azure - DIY vs Enterprise Partner
August 1, 2025
DIY Azure management risks wasted spend and security gaps. Discover why partnering with experts delivers stronger ROI and long-term value.
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Control your costs
FinOps - Beyond the Bill
July 1, 2025
Discover how FinOps transforms Azure from a cost risk into a secure, efficient, and innovation-driven cloud strategy.
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Optimise and Secure Your Data
Data Democratisation and AI-Driven Insights
March 20, 2025
Data is the new currency, but its value depends on accessibility. In 2025, businesses are prioritising data democratisation.
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Modern Workplace
Quantum Computing Preparations
March 13, 2025
Quantum computing may still be in its early stages, but its potential to solve complex problems is reshaping how organisations approach innovation.
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Modern Workplace
The Metaverse's Practical Applications
March 6, 2025
The initial buzz around the metaverse has matured into a focus on real-world applications.
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Green IT and Sustainable Tech
February 20, 2025
From energy-efficient data centres to eco-friendly hardware, sustainable tech is at the forefront of IT strategy in 2025.
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The Edge Computing Evolution
February 13, 2025
In today’s fast-paced business world, waiting for data to travel to and from a centralised cloud server isn’t always an option.
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Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture
February 6, 2025
As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, traditional security models struggle to keep pace.
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Hybrid Data Centre & Cloud
Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Expansion
January 30, 2025
The cloud landscape is evolving. Hybrid and multi-cloud strategies are no longer optional - they’re the backbone of modern IT infrastructure.
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Maximise Productivity & Agility
Hyperautomation Across Operations
January 23, 2025
Imagine a business where every repetitive, manual task is automated, freeing up your team to focus on high-value activities.
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Optimise and Secure Your Data
GenAI for Business Transformation
January 16, 2025
Generative AI is revolutionising industries, moving beyond content creation to deliver unparalleled innovation across business processes.
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Modernise your workplace
The Top 10 Tech Trends for 2025
January 3, 2025
This year’s trends are all about adaptability, resilience, and sustainability - key themes that underpin the technological shifts we’re seeing across industries.
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Modernise your workplace
Your essential tech news update for November
November 4, 2024
From the end of the 8GB RAM era to 5 security gaps that high cyber risk organisations have in common, we have the latest tech news update for you!
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Your essential tech news update for October
October 7, 2024
From MS Copilot Wave 2 to building networks that can withstand more extreme weather events, and a dose of organisational AI, you don't want to miss this month's tech roundup!
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Unlocking the full potential of Generative AI
October 1, 2024
GenAI offers enormous promise but successfully adopting it into your organisation is not without its challenges - how can you overcome these and seize the opportunity?
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Your essential tech news update for September
September 4, 2024
From Intel's Arrow Lake to Strawberry Season for ChatGPT, and digital resilience in an 'always-on' world, we've got the month's roundup of tech news for you.
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Composable Business Architectures
In a world where market conditions shift rapidly, businesses must adapt or risk falling behind.
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Optimise and Secure Your Data
Why Dell Technologies is leading the age of data
Data is becoming an increasingly valuable asset for business, but it’s also facing increased security threats from within and outside of your organisation.
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Maximise Productivity & Agility
The strategic advantage of managed IT services
Your chosen Managed Services Provider should illuminate the path to technological empowerment and business excellence.
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Control your costs
8 Common pitfalls in choosing & managing tech product licences
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, small to medium-sized businesses need to navigate the complexities of software licensing.
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Maximise Productivity & Agility
6 Core considerations when choosing the right MSP
In the digital age, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must navigate a complex IT landscape. Choosing the right Managed Services Provider (MSP) is crucial for success.
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Modern Workplace
Rise of the machines: how AI will change data engineering
The initial impact of ChatGPT has been felt across multiple industries, and it will revolutionise how work is done.
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Cyber Security
4 tips to keep your business safe & secure
According to CyberEdge’s Cyberthreat Defense Report, 85% of organisations suffered from a successful cyberattack in 2021.
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Cyber Security
Making AI trustworthy & secure with AI TRiSM
Introduction to AI Trust, Risk and Security Management practices that will ensure that your AI initiatives are built on a foundation of trust and security.
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Professional Services
Effective organisational change management
Change is a constant in organisations, and must be treated as an integral part of organisational success.
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Cyber Security
Staying ahead of cyberthreats with CTEM
Your organisation needs a proactive plan that keeps up with the most pressing risks to your business — that's where Continuous Threat Exposure Management comes in.
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Cyber Security
FT Group's BUI named MXDR Partner for Microsoft
Here's how we're putting our security expertise to work for some of the largest enterprise customers in the world.
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Modern Workplace
Embracing AI - the rise of intelligent applications
Intelligent applications are the next generation of software that not only performs tasks but also learns from each interaction.
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Modern Workplace
The new frontier: catering to machine customers
As we look towards 2026, we see a landscape where devices and machines, equipped with AI, aren't just tools but customers with their own purchasing power.
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Hybrid Data Centre & Cloud
Navigating the next wave with industry cloud platforms
Industry cloud platforms are customised infrastructure solutions, built to handle the unique data, compliance, and operational needs of specific sectors.
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Maximise Productivity & Agility
Agile software development with platform engineering
Platform Engineering is all about synergy – getting developers and operations teams on the same page, ensuring they can work together seamlessly.
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Optimise and Secure Your Data
6 ways to keep up with customer engagement trends
Customers expect you to know their preferences, but there’s a fine line between personalisation and invasion of privacy.
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Customer Story - Bidfood transforms their infrastructure
Planning was critical in the smooth transition and implementation of WMware SD-WAN powered by VeloCloud.
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Modernise Your Workplace
FT Group's BUI earns 10th advanced Microsoft specialisation
Microsoft has acknowledged our holistic expertise in endpoint deployment, management, and security.
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Maximise Productivity & Agility
10 technology trends to watch out for in 2024
To help IT Managers and IT Directors navigate tech's rapidly evolving terrain, we're excited to launch our "10 Technology Trends for 2024" blog post series.
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Cyber Security
Industry certifications to boost your cybersecurity career
If you would like to enhance your career opportunities in cybersecurity, these key credentials will give you a distinct edge.
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Modern Workplace
Enhancing the workplace with an augmented connected workforce
Augmented technologies allow businesses to not just ramp up productivity but also take strides in making workspaces more accessible, inclusive, and eco-friendly.
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The future of coding with AI-augmented development
To really get the most out of AI, development teams are evolving how they work, re-shaping their culture and skills to fit around these new tools.
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Modern Workplace
Sustainable technology as a non-negotiable part of IT strategy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't just about smart outcomes; it's also about smart resource use, and it's no secret that AI systems are also heavy energy guzzlers.
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What does 'Hybrid Workplace' mean?
The ways in which we work have changed irrevocably, and now both employers and employees must adapt.
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Unleashing potential through the democratisation of Generative AI
Generative AI is on track to revolutionise the business world and the democratisation of generative AI is making advanced AI tools available to everyone, not just the tech elite.
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Cyber Security
Proactive strategies to enhance data security
Locate, classify, manage and secure your sensitive information wherever it lives, and wherever it travels.
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Cyber Security
3 Ways to shore up your defenses against phishing
Phishing – one of the oldest pain points in cyber-security – continues to wreak havoc for enterprises around the world.
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Hybrid Data Centre & Cloud
The acceleration of hybrid cloud adoption
We compare research in Hybrid Cloud Adoption and see why 82% of respondents are now choosing this approach.
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Control your costs
Understanding Microsoft's new commerce experience
Our customers asked and we answered - a simple Q&A to keep you informed and empowered.
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Modern Workplace
10 technology trends to expect in 2023
2023 technology trends will cover everything from AI and the Metaverse, to Superapps and the importance of digital immunity.
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Optimise and Secure Your Data
Data warehouse projects VS software projects
Understanding how they differ can help manage the expectations of the stakeholders and ensure their successful completion.
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Cyber Security
Are your endpoint security measures tough enough?
In this era of hybrid work, human actions have the potential to compromise entire corporate networks.
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Cyber Security
Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)
Find out why First Technology Group is one of only 160 global industry leaders to be invited to join MISA.
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Maximise Productivity & Agility
Productivity solutions for modern enterprises
Our advanced specialisations ensure our customers get everything they possibly can out of Microsoft Teams.
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Boosting workplace productivity & agility
As technology continues to evolve, businesses must keep up - 5 Reasons to choose Cloud Migration.
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