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Griffin Chartered Accountants’ Charity Seminar 2026 with Optimising IT
On Thursday 17th September 2026, members of the Optimising IT team attended the Griffin Chartered accountants’ annual charity seminar. The day involved a series of insightful talks about various topics, delivered by a range of amazing speakers. We were lucky enough to have Peter Last, IT Project Engineer at Optimising IT, deliver a presentation on…
Read MoreWhy Businesses Need to Invest in AI Governance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now integrated into business tools like Microsoft 365 and other workplace productivity platforms. This shift in AI adoption has seen organisations facing more pressure to use AI quickly to stay competitive and improve productivity. However, businesses are still facing risks with AI adoption because they are overlooking the importance of AI…
Read MoreMicrosoft 365 Adds Claude To Copilot Chat
Claude, a family of AI models developed by Anthropic, is now integrated into Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant. Combining with Open AI models, Claude is bringing new ways for Microsoft 365 users to plan work, draft content and generate multi-step tasks. This 2026 integration comes as part of Microsoft’s wider move towards offering multiple AI models…
Read MoreWhat Is a Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation And Why Should You Work With One?
The Microsoft partner programme has evolved. Gone are the Silver and Gold tiers that partners held, with the introduction of Microsoft Solutions Partner designation taking their place. What it means to be certified has changed, and it now means businesses must do more to become eligible. Here at Optimising IT, as a Microsoft Solutions Partner,…
Read More6 Cyber Security Supply Chain Risks & Challenges
Cyber security measures have had to ramp up, especially with the increase of businesses and organisations relying on third-party suppliers, vendors and MSPs as part of their supply chain. This has led to a rise in supply chain attacks, where these third-party tools and services become entry points for attackers, leading to eventual malware being…
Read MoreOptimising IT Joins Forces with Forest Green Rovers Football Club
Here at Optimising IT, we are passionate about partnering with different enterprises by sponsoring them as a B Corp company. Our latest partnership is with the greenest football club in the world – Forest Green Rovers (FGR). Players and spectators will see our branding and know the club is continuing to prioritise sustainability with the…
Read MoreIntroducing Optimising IT’s New Board of Directors
We are excited to introduce the new board of directors at Optimising IT, a team of dedicated professionals committed to driving our company forward. Optimising IT has been providing Managed IT Services since 2013, the business started from Gary’s dining table and has grown to a business which now has offices in Gloucester, Exeter and…
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