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Microsoft 365 E7: The Frontier Suite – What’s Changing, Why It Matters and How to Prepare
Microsoft has officially announced Microsoft 365 E7: The Frontier Suite, marking a major leap forward in enterprise productivity, automation and AI. With general availability for both Microsoft 365 E7 and Microsoft Agent 365 set for May 1, 2026, business leaders now have the clarity needed to plan their next move. What’s what: Microsoft 365 E7 is the new top-tier enterprise suite and Microsoft Agent 365 is a key AI-powered component within the E7 offering – not a rebrand, but a major capability addition. What’s Now Official Confirmed features Why This Matters Microsoft 365 E7: The Frontier Suite isn’t just a new…
UK SMEs must fortify their cybersecurity against geopolitical risks, says Espria
A recent Sky News investigation highlighted an uptick in cyberattacks tied to the Iran conflict that are targeting businesses across multiple sectors. Speaking at the NATO Summit, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged UK businesses, regardless of size or sector, to prioritise cybersecurity and ‘take immediate steps to review and strengthen their defences.’ While the warning is timely in tone, businesses are already becoming targets of politically motivated cyberattacks, emphasising the need for heightened vigilance. “As tensions spread globally, threat actors will continue to exploit digital vulnerabilities, and neutral businesses may be caught in the crossfire. These organisations offer low-risk targets for these cyber criminals to make an impact,” said Clinton Groome,…
Cyber insurance is the new compliance, but businesses are unprepared, says Espria
Leading technology provider warns that most UK SMEs are risking financial ruin by relying on outdated assumptions about cyber insurance. Insurance underwriters are now acting as de facto regulators of cybersecurity, demanding verifiable proof of robust security controls. From multi-factor authentication to rigorous incident response planning, many business owners are facing denied claims and wasted premiums due to insufficient cybersecurity controls and failure to test and follow agreed-upon incident response plans. Certifications like ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus are fast becoming non-negotiable prerequisites for SMEs, as is SOC2 for larger organisations. UK SMEs risk policy rejection and wasted premiums…
As social engineering surges, it’s time to insure and secure your business, says Espria
Building a cyber-aware culture and threat-protected business is the smartest risk investment to stay on top of the threat landscape. In a move that highlights the escalating cyber threats, the UK government recently announced the launch of a dedicated Vulnerability Research Institute (VRI) to bolster UK business cyber security defences. Designed to bring together the public and private sectors as well as individuals, the VRI emphasises the importance of collaboration across our cyber defences. “There is a broader systemic risk that many companies have begun to face: even with great internal defences, human error can compromise even the most robust security.” said Brian Sibley, VCTO, at Espria. The UK’s new Vulnerability Research Institute adds…
Espria hosts “SOC vs The Clock”, an immersive cyberattack simulation, at the Churchill War Rooms, London
Espria, will be hosting “SOC vs The Clock,” a high-intensity, immersive simulation event in partnership with Sophos. This experience is designed to provide IT and finance/operational leaders with a first-hand experience of the speed, impact and financial ramifications of acybersecurity breach. “SOC vs The Clock” is a first-of-its-kind event that brings together the IT andfinance/data functions to tackle a simulated cyber-attack, providing a uniqueopportunity to see the impact and costs unfold in real-time. Participants will be splitinto teams, to collaborate and approach problems from both a technical and financialperspective, to put their skills and knowledge…
Espria continues in-house refresh with sustainable, BSI-certified refurbished option
Espria urges businesses to reduce e-waste and water consumption and avoid carbon emissions by using refurbished devices.
Espria implores business leaders to review cyber insurance
Espria has issued a warning to all business leaders in the UK that now is the time to review the small print of any corporate insurance contracts.
Espria Wins EnableX Pragma Award
Espria has won Fastest Growing Pragma Partner at the 2023 EnableX Partner Awards in the £10m+ category
Espria Partners with Cloud Solutions Provider Five9
Espria has announced a new strategic alliance with Five9, a leading provider of intelligent cloud contact centre solutions.
Espria holds refreshed Optimise IT event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Espria will be holding a new look Optimise IT event at the world-renowned Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 30th of November 2022.
ISDN Switch Off – The steps your business needs to take
It’s been widely reported that by 2025 BT will have switched off the outdated technology of ISDN fixed line networks in favour of an IP based model for voice communication. But do you really need to take action now?