Microsoft 365 E7: The Frontier Suite – What’s Changing, Why It Matters and How to Prepare

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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…

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How Housing Associations Can Transform Tenant Experience with Modern OmniChannel CX

A person sitting in a comfortable, modern living space while speaking on the phone, representing a tenant reaching out to a housing association’s customer service team. The environment conveys everyday life and the importance of accessible, responsive communication.

Written by Russell Hallam, CX Consultant at Espria In today’s housing landscape, tenants expect fast, seamless and personal interactions, no matter which channel they use. Phone, digital, web chat, video, email, messaging: it all needs to feel connected, consistent and effortless. But for many teams, the reality is different. Disconnected systems slow down responses, important information is buried across platforms and…

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Too Many Tools? Tech Overload is Emerging as a Hidden Threat to SME Productivity

Too Many Tools? Tech Overload is Emerging as a Hidden Threat to SME Productivity

SMEs and digital transformation: From promise to platform fatigue UK SMEs are embracing digital tools at speed, but fragmented adoption is creating inefficiencies and frustration. Discover why a strategic approach to integration is essential for sustainable growth. Too Many Tools? Tech Overload is Emerging as a Hid | RSS.com Digital transformation has become a defining…

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Building a security-first framework against evolving cyberthreats

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Written by Brian Sibley, Virtual CTO at Espria As the UK’s network and cloud security market evolves at an unprecedented pace, businesses face a barrage of sophisticated cyber threats and tightening regulations. Connectivity across business infrastructure has created an enormous attack surface for organisations of all sizes, meaning that cyber risk is undoubtedly a business…

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When IT operates in silos, businesses pay the price

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The recent European airports cyberattack illustrates the systemic danger of siloed IT systems for organisations of all sizes.  Businesses are investing more in digital technology than ever before, yet many are managing their IT services as disconnected pieces rather than as a single integrated entity. Connectivity, cloud, communications, print and security are often handled by separate providers, creating hidden inefficiencies and…

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IT Infrastructure is the hidden carbon culprit in the office and SMEs must change

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Supply chain pressure, upcoming ESG regulation, and energy price volatility are forcing SMEs to prioritise IT sustainability, whether they’re ready or not.  Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’, it’s a business-critical necessity. From supply chain expectations to upcoming ESG reporting requirements, IT infrastructure is fast becoming a business-critical issue, yet many smaller organisations remain unprepared.   With the UK legally committed…

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SMEs must re-architect the cloud with an effective MS Azure assessment, says Espria

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UK leading managed services provider advises businesses to urgently assess MS Azure subscriptions to reduce costs and improve services.   Staying abreast of the ever-evolving IT landscape is challenging, particularly as businesses strive to remain cost-conscious. Recent reports underscore the significant challenges faced by businesses.   In late May 2025, over a three quarters (77%) of businesses with 10 or more employees reported that…

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