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Microsoft 365 – making the necessary changes

By Michael Owen / March 8, 2019

The end of extended support date for Windows 7 has been well-documented, as organisations of all sizes begin planning for life without the operating system. Although it may seem like there’s plenty of time to prepare for the January deadline, without careful planning throughout the remainder of 2019, businesses risk the security of their daily…

Power BI improvements for February

By Andy McLean / February 27, 2019

2019 is picking up speed, as the shortest month of the year ends, and another Power BI update cycle has been released.

Mapping out the future – Dynamics 365’s priorities for success

By Andrew Morgans / February 15, 2019

If you’re a regular reader of our blogs, by now you should be familiar with Microsoft’s monthly update cycles. Designed to improve its existing service offering, updates are routinely introduced to Microsoft 365′s entire toolset, enhancing user experiences by addressing customer feedback. This means all changes are carefully strategised with the userbase in mind –…

Helping law firms use data more effectively

By Andy McLean / February 11, 2019

On January 29 at the London offices of international law firm DWF, around 70 of the UK’s leading law firms came together for a Briefing Frontiers event entitled: Data and analytics – leveraging data to drive efficiency, service and performance. Whilst Quiss has been supporting a large number of law firm clients for decades, Circyl…

Power BI – January’s Update Cycle

By Andy McLean / January 31, 2019

New year, new updates. Although January is almost over, this month’s Power BI update cycle proved to be as exciting as ever. For those who are new to our blog, Microsoft’s monthly updates are introduced in direct response to customer feedback, designed to enhance existing features and improve the overall user experience. The entire Microsoft…

Microsoft 365 – making the most of the tools in front of you

By Michael Owen / January 29, 2019

For those organisations looking to optimise business productivity, Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) offers the perfect solution. In exchange for a monthly fee, subscribers have access to a suite of apps designed to improve collaboration, from the most basic Microsoft software like Word and PowerPoint to the more sophisticated business intelligence tools. When used to…

Unlocking new business opportunities with Microsoft Teams

By Michael Owen / January 21, 2019

According to research, the number of organisations using Microsoft Teams is expected to double in 2020, with 41% of employers planning to implement the tool.
This figure was at 21% in 2018, making Teams the second most popular business chat app, despite being launched less than two years ago.
Combining workplace chat, meetings, notes and attachments, the service integrates with the company’s Office 365 subscription, creating a shared workspace that allows team members to collaborate seamlessly.
Described by experts as being the most manageable, secure and cost-effective collaborative chat app, the growing popularity of Teams is expected to propel it into the number one spot, overtaking Skype for Business, which is currently used by 44% of organisations.
For those of you looking to introduce Microsoft Teams to your business, we’ve put together a step-by-step beginner’s guide, teaching you how to use some of the tool’s most popular features.

Power BI improvements for December

By Andy McLean / December 14, 2018

As we approach the festive period, what better way to celebrate the occasion than with another Power BI update cycle. If you’re new to the blog, then Microsoft’s monthly update cycles are always a major talking point for us, as we inspect and analyse the exciting, programme-improving updates that have been introduced in direct response…

Power BI improvements for November

By Andy McLean / November 27, 2018

Microsoft’s eagerly anticipated monthly update cycles are an important talking point for those involved with the technology industry. Committed to enhancing the user experience across its popular programmes, Microsoft’s updates are released in direct response to customer feedback, implementing new features that will help its community moving forward. Power BI is one of the programmes…

Microsoft Teams – November’s Update Cycle

By Michael Owen / November 16, 2018

If you’re reading this blog, then the likelihood is that you’re familiar with Microsoft Teams and have a good understanding of the benefits it can bring to your organisation. However, for those who have heard the name but have little experience using it, Teams enhances business productivity by combining workplace chat, meetings, notes and attachments,…