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Stay Safe When Using Microsoft Copilot: How to Shield Your Business from AI Cyber Security Risks
Maybe you’re already using it, maybe you can’t see the point of it, or maybe this is your first time even hearing about it – whatever your position on Microsoft Copilot, there’s no denying it’s changing the way businesses around Essex operate. However, with...
The Human Firewall: Training Your Team to Defend Against Phishing
In an era where cyber security threats evolve daily, one remains consistently effective: phishing. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 found that phishing is the most common type of cyber crime, affecting 90% of businesses and 94% of charities that experienced at...
Outbound Group Achieves Verkada Gold Partner Status
We’re thrilled to announce that Outbound Group has achieved Gold Partner status with Verkada, a global leader in cloud-based security solutions. This strategic partnership significantly expands our capabilities, enabling us to offer cutting-edge, comprehensive...
Responding to Cyber Threats: Incident Management Strategies Using Microsoft Azure Sentinel
When cyber-attacks hit, the ensuing chaos isn’t only the result of trying to get systems back online. Piecing together what actually happened can send you into just as much of a tailspin. Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) find themselves facing painful...
Beginner’s Guide to Azure Managed Services
The cloud isn’t just the future—it’s the present, transforming businesses worldwide. Our Beginner’s Guide to Azure Managed Services breaks down how Microsoft Azure can help your business scale, cut costs, and enhance security with ease. Whether you're looking to...
Stay One Step Ahead: Top Phishing Scams to Watch Out for in 2025
Phishing attacks continue to evolve at an alarming pace, becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. They’re also by far the most common type of breach or cyber-attack, affecting 84% of businesses and 83% of charities in the Cyber Security Breaches...
How Not for Profits can Increase Collaboration and Productivity
How a Trusted IT Partner Empowers Growth
A growing business in the UK reaches an inflection point: sales are climbing and new opportunities are emerging, but they’ve experienced a cyber threat near miss and their technology infrastructure feels like it's barely holding together at this point. The company's...
5 reasons Not for Profits Should Consider Using Microsoft 365
Not-for-profits play a crucial role in driving positive change, often operating with limited budgets and small teams that contrast their big goals. To achieve their missions effectively, these organisations need tools that are not only cost-efficient but also secure,...
Cyber Security – Enhanced Solutions for Modern IT
There’s a constant push and pull at play when it comes to the current cyber security landscape. While businesses race to embrace innovation and digital transformation, cyber criminals work tirelessly to exploit new vulnerabilities, launching increasingly sophisticated...
Would Multi-Cloud Solutions Benefit Your Business?
Whether it’s hosting applications, storing data or managing workloads, cloud computing has become fundamental to modern business operations. Cloud solutions come with an array of benefits, from enhancing operational efficiency to reducing infrastructure costs and...
Microsoft Price Increases Effective April 1, 2025: What Your Business Needs to Know
Microsoft has announced price increases for annual subscriptions billed monthly, effective from April 1, 2025. This change impacts key services like Microsoft 365, Teams Phone, Co-Pilot, and related subscriptions. The adjustment reflects Microsoft's efforts to align...
Maximising Security While Minimising Barriers to Your Staff
Balancing robust cyber security with seamless employee workflows is a challenge faced by many businesses. Protecting critical assets like intellectual property (IP), customer data, and financial information is non-negotiable, but overly complex security measures can...
Power Platform Add-Ons: Are You Already Paying for Tools You’re Not Using?
Many businesses invest in Microsoft 365 for its essential tools like Word, Excel, and Teams—but did you know it comes packed with even more powerful features you might already be paying for? Research indicates that UK organisations waste approximately £159 per desktop...
The Rise of Automated Pen Testing
Have you ever wondered how cybercriminals manage to hack into security systems? With all the layers of security and robust precautions put in place specifically to keep them out, it’s always surprising to find out that your system has been hacked. Usually,...
Maximising Efficiency with Microsoft 365
Unleashing the Power of Microsoft 365 Looking to streamline your workflow and boost productivity? Microsoft 365 offers powerful tools to help you work smarter, not harder. In this video, we’ll explore practical tips and strategies to maximize efficiency, simplify...
How Our WatchGuard Partnership Delivers Enhanced Cyber Security Solutions
In today's rapidly evolving cyber security landscape, choosing the right technology partners is crucial in enabling us to deliver an exceptional service and maintain our position as a trusted adviser. At Outbound Group, our partnership with WatchGuard Technologies has...
Partnering with an MSP: A Trusted Advisor’s Role
For small and medium-sized businesses in London, making the right decisions about your IT infrastructure is detrimental to the continued success of your business. The challenge is about leveraging technology to drive growth, enhance productivity, and maintain a...
How Cyber Resilience Can Protect Your Business
Digital transformation drives business success. However, it also brings with it an increasingly complex and dangerous threats that are continuously evolving with new technologies. This is where cyber resilience comes in, by encompassing your organisation’s ability to...
Keep Your Business Running Smoothly From Anywhere: Unlocking Microsoft 365’s Remote Work Capabilities
In today's fast-paced business world, the ability to work from anywhere has become a critical factor in keeping your business competitive and your team productive. Organisations are finding themselves faced with increasing pressure to maintain seamless operations...
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