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A message from the Home Office on why this partnership matters. Here's the full story behind it: hubs.ly/Q04yWzpb0 We worked with the @ukhomeoffice, @Microsoft, and Rio Ferdinand Foundation on a digital skills and mentoring programme. It was for Year 7 girls at Fairfield High School, Tameside. The programme included app development and Microsoft Copilot workshops, with mentoring from Phoenix specialists. It closed with a showcase at Microsoft's Manchester office, where the girls presented ideas they'd built themselves. Here's what Naomi Olumbori, from the Home Office, had to say about the programme. #SocialValue #DigitalSkills #GirlsInTech #WomenInSTEM #DigitalInclusion
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Ten Year 7 girls built their own app concepts. Here's how a social value commitment became something that changed their outlook.  Read the full case study: hubs.ly/Q04yVB4G0 Working alongside the @ukhomeoffice, @Microsoft, and the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we delivered a digital skills and mentoring programme for Year 7 girls at Fairfield High School in Tameside.  The girls built their own app concepts using App Lab, took part in Microsoft Copilot and AI workshops, and worked with technology professionals from across the sector. The programme closed with a showcase event at Microsoft's Manchester office.  #SocialValue #DigitalSkills #GirlsInTech #WomenInSTEM #DigitalInclusion
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Cloud spend doesn’t usually become a problem overnight, it builds slowly, one decision at a time. A new tool here. A few extra licences there. A trial that rolls into a paid subscription without anyone noticing. Without strong cloud spend management, those small decisions turn into ongoing, unnecessary cost. The challenge isn’t just adoption, it’s visibility. If you can’t clearly see what’s being used and why, you can’t control what you’re paying for. Our blog explores five of the most common ways SaaS and cloud costs creep up and how to get ahead of them 👉 hubs.ly/Q04wKcVP0 #CloudCostManagement #CloudOptimisation #ShadowIT #ITCostManagement
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Nation state activity against UK government and public institutions remains a persistent and recurring threat. Read the full findings: hubs.ly/Q04t91g40 The National Cyber Security Centre handled 429 incidents last year, 204 of them nationally significant. Our Threat Report 2026 looks at what's driving this, including the groups involved and what public sector organisations should prioritise. #ThreatReport2026 #CyberSecurity #PublicSector
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Has nation state activity been on your radar this year? Let us know below.
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Are you FinOps ready? Register your space - hubs.ly/Q04tYTvd0 Join Sean Robinson, our Director of ITAM and FinOps, for an online @Socitm webinar on smarter cloud spending in local government. 📅11th September, 1 - 2pm.
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What's the biggest challenge your organisation faces with cloud spend? Let us know below.
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Meet the team behind our Threat Report 2026. Register here: hubs.ly/Q04t8Ny70 Fred Astfledt, Luke Walker and Ryan Groom from our SOC team will be live tomorrow, unpacking the report's key findings and answering your questions directly. This is your last opportunity to register. 🗓️ Wednesday 19th August, 10  - 11am 💬 Extended Q&A
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Are you seeing more exploit activity in your sector this year? Tell us below.
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The group behind a 2024 ransomware attack on a healthcare supplier remain as one of the most active ransomware operations today.   Our Threat Report 2026 looks at how groups like this operate, and what public sector organisations can do to prepare. Check the comments to download the full report and join our SOC Team in our upcoming webinar👇 #ThreatReport2026 #Ransomware #CyberSecurity
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Had the chance to read our 2026 Threat Report? Join Fred, Luke and Ryan from our SOC Team for a live session unpacking the key findings, with extended time for your questions. Come along, hear it straight from the team and ask what it means for your organisation. 🗓️ Wednesday 19th August, 10 - 11am 💬 Bring your questions 🔗Link in comments to register your space!
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This is your final reminder! We're live tomorrow and there's still time to grab your spot! ⏰    If you're not confident your organisation is getting full value from its M365 investment, this is the session for you. Our specialists will show you how to:  ✔️ Take control of your M365 licence spend  ✔️ Spot and eliminate hidden costs across your estate  ✔️ Use Clarity Portal to make smarter, data-driven decisions  Don't miss out! Register now and join us tomorrow morning 👉 hubs.ly/Q04nlNch0 #M365 #MicrosoftLicensing #CostOptimisation #ITAM #FinOps
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Cloud and SaaS make it easy to move fast but that speed often hides something else: rising costs. Without strong cloud spend management, spend builds quietly through shadow IT, SaaS trials, unused licences, and overlapping tools. Individually, they’re easy to miss. Together, they create unnecessary waste. Our latest blog breaks down five common ways cloud and SaaS costs creep up and how to take control before they get out of hand 👉 [link to blog] #CloudCostManagement #CloudOptimisation #ShadowIT #ITCostManagement
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Managing joiners, movers, and leavers separately? It’s time to bring it all together! A unified employee lifecycle management framework in ServiceNow helps you streamline processes, improve data accuracy, and deliver a better experience for everyone involved. Dive into how to build your framework here 👉 hubs.ly/Q04n_XhV0  #EmployeeLifecycleManagement #ServiceNow #WorkforceAutomation #HRTransformation
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We're pleased to share that we're now an @awscloud Select Tier Services Partner!🌟 This reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering trusted cloud solutions across the UK public sector. The partnership strengthens our relationship with AWS, giving customers access to deeper cloud expertise and best practice. For public sector organisations, this means more confidence in accelerating digital transformation, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening security and resilience. #AWSPartner #PublicSector #CloudTransformation #SelectTierServicesPartner
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Did you know most organisations are paying for M365 licences they don't fully use? 👀  Our specialists will be showing you exactly how to fix that.  Join us on Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 10:00 AM and learn how to:  ✔️ Identify unused and underused licences across your M365 estate  ✔️ Eliminate unnecessary spend without impacting your users  ✔️ Build a smarter, more efficient approach to licence management  Plus, get a live demo of Clarity Portal and see cost optimisation in action 👉 register for free today: hubs.ly/Q04npnp-0 #M365 #MicrosoftLicensing #CostOptimisation #ITAM #FinOps
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With growing supplier estates, increasing cyber threats and rapid AI adoption, public sector teams need more than periodic assessments to understand third-party risk. Watch our latest discussion with @Bitsight to hear expert insights into managing supplier risk with confidence 👉 hubs.ly/Q04q5tBQ0 #ThirdPartyRiskManagement #CyberSecurity #TPRM
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