Supporting Local Communities for National Food Bank Day 2026
Last week, colleagues from Academia The Technology Group and Smartdesc joined forces to help local communities facing financial hardship and food insecurity […]
Smartdesc Newsletter: AI, Passkey, CITL Events, Roundtables and More
Welcome to our August newsletter! Microsoft is making AI more accessible to the nonprofit sector, with eligible organisations now able to access […]
New Microsoft 365 Copilot Discounts Help Nonprofits Accelerate AI Adoption
Nonprofit organisations are under constant pressure to achieve more with limited resources. Whether it’s managing communications, analysing data, reporting on impact or […]
Passkeys Are Becoming the Default in Microsoft Entra ID – Why Charities Should Start Preparing Now
If you’ve ever had to reset a forgotten password on a Monday morning, chase a user for an MFA code or deal […]
Smartdesc Newsletter: Charity Technology Leaders Report 2026, Academia Lifecycle Services, Events and More
Welcome to our July newsletter! This month, we’re delighted to share the 2026 edition of our Charity Technology Leaders Report, created in […]
Using AI Responsibly: A Guide for Businesses
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the modern workplace at an incredible pace. From automating repetitive admin tasks to improving collaboration and accelerating decision-making, […]
Turning Yesterday’s Technology into Tomorrow’s Value
Technology refreshes are a normal part of modern business. New devices improve security, increase productivity and help organisations stay competitive. But while […]
Smartdesc Newsletter: Charity Technology Leaders Report 2026, Continual Service Roadmap, Microsoft Licensing Changes Coming on 1 July and More
Welcome to our June newsletter! This month, we’re delighted to share the 2026 edition of our Charity Technology Leaders Report, created in […]
Smartdesc’s Continual Service Improvement Roadmap – Summer 2026
At Smartdesc, continual improvement is not a one-off project or an internal exercise. It is a core part of our ITIL-driven ethos […]
Charity Technology Leaders Report 2026
We are delighted to release the 2026 edition of our annual Charity Technology Leaders Report; conducted in partnership with Charity IT Leaders. […]
Smartdesc Newsletter: National Three Peaks Challenge, Microsoft Elevate, Latest Blogs, Upcoming Events and More
Welcome to our May newsletter! This month, we’re sharing important updates on upcoming Microsoft 365 price changes and practical guidance on steps […]
Team Smartdesc Conquers the National Three Peaks Challenge for Refuge
Last weekend, the Academia Group took on one of the UK’s toughest endurance events — the National Three Peaks Challenge — in […]