How to optimise your IT around the Microsoft platform to save costs
As the cost of living crisis continues to impact charities, coupled with rising National Insurance contributions due to take effect in April, […]
Smartdesc Newsletter: Charity Tech Leaders Survey, PSTN switch off & upcoming roundtables
Welcome to the Smartdesc February newsletter. This month, we’re thrilled to launch our annual Charity Technology Leaders Survey – your opportunity to […]
The PSTN Switch-Off is Coming: Get Ahead with Modern Connectivity and Microsoft Teams Phone
The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch off is fast approaching. By 31 January 2027, every phone line in the UK will […]
Charity Technology Leaders Report 2025
We are delighted to release our 2025 Charity Technology Leaders Report. From February to April 2025, we conducted our annual survey of […]
Smartdesc Newsletter: IT strategy guide, cheaper Adobe & efficient device management
Welcome to the Smartdesc January newsletter. At the start of a new year, we feature a useful blog on how to build […]
Smartdesc Newsletter: Dropbox Phishing Attacks, Achieving ISO 27001 & More Charity Roundtables
Welcome to the Smartdesc November newsletter. This month, we share some useful resources on how to avoid recent Dropbox phishing attacks, how […]
How attackers are weaponizing Dropbox to deploy phishing attacks
Dropbox, a popular cloud storage service, has become an unexpected tool in the hands of cybercriminals. Malicious actors are leveraging the platform […]
How to build your IT strategy without being a techie
Trustees’ Week earlier this month provided the perfect opportunity to reflect on where your organisation is with its IT strategy, and to […]
Smartdesc Newsletter: Boost your charity’s cyber security with free consultations & resources
Welcome to the Smartdesc October newsletter. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, so we’ve included some useful resources on achieving Cyber Essentials, […]
Top 5 areas charity leaders should focus on to improve cyber security
In today’s digital age, cyber security is more crucial than ever, especially for charities that may be seen as easy targets by […]
Smartdesc Newsletter: Charity Leaders Winter Social, Microsoft Licensing changes, webinars & more
Welcome to the Smartdesc September newsletter. This month, we are thrilled to invite you to a free networking event for anyone involved […]
Microsoft licensing for charities is changing
A guide to help you understand what the Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE) is, how it affects the licenses you buy, and […]