Welcome to the Smartdesc October newsletter. 

This month is packed with updates, insights and a look ahead to what’s coming up in November.

We feature free instructor-led training on Microsoft 365 and Copilot, our 2025 EcoVadis accreditation, a blog highlighting the benefits of multi-year subscriptions, details on the Charity Leaders Winter Social event and updates on IT asset disposition. 

Charity IT resources

• Join us on Thursday, 6 November, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Microsoft’s London HQ. Unwind with drinks and tasty bites as you network and share ideas with fellow charity professionals. RSVP for an unmissable evening of connection, conversation and community. If you’ve already registered – see you there!
• Smartdesc offers free 60-minute taster training sessions for Microsoft 365 led by our IT Training Manager, on how you can get the most out of SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive. We have multiple dates to choose from – book here. 
• We’re proud to announce that we have retained our EcoVadis accreditation, achieving an overall score of 63/100 — placing us in the 69th percentile of all assessed companies. Read more to find out how we remain a sustainable and responsible business.
• Multi-Year software subscriptions make more sense than ever with the costs of software licensing on the rise each year. A longer-term commitment can be a smarter, more strategic way to manage IT in a fast-moving world. Read our blog to find out how Smartdesc’s software experts can help find the right fit for you. 
• Smartdesc offers free 90-minute taster training sessions for Microsoft 365 Copilot led by our IT Training Manager. Save your charity time and get Copilot ready. We have multiple dates to choose from – book here.
• Turning Old Tech into New Value – Securely and Sustainably. Recently, over 400 used iPhones were collected and are now being securely processed at our ITAD facility. Your charity can benefit from rebates, full asset management reporting and certified data erasure from Blancco Technology Group. Contact us to learn more.

 Speak to us today to find out how we can help consolidate, secure and optimise technology within your organisation.