Welcome to our first newsletter of 2026!

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

This month, we’re highlighting topics such as how AI and effective device management can benefit your organisation. We are also proud to sponsor two upcoming events: we’re a gold sponsor at Microsoft Elevate and a premium partner at ACEVOFest 2026. See below for opportunities to book a meeting with us at these events.

Charity IT resources

• Smartdesc is a proud to be a gold sponsor of Microsoft Elevate Day London. The event brings together over 400 digital leaders from the Nonprofit and education sectors, all focused on turning AI’s potential into real-world impact. If you’d like a one‑to‑one meeting with our team during the event, get in touch to secure a slot – Join us at Microsoft Elevate.
• A CEO’s guide to strengthening your charity’s digital backbone. Smartdesc is delivering a webinar in partnership with ACEVO. This webinar is designed for charity CEOs who want greater clarity, control and confidence in their IT strategy – Save your spot.
• Managing your IT team’s capacity, capability and motivation. Smartdesc is hosting a roundtable for charity IT leaders at Microsoft Paddington, offering a dedicated space for open discussion on the realities of managing internal IT teams. The session brings leaders together to share experiences, challenges and insights – Join the roundtable.
• Smartdesc sponsors ACEVOFest 2026. Smartdesc is proud to sponsor ACEVOFest 2026 – the annual leadership festival for civil society! The event brings together inspiring voices and practical insights from civil society leaders – Join us at ACEVOFest.
• Copilot Business is here now at a special SMB price. Microsoft 365 Copilot Business is here, bringing full Copilot features to all your Office apps and Windows. For a limited time, organisations can get M365 Copilot Business for just £13.80 per user per month – Claim offer today.
• Maximise impact with secure collaboration. Maximise your impact with Adobe Acrobat Studio: the all-in-one solution for secure document management and creative collaboration. Enhance productivity and protect sensitive data – Explore Acrobat Studio.
• Tired of struggling to navigate the AI landscape? AI isn’t the future; it’s already shaping how organisations operate today. But with so much noise in the market, how do leaders focus on what truly drives value? – Read our latest blog to find out. 
• Poor device management slowing you down? For today’s business leaders, device management is no longer just an IT detail. It’s a foundational capability that impacts security, compliance, cost control and employee experience – Explore reliable solutions in our latest blog.

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