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Smartdesc Newsletter: Latest Blogs, Roundtables, Surveys and more

February 26, 2026 2 min read

Welcome to our February newsletter!


This month, our fourth annual Charity Technology Leaders Survey for 2026 went live. Please be sure to take 5 minutes to have your say and we’ll play back the findings in an Executive Report and at an event on 14th May with Charity IT Leaders. 


We are hosting three roundtables in April and May! Our roundtables are peer-led discussions rather than sales presentations, designed to provide a trusted forum where charity IT leaders can openly discuss real-life experiences and share the pressures, challenges and opportunities of cyber security, data protection and leading IT without IT knowledge as a CFO in the nonprofit sector. Please see below for more information and to secure your place.


We’re also highlighting our latest blogs on the importance of data protection, the end of Windows Server 2016 and the retirement of standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans.

Charity IT resources

  • Our charity technology leaders survey 2026 is now live! Complete our annual technology survey to help shape best practices across the non-profit sector. Plus, you could win one of four £150 Amazon vouchers or a charity donation. It will take no more than 10 minutes to complete – Complete survey.
  • Cyber Security Roundtable. Smartdesc is hosting a roundtable for charity IT leaders on strengthening your nonprofit with essential cyber security practices on 15th April at Microsoft, Paddington – Join our roundtable.
  • Data Protection Roundtable. Smartdesc is hosting a roundtable for charity IT leaders on securing the future of data protection for social impact on 23rd April at Microsoft, Paddington – Join our roundtable.
  • Chief Financial Officer Roundtable. Smartdesc is hosting a roundtable for charity IT leaders on leading IT without IT knowledge as a CFO on 7th May at Microsoft, Paddington – Join our roundtable.
  • Charity Technology Leaders Report Debrief 2026 with Charity IT Leaders. Smartdesc and Charity IT Leaders are hosting an event to discuss the findings from the fourth annual Charity Technology Leaders Report on 14th May at Microsoft, Paddington – Register now.
  • Keep your organisation connected with mobile solutions. Hybrid working is now part of everyday life, which means staying connected wherever you are is essential. When fixed line broadband isn’t practical or available, mobile broadband offers a fast and reliable way to keep your teams working smoothly and without interruption – Get connected.
  • Rethinking Your Windows Server 2016 Strategy. Windows Server 2016 has supported many essential systems for years, but the end of support is quickly approaching. Now is the time to decide whether to face increasing security risks or take the opportunity to modernise and future-proof your infrastructure – Learn more.
  • Why data protection leadership matters in non‑profit organisations. If your organisation handles high-risk data, you can’t depend on overstretched staff to manage complex data protection responsibilities. A Virtual Protection Officer (DPO) model brings expert oversight and peace of mind, so your teams stay focused on what they do best – Read now.
  • Microsoft announces retirement of standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans. If your organisation still uses standalone SharePoint Online or OneDrive plans, now is the time to explore your next steps. Moving to Microsoft 365 suites or alternative storage solutions will keep your systems secure and ready for the future – Read now.

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

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