Smartdesc Newsletter: Microsoft 365 Security Webinar, Collaboration for Good Event 2025 & More

Welcome to the Smartdesc August newsletter. 

This month, we share an upcoming security webinar around how you can secure your nonprofit using Microsoft 365 solutions.

We also feature the 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report, an exciting event in London with TES, 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report, free instructor-led training sessions, an upcoming webinar on Managing Macs Made Easy and what you need to know about Microsoft licensing changes from November 1st 2025.

Charity IT resources

• Security and endpoint management are critical challenges for nonprofit organisations, especially in the era of hybrid work. Join our webinar on 11th September to discover how Microsoft Intune and Defender for Endpoint can provide robust security and streamlined endpoint management for your charity.
• The 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report is out – and it’s the largest yet! This year’s report shows a sector rapidly moving towards its future state, with significant AI adoption growth. Read the full report here.
• Join us in London on 18 September for TES’ exciting one-day event, designed to bring the nonprofit community together, with Smartdesc-led sessions on solving security and infrastructure challenges.
• Microsoft is once again evolving its licensing landscape, with significant changes set to take effect from 1st November 2025. Read our blog to understand exactly what you need to know.
• Smartdesc offer 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. 
• Support your few Macs as confidently as your Windows devices, without adding complexity or cost. Join our webinar on 23rd September 2025 where we’ll show how Jamf, combined with expert support from Smartdesc/Academia, can help you manage and secure your Macs without disrupting your existing Windows setup.

Smartdesc’s sole focus is nonprofit organisations, which includes charities, social enterprises and NGOs. Speak to us today to find out how we can help consolidate, secure and optimise technology within your organisation.