New Microsoft 365 Copilot Discounts Help Nonprofits Accelerate AI Adoption
Nonprofit organisations are under constant pressure to achieve more with limited resources. Whether it’s managing communications, analysing data, reporting on impact or […]
Passkeys Are Becoming the Default in Microsoft Entra ID – Why Charities Should Start Preparing Now
If you’ve ever had to reset a forgotten password on a Monday morning, chase a user for an MFA code or deal […]
Using AI Responsibly: A Guide for Businesses
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the modern workplace at an incredible pace. From automating repetitive admin tasks to improving collaboration and accelerating decision-making, […]
Turning Yesterday’s Technology into Tomorrow’s Value
Technology refreshes are a normal part of modern business. New devices improve security, increase productivity and help organisations stay competitive. But while […]
Smartdesc’s Continual Service Improvement Roadmap – Summer 2026
At Smartdesc, continual improvement is not a one-off project or an internal exercise. It is a core part of our ITIL-driven ethos […]
Team Smartdesc Conquers the National Three Peaks Challenge for Refuge
Last weekend, the Academia Group took on one of the UK’s toughest endurance events — the National Three Peaks Challenge — in […]
Cybersecurity Before Summer: Are Charities Ready?
For many nonprofits, summer brings a shift in rhythm. Volunteer availability changes and internal resources are often stretched thinner than usual. But […]
Smart Tech, Safe Choices: Helping Nonprofits Stay Secure This Safer Internet Day
In a digital world that shifts a little more each day, staying safe online has become something we all need to think […]
Beyond the Deadline: Rethinking Your Windows Server 2016 Strategy
For many IT teams, Windows Server 2016 has been a dependable workhorse, quietly powering file shares, applications and core infrastructure for years. […]
The Secret Weapon Against Ransomware and Breaches: How Managed SOCs Keep Your Business Protected
Ransomware doesn’t send warnings or calendar invites. It works quietly in the background, which is why businesses and educational establishments need security […]
IT Service Management in the Third Sector
Welcome to the Smartdesc January newsletter. This month we share our annual Charity Leaders survey, advice on how you can use ITSM to […]
GDPR
GDPR How should a Not for-Profit organisation prepare for the change? GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a new EU law which […]