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  • Are we using Microsoft 365 well—or simply paying for licences?

    Are we using Microsoft 365 well—or simply paying for licences?

    24/08/2026

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    Mark Allen

    Having Microsoft 365 licences does not mean a business is getting full value from them. The real opportunity is agreeing how people should work, share information and use the tools together.

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  • What does “our data is in the cloud” actually guarantee?

    What does “our data is in the cloud” actually guarantee?

    17/08/2026

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    Mark Allen

    Cloud services can provide strong availability and resilience, but they do not automatically guarantee correct access, backup or recovery. The business still needs to understand where responsibility sits.

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  • Do you know where your business data lives?

    Do you know where your business data lives?

    10/08/2026

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    Mark Allen

    Your business data probably lives in several systems. What matters is knowing which copy is authoritative, who owns it and how the information can be accessed and recovered.

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  • Should employees use personal phones and laptops for work?

    Should employees use personal phones and laptops for work?

    03/08/2026

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    Mark Allen

    Personal phones and laptops can support flexible working, but only when the business has clear boundaries around access, privacy, support and company information.

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  • What does it mean for a business device to be properly managed?

    What does it mean for a business device to be properly managed?

    27/07/2026

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    Mark Allen

    A company-owned laptop is not automatically a managed laptop. Proper device management covers configuration, protection, support, access and replacement throughout the device’s working life.

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  • If identity is the security boundary, does the network still matter?

    If identity is the security boundary, does the network still matter?

    20/07/2026

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    Mark Allen

    Identity may determine who receives access, but networks still provide connectivity, separation, performance and resilience. The two solve different parts of the problem.

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