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Retail Business Intelligence: Transforming the Retail Sector

Unlock the potential of data with retail business intelligence. Discover how advanced tools and analytics revolutionise inventory management, customer engagement, and supply chain efficiency.

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5 Steps to Maximising SharePoint in Your Business

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft SharePoint with our in-depth guide on how to maximise its capabilities for your business. This article outlines five actionable steps to transform SharePoint into a powerful collaboration and efficiency tool.

10 Signs It’s Time to Switch Your IT Provider in 2025

Having the right IT partner is essential. Discover the ten critical signs that indicate it’s time to switch your IT provider in 2025 and ensure your business stays secure, efficient, and competitive.

Power BI in Retail: Transforming Business Insights into Actionable Results

Discover how Power BI is revolutionising the retail industry! From real-time dashboards to advanced analytics, learn how this powerful tool empowers retailers to make data-driven decisions

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NetMonkeys' Perspective on the NCSC Annual Review 2024

Discover NetMonkeys' take on the NCSC Annual Review 2024, addressing the urgent need for stronger cyber resilience in the UK. From evolving threats to actionable insights, learn how businesses can protect themselves.

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NetMonkeys at the Managed Services Summit Manchester 2024 

We attended the Managed Services Summit (MSS) Manchester 2024, gaining insights on the latest trends in IT transformation, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions.

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Microsoft Teams: Explore the New Chat and Channels Experience 

We are buzzing about the latest updates to Microsoft Teams, and we couldn’t wait to share them with you! These new features promise to transform the way we collaborate, making it easier and more intuitive to stay connected

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NetMonkeys’ Microsoft 365 Guide to Microsoft Ignite 2024 

Microsoft Ignite 2024 is here, bringing groundbreaking updates to Microsoft 365! From AI-powered features like Copilot to enhanced tools for hybrid work, this year’s event is packed with exciting updates

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Highlights: Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Business Awards

We proudly sponsored the Business Improvement Through Technology Awards at both the Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Business Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements in tech-driven innovation.

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Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus: Understanding the Difference

Cybercrime costs UK businesses billions annually, disrupting operations, compromising data, and eroding trust. For organisations of all sizes, protecting against these threats is no longer optional—it’s essential

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What Are Managed IT Services? A Complete Breakdown for Businesses 

For many organisations, managing IT infrastructure in-house can be challenging, time-consuming, and costly. That’s where Managed IT Services come in. But what are they, and why should businesses consider them?

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Why Your Nottingham Business Needs IT Support: Benefits of Partnering with NetMonkeys 

IT support plays a critical role in empowering Nottingham businesses to grow and adapt in a competitive market. With reliable infrastructure, robust security, and modern collaboration tools, businesses can streamline operations and focus on achieving their goals.

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Top IT Support Companies in London: Why NetMonkeys Stands Out from the Crowd

When searching for IT support companies in London, you’re probably hoping to find a comprehensive list of the “best” providers, compare their services, and pick one that suits your needs.

Microsoft 365: 5 Reasons Why You Need Microsoft 365 For Business.

Modernise the way your business works with Microsoft 365 for Business.

Microsoft Announces 5 New Default Font Choices To Replace Calibri In 2022.

The Microsoft Design Team announced to the world that 'Calibri' will be replaced with a brand new default font in 2022, after using it for over 14 years!

Teams vs SharePoint: Moving Files To Teams Instead Of SharePoint Document Libraries.

Microsoft Teams is primarily a chat-based collaboration platform, that is integrated with SharePoint. However, unlike SharePoint, Teams has a much easier to use interface that makes file management simpler.

Preventing Data Loss: Stop Hackers Making Your Business, Their Business.

Do you backup your data? Here's some tips on why you should, and what you need to consider before doing it.

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Microsoft Teams: New ‘Meeting Recap’ Feature For Teams Users In February 2021.

If you can't attend the weekly team meeting, or you need to refer back to those really important points, Microsoft Teams' new 'Meeting Recap' feature means you won't miss a thing!

Microsoft Teams: New Teams Meeting Features For 2021.

Microsoft are bringing in a whole host of new features to Microsoft Teams in 2021. With remote working at it's highest, here are a some new features to look out for this year to make online collaboration so much easier.

Microsoft Inspire 2021

NetMonkeys have registered to attend Microsoft Inspire July 2021 to get the latest insights and announcements from Microsoft experts, partners and industry leaders.

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NetMonkeys Insights: This Years Announcements At Apple WWDC 2021

On the 7th of June 2021, Apple held the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC21), one of its biggest annual events for developers.

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The Latest Announcements From Windows 11 Live Event

On Thursday the 24th June 2021, the NetMonkeys Troop tuned in to the Microsoft Windows 11 Live Event.

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Microsoft Teams: New Features Announced At MS Ignite 2021

Microsoft announced some exciting new Teams updates and features at their annual Microsoft Ignite 2021. We've rolled up the new key features that will make remote collaboration via Teams that much easier!

NetMonkeys Insights: Microsoft Inspire Highlights 2021

This July, we've put together some of our key takeaways from the Microsoft Inspire 2021 digital event, their biggest annual partner event of the year.

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NetMonkeys Insights: Finding A Competitive Edge In A World Hit By Covid.

During Covid-19, we have seen the tech industry continue to thrive and remain resilient through it all whilst businesses have struggled to recover. Here's some useful tips on how to bounce back in 2021 and use tech to your advantage!

Emotet Botnet: Spam Email Uses Deceiving ‘Windows Update’ Message.

Spam Email uses ‘Windows Update’ message with word attachment to implement ransomware attack.

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Cyber Threats Increase As Employees Continue To Work From Home.

With many of us working from home during the pandemic, the risk of cyberattacks is still increasing, targeting businesses and their employees from all angles.

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Microsoft Teams: 5 Benefits Of Using Teams To Collaborate Effectively

The 5 benefits of using Microsoft Teams that help teams within your organisation collaborate effectively.

NetMonkeys Insights: Email Overload, What Can We Do To Reduce It?

With the latest tools at our disposal in 2024, Microsoft has made some feature updates to the Outlook Web App to enhance communication efficiency saving you valuable time.

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The Importance of Power BI for Growing and Large Businesses 

Discover how Microsoft Power BI is driving data management for growing businesses and large enterprises. This article explores the platform's key features, including real-time analytics, advanced reporting, and AI-driven insights, and how they empower organisations to make informed decisions.

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Benefits of Business Intelligence in the Education Sector- A focus on Microsoft Power BI 

In this article, we delve into how Microsoft Power BI is transforming the education sector. From improving student outcomes to enhancing operational efficiency, Business Intelligence tools are empowering schools and universities to make data-driven decisions that drive success.

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NetMonkeys Sponsors Award at East Midlands Chamber Business Awards

As a sponsor of the Business Improvement Through Technology award, NetMonkeys applauds the Nottinghamshire Chamber Business Awards finalists. These companies are pioneering ways to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction through technology, setting the standard for digital innovation.

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What is IT Support and Why Businesses Need to invest in IT services 

Having reliable IT support is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. This article breaks down the importance of IT support, exploring the various services offered and why they are crucial for keeping operations running smoothly. From minimising downtime to enhancing security, discover how IT support can help businesses thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Perfect for companies looking to safeguard their tech infrastructure and drive growth!

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NetMonkeys Partners with East Midlands Chamber to Drive AI Adoption 

We have recently launched a partnership with East Midlands Chamber. Through a series of expert-led workshops and training sessions, we will provide businesses with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully integrate AI into their operations

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Responding to Cyber Attacks: Insights from Our Engineering Team Manager, Wes Parton 

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, we sat down with Wes Parton, our Engineering Team Manager, to discuss how our cybersecurity team responded to a recent cyber threat.

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A Netmonkeys Guide: Advancing the Workplace with Copilot

Following our previous Copilot blog, Netmonkeys unpack the subsequent launch of Copilot, diving into what it means for both enterprise and smaller businesses.

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Unlocking Competitive Advantage with Microsoft 365 Copilot: A NetMonkeys Guide

What is AI features are within Microsoft Azure

Extreme Weather Warning: Brace Your Tech for Storm Babet

Extreme weather has steered parts of the UK to a grinding halt. Here’s how to make sure your disaster recovery is braced against adverse weather conditions...

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Windows 11 Out Now: What You Need to Know

The new Windows 11 update released on the 5th of October is out now for eligible Windows PC's and Devices.

Microsoft 365 Licensing Price Increase 2022

On the 1st March 2022, Microsoft will be implementing a global price increase of 10-33% per user/month across Microsoft 365 Business products. 

Cyber Security 2023: A Wake Up Call for SMEs

In the world of SMEs, cybersecurity threats are becoming the silent business killers. This deep dive reveals the unique vulnerabilities faced by SMEs and underscores the pressing need to reinforce their digital fortresses before it's too late.

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NetMonkeys Guide to Data Protection: Integrating Trust within the AI Movement

In an era where data generation and sharing are accelerating rapidly, businesses face the daunting task of managing this influx securely and efficiently. This challenge is particularly relevant as we prepare our platforms for the integration of advanced AI tools like Microsoft Copilot.

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Microsoft Ignite 2021: Key Announcements This November

This week, we've provided a summary of the biggest announcements at Microsoft's 2nd Ignite digital event of the year held from the 2nd -4th of November 2021.

Hacking the Operating System of Civilization: The Influence of AI on Human Choices

AI as a Tool, not a Trespasser

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Apple 'Unleashed': What was announced at the event?

On Monday the 18th of October, Apple 'Unleashed' virtual event revealed some exciting new products including the new MacBook Pro, M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, AirPods (3rd Gen), HomePod minis.

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Embracing AI in the Workplace: The NetMonkeys Approach to Digital Transformation

The integration of AI into business operations represents a transformative journey. Microsoft has just announced the launch of Copilot for SMEs. With extensive experience under the belt, Netmonkeys can assist your business into paving the way for AI by navigating tools like Microsoft Copilot.