Grant McGregor

16/06/2026

Scotia UK plc is a leading supplier of healthcare training and observation systems, supporting customers across the UK and around the world. We're proud to have supported Gordon McLoughlin and the team as their technology and security requirements have evolved.

"With Grant McGregor we're extremely confident our systems and data are protected. They made Cyber Essentials Plus straightforward, and continuous monitoring means renewals aren't a last-minute rush. They keep us right, proactively flag what matters and deliver on time."
- Gordon McLoughlin, CEO, Scotia UK plc

📖 Read the full case study: https://hubs.ly/Q04ldsCf0

Grant McGregor delivers managed IT support, enhanced security and Cyber Essentials Plus for Scotia UK plc, a healthcare technology provider in Edinburgh.

10/06/2026

How do you keep sales, marketing and projects connected as your business grows?

In the latest episode of , Doug Davey is joined by Joe Waites to discuss how Halo CRM brings sales, marketing, projects and customer information together in a single platform.

They cover everything from pipeline management and marketing automation to reporting, Microsoft 365 integrations, workflow automation, implementation and onboarding.

Joe also shares how Halo CRM can be customised to support existing business processes, helping organisations get more value from their CRM.

📺 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFZByI2M-Ps

How do you keep sales, marketing and projects connected as your bus...

10/06/2026

Considering Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT or other AI tools?

Before connecting AI to business data, it's important to understand what those tools can access and how information is protected.

In our latest blog, we explore five key areas to review before introducing new AI tools, including data protection, AI policies and guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre.

📖 Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04kBCsP0

Considering AI for your business? Learn five key considerations before connecting AI tools to business data, from security and compliance to AI policies.

05/06/2026

We're proud to announce that Grant McGregor is now an approved Defence Cyber Certification Body for Level 0 assessments.

Marking the first anniversary of the scheme this year, the Ministry of Defence asked all defence industry partners to work towards achieving DCC Level 0 certification by 31 December 2026, describing DCC as "a badge of excellence in cyber resilience".

As the defence sector prepares for the 31 December 2026 deadline, DCC Level 0 assessments are now part of our cyber security and compliance services.

📖 Learn more about DCC Level 0 in our latest blog:

https://blog.grantmcgregor.co.uk/defence-cyber-certification-level-0-certification-body-scotland

Learn about Defence Cyber Certification Level 0, the 2026 deadline and how Grant McGregor can support organisations across Scotland and the UK.

28/05/2026

How many opportunities are being lost in spreadsheets, inboxes and disconnected systems?

In the latest episode of , Doug Davey and Andrew from Halo discuss how growing businesses can start losing visibility into sales activity, customer relationships and new opportunities as information becomes scattered across different systems.

"The cost of staying still is significantly higher than most people might think."

📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TANoiZVlRQ&t

20/05/2026

Microsoft continues to roll out new Copilot features across Microsoft 365, with updates focused on AI agents, workflow automation and smarter support inside apps like Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Some of the latest updates allow businesses to create custom agents using approved company information and selected website sources, automate repetitive tasks and work more efficiently with documents, emails and data.

As AI adoption grows, organisations place strong focus on security, permissions and data protection.

Our latest blog takes a closer look at what's new, how these features can be used to improve productivity and collaboration, and how organisations can make the most of these tools in day-to-day work.

📖 https://hubs.ly/Q04h6x4n0

Discover the latest Microsoft Copilot features across Microsoft 365, including custom agents, workflow automation and smarter tools for everyday work.

18/05/2026

Many growing organisations reach a point where business information, customer interactions and day-to-day operations are scattered across too many systems to manage effectively.

In this episode of CRM Insights, Doug Davey is joined by Andrew Chipchase from Halo to discuss why organisations often lose visibility across sales, marketing, operations, customer relationships, and internal processes as they grow.

Doug and Andrew also discuss the challenges of CRM implementation and how AI and automation are transforming modern CRM platforms.

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13/05/2026

In an ideal world, strong security controls would stop cyber incidents before they ever impact the business.

You may remember Marks & Spencer experiencing a cyber incident that made national headlines.

But did you know that 43% of UK businesses experienced a cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months?

For smaller organisations, the impact can be just as serious, or even more devastating, because internal resources are often far more limited.

What would actually happen inside your organisation if systems suddenly became unavailable, staff could not access files or unusual activity was detected across the business?

➡️ https://blog.grantmcgregor.co.uk/cyber-incident-readiness-exercise-would-your-team-know-what-to-do

Ensure your team is prepared for cyber incidents with a Cyber Incident Readiness Exercise. Test your response plans and improve organisational resilience.

07/05/2026

Some people choose less secure passwords... like their favourite football team or "Password123".

And they're just waiting to be let down because the passwords are insecure.

It's ! A quick reminder to strengthen your online security:

1️⃣ Never reuse passwords
2️⃣ Add numbers, symbols and capitals
3️⃣ Use passphrases
4️⃣ Turn on 2FA/MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
5️⃣ Use a password manager

Strong passwords and MFA are also key parts of Cyber Essentials and help protect businesses against common cyber attacks.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) now officially recommends passkeys as the preferred, more secure alternative to traditional passwords.

📺 Watch Paul Sinclair and David Lawrence discuss the latest Cyber Essentials requirements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZdY89WGcjk&t

01/05/2026

Great to spend time with the team at Halo this week. It was a pleasure to have you in our Edinburgh office 🎙️

A big thank you to Andrew and Joe for joining us and sharing their insights.

We recorded a couple of podcast episodes and had some useful sessions with our team, discussing the challenges a CRM can help address.

We talked through managing sales, marketing, customer relationships, contacts and projects. As businesses grow, it becomes harder to stay on top of it all.

We also looked at how platforms like HaloCRM bring everything together, from pipeline management through to projects and service delivery. These kinds of solutions help businesses work more efficiently and give them the visibility they need to make better, more informed decisions.

Full podcast episodes coming soon 📹