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Most businesses use Microsoft 365 every day.But one of the most useful apps included in many licences is often completel...
05/08/2026

Most businesses use Microsoft 365 every day.

But one of the most useful apps included in many licences is often completely overlooked: Microsoft Forms.

From customer feedback and event registrations to IT support requests and employee surveys, Forms can help reduce admin, improve data collection and streamline processes without the need for additional software.
If you're still gathering information through email, it might be time to look at a simpler approach.

Read the blog: https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-forms-the-most-underrated-productivity-tool-in-microsoft-365/

Ever find yourself finishing emails late at night but hesitating to hit Send?With Outlook's Schedule Send feature, you c...
14/07/2026

Ever find yourself finishing emails late at night but hesitating to hit Send?

With Outlook's Schedule Send feature, you can write emails whenever inspiration strikes and have them delivered at the perfect time for your recipients. It's a simple way to improve communication, respect colleagues' working hours, and increase the chances your emails are actually seen.

Whether you're working across time zones, preparing messages in advance, or just want to avoid sending emails at 11pm, this feature can make your workday much more efficient. Read our latest blog to discover how to make the most of Outlook Schedule Send.

👉 https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/outlook-schedule-send-work-when-it-suits-you-send-when-it-suits-everyone-else/

🚀 AI is entering a new phase, and it's bigger than productivity tools.Microsoft's latest vision "Copilot Frontier", poin...
10/06/2026

🚀 AI is entering a new phase, and it's bigger than productivity tools.
Microsoft's latest vision "Copilot Frontier", points towards AI agents that can reason, plan, and complete increasingly complex business tasks with minimal human intervention.

But what does that actually mean for SMBs?

In our latest blog, we explore:
✅ What Microsoft Copilot Frontier is
✅ How AI agents are evolving beyond chatbots
✅ The opportunities for productivity, automation, and growth
✅ What businesses should do now to prepare

The organisations that understand this shift early will be best positioned to gain a competitive advantage.

Read the full article here: https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/unlocking-the-next-phase-of-ai-what-microsoft-copilot-frontier-means-for-your-business/

Encrypted, Exposed, Offline: Why Secure Backup Is Now a Board-Level PriorityBackup alone is no longer enough.Ransomware,...
19/05/2026

Encrypted, Exposed, Offline: Why Secure Backup Is Now a Board-Level Priority
Backup alone is no longer enough.

Ransomware, data loss and operational disruption can put critical systems, Microsoft 365 environments and business continuity at risk. That’s why secure recovery, cyber protection and managed support are now essential board-level priorities.

Download the free SMS white paper, Encrypted, Exposed, Offline, to learn:
🔐 How ransomware can disrupt operations
⚠️ Why traditional backup strategies may fall short
🛡️ How secure recovery strengthens resilience
☁️ Why Microsoft 365 protection matters
🤝 How managed support can reduce risk and improve confidence

We can help your organisation protect critical data, reduce cyber risk and recover with confidence.

Download the free white paper today. https://smsbusinesscloud.com/resources/white-papers/

⏱️ What would one hour of downtime cost your business?It might seem like a short disruption, but even 60 minutes offline...
06/05/2026

⏱️ What would one hour of downtime cost your business?

It might seem like a short disruption, but even 60 minutes offline can lead to:
❌ Missed sales and lost revenue
❌ Frustrated customers waiting for answers
❌ Reduced productivity across your team
❌ Damage to trust that takes far longer to rebuild
Downtime does not just stop systems. It stops opportunities.

With Acronis Cyber Protect, backed by SMS, businesses can strengthen their cyber resilience with secure backup, ransomware protection, AI-powered threat detection, and fast disaster recovery — helping teams restore systems quickly after crashes, hardware failures, or cyber incidents.

And with SMS, you are supported by our expert UK-based team, meaning you will not be passed around overseas call centres. Just fast, friendly support from people who understand your business.

Because when something goes wrong, recovery speed matters.
Protect your data. Reduce downtime. Keep your business moving.

Learn more: https://smsbusinesscloud.com/services/security-backup/acronis-cyber-protect/

What if you could give your team the power of AI, without locking into a long-term contract?With Copilot for Business, y...
23/04/2026

What if you could give your team the power of AI, without locking into a long-term contract?

With Copilot for Business, you can now get started for just £16.91 per user/month + VAT on a flexible monthly plan.

No lengthy commitments. No risk.

✔ Boost productivity with AI across Microsoft 365
✔ Automate everyday tasks and save hours each week
✔ Try it for a month — and scale when you’re ready

It’s the simplest way to see what AI can really do for your business… without the usual barriers. Find out more about Copilot for Business here: https://smsbusinesscloud.com/services/microsoft-365/microsoft-copilot/

Want to explore even more? Check out the new Copilot+ packages Basic, Standard, and Premium and see how you could save on your current subscription by onboarding Copilot alongside. 👉 Check it out here: https://portal.smsbusinesscloud.com

Curious to see the impact for yourself? Now’s the time.

🚨 Big changes are coming to Cyber Essentials in April 2026 – is your business ready?The latest update to the UK’s govern...
14/04/2026

🚨 Big changes are coming to Cyber Essentials in April 2026 – is your business ready?

The latest update to the UK’s government-backed cyber security scheme is one of the most significant in years. And it’s not just a tweak… it’s a tightening of standards that could catch many organisations out.

🔐 What’s changing?
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is now mandatory across all cloud services
• Miss critical security updates? You could automatically fail
• Cloud systems are fully in scope
• Stricter assessment criteria and less room for interpretation

These updates are designed to reflect how modern businesses actually operate, with cloud, remote work, and evolving threats.

💡 The takeaway: Cyber Essentials is no longer just a checkbox exercise. It’s about proving real, consistent security practices across your entire environment.

If you rely on Cyber Essentials for compliance, contracts, or peace of mind, now is the time to prepare.

👉 Read the full breakdown here: https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/cyber-essentials-changes-april-2026-whats-changing-and-what-it-means-for-your-business/

One of the biggest questions we hear about Copilot is: “How do we get started without overcommitting?”That’s exactly why...
08/04/2026

One of the biggest questions we hear about Copilot is: “How do we get started without overcommitting?”

That’s exactly why the new Microsoft Copilot bundles are such a game‑changer.

✅ Add Copilot to Business Basic, Standard, or Premium
✅ Choose monthly or annual options
✅ Scale up (or test it out) at your own pace

Whether you’re looking for the lowest-cost entry point or want Copilot bundled with advanced security and productivity tools, there’s now a clear, flexible route that fits your business, not the other way around.

Copilot isn’t just an AI add-on anymore. It’s becoming a core productivity tool that adapts to how your teams work today.

🔗 https://smsbusinesscloud.com/services/microsoft-365/microsoft-copilot/
If you want help choosing the right bundle (not just the cheapest one), feel free to reach out 💬

👉 See the full Copilot bundle options and pricing here:

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