The HBP Group

01/09/2026

Microsoft is retiring its own SMS and voice MFA service from 1 February 2027, and the first changes taking effect from today.

If your employees currently receive a text message or phone call to authenticate into Microsoft 365, your business needs to start planning what they will use instead.

Microsoft is moving organisations towards phishing-resistant authentication, with passkeys becoming the default experience.
But there is no single answer for every employee.

In our latest guide, we explain:
- What Microsoft is changing and when
- What passkeys and phishing-resistant authentication actually mean
- When Microsoft Authenticator may be appropriate
- Alternatives for employees who cannot or do not want to use a mobile phone
- FIDO2 security keys and hardware OTP tokens
- How to plan the migration without leaving employees unable to sign in

The key advice is simple: do not wait until SMS and voice disappear before working out what each employee will use instead.

Read the full guide here:

Microsoft is retiring SMS and voice MFA in 2027. Learn how to transition to secure authentication methods for your business before the change takes effect.

28/08/2026

There have been some changes to UK data protection rules in 2026. Are you up to speed?

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 has introduced a number of changes to the UK’s existing data protection framework, with the main reforms now in force during 2026.

It’s not another GDPR-style overhaul. But there are some important changes businesses should be aware of.

So, we thought it was worth bringing them together in one place.

Some of the key areas include:

📩 New requirements for handling data protection complaints
🔎 Changes to Subject Access Requests
🍪 Updated rules around cookies
🤖 Changes relating to automated decision-making and AI
📣 Updates to marketing rules and potential penalties

For most businesses, this isn’t about starting again.

It’s about checking your existing processes, making sure the right people understand what’s changed and identifying anything that may need updating.

We’ve collated the key changes, what they mean and some practical areas your business may want to review.

👉 Read the full blog: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xS75h0

20/08/2026

22 colleagues. One mountain. Two brilliant causes.

On 12 September, 22 colleagues from across The HBP Group will be heading to Wales to take on Snowdon, Wales’ highest mountain, together.

It’s our latest charity challenge in support of our two charity partners, Hull & East Yorkshire Children’s University and Little Miracles.

We’ve got a fantastic mix of familiar faces and new starters taking part this year, all supported by professional mountain guides as they make their way to the summit.

There’s plenty of preparation going on behind the scenes, but every step will be worth it to raise money for two charities doing brilliant work in our communities.

If you’d like to support the team and our charity partners, you can donate here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xGqKM0

A huge thank you to everyone taking part, and to everyone who supports the team along the way.

Good luck to our Snowdon team - we can’t wait to share how they get on!

18/08/2026

From Year 10 work experience to Microsoft certified!

Just over a year into his career at The HBP Group, Tom Coutts has passed his Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central MB-800 certification - and we believe he could be one of the youngest people in the UK to achieve it.

But what makes this achievement even better is where Tom’s journey with us started.

Back in Year 10, Tom joined The HBP Group for work experience, getting a feel for the different roles and career paths across the business. He stayed in touch while completing his A-Levels before returning around a year ago to start his career with us.

Tom is now part of The HBP Group Academy’s "Launch" pathway, which is all about giving ambitious people the opportunity to start a career in technology through a combination of real-world experience and qualification-led training.

And he’s certainly making the most of it.

Alongside completing his AAT qualifications, Tom has been developing his Business Central knowledge and is now putting it into practice by shadowing live projects, supporting with everything from data cleansing to report design.

It’s a great example of what our Launch pathway is all about: giving people the opportunity to learn, gain qualifications and put those skills into practice in a real career.

Congratulations, Tom. A fantastic achievement and we're sure just the start.

11/08/2026

If you enjoy solving business problems as much as technical ones, keep reading.

We're looking for an IT Solutions Architect to join our Commercial team in Scunthorpe, Hull or Peterborough.

You'll work with customers to understand their goals, design practical IT solutions and guide them from initial conversations through to delivery. Working closely with Sales, Projects and Service Desk, you'll help make technology feel effortless.

Apply here:
📍 Hull: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xyB950
📍 Scunthorpe https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xyz__0
📍 Peterborough: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xyBpW0

10/08/2026

🌟 Start your career in ERP with The HBP Group!

Looking to build a career in technology where you'll learn, grow, and make a real impact?

We're looking for a Trainee Dynamics 365 Business Central Service Desk Analyst to join our ERP team. You'll receive hands-on training while supporting customers, solving software queries, and developing your knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central alongside experienced professionals.

In this role, you'll:
💻 Support customers with their Business Central queries.
📚 Learn from experienced ERP specialists.
🔍 Develop your problem-solving and technical skills.
🚀 Build the foundations for a rewarding career in ERP technology.

If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ready to take the first step into the world of ERP software, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Apply today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x50tr0

06/08/2026

📢 We're hiring an IT Project Delivery Manager

Do you thrive on delivering successful IT projects and building strong customer relationships?

We're looking for an experienced IT Project Delivery Manager to lead a wide range of infrastructure, cloud, and Microsoft technology projects, ensuring they're delivered on time, on budget, and with an exceptional customer experience.

In this role, you'll:
🔹 Manage multiple IT projects from initiation through to completion.
🤝 Work closely with customers, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
📅 Keep projects on track while proactively managing risks and expectations.
💡 Deliver technology solutions that help businesses work smarter and grow.

If you're an organised, customer-focused Project Manager looking to join an award-winning technology provider, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Apply today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x4fjc0

05/08/2026

Not every senior IT role gives you the chance to own the environment. This one does.

We're looking for an IT Service Lead Engineer to become the trusted technical lead for one of our key customers.

You'll be the person they rely on. Leading projects, shaping their technology roadmap, managing risk, and working directly with senior stakeholders to keep their IT secure, stable and moving forward.

If you're an experienced senior engineer who's ready to step into a role with real ownership and responsibility, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xhJrT0

04/08/2026

🚀 We're hiring a Sage Implementation Consultant!

Are you passionate about helping businesses transform the way they work?

At The HBP Group, we're looking for an experienced Sage Implementation Consultant to lead ERP projects from discovery through to go-live, working closely with customers to deliver solutions that make a real impact.

You'll have the opportunity to:
✅ Deliver end-to-end Sage implementations.
✅ Work directly with customers to understand their business needs.
✅ Help organisations streamline processes and unlock greater efficiency.
✅ Join a supportive, award-winning team that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous development.

If you're ready to take the next step in your ERP career and want to be part of a team that's passionate about delivering exceptional customer outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Apply today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x4f2r0

03/08/2026

What could your finance team achieve with an extra week every month?

That's the result Visualsoft saw after implementing Sage Intacct with The HBP Group.

The impact:
⏱️ Over one week saved every month across the finance team.
📊 Revenue reporting reduced from 4–5 days to a largely automated process.
🏦 Bank reconciliations cut by more than 50%.
📈 Better visibility into performance, profitability, and recurring revenue.

When finance teams spend less time on manual processes, they have more time to focus on strategic decisions that drive the business forward.

Read the full case study here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0x41q80