Doesn’t Microsoft Take Care of Office 365 Backup?
Over the last year, we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of schools, colleges and universities moving from on-premise Exchange environments to Microsoft Office 365.
How disruptive are you prepared to be?
Keith Martin, Phoenix Software’s Director of Public Sector, looks at the part that disruption is playing in the Public Sector
The Student Experience Institution Support Framework
By Cheryl Lapham, Phoenix Software Microsoft Business Manager for Education
Creativity: The Essential Future Job Skill
With the avalanche of new products, new technologies and new ways of working, workers are going to have to become more creative to benefit from these changes.
Windows 10 & What it Really Means
We know, another new operating system normally means years of planning, application testing and deployment plans, but Windows 10 is different. Yes, different – and here is why.
Microsoft 365 in Education – Built for Productivity, Security and Manageability
Educators face unique challenges accommodating the myriad of devices used by students and staff while also ensuring adequate protection from data loss, viruses and other malicious attacks. Microsoft 365 offers educational institutions a way to […]
Managing your cloud spend
Jacob Neil, Cloud Solutions Specialist at Phoenix Software, discusses the options for predicting & managing your organisations spend in this new cloud world
Sophos Local & Central Government Partner of the Year 2018
During the Sophos Partner Conference in London on Wednesday 9 May, Sophos rewarded their top performing and most strategic partners from the UK&I for their commitment and hard work over the last year.
Disaster Recovery – Testing, Testing 1, 2, 3
Every few years, we get reminders of how vulnerable we are to acts of nature. Events beyond our control, including fires and floods, have been experienced and have resulted in large-scale disasters.
Phoenix Software has […]
Inevitable and Innovative
Chris Howarth, Phoenix Software Business Development Manager for Charities & Housing Associations, looks at the exciting journey into AI and beyond
Is the UK Public Sector really playing catch-up?
Keith Martin, Phoenix Software Director of Public Sector, talks about his vision of the Modern Public Sector:
Microsoft Azure for Students
Helping students build for tomorrow
Azure for Students is part of Microsofts growing commitment to Education both in the cloud and in the STEM classroom. Cloud and specifically distributed computing competencies are the #1 skillset needed […]
Direct or Indirect SQL Server licensing – that is the question!
“On our many travels throughout the Education community as a Microsoft Licensing Solutions Provider (LSP), we often have some very interesting conversations around licensing, which in turn transpire to have potential implications for the whole community. If […]
Sophos – Increased Protection with Simplified Control for Education
Education organisations face constantly changing and evolving threats and challenges to keep their students, faculty and networks safe.
Adobe K-12 user licence is coming!
The new named user licensing program under K-12 will be the solution for BYOD or student deployment within schools.
Phoenix Software win big with Veeam
Phoenix Software is delighted to have been named Veeam’s Reseller of the Year at the Veeam Partner awards, held at Mercedes-Benz World on Thursday 8 March
Cloud Adoption within Charities and Housing Associations
Greg Dean, Phoenix Software Sales Manager for Charities & Housing Associations, takes a look at the progress of cloud within both the Charity and Housing Sectors
Introducing the all-new Sophos Intercept X
Sophos Intercept X combines deep learning with best-in-class anti-exploit technology, CyptoGuard anti-ransomware, root cause analysis and more
Pure Storage Named a Leader for All-Flash Arrays
Pure Storage helps organisations push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Building SAM into every cloud project
Craig Taylor, Head of the Cloud Team at Phoenix Software, discusses the importance of considering Software Asset Management (SAM) at every stage of your cloud migration to better monitor costs, manage the project and maintain […]
Cloud Adoption within Public Sector is Accelerating – but why?
Keith Martin, Phoenix Software Director of Public Sector, takes a look at the progress of cloud in the Public Sector:
VMware Licence Management isn’t as simple as it seems
Ben Rayner, Infrastructure Solutions Business Manager at Phoenix Software discusses VMware Licence Management, falling foul of the more subtle licensing requirements and avoiding non-compliance.
Creative Cloud. The next generation is here.
World-class creative tools. Hassle-free administration.
Cloud Platform Management
As the cloud matures and cloud consumption grows, we’re finding that more and more of you need better controls and reporting for your cloud platform
Why local government needs to invest in the right technology today to meet the data challenges of tomorrow.
By Keith Martin, Director of Public Sector, Phoenix Software
Are UK housing authorities failing to use data as an asset?
By Greg Dean, Sector Sales Manager – Charities & Housing Associations
Work faster, smarter and safer
Adobe Sign is now integrated in all Office 365 apps
Mimecast and Office 365
Multi-cloud email management
Supporting the GDPR with Software Asset Management
How Software Asset Management (SAM) can assist in preparing your organisation for the GDPR
The Digital Goldrush
The increased importance of digital technology has driven immense change across a diverse set of industries
Considering moving backup & DR to the cloud?
There are so many real-world business reasons to move backup, archival and disaster recovery to a single, native cloud platform
Oracle’s Licensing Challenges
At the end of an Oracle software licence audit it can feel like your organisation has gone through an exercise in survival.
2017: A Year of Change & Growth
Greg Dean, Phoenix Software Sales Manager for Charities & Housing Associations, takes a look back over 2017 …
Phoenix Software Technical Kick Off Conference
Phoenix Software Limited recently hosted an inaugural Technical Kick Off Conference, supported by strategic partners Mimecast, Veeam, Dell EMC, VMware and Microsoft.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
As 2017 draws to a close, may we take this opportunity to say thank you for your valued custom throughout the year and wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2018
Paradigm Shifts: Security Predictions for 2018
Bharat Mistry, Principal Security Strategist at Trend Micro UK, takes a look at how the biggest cyber attacks of 2018 will come from known vulnerabilities.
Precog for GDPR: Can you afford to wait for the future?
Andrew Nielsen, CISSP, CISA, ISSAP, ISSMP, CCSK – Chief Trust Officer at Druva – takes a look at an interesting a way of approaching the forthcoming GDPR …
2017 and All That: The Evolution of the Modern Public Sector!
Keith Martin, Phoenix Software Director of Public Sector, takes a look back over 2017 …
Microsoft Cloud
Your cloud. Your way. With Phoenix Software and Microsoft Azure
SAM & the Cloud
Software Asset Management’s role in migrating to the cloud
De-Risking Office 365 with Cyber Resilience
Mimecast CTO, Neil Murray, explores how cyber resilience can help de-risk Office 365 from attacks like ransomware
Mitigate Information Security Threats
Safeguard your institution with 10 best practices to combat common cyber security vulnerabilities
Every Adobe Cloud has a Silver Lining
Did you know there are a range of cloud services available from Adobe?
Transforming Storage in Education with Pure Storage
Pure Storage can provide student applications with exceptional performance and dramatically simplify IT operations – all while reducing your total cost of ownership. You’ll not only improve online services, you’ll be able to leverage data […]
Are you ready for the GDPR?
The new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will determine how your organisation manages, protects and administers data in the future. Phoenix Software can help you start preparing now
Are you getting the most from your software?
Maximise your investment in software with the Phoenix Software Optimisation Service
Give your Institution the Dell EMC advantage
Spending is always tight within Education, there’s always more you’d like to do, if only you had the budget – have you considered Dell EMC?
Microsoft Licensing: EES Changes
October 2017 saw Microsoft introduce a number of significant changes to their academic licensing programmes. So, what are these key changes?
Smart Protection for Office 365
Trend Micro offers complete threat protection against email and file sharing risks
Protect, control and secure your software assets
Software Asset Management (SAM) should be used as a key tool in the fight against cyber crime, not just limited to purely managing compliance
Storage in a hybrid cloud world
The hybrid cloud world is here but is your storage platform ready?
Why UK housing associations are failing to use data as an asset
Greg Dean, Phoenix Software Sector Sales Manager for Charities & Housing Associations, takes a look at the findings of recent independent research* we commissioned alongside VMware among employees from housing associations across the UK
Focus Service Portal
Your flexible reporting and analysis solution – now with an Azure usage and billing dashboard
Effective Data Management: The Key to IT Transformation
Grant Caley, Chief Technologist for NetApp UK & Ireland, takes a look at the evolution of IT in business and how data and data management now hold the key to success.
Bytes Technology Group UK & Phoenix Software Limited
Bytes Technology Group UK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the JSE-listed Altron Group, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Phoenix Software Ltd with immediate effect.
Become a Digital Business
Together, we can help you become a digital business
Get the latest tools to do your greatest work
Help your creative team perform at its peak with Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Acrobat DC
The complete PDF solution for a mobile, connected world
Public Sector Framework Success for Phoenix Software
Your trusted hardware and software partner can now also supply all the IT professional services you need to deliver IT transformation in your organisation
Druva for Office 365
Addressing the critical gaps of Data Protection and Information Governance with Druva inSync
Socitm Annual Conference 2017
Monday 9 & Tuesday 10 October 2017 – King Power Stadium, Leicester
Phoenix Software and the BMF – building a future in the cloud
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and Phoenix Software join to enhance benefits available to BMF members
NetApp Data Fabric: Realise the Full Potential of the Hybrid Cloud
Achieving business benefits in the hybrid cloud requires the ability to weave a unifying data fabric across disparate environments
Enhance your cloud solution with Mimecast
There is a major shift happening right now in the world of enterprise technology
Don’t Take the Bait
Phishing is big business. Don’t get hooked.
Veeam for Physical and Cloud
Protect physical, AWS and Azure workloads – plus Microsoft Office 365 too!
Becoming a more effective SAM Manager
Focus on the tasks that make the biggest impact
Next Generation Employability Solutions & Resources
Ensuring students from all backgrounds have access to facilities preparing them for the next stage of their lives has never been more important than in the digital age.
Adobe Creative Cloud for enterprise
Looking for industry-leading creative apps with enterprise grade capabilities?
Yorkshire Day Celebrations – a must attend event for all Public Sector
Designed specifically for the Public Sector, our Yorkshire Day event returns with a focus on the technological challenges and opportunities faced by the modern Public Sector
Named user virtualisation in Acrobat DC
Streamline the deployment process and resolve compliance concerns with Acrobat DC virtualisation
Adobe in Further & Higher Education
Give your students the power to create bright futures
Adobe in Schools
Start your Primary and Secondary school students on a creative path to success
Why Local Government should start preparing for the road ahead – now!
Keith Martin, Phoenix Software Director of Public Sector, digests the findings of recent independent research* we commissioned alongside VMware among local authority IT leaders across the UK
DellEMC World 2017 – Top Product Launches
Jamie Shand one of our Infrastructure Solutions Specialists here at Phoenix, speaks about his opportunity to attend DellEMC World 2017 in Las Vegas in May and he sent us the following report.
Shield your Microsoft Office 365 data from unforeseen risks
Close the gaps in recovery, visibility and governance
Phoenix Software and Microsoft can help with your GDPR Journey
As Microsoft’s leading education partner, we continuously strive to ensure that our Microsoft licensing customers are kept abreast of important developments
Consultancy for Consent
Consent is a key component of the new GDPR and together, Phoenix Software and Resilience Partners can help you prepare your organisation
Software Asset Management in Education
With effective Software Asset Management (SAM), you can reassign licences, avoid unexpected costs and mitigate the risk of fines for non-compliance
You can’t protect what you don’t know!
With a Microsoft Cybersecurity SAM engagement from Phoenix Software, you get a clear view of what software is deployed to identify areas of potential risk and provide high-level guidance on your cybersecurity programmes and policies
Microsoft Dynamics 365 in Higher and Further Education
A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution has a key role to play in many aspects of the business operations and student/staff engagement activities of Higher and Further Education institutions
Get creative apps with enterprise control
Want to give your organisation the world’s best creative and digital document software – along with the enterprise capabilities you need?
Adobe Acrobat XI & Adobe Reader XI End of Support
Support for Adobe Acrobat 11.x and Adobe Reader 11.x will end on 15 October 2017
Rethink your cyber resilience strategy in an Office 365 world order
Mimecast cyber resilience expert Dan Sloshberg explains the inherent risks of a wholesale move to Microsoft’s cloud productivity suite
GDPR Gap Analysis
Phoenix Software is already working with a number of organisations, helping them to take their first steps towards preparing for the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Schools and eSafety
How Sophos can help schools demonstrate best practice when facing an Ofsted eSafety inspection
Network Virtualisation: A Game Changer?
We take a look at VMware NSX and how this technology could be the next step in your Software Defined Data Centre journey
Modernise your Office 365 Data Protection Strategy with Druva
Phoenix Software has joined forces with Druva to ensure Data Protection, Governance, Security and Data Availability for Office 365 environments
Microsoft in Education – Inspiring new ways to create & learn
Microsoft recently shared their vision for empowering today’s students and teachers to create the world of tomorrow and made several announcements at their Microsoft@ Edu event in New York
Microsoft Hacking STEM Lessons & Hands-On Activities
Hacking STEM is made possible by a partnership between the Education Workshop, Hack for Good and the Microsoft Garage
Sophos Local & Central Government Partner of the Year 2017
During the Sophos Partner Conference in Lisbon in May, Sophos rewarded their top performing and most strategic partners for their commitment and hard work over the last year
Microsoft Azure: The Home for All your Workloads
How to achieve significant cost savings by utilising Microsoft Azure as a home for all your workloads
Veritas: GDPR is a gamechanger in digital transformation
Governments are stepping up to protect citizens’ data rights and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is setting the standard. It requires responsibility, accountability, accuracy and transparency from organisations handling personal data – in short, […]
Sophos in Education
Get inspired with simply outstanding IT security
Sophos Phish Threat
End users are the most likely target for malware attacks. Organisations can keep their information safe with effective security awareness testing and training. Automate defense education for users with routine campaigns, training, follow-up, and reporting.
Delayed Dell 14G Servers to Pack a Punch
With the already delayed July launch date on the horizon, Dell 14G servers are rumoured to be carrying some top trump winning figures.
Education: Stay ahead of cyber-attacks & save
Together, Phoenix Software & Bitdefender can help you defend your key assets as well as your bottom line
What’s in IT for You?
By: Cheryl Lapham, Phoenix Software Education Team
“Welcome to the third of our series entitled ‘What’s in IT for you?’. We will post a new blog every month on this theme.
VMware vSAN gets an additional 2.5x performance increase thanks to Intel!
Intel has launched Optane SSD DC P4800X—the first flash device built on the much-anticipated 3D XPoint technology. This is exciting news for VMware vSAN customers!
Adobe Creative Cloud for business
Top-of-the-line creative tools. Bottom-line results.
Adobe Acrobat DC now supports virtualisation
What keeps CIOs and IT managers up at night? They have to find ways to save money and man-hours, but still effectively and efficiently manage IT infrastructure. It’s no easy task.