What Are the Benefits of Microsoft Copilot for Business?
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly useful part of everyday business operations. From managing emails to preparing reports, businesses are discovering how AI can reduce repetitive work and help employees make better use of their time. One tool attracting particular attention is Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to work alongside familiar Microsoft applications. […]
Cyber Essentials Certification: What UK Businesses Need to Know
Cyber security is now an important consideration for businesses of every size. Organisations rely on email, cloud platforms, laptops, mobile devices and online services every day, and each of these systems needs to be protected against common cyber threats. Cyber Essentials gives UK businesses a recognised framework for putting essential security controls in place. It […]
The 2026 IT Health Check: 10 Things Every SME Should Review This Year
Technology rarely fails all at once. More often, small issues build quietly in the background: an ageing server, a weak backup process, slow Wi-Fi, old user accounts, or security tools that have not kept pace with the way the business now works. For SMEs, an annual IT health check is a practical way to find […]
Why Does My Business Wi-Fi Drop Constantly?
If you’re running a business and rely on Wi-Fi for day-to-day operations, you know how frustrating it can be when your Wi-Fi connection keeps dropping. Whether it’s slowing down work, affecting employee productivity, or disrupting communication with clients, constant Wi-Fi interruptions can seriously hinder your business operations. But why does it happen? And, more importantly, […]
The True Cost of Downtime and Data Breaches in Berkshire
When your business systems go down, every minute matters. According to the UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 71% of firms experienced IT downtime in the past year, with each minute of disruption costing an average of £1,250. Add to that the fact that 55% of local businesses reported a data breach, and it’s clear […]
Wi-Fi 7 Will Revolutionise Office Networking (And Why It Won’t Solve Poor Cabling)
The Next Evolution of Wireless: What Wi-Fi 7 Promises Office networks have come a long way since the days of choppy connections and sluggish upload speeds. As demands on infrastructure grow (faster devices, more video conferencing, cloud-heavy workflows) wireless networks have had to evolve rapidly to keep up. Enter Wi-Fi 7. The seventh-generation wireless standard, […]
Why More Businesses Are Walking Away from Long-Term IT Contracts
The way businesses manage IT support is changing. More companies, especially across London and the South East, are moving away from long-term contracts that no longer reflect how they operate. Flexibility now matters more than ticking boxes in a fixed agreement. At Academy Networks, we’ve seen this shift up close. Businesses want dependable IT help, […]
5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Basic IT Support
When you first start out, keeping IT simple usually makes sense. A single IT contractor or a mate who’s good with tech might be enough to set up emails, plug in routers, and fix the odd issue. But once your business starts to grow, those quick fixes start to fall short. If you’re dealing with […]
Trend Cloud App Security: Safeguarding Your Cloud Ecosystem
Comprehensive protection for business data in Microsoft 365 cloud environments – Cloud App Security
New Microsoft Update ‘Enable’ Reactions In Outlook
With the next update, as part of Microsoft’s 365 roadmap, Outlook users will soon be able to ‘react’ to Outlook emails without sending or receiving incremental emails. Like Emojis The Microsoft ‘Reactions’ feature will enable Outlook users to choose a thumbs up, laugh, heart, celebrate, or shed a tear reaction to emails. As well as applying […]
