Microsoft 365 – (M365 / O365) and Azure Support and Services
With our Microsoft 365 ( M365 ) and Azure Services, Our client not only gets the best technical support, advice and migration experience, but we can even build your business APPs, workflows, and processes into the Microsoft Platform.
Microsoft 365 (Office 365) Experts, based in Lincoln and Nottingham
Microsoft 365 Trusted Expertise
During Covid lockdown, we were trusted by the DfE (Department of Education) to set up remote learning environments on M365 for schools throughout the UK.
M365 Ground breakers
Back in 2008 we were the first IT company in Europe to implement what is now known as M365 in schools; Microsoft even wrote a case study on our ground-breaking work.
Microsoft 365 Experienced Partner
Since 2008 we have been working with M365, which makes us one of the most experienced M365 solution providers in the UK. We have been developing on Power Platform since inception in 2015 Including - Power Apps, BI, Automate (Flow), Dynamics CRM & Sharepoint.
Migrate Five to Three Thousand User to M365.
We are specialists in securing, utilising and providing advice and guidance on Microsoft 365 services. Every week, we migrate from small businesses with 5 users to schools with 3000 users to Microsoft 365 —let us help you with the transition.
Want to leverage features you are already paying for with Microsoft 365?
Do you already use it and want to understand how to leverage hidden features that you are paying for but not maximising? Microsoft 365 offers much more than SharePoint Document Libraries, Teams, and Emails.
Business, Schools, Campus or Enterprise we support with our M365 (Microsoft 365) solutions.
We are also qualified licencing experts for users, students or faculty on M365 or Power Solutions.
12 Reasons to consider M365
Microsoft 365 (M365) offers various services and tools for business productivity, collaboration, and security. Here are some reasons to consider M365 for your business:
- Integrated Suite of Applications: M365 combines familiar productivity applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with powerful cloud services like OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams, creating an integrated ecosystem for your business needs.
- Collaboration: With Microsoft Teams at its core, M365 promotes collaboration through chat, online meetings, shared files, and integrated applications. It supports remote work, making it easier for teams to collaborate regardless of their location.
- Flexibility & Scalability: A Subscription-based model of M365 allows businesses to scale up or down based on their needs. It’s suitable for companies of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises.
- Always Up-to-Date: With M365, you always have the latest versions of applications and security updates, ensuring your business tools remain modern and secure.
- Security & Compliance: M365 has built-in security features that help protect sensitive data. Advanced Threat Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Mobile Device Management, and other security tools help safeguard business data. Furthermore, it provides compliance certifications and features for industries with stringent regulations.
- Mobility: With mobile applications and cloud storage, employees can access their work from anywhere, using any device, making it perfect for today’s mobile workforce.
- Cost-Efficiency: M365 reduces the need for large upfront software purchases and ongoing maintenance costs. The cloud infrastructure also minimizes the need for extensive in-house IT hardware and personnel.
- Streamlined IT Management: M365’s admin portal allows for centralized user and service management, simplifying IT administration tasks such as user provisioning, password resets, and policy settings.
- Business Analytics and AI: Tools like Power BI, MyAnalytics, and Power Automate are part of the M365 offer, empowering businesses to analyze data, gain insights, and automate tasks more effectively.
- Continuous Innovation: Microsoft frequently introduces new features, apps, and integrations into the M365 ecosystem, ensuring that businesses have access to the latest technology advancements.
- Integration with Third-Party Apps: Microsoft’s AppSource and the Teams app store offer integrations with a wide variety of third-party applications and services, allowing businesses to customize their M365 experience based on their unique needs.
- Unified Endpoint Management: With Microsoft Intune, businesses can manage and secure company data on personal and company-owned devices, ensuring that devices remain compliant with company policies.
Given these advantages, M365 is a compelling choice for businesses seeking a comprehensive, secure, and constantly evolving digital transformation solution. However, like any IT decision, businesses should assess their specific needs, budget, and organisational culture before making the shift.
Speak to a Microsoft Cloud Expert Today
We are straightforward and will tell you if and how we can help you, with a Free No Obligation Consultation by a LOCAL Microsoft Cloud Specialist.
Call 01522 508086 or fill in the form for a Call Back
Microsoft Azure Consultants and Architects in Lincoln and Nottingham
Discover Microsoft Azure: Powering Today’s Business Landscape
Dive into the world of Microsoft Azure – a global technology powerhouse revolutionising how businesses operate in today’s digital age. But what is Microsoft Azure, and why is it making waves in the business world? Let’s unravel the magic.
What is Microsoft Azure?
At its core, Microsoft Azure is a comprehensive collection of cloud services that developers and IT professionals utilise to build, deploy, and manage applications. Hosted on Microsoft’s globally renowned data centres, it provides a dynamic platform that caters to every business need, from data storage and computing to advanced analytics and networking.
Examples of Azure in Action
- Web Applications: Azure’s robust web hosting solutions mean that businesses can create and host web applications that are both powerful and scalable, ensuring optimal performance even during traffic surges.
- Data Backup & Storage: Say goodbye to worries about data loss. Companies are securing their essential data using Azure’s reliable and redundant storage solutions, ensuring it’s accessible when needed and protected always.
- Big Data & Analytics: Enterprises are harnessing Azure’s analytics services to process vast amounts of data, extracting valuable insights that inform critical business decisions.
- Mobile App Development: Azure provides a holistic environment for mobile app developers, offering tools for coding, testing, and distribution, ensuring the creation of top-notch mobile applications.
- Internet of Things (IoT): Companies are connecting, monitoring, and managing billions of IoT assets using Azure, turning untapped data into actionable insights that drive operational efficiencies.
- AI & Machine Learning: With Azure’s AI tools, businesses are introducing intelligent algorithms to their operations, automating tasks, and providing personalised experiences for their customers.
- DevTest Environments: Developers are finding it easier than ever to set up and tear down development and test environments with Azure, promoting a faster and more efficient development lifecycle.
- Identity & Access Management: Azure Active Directory service ensures that employees can securely access internal resources, and businesses can manage identities and permissions with ease.
- Virtual Desktops: With Azure, companies are delivering a virtual desktop experience to their employees, allowing them to access their workspace from anywhere, anytime.
- E-commerce & Retail: Retail giants are leveraging Azure’s scalability to manage their e-commerce platforms, ensuring smooth operations even during sale events and peak shopping times.
The Azure Advantage
Microsoft Azure is more than just a cloud platform. It’s a transformative tool that moulds the future of your business. Whether you’re a budding start-up or a global enterprise, Azure offers tailor-made solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. Embrace the future; embrace Microsoft Azure.
Why F1Group for your Azure Journey?
When you are ready, you could benefit from our Azure services In conjunction with or separately from your M356 tenant. We will architect, integrate, migrate, and assist your business in making the most of the Microsoft Azure platform. We do this by utilising a mixture of the most suitable SAAS, PAAS or IAAS platforms.
Our larger customers often demand solutions like Advanced Azure Identity, facilitating SAML Single Sign-On between 3rd party applications. Layer 7 Azure Application Gateway or using a cloud-scalable SQL Elastic database.
We have helped customers as far away as Canada migrate their software applications from old-fashioned virtual hosting on the Cloud to a streamlined Azure PaaS model. Reducing their internal IT support requirement, saving them money, increasing DR (Disaster Recovery) and facilitating scalable growth at the touch of a button.
You know who to call if you want an end-to-end provider to take you on the journey.
12 Reasons Why Microsoft Azure Cloud is the Right Choice for Your Business
Discover the Azure Advantage: Where Business Meets Innovation
- Seamless Microsoft Integration: If your operations revolve around Microsoft software like Windows Server, Active Directory, or SQL Server, then Azure is your natural partner. It offers unparalleled integration capabilities, ensuring a harmonious flow between your tools.
- Global Reach with Local Presence: Microsoft Azure boasts a vast network of data centres globally, allowing your business to deploy services locally to ensure compliance while benefiting from a worldwide reach.
- Unmatched Security: With Azure, your data is guarded by some of the most advanced security technologies in the industry. Microsoft spends over a billion dollars annually on cybersecurity, protecting your business assets.
- Cost-Effective Solutions: Microsoft Azure provides a pay-as-you-go pricing model. This means you’re only charged for the exact resources you consume, ensuring optimal cost management and efficiency.
- Scalability at Your Fingertips: Experience the ease of scaling up or down based on your business needs. Azure’s elasticity means that your IT infrastructure seamlessly grows as your business grows.
- Hybrid Capabilities: Azure stands out with its hybrid cloud capabilities. Integrate and sync your on-premises data with the cloud, providing greater flexibility and more deployment options.
- Advanced Analytics & AI: Unlock the potential of data analytics, machine learning, and AI. Azure’s suite of analytics tools can help you gain insights, improve decision-making, and introduce innovative offerings.
- Sustainability: Microsoft is committed to sustainability and has continuously tried to reduce their carbon footprint. You’re also making a green choice for the environment by choosing Azure.
- Continuous Innovation: Microsoft is at the forefront of technological advances, ensuring Azure users can always access the latest cloud innovations.
- Robust Disaster Recovery: Azure offers various disaster recovery solutions, ensuring business continuity. Even in the face of unexpected disasters, your operations remain resilient.
- End-to-End Development Solutions: Developers love Azure! With tools like Azure DevOps and Visual Studio, the platform provides a comprehensive application development, testing, and deployment environment.
- Top-Notch Support: Microsoft’s extensive support network promptly addresses any issues. With various support plans available, choose one that fits your business, ensuring peace of mind.
Join the legion of businesses globally that trust in Microsoft Azure Cloud. It’s not just about IT; it’s about shaping the future of your business. Choose Azure, where excellence and innovation converge.
Speak to a Microsoft Cloud Expert Today
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I just thought I'd let you know how Super F1 has been sorting out two issues I have had this term with my laptop. Your staff have been very accommodating, efficient and patient with me! I seriously think we'd be worse off without you., Kisimul Schools Group,
Our long-term relationship with the F1 Group and their introduction of new technologies into our schools has enabled me to reduce our IT spending whilst increasing our availability and network speed. The partnership works, and we are very pleased with the results, and it has far exceeded our expectations., Unison,
Just a quick note to pass on my huge thanks to the team at F1; you are so helpful and obliging and able to sort my problem within a flash. Please do pass on my thanks for always being so helpful and obliging; we know there have been a few!, Wirtgen,
Attended training here, There was a very good instructor, and all the staff seemed pleasant and helpful., Boston West Academy,
F1 has always provided an excellent, friendly and efficient service. They are 'in touch' with the latest technologies and can advise and support future planning. Nothing is ever an issue – there is always a solution., Branston Community Academy,
Thank you very much for all of the help that you provided with our core service switchover. Thanks to your experience, skill and professionalism, the Switchover has gone exceptionally well, and I am very happy with the results., Lincoln Christ's Hospital School,
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