The Silent IT Budget Leak: How SMEs Waste Money Every Year
For many SME leadership teams, IT is still seen as a commodity, like car insurance. Budgets are often formed around the mindset of “keep costs down and avoid surprises.” Yet, paradoxically, it is this very attitude that causes SMEs to haemorrhage money in slow, incremental ways – from inefficiencies, downtime, staff frustration, lost opportunity, and ultimately, competitive disadvantage. In many cases, leadership teams don't notice the waste, but it's there.
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Windows 10 EOL - Why it Actually Matters
As a C-Suite leader, you’re tasked with making decisions that protect your business, its operations, and its bottom line. One decision you cannot afford to delay is upgrading your organisation from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
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ChatGPT vs Copilot: What is the difference?
Note: this post is correct at time of writing (July 2025). AI is subject to rapid change so information in here may be out of date depending on the time in which you read it.
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Modern Device Deployment: Clawing back time and saving you money
Modern work is hybrid work. In 2025, businesses have staff all over the country, and the world. Where being together in an office was commonplace, deploying a new device was simple - deliver the device to your workplace, let IT configure it, and then hand it to the user.
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Bourne Group undergoes IT transformation with entrust IT Group
The entrust IT Group are pleased to announce the release of our case study with Bourne Group, a leading specialist in steel-based construction. The case study highlights Bourne's challenges and successes in enhancing their technological capabilities. Founded in 1946, Bourne Group’s projects have touched every corner of the UK, with more buildings in London than there are tube stations.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Microsoft Teams
The onset of COVID-19 transformed online communication from a convenience into an essential lifeline. Thus, the race to dominate the realm of virtual collaboration commenced. Amidst the flurry of options, Microsoft Teams emerged victorious, securing a staggering 1.4 billion monthly users by 2023. Chances are, you're among this massive user count, relying on Teams as your primary tool for communication and collaboration with colleagues.
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Your Guide to Microsoft Loop
With over 1 billion users already utilising Microsoft's suite of applications, including Office and Teams, the introduction of Microsoft Loop aims to redefine collaboration. This blog explores the innovative features, motivations, and transformative potential of Microsoft Loop, prompting teams to collaborate seamlessly and efficiently. Discover how Loop revolutionizes your business and drives success through enhanced collaboration.
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entrust IT Group approved for G-Cloud 13 Framework
The entrust IT Group are thrilled to announce that we are an approved supplier in the UK Government’s G-Cloud 13 Framework for Lot 1 Cloud Hosting (PaaS, IaaS), Lot 2 Cloud Software (SaaS), Cloud Software and 3 Cloud Support.
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Windows Server 2012 R2 End of Life: All You Need to Know
As a quick summary, any business still using the "Windows sever 2012 R2" will no longer receive critical security updates and patches after October 2023. Essentially this means that any data stored on you're 2012 server will be at a much higher risk of threat from hackers and cyber-attacks. Therefore, we recommend that you take a proactive approach and find an alternative to your 2012 server operating system to remove any chance of downtime or harm to your data.
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What Does Each Microsoft 365 Application Do?
Microsoft 365 is now used by an astonishing 1.4 billion individuals and businesses and for good reason. Since its original release in 2001, Microsoft has matured into a game-changing modern business productivity suite that combines all the latest Microsoft applications with windows 10 and the highest tier security features. Businesses that haven't already taken the time to improve their companies' productivity through Microsoft 365 may not be aware of how much the 365 roster offers.
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For many SME leadership teams, IT is still seen as a commodity, like car insurance. Budgets are..
Read more
Windows 10 EOL - Why it Actually Matters
As a C-Suite leader, you’re tasked with making decisions that protect your business, its..
Read more
ChatGPT vs Copilot: What is the difference?
Note: this post is correct at time of writing (July 2025). AI is subject to rapid change so..
Read more
Modern Device Deployment: Clawing back time and saving you money
Modern work is hybrid work. In 2025, businesses have staff all over the country, and the world...
Read more
Bourne Group undergoes IT transformation with entrust IT Group
The entrust IT Group are pleased to announce the release of our case study with Bourne Group, a..
Read more
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The onset of COVID-19 transformed online communication from a convenience into an essential..
Read more
Your Guide to Microsoft Loop
With over 1 billion users already utilising Microsoft's suite of applications, including Office and..
Read more
entrust IT Group approved for G-Cloud 13 Framework
The entrust IT Group are thrilled to announce that we are an approved supplier in the UK..
Read more
Windows Server 2012 R2 End of Life: All You Need to Know
As a quick summary, any business still using the "Windows sever 2012 R2" will no longer receive..
Read more
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Microsoft 365 is now used by an astonishing 1.4 billion individuals and businesses and for good..
Read more