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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 AI is subject to rapid change so information in here may be out of date depending on the time in which you read it.

Microsoft Autopilot Zero Touch Deployment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

6 Productivity Hacks to Save You Time and Stress

In today’s age, we are littered with distractions, it can be hard to focus your mind at the best of times and being at work only amplifies this difficulty. News, Phones, gossip and stress, all play a role in taking you away from the main tasks at hand. All too often we see ‘productivity hacks’ that go into basics, such as, sleeping enough, not looking at your phone, taking breaks, and whilst these are all very important, we want to look at some of the more proactive productivity hacks that go beyond just getting more sleep.

Why Teams is Now The Go-To Collaboration Platform

By the end of 2019, Microsoft Teams had amassed an impressive 20 million active monthly users, and cloud communication programmes were steadily becoming more common within businesses day-to-day. Fast forward to today and Teams now has an astounding 270 million active users, that’s almost 14 times more users in less than 3 years. A key element of Teams' recent success will undoubtedly be owed to the recent pandemic that caused countless businesses to expand their online workforce, which in turn required them to adopt a well-rounded collaboration platform such as Microsoft Teams.