Chloe Matthews-White
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Meeting Sustainability Goals While Reducing IT Spend in Higher Education
Higher Education institutions are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Budgets are tight, sustainability targets are rising and technology refresh cycles show no signs of slowing down. The challenge for universities and colleges is clear: how to modernise IT environments while reducing environmental impact and controlling costs. A structured IT As
CSP Subscriptions: Key Changes to Extended Service Terms (EST) Coming May 2026
A significant update is coming to Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) subscriptions that organisations and institutions alike need to be aware of. From 4th May 2026, Microsoft is introducing changes to Extended Service Terms (EST) that will directly impact how subscriptions are managed at the end of their lifecycle. If you’re involved in onboarding, offboarding or
Microsoft Licensing Changes Coming 1 July 2026 — What You Need to Know
Microsoft has confirmed that a new commercial price update for Microsoft 365 and Office 365 will take effect on 1 July 2026. The adjustment applies to most Business, Enterprise and Frontline plans with expected increases typically in the range of 8% to 13%. For many companies, this will have a meaningful impact on budgeting and […]
Cybersecurity Before Summer: Is Your Business Ready?
For many businesses, summer brings a noticeable shift in pace. Staff take annual leave, teams operate with reduced capacity and decision-making can slow down. But while internal activity may ease off, cybercriminals don’t follow seasonal schedules. In fact, quieter periods like summer often create the perfect conditions for attacks to succeed. With fewer peo
Summer Cybersecurity Risks for Schools, Colleges and Universities
For many education institutions, summer brings a noticeable shift in activity. Students leave campus, teaching schedules pause and many staff members take annual leave. IT teams often operate with reduced capacity while estates, admissions and administration teams continue preparing for the next academic year. But while campuses may feel quieter, cybercrimin
Academia’s Continual Service Improvement Roadmap – Summer 2026
At Academia, continual improvement is not a one-off project or an internal exercise. It is a core part of our ITIL-driven ethos and how we make sure our services keep pace with the changing needs of the organisations we support. The last 12 months have seen a range of focus areas which we’re happy to […]