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- [Boost Your Productivity: Microsoft Tips for Mac Users](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/boost-your-productivity-microsoft-tips-for-mac-users/) - Mac mail vs Outlook Mac Organisation- Discover the superior benefits of Outlook, a platform that offers ultimate organisation, enhanced security measures, and unmatched stability. Flexibility- Limitations of Apple Mail: macOS or iOS Required. In order to utilise Apple Mail, you must have a device running on macOS or iOS. Unfortunately, this means surrendering the freedom and flexibility
- [Don't Get Hooked! The Most Common Examples of Phishing Emails](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/dont-get-hooked-the-most-common-examples-of-phishing-emails/) - Introduction Are you confident in your ability to detect sophisticated phishing emails, or is there room for improvement? As the number of employee phishing scams continues to rise, so too does their level of sophistication. Check out our examples of the most successful and prevalent phishing emails, and pass them on to your team to
- [Why should YOU make the upgrade to Microsoft 365?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-should-you-make-the-upgrade-to-microsoft-365/) - Improve the productivity and security of your business with Microsoft 365! If you want to take your business to new heights of success, Microsoft 365 is the solution for you! With an array of features that include Office 365 apps, access to the Windows 10 operating system and OneDrive storage for cloud-based archiving of
- [Things to do before you sit down for your Christmas dinner!](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/things-to-do-before-you-sit-down-for-your-christmas-dinner/) - 'Tis the season to prepare! It's time for Christmas parties, cards, and presents — but if you're a business owner it also means taking steps to ensure that your company is secure during the Christmas period. Don't let energy consumption or security fall by the wayside as everything slows down; follow our tips and make
- [Meet the SMS Team – Matt Saltarski](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/meet-the-sms-team-matt-saltarski/) - The next member of the Meet the SMS Team series is our sales executive Matt Saltarski – let’s find out more about him, his role, background, and interests! So Matt what is your role at SMS? In short, I am a sales executive who hunts for new business. As well as managing customer accounts.
- [5 New Microsoft Teams features that you need to know about](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/5-new-microsoft-teams-features-that-you-need-to-know-about/) - Finding someone’s time zone Got a meeting with someone in another time zone? You can now see what their local time is by looking at the person's contact info. Click on it to view in Microsoft Teams calendar where they are currently located so that we can all communicate more effectively! Listening to live music
- [Your Guide to the BT Switch Off](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/your-guide-to-the-bt-switch-off/) - With the old-school telephone infrastructure of Britain coming to an end, BT is preparing for change. In 2025 they will shut off their ISDN and PSTN services. That may seem like a long way away, but it’s important to start planning for the switch now. Here’s everything you need to know about the switch off and
- [Microsoft 365 with full UK 24/7/365 help & support](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/6243/) - Still struggling every day with old slowwwww software? Upgrade your life and get back your time with Office 365 from the UK experts. Now Including full FREE UK 24/7/365 support. https://smsbusinesscloud.com/products/microsoft-office-365/ Microsoft 365 is the perfect solution that gives you everything you need to work efficiently and successfully in the 21st Century. More and more
- [Why choose SMS for Microsoft Office 365?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-choose-sms-for-microsoft-office-365/) - Why choose SMS? At SMS, we are always here for you. We are proud to offer 24/7/365 support from a UK-based helpdesk, with our helpful and highly skilled engineers ready to answer questions and resolve your queries whenever you need them. We also don’t just offer support for Microsoft products – we offer a complete solution that
- [Meet the SMS Team - Martin Barber](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/6165/) - For the next instalment of our Meet the SMS Team series is our Technical Support Manager Martin Barber - today we're asking him various questions about himself, his role and his interests! Good morning Martin! So first of all, can you explain your role at SMS? I am the Technical Support manager here at
- [How Can Secure Messaging Help Your Business?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/how-can-secure-messaging-help-your-business/) - What is it? SMS's KeyEncrypt service is a secure messaging platform which allows businesses to send, receive and track confidential email and attachments on any device. It uses encryption to send secure emails, but comes with a whole host of other useful features. Predominantly, the service protects your business from risks associated with data breaches caused by
- [SMS business cloud updates](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-2/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Join SMS on the 11th September at our free breakfast seminar Secure your business documents with Microsoft Azure Information Protection Office 365 - More than just email and Office applications If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at
- [What is Microsoft Office 365 for Business?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-is-microsoft-office-365-for-business/) - Microsoft Office 365 is an online subscription-based service for business productivity software and communications (a consumer version is also available). Being a cloud service means its features are available everywhere to people using a mobile device or tablet, an internet-connected PC or Mac, or a web browser. Office 365 Business Plans Microsoft like giving organisations
- [Why choose SMS?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-choose-sms/) - At SMS, we are always here for you. We are proud to offer 24/7/365 support from a UK-based helpdesk, with our helpful and highly skilled engineers ready to answer questions and resolve your queries whenever you need them. We also don’t just offer support for Microsoft products – we offer a complete solution that
- [welcome to Microsoft Project Online 365 from simplymailsolutions.com](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-project-online-2020/) - Microsoft Project Online includes everything you need to keep your organisation's projects, people, and resources running smoothly. 
- [What is Microsoft Yammer?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-is-microsoft-yammer/) - Microsoft Yammer gives businesses a private, secure, social network for employees to communicate with each other across the organisation. In their personal lives, it's common-practice for people to use social networks to share what they are up to and chat to friends. Microsoft Yammer brings these well-known ways of communicating into the workplace; encouraging
- [SMS  2 Newsletter](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-october-newsletter-2/) - SMS are the UK cloud experts, see https://smsbusinesscloud.com/products/microsoft-office-365/ for details Microsoft business voice provides a comprehensive, end-to-end Unified Communications (UC) solution for businesses of all sizes. This powerful platform delivers a wealth of features and functionality, allowing companies to communicate more effectively and efficiently. Whether you're looking to improve internal communication or connect with
- [Microsoft Office 365 Business Essentials - Now Available](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-office-365-business-essentials-now-available/) - Microsoft Office 365 Business Essentials - Now Available SMS now offer Microsoft Office 365 Business Essentials alongside our existing portfolio of Office 365 Business Premium and Office 365 Business. By subscribing to an Office package with SMS, you get all the benefits of a Microsoft Office 365 package plus free access to SMS's UK based 24/7 support,
- [On the Road to Success? Office 365 in Your Car](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/on-the-road-to-success-office-365-in-your-car/) - Introduction Office 365 has gained a lot of ground over the past year, but it is about to travel even further – literally. At CES 2016 in Las Vegas, news recently broke that Microsoft would be teaming with Harman to bring productivity applications such as Office 365 to in-car technology systems. This means people will
- [Skype for Business on iOS](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/skype-for-business-on-ios/) - iPhone and iPad users can now enjoy the arrival of Skype for Business on iOS. Now you can be connected no matter where you are: on your mobile phone or tablet. The app allows you to instant message, voice-call, video-call, or conference-call your contacts, and updates Lync 2013. Skype for Business features a fresh look
- [SMS December Newsletter](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-december-newsletter/) - The latest SMS newsletter has been released for December. This issue covers the launch of Office 365 Business Essentials, the 50GB upgrade of our Microsoft Exchange Classic Mailboxes, and the email encryption report produced by Gartner. Finally, we wish all of our customers a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Subscribers will have the newsletter delivered directly
- [SMS Upgrade Exchange Classic Mailboxes to 50GB](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-upgrade-exchange-classic-mailboxes-to-50gb/) - SMS Upgrade Exchange Classic Mailbox to 50GB We are pleased to announce that all new and existing Microsoft Exchange Classic mailboxes have been upgraded from 25GB to 50GB storage space, free of charge for existing email accounts and with no price-rise for new customers. Keith Pritchard, Technical Director, commented: 'We value our customers and are always looking
- [Study finds email security improving](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/study-finds-email-security-improving/) - Google, in partnership with the University of Michigan and the University of Illinois, have conducted a multi-year study into email security trends, highlighting how security and privacy have improved since 2013. The results are broadly positive, with the key points being: Inbound encryption increasing from 33% to 61>#/li### An increase in the use of TLS from
- [What is Microsoft Sway?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-is-microsoft-sway/) - What is Microsoft Sway? Microsoft have recently launched a new productivity application that improves the way ideas and content are digitally communicated. Sway is billed as a 'storytelling app', as opposed to just a presentation application like PowerPoint. It has multiple applications, promotes interactive use, and is more focused on displaying and sharing ideas digitally.
- [Email Encryption to Triple by 2020](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/email-encryption-to-triple-by-2020/) - 'Research and Markets' have found that the international email encryption market is expected to grow from 1.5 billion in 2015 to 4.2 billion in 2020. The research company expects the market to grow at a CAGR of 23.5%. The growth is largely due to an increase in encryption solutions that are based in the cloud,
- [SMS are proud to announce we have now been accredited with both ISO9001:2015 and ISO27001:2013](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/747/) - SMS are proud to announce we have now been accredited with both ISO9001:2015 and ISO27001:2013. Both certifications demonstrate our on-going commitment to reaching the highest business standards. ISO9001:2015 ISO9001:2015 covers Quality Management Systems (QMS). It's a globally recognised standard with organisations across 178 countries receiving accreditation. ISO9001:2015 is underpinned by eight universal management principles: a
- [First SMS webinar of 2022 - Why upgrade to Microsoft 365?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/first-sms-webinar-of-2022-why-upgrade-to-microsoft-365/) - Are you interested in learning more about how to keep your IT environment secure? Well, mark your calendars for this Wednesday 12th January 2022, because SMS is hosting a security webinar that you won't want to miss! In this webinar, we'll be discussing the latest features and enhancements in Microsoft 365 security. You'll also have
- [As 2021 draws to a close, Colin Smith (CEO of SMS) shares his thoughts on where the IT cloud will go in 2022](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/as-2021-draws-to-a-close-colin-smith-ceo-of-sms-shares-his-thoughts-on-where-the-it-cloud-will-go-in-2022/) - As 2021 draws to a close, Colin Smith (CEO of SMS) shares his thoughts on where the IT cloud will go in 2022 Microsoft Azure Migration
- [SMS Christmas opening hours](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-christmas-opening-hours/) - SMS would like to wish all our customers Merry Christmas and we hope you enjoy your festive break. Our Support team is available throughout the holidays, with other departments operating restricted hours: Friday, 23 December Office phone lines (Sales and Support) close at 1pm Sales & Accounts close at 1pm Support email available 24 hours Saturday,
- [Simply Mail Solutions sponsor local Taekwondo teen on her road to represent England at the 2018 European Championships](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/simply-mail-solutions-sponsor-local-taekwondo-teen-on-her-road-to-represent-england-at-the-2018-european-championships/) - Simply Mail Solutions have snapped up the opportunity to sponsor Chloe Garner, a local teen on her road to the 2018 Taekwondo European Championships in Tallinn. After starting her training at just age 6, Chloe quickly mastered the martial art and by age 10 had already achieved her black belt. Soon after she was cherry
- [The latest business cloud updates](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Safeguard your email against inbox loss Free Trial of EM+S Are you GDPR ready? Keep your business connected with Skype for Business If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at the bottom of our website.
- [​SharePoint for iOS now available](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sharepoint-for-ios-now-available/) - For MS Office 365 customers who use SharePoint, Microsoft has released a new iOS app to access your information from Apple iPhones and iPads. The SharePoint mobile app is designed to give you easy access to your company intranet. Using tabs to navigate makes it simple to access: Sites — Frequently visited sites and those you are
- [Microsoft Forms: The Most Underrated Productivity Tool in Microsoft 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-forms-the-most-underrated-productivity-tool-in-microsoft-365/) - Most businesses use Word, Excel and Outlook every day. Yet one of the most useful applications included in Microsoft 365 is often completely overlooked: Microsoft Forms. If you’re still collecting information by email, creating paper forms, or manually typing survey responses into spreadsheets, Microsoft Forms could save you hours every month. What is Microsoft Forms?
- [Outlook Schedule Send: Work When It Suits You, Send When It Suits Everyone Else](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/outlook-schedule-send-work-when-it-suits-you-send-when-it-suits-everyone-else/) - We’ve all done it. It’s 9pm, you’ve finally cleared your inbox, and you’ve drafted the perfect email ready to send. But then comes the dilemma. Do you send it now and risk making colleagues or customers feel like they should be checking emails out of hours? Or do you leave it in Drafts and hope
- [Unlocking the Next Phase of AI: What Microsoft Copilot Frontier Means for Your Business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/unlocking-the-next-phase-of-ai-what-microsoft-copilot-frontier-means-for-your-business/) - Artificial intelligence is moving fast, but not all organisations are keeping up. While many businesses are still exploring Microsoft 365 Copilot, others are already stepping into the next phase of AI innovation: Copilot Frontier. This isn't just another update. It's a shift from AI that helps you work to AI that can actively move work
- [How Could Microsoft Copilot Improve Your Industry?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/how-could-microsoft-copilot-improve-your-industry/) - Part 1: Manufacturing This is part 1 of our new series exploring Microsoft Copilot for business across different industries, highlighting where organisations could benefit most from AI-powered productivity tools. Across the series, we’ll take a look at a variety of sectors and show how Copilot could help improve workflow, productivity and overall business performance. From
- [How Microsoft Copilot Fits Seamlessly Into a Busy SMB Leader’s Day](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/how-microsoft-copilot-fits-seamlessly-into-a-busy-smb-leaders-day/) - Running a small or medium‑sized business means wearing multiple hats. One minute you’re responding to customer emails, the next you’re reviewing figures, preparing for meetings, or trying to find time to plan ahead. Microsoft Copilot for Business was designed for exactly this reality. It’s not another tool to learn or a standalone AI platform you
- [Cyber Essentials Changes April 2026: What’s Changing and What It Means for Your Business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/cyber-essentials-changes-april-2026-whats-changing-and-what-it-means-for-your-business/) - From 27 April 2026, the Cyber Essentials scheme will introduce a significant update to how organisations are assessed. While the five core security controls remain unchanged, the new version (known as the “Danzell” question set) strengthens enforcement, removes ambiguity, and introduces stricter pass/fail criteria. For businesses preparing for certification or renewal, understanding these changes early
- [Microsoft 365 Backup: Protect Against Accidental Deletion, Ransomware, and Retention Limits](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-365-backup-protect-against-accidental-deletion-ransomware-and-retention-limits/) - Why Microsoft 365 Backup Is No Longer Optional Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of modern business, hosting everything from emails to critical files in SharePoint and OneDrive. While it offers convenience and collaboration, relying solely on its native protections can leave your data vulnerable. Accidental Deletion Mistakes happen. A simple wrong-click can permanently delete
- [Where Copilot Fits Into a Secure Microsoft 365 Setup](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/where-copilot-fits-into-a-secure-microsoft-365-setup/) - Microsoft 365 Copilot is powerful. But on its own, it is not the starting point. Copilot works best when it sits on top of a well-structured, secure and properly configured Microsoft 365 environment. Without that foundation, AI can surface the wrong data, inherit poor permissions or amplify inefficiencies that already exist. At SMS, we see
- [What’s Coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot in 2026 — Features, Agents and What to Expect](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/whats-coming-to-microsoft-365-copilot-in-2026-features-agents-and-what-to-expect/) - 2026 is shaping up to be the year Microsoft 365 Copilot moves from being a helpful AI assistant into a deeply integrated AI productivity platform powered by autonomous agents, part of what many are calling a new era of AI productivity. In this blog, we look at what’s coming, and what it could mean for your
- [Why a Well-Planned Microsoft 365 Migration Matters More Than Ever](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-a-well-planned-microsoft-365-migration-matters-more-than-ever/) - For many businesses, moving to Microsoft 365 feels like it should be simple. Move the data, switch users over, and get on with work. In reality, migrations that aren’t properly planned tend to cause far more disruption than expected. And with how modern teams now work, that disruption is felt immediately. A migration to Microsoft
- [New Microsoft Teams Features in 2026 Explained](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/new-microsoft-teams-features-in-2026-explained/) - 📲 New Microsoft Teams Features You’ll Love in 2026 Microsoft Teams continues to evolve with a clear focus on helping teams work smarter, communicate more clearly, and collaborate more effectively, wherever they’re based. These updates are not just feature enhancements, they are designed to remove friction from everyday work and give teams back valuable time.
- [🎄Clocking Off from Anywhere: How Remote Teams Can Prep for a Stress-Free Christmas Shutdown](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/🎄clocking-off-from-anywhere-how-remote-teams-can-prep-for-a-stress-free-christmas-shutdown/) - The countdown to Christmas usually brings two things at once: excitement… and a quiet sense of panic. Loose ends, unanswered emails, “who’s covering this?” messages, and the worry that something important will break while everyone’s away. For remote and hybrid teams, that pressure can feel even sharper when people are spread across locations, devices and
- [Your Microsoft 365 Licence Might Be Holding You Back](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/your-microsoft-365-licence-might-be-holding-you-back/) - If you’re running your business on Microsoft 365 Business Basic or Exchange Online Plan 1, you might be missing out on a huge chunk of what Microsoft 365 was designed to do. From desktop apps and advanced collaboration tools to built-in security and device management, the right licence can completely change the way your team
- [Copilot Just Got Smarter: Discover What’s New and How to Use It - October Updates](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/copilot-just-got-smarter-discover-whats-new-and-how-to-use-it-october-updates/) - October isn’t just about darker evenings and autumn chills—it’s the perfect time to work smarter. With Microsoft Copilot introducing powerful new features, we’re here, as your trusted UK-based Microsoft Modern Work Partner, to help you make the most of them. Whether you’re refining presentations, analysing data, or managing emails, Copilot now integrates more deeply across
- [Protect Your Business: How Small Security Issues Can Snowball into Major Disruptions](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/protect-your-business-how-small-security-issues-can-snowball-into-major-disruptions/) - Businesses rely on a complex mix of platforms—cloud systems, email, servers, and networks, to stay productive and competitive. Even the most sophisticated setups can fall apart if security isn’t actively managed. Small vulnerabilities often go unnoticed until they set off a chain reaction: locked-out accounts, compromised data, system downtime, and expensive recovery efforts. Here’s how
- [Microsoft 365 Copilot Gets Smarter with GPT-5](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-365-copilot-gets-smarter-with-gpt-5/) - Microsoft has introduced GPT-5, OpenAI’s latest AI model, into Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat — making Copilot even more powerful across the apps you use every day. From quick answers to complex analysis, Copilot now taps into GPT-5 to deliver deeper reasoning, smarter summaries, and stronger support for your business. What GPT-5 Brings to Copilot Smarter
- [GPT-5 Rollout: A Bumpy Launch and Microsoft's Copilot's Continued Dominance](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/gpt-5-rollout-a-bumpy-launch-and-microsofts-copilots-continued-dominance/) - GPT-5 Rollout: A Bumpy Launch and Microsoft’s Copilot’s Continued Dominance Introduction The anticipated release of OpenAI’s GPT-5 has been met with mixed reactions. While the model boasts advancements in reasoning and coding, it has faced criticism for its perceived lack of intelligence. In contrast, Microsoft’s Copilot, integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite, continues to lead
- [Fresh Opportunity, New Revenue Stream](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/fresh-opportunity-new-revenue-stream/) - Become an SMS ResellerPartner with SMS to unlock a new revenue stream through Microsoft Hosted Exchange and Office 365 solutions. With hassle-free setup, simple billing, 24/7 UK-based support, and access to the latest cloud technology, you can focus on growing your business while we handle the heavy lifting. Flexible reseller packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold) give
- [Why On-Prem Servers Are Holding Your Business Back](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-on-prem-servers-are-holding-your-business-back/) - Why On-Prem Servers Are Holding Your Business Back For years, on-premise servers were the backbone of business IT. They gave you full control, they sat physically in your office, and you knew exactly where your data lived. But times have changed. In a world where speed, agility, and scalability are non-negotiable, clinging to on-prem servers
- [Why Gen X Hosting Is the Smart Choice for Modern Businesses](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-gen-x-hosting-is-the-smart-choice-for-modern-businesses/) - Your website’s hosting can make or break your business. Slow speeds, unreliable uptime, and poor support cost you customers and revenue. That’s why choosing the right web hosting partner is crucial — and why so many companies are turning to Gen X Hosting. To make the decision easy, we created an infographic that highlights the
- [7 Essential Tips for Choosing a Professional Domain Name](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/7-essential-tips-for-choosing-a-professional-domain-name/) - Your domain name is more than just a web address—it’s often the first impression people have of your brand. Whether you’re launching a business, blog, or personal portfolio, choosing the right domain can boost your credibility and help people find you more easily online. Here are 7 essential tips to help you choose a strong,
- [Introducing Researcher & Analyst: The Latest Additions to Microsoft 365 Copilot](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/introducing-researcher-analyst-the-latest-additions-to-microsoft-365-copilot/) - Microsoft has recently introduced two powerful new features to Microsoft 365 Copilot: Researcher and Analyst. These tools are now generally available to Copilot users, helping teams work smarter by speeding up research, reporting, and data analysis, right within the apps they already use. If your business is using Copilot or thinking about rolling it out, here’s
- [Microsoft Teams vs Zoom: Which Tool Works Harder for Your Business?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-teams-vs-zoom-which-tool-works-harder-for-your-business/) - Microsoft Teams vs Zoom: Which Tool Works Harder for Your Business? When it comes to digital collaboration, most businesses turn to two familiar names: Microsoft Teams and Zoom. While both platforms offer video conferencing and communication tools, the similarities often stop there. We’ve put together a clear, visual comparison to help you understand what really
- [Windows 10 Is Retiring – Is Your Business Ready?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/windows-10-is-retiring-is-your-business-ready/) - It’s official – Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. While that might sound like a while away still, for businesses running Windows 10 across multiple devices, the clock is ticking. From that point on, devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive essential security updates or support—leaving systems increasingly vulnerable
- [Business Premium: A Smarter Use of Your IT Budget](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/business-premium-a-smarter-use-of-your-it-budget/) - Discover how Microsoft Business Premium can strengthen your security and simplify your IT setup – while potentially replacing costly third-party tools you’re already paying for. When you’re running a business, every pound you spend on IT should work harder for you. That’s where Microsoft 365 Business Premium comes in – combining powerful productivity tools with
- [What is Azure NexGen Cloud? Smarter Storage for a Safer 2025](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-is-azure-nexgen-cloud-smarter-storage-for-a-safer-2025/) - As we’ve already seen in 2025, cyber threats are becoming more frequent—and more sophisticated. For businesses, relying on multiple, disconnected storage platforms like Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive might seem convenient, but it often leads to one thing: vulnerability. Fragmented file sharing, inconsistent backup options, rising per-user costs… they all add up to a system
- [Cybersecurity Trends in 2025](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/cybersecurity-trends-in-2025/) - 🛡️ Cybersecurity Trends in 2025: Protecting Your Business in the UK As we move through 2025, businesses in the UK are facing an ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. The rise in cyberattacks, evolving threats, and new technology developments have made robust security practices more important than ever. Let’s dive into the top trends shaping the cybersecurity space
- [12 steps to make your business more cyber resilient](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/12-steps-to-make-your-business-more-cyber-resilient/) - Why Cyber Resilience Matters Cyber resilience is more than just a technical concern — it’s vital for protecting your business, your customers, and your reputation. Cyber threats are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. It’s not just about preventing attacks anymore — it’s about how quickly and effectively you can respond and recover when something
- [Goodbye Skype, Hello Teams: What You Need to Know Before the 5th of May.](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/goodbye-skype-hello-teams-what-you-need-to-know-before-the-5th-of-may/) - Skype is Retiring – Here’s Why Microsoft Teams is the Future The way we communicate has evolved significantly. From instant messaging to video calls, technology has transformed how we connect. As part of this evolution, Microsoft has announced that Skype will be retired in May 2025, shifting focus to Microsoft Teams (free) as the modern
- [What’s New in Microsoft 365 Copilot: Key Updates from January to March 2025](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot-key-updates-from-january-to-march-2025/) - Microsoft 365 Copilot has seen some exciting changes between January and March 2025, bringing new features, improved functionality, and greater accessibility. Whether you’re already using Microsoft 365 Copilot or considering adding it to your workflow, these updates are designed to make the experience smoother, more powerful, and more connected across platforms. Here’s a comprehensive look
- [Elevate Your Customer Service with Microsoft Dynamics 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/elevate-your-customer-service-with-microsoft-dynamics-365/) - Your customers expect smooth, efficient, and personalized service across every interaction. With Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service, you can manage inquiries, track customer history, and resolve issues faster—all from a single, unified platform. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service empowers your team with a unified platform to streamline interactions, resolve issues faster, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- [Why SMBs Must Prioritise Data Backup: The Role of Acronis Cyber Protect](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-smbs-must-prioritise-data-backup-the-role-of-acronis-cyber-protect/) - Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are more reliant on data than ever before. From customer information to financial records and operational files, data is the lifeblood of modern business. However, too many SMBs overlook the importance of proper data backup and protection—until it’s too late. A single cyberattack, hardware failure, or accidental deletion can have
- [How Real-World Businesses Are Transforming with AI: The Rise of Copilot](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/how-real-world-businesses-are-transforming-with-ai-the-rise-of-copilot/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the business landscape, with tools like Microsoft Copilot leading the way. By seamlessly integrating AI into daily workflows, Copilot is enhancing productivity, fostering innovation, and transforming operations across a range of industries. What is Microsoft 365 Copilot? Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant embedded within Microsoft 365 applications such as
- [Download Our Free Infographic - Why Microsoft Azure is  the Smart Choice](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/download-our-free-infographic-why-microsoft-azure-is-the-smart-choice/) - Cloud computing is no longer the future—it’s the present. With 85% of Fortune 500 companies leveraging Microsoft Azure, it’s clear that businesses of all sizes are trusting this powerful platform to drive efficiency, security, and scalability. But what makes Azure the go-to cloud solution? Whether you're an SMB looking for affordable cloud solutions or a
- [Microsoft 365 Copilot AI Art Prompting Guide: Turn Your Ideas into Stunning Visuals](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-365-copilot-ai-art-prompting-guide-turn-your-ideas-into-stunning-visuals/) - With the rise of AI tools, turning creative ideas into visual art has never been easier. Microsoft 365 Copilot has integrated a powerful text-to-image AI feature, allowing you to generate artwork with simple written prompts. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert in AI, this guide will help you write the best AI prompts to
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- [Meet the SMS Team – Daniel Bolton-Allen](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/meet-the-sms-team-daniel-bolton-allen/) - Today’s instalment of meet the team is Daniel Bolton-Allen – let’s find out more about him, his role, background, and interests! So Daniel, what is your role at SMS? I’m an Inside Sales Opportunity Exec. To most people, that’s basically being paid to be an unexpected interruption to their busy day! However, it’s my aim
- [Meet Our Team – David Jegede-Brimson](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/meet-our-team-david-jegede-brimson/) - Today’s instalment of meet the team is David Jegede-Brimson – let’s find out more about him, his role, background, and interests! For the people who haven't yet met you David, what is your role here at SMS? I’m an Inside Sales Opportunity Exec. What did you previously do before joining SMS? I graduated with an economics degree, but
- [Could your cloud provider be snooping on business data?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/could-your-cloud-provider-be-snooping-on-business-data/) - Allan Leinwand, on Gigaom, asks an interesting question. 'Is it too easy for your cloud provider to snoop on your business?'. His argument runs as follows To help understand the implications here, let's examine what your public cloud provider could know about your business. Assuming that your business is using infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), the cloud knows: where,
- [Meet the SMS Team - Paul Bhogal](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/meet-the-sms-team-paul-bhogal/) - As valued SMS customers, we think it's important to put faces to the people you communicate with, and to allow you to learn more about us as individuals. The first team member we'd like you to meet is Paul Bhogal, our Head of Business Development. GOOD MORNING PAUL. FIRSTLY, CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR
- [An Interview with our ISO Expert](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/an-interview-with-our-iso-expert/) - ISO is an abbreviation heard about a lot in the security and technology field, but do you know what it really means? Today I'm on a mission to find out all I can about ISO, from our resident expert, Barry. Hi Barry. Since you’re the ISO expert, and I really don’t know a lot
- [Microsoft 365 - Why should I upgrade?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-should-you-choose-microsoft-365/) - Microsoft 365 is a complete solution with the best productivity, security, and communications tools. Microsoft 365 brings together Office 365 email and cloud storage, Windows 10 Operating System access, Microsoft Teams for instant messaging and audio/video conferencing, OneDrive storage for cloud-based archiving of files, and SharePoint for online document collaboration and sharing. What are the
- [What is Office Delve?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-is-office-delve/) - Microsoft Office 365 makes it easy to store all your business information (like documents, contacts, diary entries and emails) in the cloud. Where they can be retrieved from anywhere. Having access to so much data can make the task of finding the piece of information you need right now trickier. Office Delve uses the power of
- [Why choose Simplymailsolutions for Azure](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/747-2/) - At Simplymailsolutions , we are always here for you. We are proud to offer 24/7/365 support from a UK-based helpdesk, with our helpful and highly skilled engineers ready to answer questions and resolve your queries whenever you need them. We also don’t just offer support for Microsoft products – we offer a complete
- [Outlook 2011 and OS X Mountain Lion](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/outlook-2011-and-os-x-mountain-lion/) - If you're upgrading to Mac OX 10.8 Mountain Lion but are concerned over its compatibility with your copy of Microsoft Outlook, or the full Microsoft Office suite, then worry not. Microsoft have published a blog post confirming that Office for Mac 2011 (which includes Outlook 2011) isfully compatible with 10.8 Mountain Lion. "The Office for
- [Outlook 2013 now available](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/outlook-2013-now-available/) - Our Hosted Microsoft Exchange Classic and Executive mailboxes have always come with a free licence for Microsoft Outlook on both Windows and Mac OS X. From today, customers with either mailbox type now have the latest Microsoft Outlook 2013 available in the control panel. Outlook 2013 brings an abundance of new features to Outlook including: Cleaner interface — Outlook 2013 sports a
- [Office 365 or Hosted Exchange?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/office-365-or-hosted-exchange/) - We often get enquiries from people unsure whether Hosted Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Office 365 is right for them and their organisation. The choice between the two depend on a customer's business needs. Office 365 is designed for users who want a simple email and productivity suite. Hosted Exchange provides a range of services, with users able to select
- [Bring Your Own Social](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/bring-your-own-social/) - Businesses are well aware of how BYOD has turned tightly controlled IT policies on hardware into flexible, multi-platform, environments where 'the cloud' provides a service synced across multiple devices. The latest survey from Microsoft suggests the BYOD movement was just the beginning, with a new wave of employees now choosing to bring their social networks into the
- [Desktop virtualisation ready for take-off](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/desktop-virtualisation-ready-for-take-off/) - IP Expo Online recent editorial outlines three reasons why desktop virtualisation is ready for business. The evidence they outline is: Dell buying Wyse. Citrix announcing Project Avalon. VMware buying Wanova. You can read the full editorial here. Simply Mail Solutions is ready for desktop virtualisation. Our UltraGen Desktop makes it easy for organisations to move their employee's desktops into the
- [Be Part Of The Business Communication Revolution](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/be-part-of-the-business-communication-revolution/) - Please note: This article is now archived. Please visit our Microsoft Office 365 trial page for 30 Days free Office 365 service. UK-Hosters, Simply Mail Solutions, are bringing the combined power of Exchange email and Microsoft Lync messaging and conferencing within the reach of every company, from sole traders upwards, with a free trial of their new
- [Microsoft ending Office 365 Public Websites](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-ending-office-365-public-websites/) - The ability to host a website using Office 365's SharePoint service has never been a core reason for buying the service. Microsoft seem to have realised this with their recent announcement the Public Website service is shutting down. Office 365 customers with active Public Websites have two years to migrate any websites built using SharePoint Online templates
- [Microsoft Exchange 2016 - Preview](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-exchange-2016-preview/) - Microsoft Exchange 2016 - Preview Exchange Server 2016 is Microsoft's latest release for its on-premises email server. The first dogfood mailbox was deployed in November 2014, and it was announced at Microsoft's Ignite event in May of this year. At the time of writing, it is currently in Preview mode, and is planned to be fully released
- [What's New in Office 2016 for Windows?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/whats-new-in-office-2016-for-windows/) - Introduction The new Office 2016 officially launched last week for Windows users, having already been released for Office 365 Mac users in early July this year. Office 2016 is available to Office 365 subscribers, so if you haven't got an Office 365 subscription already, don’t forget we offer a free 30 day trial of the Business Premium
- [Apple updates bring Exchange and Active Directory improvements](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/apple-updates-bring-exchange-and-active-directory-improvements-2/) - Apple's new iOS 8.3 and OS X 10.10.3 updates are now available, bringing with them the usual bullet points of 'improved performance' and 'bug fixes'. Amongst the specific changes are improvements for users of Microsoft Exchange and those using Macs in enterprises. iOS fixes Improves reliability when installing enterprise apps. Exchange out-of-office messages can be edited separately
- [Google Apps spreadsheet updated](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/google-apps-spreadsheet-updated/) - Google has a habit of keeping its business apps under constant development. Springing new features on customers and offering increased functionality. Today's update is for Google Spreadsheets and enables a way of locking down cells so they can't be altered. Editing with others in real-time makes it easy to get stuff done in Google spreadsheets
- [Microsoft Dynamics white paper](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-dynamics-white-paper/) - All companies are looking for successful, cost-effective ways to deliver the highest standard of customer care to existing customers and maximise their revenue potential. To help businesses understand how a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can help them achieve these goals Microsoft The white paper, Customer Relationship Management: The Winning Strategy in a Challenging Economy,
- [Replacing Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS)](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/replacing-small-business-server/) - Microsoft have announced that the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard (SBS) will be the last version of the product they release. SBS allowed SMEs to run their own local server for up to 75 users, including full Exchange functionality. Replacing Microsoft Small Business Server The replacement product, Windows Server 2012 Essentials, limits a
- [iOS iphone bug with Exchange 2013 from Microsoft](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/ios-microsoft-exchange-bug-2/) - Microsoft's advice is to begin by restarting the iOS device and then avoid processing Calendar items such as meeting requests until a fix is released. If that doesn't resolve the issue then ther user should remove the Exchange account from the device and have the IT administrator perform a 'remove device' command on the Exchange
- [Get to know the CIO/CTO](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/resellers-make-friends-with-cio-2/) - The overall IT market is a tough sector at the moment. Budgets are tight and purchasing decisions are being reigned in, with the final 'Yes' or 'No' coming from further up the command chain than in the past. Over at Channel Register, Tim Ayling offers some sage advice to IT resellers on how best to proceed with
- [Developing a domain name strategy](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/developing-a-domain-name-strategy/) - A businesses domain (eg company.co.uk) is the key to online communications, branding and customer contact. It unlocks access to professional-grade email, gives customers a recognisable website address, and makes your organisation discoverable across the internet. One thing often overlooked is the importance of registering not just a primary domain, but also other important related ones. TLD
- [10 Tips for Video Conferencing](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/10-tips-for-video-conferencing/) - Video calling has become the new norm. But are you abiding by the etiquette? Read our checklist and see if you're missing any of the basics.
- [Why spam filters are important for your email account](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-spam-filters-are-important-for-your-email-account/) - We are bombarded with spam every day. We all want to ensure that our inboxes are free from it, but how can you tell which emails are legitimate and which ones are trying to steal your data? Spam filters help block the email messages that shouldn't be reaching your inbox. Today we'll examine spam filters
- [Windows 365 is now available!](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/windows-365-is-now-available/) - Yesterday, Microsoft released their recently announced, exciting new product, Windows 365 Cloud PC. With Windows 365, you’ll be able to use your favourite apps and tools on any device, allowing you to use your cloud PC on laptops, tablets, and mobiles – you can even use it on non-Windows devices like Mac and Android!
- [Our Webinars](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/our-webinars/) - Here are a select few webinars for you to have a look at, and you can find the rest of them on our YouTube channel SMS TV.
- [Ransomware - What you need to know](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/ransomware-what-you-need-to-know/) - Ransomware is an ever evolving threat on the internet. Here we detail everything you need to know about ransomware and how to reduce your risk of attack.
- [Microsoft Office 365 becomes Microsoft 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-office-365-becomes-microsoft-365/) - On April 21st, Microsoft rebranded most of its Office 365 subscriptions for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as Office 365 ProPlus. Going forward, all of these products will use the Microsoft 365 brand. The new product names go into effect on April 21, 2020. This is a change to the product name only, and there are no
- [Microsoft Business Voice - what is it?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-business-voice-blog/) - Microsoft Business Voice - what is it? In this blog we tell you all you need to know about this excellent all in one phone system that works across all your devices.
- [SMS and Managed Microsoft Azure](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-and-managed-microsoft-azure/) - So what is Microsof Azure? Perhaps the easiest way to describe Azure is a complete pay-as-you-go Data Centre, with servers and networking, in the cloud. If you have a server in your office or at a data centre, you can completely replace this with Azure from SMS. Not only that, but you will benefit from
- [Working remotely with Microsoft 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/working-remotely-with-microsoft-365/) - With so many of us working from home for sustained periods, we are all having to find new ways to collaborate with each other. Simply Mail Solutions was born in the cloud in 2006 and we have a range of great services on our website, simplyms.wpengine.com, to enable remote working. If like most of us,
- [How to stay motivated when working from home](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/how-to-stay-motivated-when-working-from-home/) - Times of uncertainty may result in a company’s employees having to work from home - here we have some useful tips to keep you feeling focused and motivated!
- [SMS during the COVID-19 outbreak and remote working](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-during-the-covid-19-outbreak-and-remote-working/) - Firstly, SMS sincerely hope that during this difficult and unpredictable time that you, your families and colleagues are all well and healthy. We know how important it is to you that during this time we all work together to ensure we protect all of the people in our lives and our businesses. Therefore, we at
- [Need to work on the move?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/need-to-work-on-the-move/) - Do you or your team need to work from home? With Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams your business collaboration becomes easier and more efficient while maintaining flexibility around your employees.
- [Tired of your inbox being filled with spam?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/tired-of-your-inbox-being-filled-with-spam/) - Fed up of your mailboxes getting clogged with spam? Want that extra layer of protection from junk and hidden email threats? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you may want to consider investing in a spam filter for your mailbox.
- [5 reasons to upgrade your account to Office 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/5-reasons-to-upgrade-your-account-to-office-365-infographic/) - 5 reasons to upgrade your account to office 365 - infographic - switch and enjoy - email, syncing, office storage and collaboration.
- [SMS - new ticketing system](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/our-new-ticketing-system/) - SMS new ticketing system. We know how important it is for your business to be able to contact our support or migration team to discuss and resolve any queries you may have quickly and efficiently.
- [The latest business cloud updates November 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-november-2019/) - The latest business cloud updates November 2019. Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes....
- [Christmas Opening Hours 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-office-christmas-opening-hours-2019/) - Our office opening hours this festive season Please find below our opening hours from the 24th December 2019 through to 2nd January 2020. 
- [The latest business cloud updates January 2020 - Step up your data security with Microsoft Intune](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-january-2020-step-up-your-data-security-with-microsoft-intune/) - Step up your data security with Microsoft IntuneThe modern workplace is no longer a static environment. It is people using a variety of devices from different locations as they work on the go. With a diverse set of working patterns, businesses are now faced with how they should keep their business data safe.
- [Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Security - Microsoft Intune](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/news-microsoft-intune/) - What is Microsoft Intune? And how can it help you secure your business data? More and more employees are required to work remotely....
- [Challenges for small businesses in the modern world](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/challenges-for-small-businesses-in-the-modern-world/) - In the modern business world technology has played an important factor in how we work and play. It’s an integral part of how a business sells its products and services, can dictate how we market to our customers, and how our teams support our customers. Small businesses are faced with the option to change
- [The latest business cloud updates May 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-may-2019/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Nurture and grow your customer relationships with Nimble Get more from Microsoft Office 365 We are only a call away. If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at the bottom of our website.
- [The latest business cloud updates June 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-june-2019/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Switch your mailbox to Office 365 and receive 50% off your migration fee* Nurture and grow your customer relationships with Nimble Have you been having problems with harmful or malicious emails? We are only a call away. If you
- [The latest business cloud updates July 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-july-2019/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Archive your email with UltraVault How can a CRM help your business? Have you been having problems with harmful or malicious emails? We are only a call away. If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at the
- [The latest business cloud updates August 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-august-2019/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Archive your email with UltraVault Switch your mailbox to Office 365 and receive 50% off your migration fee Have you been having problems with harmful or malicious emails? We are only a call away. If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters,
- [Nominet have now released the .uk TLD (top-level domain) for general sale](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/nominet-have-now-released-the-uk-tld-top-level-domain-for-general-sale/) - All businesses from new start-ups, to established organisations can now register a new .uk domain to align with that of their .com or .co.uk variants to safeguard their businesses identity. Any .co.uk, .me.uk, .org.uk, .net.uk, .plc.uk, and .ltd.uk domain owners may find that an equivalent .uk domain has already been reserved for a limited time. To prevent any instances
- [Hefty fines for data breaches](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/hefty-fines-for-data-breaches/) - In recent months the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a number of fines to organisations which have not complied with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations.) British Airways and the Marriott hotel chain have been some of the first to be caught out, with fines totalling just under £300 Million. Could my business be fined? All
- [Microsoft Teams - A better way to work together](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-teams-a-better-way-to-work-together-2/) - The way that our businesses and employees operate is changing. To compliment these changes, Microsoft have created applications which will transform collaboration, safeguard business data and streamline businesses. Microsoft Teams, one of the main pillars of Microsoft 365, combines chat, video meetings and calls into one app. Therefore, it is no surprise that Microsoft recently
- [The latest business cloud updates October 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-october-2019/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Take control and safeguard your business data with Microsoft Intune Why take chances with your data, your reputation, or the future of your business? Archive your email with UltraVault We are only a call away. If you would like to subscribe to
- [Brand New. Technical support packages for our Microsoft Office 365 customers.](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/brand-new-technical-support-packages-for-our-microsoft-office-365-customers/) - Here at SMS we understand that all businesses need different levels of technical guidance. We have created two new levels of technical support options, to help you with ANY Microsoft Office 365 support you may need, to keep your business running as smooth as possible. The levels of technical support we offer are available below. Standard
- [AIP - Azure Information Protection, what is it and why is it so important?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/aip-azure-information-protection-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-so-important/) - You’ve seen it on our website, you’ve received emails about it but what is AIP? And why is it so important for your business? If you’ve not got time to read our 11-page white paper about AIP, don’t worry, we’ve got easy to digest snippets from our white paper below. What does “AIP” stand
- [The latest business cloud updates April 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-april-2019/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Nurture and grow your customer relationships with Nimble Take control and safeguard your business data with Microsoft Intune We are only a call away. If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at the bottom of our website.
- [SMS and Nimble bring a simple, smart CRM for Office 365 to UK customers](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-and-nimble-bring-a-simple-smart-crm-for-office-365-to-uk-customers/) - Nimble have announced a partnership with Simply Mail Solutions, (SMS) Ltd., a Microsoft Gold Distribution Partner and managed cloud service provider. The partnership addresses small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need for an easy-to-implement, easy-to-use contact relationship manager, (CRM). Nimble enables Microsoft Office 365 users to cultivate relationships in authentic and meaningful ways,
- [The latest business cloud updates March 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-march-2019/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Claim your free EM+S trial today* Thank you to everyone who joined us at our breakfast seminar We are only a call away. If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at the bottom of our website.
- [The latest business cloud updates February 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-february-2019/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Join us on the 19th March for our FREE breakfast seminar, Sign up to UltraGen Backup before 28th February 2019 and receive one month free, Are you having a problem with malicious or harmful spam?, Microsoft is ending its free
- [The latest business cloud updates January 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-january-2019/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Nurture and grow your customer relationships with Nimble, 50% off your migration fee if you switch to Office 365 before 31st January 2019, We are only a call away. If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at
- [Microsoft Teams available worldwide for Office 365 customers](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-teams-available-worldwide-for-office-365-customers/) - Following the open beta launch in 2016, Microsoft Teams is now available worldwide on relevant Office 365 service plans. With Microsoft Teams, colleagues can find new ways of working together in ad-hoc, free-flowing groups where chat and creative discussion are encouraged. Built on underlying Office 365 such as Skype for Business, SharePoint, and Exchange, and with the enterprise-grade
- [DNS management made simple](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/dns-management-made-simple/) - Over the last 12 months SMS have invested heavily in improving our customer control panel, enabling more self-management options. Our latest update allows customers to fully manage their own DNS entries, meaning you can update A Records, MX Records, and other important details when best suits you. The new DNS control panel is available to
- [Microsoft ending free security updates for Windows 7](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-ending-free-security-updates-for-windows-7/) - Businesses running Windows 7 laptops and desktop PCs will soon have to start paying for security updates and extended support. From January 2020 business customers will have to pay an fee for 'Windows 7 Extended Security Updates' if they want to receive security patches for their OS. With nearly 38% market share, Windows 7 is
- [SMS 12 products of Christmas](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-12-products-of-christmas/) - This festive season, we have chosen 12 of our favourite products to help your business grow in 2019. Click on the products below to find out more. Office 365 email only Office 365 email and productivity Microsoft 365 Business FutureSpam with Continuity Advanced Threat Protection Azure Information Protection EM+S UltraVault Archiving UltraGen Business Back up
- [The latest business cloud updates November](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-november/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Problems with unwanted email? Outlook plug in for FutureSpam Microsoft Azure Information Protection You may have notices some changes to your Outlook Mailbox If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at the bottom of our website.
- [The latest business cloud updates October](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-october/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Problems with unwanted email? Nimble, a CRM that works for you Have you seen our support site? Securing your data from breach is more important than ever If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at the bottom of
- [The latest business cloud updates September](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-september/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Thinking of starting a new business? We can help Our first breakfast seminar Secure your business documents and email communications with Microsoft Azure Information Protection If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at the bottom of our website.
- [Keep on top of your business with Office 365 Business center](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/keep-on-top-of-your-business-with-office-365-business-center/) - Office 365 Business center is possibly the best-kept secret in Office 365 Business Premium. With simple tools to manage invoicing, CRM, mileage reports, and business listings it delivers a full range of services to help SMEs speed up business operations and improve customer interactions. Microsoft Connections Email marketing service to deliver professional newsletters and sales emails
- [SMS delivers upgraded Hosted Microsoft Exchange](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-delivers-upgraded-hosted-microsoft-exchange/) - As part of our programme of constant improvements, Simply Mail Solutions (SMS) is rolling out upgraded service options to all existing, and new, Hosted Microsoft Exchange customers. These improvements include Better email filtering Larger mailboxes* Free email backup* What are the new Hosted Microsoft Exchange plans? SMS offer Microsoft Exchange plans to suit all business
- [The latest business cloud updates July 2018](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-july-2018/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Managing GDPR with Microsoft Services Sign up to SMS Cloud Call and get 14 days free* Bring your domain to SMS Changes to Hosted Exchange Mailboxes Keep your team business projects on track, with Microsoft Project Online Professional An invite
- [Dropsuite, SMS Kick Off Backup Partnership to Safeguard SMB Email in the Cloud](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/dropsuite-sms-kick-off-backup-partnership-to-safeguard-smb-email-in-the-cloud/) - SMS and Dropsuite have partnered to launch Ultragen Email Backup, the simplest email backup service available to UK SME businesses and sole traders. Available from 88p a month, to back up unlimited email addresses, we support backing up Hosted Exchange, Office 365, Google Apps, and any IMAP email service. To find out more contact our sales
- [January - The latest business cloud updates](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/january-the-latest-business-cloud-updates/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our January newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Thinking of moving to Office 365? Do you backup your emails? Are you GDPR ready Keep your business connected with Skype for Business If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at the bottom of our website.
- [December - The latest cloud updates](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/december-the-latest-cloud-updates/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our December newsletter. This months newsletter includes; Don't forget your Out of Office this festive season Don't let your email get clogged up in 2018 Are you GDPR ready? Have you visited SMS new website? If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at
- [Simple password guidance from the NCSC](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/simple-password-guidance-from-the-ncsc/) - The NCSC has published a set of guidelines helping businesses develop a well-structured, useable, password policy for employees. Unlike many attempts at encouraging SMEs to improve their password security, the NCSC’s approach doesn’t involve mandating changes to randomly-generated strings of characters every 30 days. Instead it recommends taking a more holistic view of password management and takes
- [SMS launch new Office 365 reseller program](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-launch-new-office-365-reseller-program/) - SMS now offer a new Office 365 reseller program, offering a market-leading 20% commission to IT resellers, web designers, digital marketing agencies, and anybody offering Office 365 services to their customers. A full range of Microsoft Office 365 services are available on the reseller program, including: Office 365 Business Essentials Office 365 Business Premium Office 365 E1, E3,
- [Microsoft StaffHub arrives for Office 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-staffhub-arrives-for-office-365/) - Microsoft Office 365 includes many tools to improve the working day of desk or office based people. Easy calendar scheduling to organise the working day, Delve to find relevant documents, web conferencing and instant messaging to make collaboration quicker and simpler. These tools are great, but they don’t address the needs of the 500 million non-desk
- [SME customer relationships made easier with Outlook Customer Manager](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sme-customer-relationships-made-easier-with-outlook-customer-manager/) - Maintaining good customer relations is essential in business. Large organisations use dedicated CRM systems like Microsoft Dynamics to handle client interactions, however sole traders and small businesses often rely on mental notes, or cryptic scribbled records, to track activity. Microsoft's new Outlook Customer Manager for Office 365 Business Premium helps SMEs improve their customer relationships by providing a full
- [Microsoft Access now part of Office 365 Business and Business Premium](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-access-now-part-of-office-365-business-and-business-premium/) - When Microsoft Office 365 Business Premium first replaced the Mid-Size Business plan, one of the consequences was removing Microsoft Access from the included Windows desktop Office suite. After listening to customer feedback, Microsoft have reversed this position and, from December 1, will include Microsoft Access with Office 365 Business Premium and Office 365 Business plans. Access will be
- [OneDrive for Business brings better SharePoint Online integration](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/onedrive-for-business-brings-better-sharepoint-online-integration/) - Microsoft want to help businesses integrate their OneDrive and SharePoint use, making it simple for people to move files between both and use Microsoft Graph to find relevant documents. These changes improve customer experiences across relevant Microsoft Office 365 Business plans or Office 365 Enterprise offerings (e.g. E1, E3, E5). As part of this ongoing strategy, at Ignite 2016,
- [Microsoft launch Office 365 UK data centres](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-launch-office-365-uk-data-centres/) - Microsoft have announced, via the Office 365 blogs site that new, UK-based, Office 365 customers will now have data hosted in UK data centres. Microsoft host Office 365 services in data centres globally, with a customer's information held in the most geographically close location to their billing address. From today UK-based companies who sign up for Microsoft
- [Bringing cloud storage to your business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/bringing-cloud-storage-to-your-business/) - Encouraged by the rise of smartphones, people are becoming more comfortable having their information stored online. For consumers, putting photos, contacts, music, and other documents, into the cloud is second-nature. Businesses have traditionally been more reticent to move company information away from on-site servers or office computers, however there is now a growing understanding of
- [Outlook for 2016 for Mac gains new features](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/outlook-for-2016-for-mac-gains-new-features/) - Mac users are benefiting from Microsoft’s commitment to continuously improve Office 365 software with a new update for Outlook 2016 for Mac. The new update focuses on messaging editing, and lays the groundwork for a future update which will include fuller table support. The headline features in the Outlook 2016 update are: Image resizing and formatting Better
- [Email encryption made simple for business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/email-encryption-made-simple-for-business/) - Email encryption isn’t new. The first useable way of sending secure messages between email addresses was developed in the mid ’90s with the release of PGP. As good as PGP was it still required technical know-how to get running; which kept adoption within IT circles. Since 2014 Google and Yahoo have been working on methods
- [Keeping business emails safe](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/keeping-business-emails-safe/) - Every day SMEs transmit business information via email. Whether it's sales orders, customer correspondance, supplier information, or internal discussions, the details of these conversations are private and organisations must take sensible precautions to make sure nothing falls into the wrong hands. According to an IBM survey the total cost to the business sector of online
- [Easy web conferencing with Skype for Business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/easy-web-conferencing-with-skype-for-business/) - What is Skype for Business? Skype for Business gives businesses better, faster, more efficient, communication tools for office-based and remote workers. The service links several online technologies. Instant messaging VoIP Online HD video and audio conferencing Screen sharing Into one unified communication platform which integrates fully with an organisation's Office 365 or Microsoft Exchange set-up. This
- [Office 365 Training Videos](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/office-365-training-videos/) - Office 365 Training Videos If you have purchased Microsoft Office 365 recently but feel like you aren't utilising it to its full potential, or you're considering Office 365 but would like to see how it works in more detail before making a commitment, then read on. Microsoft has recently released video based tutorials to help businesses
- [What is OneDrive for Business?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-is-onedrive-for-business/) - What is OneDrive for Business? OneDrive for Business (previously SkyDrive Pro) is Microsoft's flagship cloud storage solution that is used to store, sync, and share files. OneDrive for Business is included in SharePoint Online and can also be purchased as a standalone plan. It is included in all Office 365 Business packages, and other lines of
- [What is Office 365 Planner?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-is-office-365-planner/) - The latest addition to Microsoft Office 365 is Office 365 Planner, an easy, visual, way to organise teamwork. With Planner organisations can accomplish many project management tasks and make sure team members stay focused and on target. Planner is currently available to First Release customers, but will be rolled out to other service plans shortly. How does
- [Is the Future of Cloud Computing Sinking?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/is-the-future-of-cloud-computing-sinking/) - Cloud computing is far from going under, it's growing at a staggering rate with SaaS expected to be worth £47.5bn by 2018 and infrastructure & platform services to be worth £30.5bn by the same year, so it's no wonder that data centres are so large these days. In 2013, data centres in the US alone used the equivalent energy
- [Office 365 Business or Google Apps for Work?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/office-365-business-or-google-apps-for-work/) - A Comparison between Office 365 Business & Google Apps for Work Introduction Have you decided that a cloud based productivity solution is right for your business, but unsure whether to choose Office 365 Business or Google Apps for Work? Microsoft and Google are the biggest players in the cloud productivity industry, offering services to suite
- [What’s new in Office 365 in January 2016?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/whats-new-in-office-365-in-january-2016/) - Introduction Microsoft are constantly working on new developments to improve the user experience of Office 365. Below, we concentrate on the main new features for Office 365 Business packages that Microsoft have recently released in the last month, and also take a look at what is coming soon. New Features FindTime add-in for Outlook The Outlook add-in
- [Gartner Releases New Market Guide for Email Encryption](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/gartner-releases-new-market-guide-for-email-encryption/) - Gartner Releases New Market Guide for Email Encryption Gartner releases new Market Guide for Email Encryption, noting a reinvigorated market driven by regulatory requirements and privacy issues. Report updates status of email encryption and file sharing solutions and provides recommendations for evaluating solutions. Gartner highlights three main use cases for email encryption: B2B and B2C
- [SMS November 2015 newsletter](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-november-2015-newsletter/) - Our November newsletter is out and on its way to inboxes everywhere. If you're not a subscriber you can read the newsletter online. In this issue we cover: What is Microsoft Sway? What can we offer you for Microsoft Office 365? Skype for Business now available for iOS.
- [UK-hosted Microsoft Office 365 is coming in 2016](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/uk-hosted-microsoft-office-365-is-coming-in-2016/) - Microsoft is building a new UK data centre for Office 365 customers. This new data centre will go live sometime in 2016 and become the default cloud hosting location for new Microsoft Office 365 customers. Currently UK Office 365 users have their data stored in the nearest available EU data centre (either Eire or The Netherlands). For
- [SMS October Newsletter](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-october-newsletter/) - The SMS October newsletter is here! We announce our acceptance onto the prestigious Microsoft CSP Program (allowing us to offer monthly Office 365 packages), talk about the new features available in Office 2015 for Windows, and discuss how our secure messaging service (KeyEncrypt) can help your business. Subscribers will have the newsletter delivered directly to
- [SMS Join Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider Program](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-join-microsofts-cloud-solution-provider-program/) - SMS Join Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider Program Simply Mail Solutions (SMS) are proud to announce their acceptance on the official Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. It allows SMS to improve the customer journey with Microsoft’s cloud based applications, strengthen customer relationships, and permits the direct management of on-boarding & support. It also means SMS
- [SMS September Newsletter](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-september-newsletter/) - The latest SMS newsletter has been released for September. This issue covers our new email encryption service KeyEncrypt, Office 2016 for Mac, and setting up your mail application on Windows 10. Subscribers will have the newsletter delivered directly to their inboxes, but if you are a non-subscriber you can read the newsletter here. If you would
- [Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-office-2016-for-mac/) - Office 2016 for Mac Microsoft launched Office 2016 for Mac on the 9th July for Office 365 users, (the licensed Mac version and Windows version are due on 22nd September). The package comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote; applications that most businesses are familiar with and see as invaluable. For Mac users, the new release
- [SMS Launches New Email Encryption Service](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-launches-new-email-encryption-service/) - KeyEncrypt Service SMS are excited to announce the arrival of a new service: KeyEncrypt. In a world where email confidentiality is becoming a hot topic, KeyEncrypt enables users to send secure email that is fully encrypted, ensuring confidential information is kept safe without added layers of complex infrastructure. The service is based on Cirius patented technology. The service
- [Set-Up Exchange or Office 365 email on Windows 10](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/set-up-exchange-or-office-365-email-on-windows-10/) - Set-Up Exchange 2013 or Office 365 on Windows 10 It has been just over 1 month since Microsoft's Windows 10 launched, and the latest operating system has generally been heralded as a great improvement over its predecessor Windows 8, especially for desktop users. Around 8.5% of UK consumers currently run Windows 10 (possibly thanks to
- [What is Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-is-microsoft-exchange-activesync/) - Introduction Released in 2002, Exchange ActiveSync is a data synchronisation protocol built by Microsoft. It enables users to access their emails, contacts, calendar entries, and tasks from their mobile devices. Support is included in all major iOS, Android, Blackberry 10, and (of course) Windows smartphones. Once more, Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) allows users to access their
- [What will work look like in 2015?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-will-work-look-like-in-2015/) - The workplace is more dynamic now than ever before, with technology impacting massively on business practices, employee working patterns and customer communications. Organisations that outperform competitors are usually the same ones that embrace technological changes and use new developments before others in their sector do. Gigaom have used their crystal ball to peer into the
- [June 2015 newsletter](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/june-2015-newsletter/) - Our June newsletter is on its way to subscribers everywhere. This issue we cover: Getting the most out of Office 365 on mobile platforms. Taking advantage of our Office 365 trial. Our great-value web hosting options. You can read the newsletter online, and use the option on the right to subscribe to next month's issue.
- [OneDrive for Business and Outlook Web App improve integration](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/onedrive-for-business-and-outlook-web-app-improve-integration-2/) - Handling large email attachments is now much easier for Microsoft Office 365 customers, thanks to improved integration between Outlook Web App (OWA) and OneDrive for Business. Saving attachments from OWA Files received in an email can now be saved direct from webmail to a special email attachments folder in OneDrive for Business. From that folder users can
- [What businesses want from the hybrid cloud](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-businesses-want-from-the-hybrid-cloud-2/) - Putting business service into cloud systems is increasingly common for organisations of all sizes, with a recent computing survey of 130 IT decision makers showing the majority of companies surveyed were using the cloud for some of their infrastructure and services. It's no surprise the results showed strong cloud adoption, hosted services have been growing for years
- [Mobile Device Management Now Standard with Office 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/mobile-device-management-now-standard-with-office-365-2/) - Originally announced at TechEd Europe, Microsoft have today started rolling out Mobile Device Management (MDM) capabilities for Office 365 Business plans. MDM simplifies support for BYOD policies and provides a more granular approach to handling data on employees mobile devices: Conditional Access Set up corporate polices so only devices managed by the company can access email and
- [Microsoft Office 365 and cloud security](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-office-365-and-cloud-security-2/) - Businesses trusting their data to Microsoft Office 365 need assurance the information is protected in the most secure way imaginable and compliant with industry and legal regulations. To reassure users, Microsoft maintain a 'Trust Center' with details of how the cloud productivity service is trusted with business information. Top security features Microsoft Office 365 includes many security-focussed
- [OneDrive for Business updated](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/onedrive-for-business-updated-2/) - The different versions of OneDrive are built on separate foundations,leading to differences between how people use the service. One of Microsoft's aims for 2015 is to improve OneDrive for Business and make using it as simple as the consumer version already is. As part of the upgrade process Microsoft is rolling out enhancements to the
- [Take control of your email](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/take-control-of-your-email-2/) - How quickly does the unread messages counter on your email app icon go up? How many messages hide in your inbox, only discovered months after their usefulness has passed. Dealing with a never-ending influx of business emails is a well-know headache in organisations, and can rapidly become a drain on people's times and efficiency. Every
- [New updates for Office Online from Microsoft](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/new-updates-for-office-online-from-microsoft-2/)
- [Office mobile apps add support for Dropbox for Business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/office-mobile-apps-add-support-for-dropbox-for-business-2/) - Microsoft is a changing company, and its Office platform is changing too. One clear example of this new oulook is the Dropbox users will be able to open and edit stored documents from directly within Microsoft's mobile Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps. Currently the option is available within Microsoft's iOS apps, but it will be rolled out
- [New OS X update improves Exchange connections](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/new-os-x-update-improves-exchange-connections-2/) - Mac users on the latest OS X Yosemite 10.10 operating systems should take five minutes to fire up the App Store and download the latest OS update. This update is especially recommended for customers having issues connecting to Microsoft Exchange using the in-built Mail app. OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 focuses on improving the stability, compatibility and security
- [Lync becomes Skype for Business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/lync-becomes-skype-for-business-2/) - In 2015, Microsoft amalgamated their Microsoft Lync and Skype services, to create a unified product base. The name 'Lync' has been replaced with 'Skype for Business' to bring the service in line with the popular Skype branding. Amongst other things, this change will mean Lync / Skype for Business customers can now hold chats and
- [Office 365 ushers in new Outlook for Mac](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/office-365-ushers-in-new-outlook-for-mac-2/) - Microsoft Outlook for Mac OS X has been stubbornly frozen since the release of Office 2011. The times they are a changing though, with Microsoft announcing a new version of Outlook for Mac designed specifically for Microsoft Office 365 users, and a roadmap for a whole new Office for Mac suite. A refreshed user interface is the
- [GOV.UK issue BYOD guidance](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/gov-uk-issue-byod-guidance-2/) - Adopting a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy is sensible for most businesses. Employees like the freedom to choose the phones and tablets they prefer for work use and employers can lower the IT capital expenditure by not supplying mobile equipment. BYOD is not without security risks though. To help organisations understand the key concerns
- [Improving digital security for SMEs](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/improving-digital-security-for-smes-2/) - Reading online accounts of cyberattacks could lead SMEs into thinking they are too small for criminals to target. The truth is different and a report by Symantec found cyberattacks on SMEs rose 300% in 2012. The monetary gain for breaching an SMEs digital security may be less, but the targets are considered easier, with lower
- [Better FutureBox and Microsoft Office 365 integration](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/better-futurebox-and-microsoft-office-365-integration/) - Our cloud storage and productivity suite FutureBox is built upon Box.com technology. This means customers benefit from immediate access to new Box features when they become available. The most recent example is our inclusion of the latest Box for Office 365. With Box for Office 365, customers can fully integrate FutureBox cloud storage with Microsoft's
- [Planning an Office 365 migration](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/planning-an-office-365-migration/) - Deciding if Microsoft Office 365 is right for your organisation involves balancing its benefits against the practicalities of migrating valuable business data from existing infrastructure to the cloud. Office 365 provides many attractive features including: Improving efficiency. Supporting business continuity. Introducing flexible working patterns. Offering new collaboration tools. It's wide combination of services make it an attractive
- [New Dropbox for Business features](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/new-dropbox-for-business-features/) - Dropbox for Business gives organisations a simple, secure way of providing employees with cloud storage. With automatic syncing between desktops, mobile apps and the web, along with easy access to file sharing links, end users have hassle-free access to unlimited cloud storage. To make Dropbox for Business as easy for administrators as it is for end-users,
- [Microsoft launch Office 365 Groups | Simply Mail Solutions](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-launch-office-365-groups-simply-mail-solutions/) - Microsoft have announced a new 'Groups' feature for Office 365 customers which boosts employee collaboration and delivers greater visibility of project work. Groups pulls together information from different Office 365 services. Messages, calendars and cloud documents appear in the same portal, with simple tools for employees to find out what is happening, discuss updates and
- [Managing multiple domains](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/managing-multiple-domains/) - Sensible organisations make sure they have a robust domain name strategy and register all relevant domain variations, including multiple TLDs. Once the domain variations are registered, the next stage is to integrate them with the primary domain, so businesses can maintain multiple contact points for customers and tailor their online identity to specific audiences. Email integration Email
- [Hosting for Joomla](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/hosting-for-joomla/) - The award-winning Joomla CMS powers websites of all sizes. It's flexibility and robust architecture make it ideal for any organisation looking to separate content and design, to keep both easily manageable. Joomla is available as standard with all our web hosting packages. What is a CMS? A Content Management System (CMS) acts as a central
- [Office 365 now even better value](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/office-365-now-even-better-value/) - This is an archived news item, retained for reference Microsoft Office 365 Midsize Business gives companies everything they need to deliver a modern, flexible working and communications environment for employees. And now the service is available at the lower price of £8.00 + VAT per month (paid annually). Office 365 Midsize Business is built to meet
- [Measuring costs for in-house Microsoft Exchange against Managed Exchange](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/measuring-costs-for-in-house-microsoft-exchange-against-managed-exchange/) - When the time comes for an organisation to consider upgrading their on-site Microsoft Exchange server to a new version, whether its due to the age of hardware or a need for particular features, one question that needs answering is whether switching to a Managed Exchange server delivers better value for money. Each company is different, and has
- [Multi-Site Offices and the Cloud](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/multi-site-offices-and-the-cloud/) - As companies grow, it's common for employees to be based at different locations. Having staff spread across satellite offices, along with mobile and home working, means communication between colleagues takes longer, and collaboration becomes more difficult. A constant concern for multi-site organisations is how having employees geographically separated can lead to lower productivity. Projects over-run,
- [Yammer added to Office 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/yammer-added-to-office-365/) - Enterprise Office 365 customers have had access to the Yammer network service for some time, and now Microsoft have made the same enterprise-based corporate network available to certain Office 365 Business packages (Premium & Essentials) and Office 365 Education customers. Yammer is billed as a private social network, helping employees discuss and work together using tools similar
- [Get the Office 365 you trust, with the UK support you need](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/get-the-office-365-you-trust-with-the-uk-support-you-need/) - Office 365 Midsize Business has established itself as a trusted, secure, flexible complete service for companies looking to combine Exchange email, unified communications and the full suite of Microsoft Office applications. Now, premier cloud services provider Simply Mail Solutions has combined the power and flexibility of Office 365 Midsize Business with its own unrivalled 24
- [Mobile email options | Simply Mail Solutions](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/mobile-email-options-simply-mail-solutions/) - Being cloud based, our email platforms are available across mobile devices and the web. Helping you stay in touch no matter where you are. We provide free sync to iPhones, iPads, Android, Windows Mobile and Blackberry, with specific data being synced depending on the email platform you choose. Email Contacts Calendars To-dos Exchange Basic (IMAP
- [Under 30s know the risks, do it anyway](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/under-30s-know-the-risks-do-it-anyway/) - The under 30s understand the risks of using cloud technologies at work, but are also the most likely to circumnavigate the IT department's rules and bring consumer cloud services into the workplace. A new survey of cloud usage in work environments found 20-somethings are the group most likely to: Store passwords on a shared drive or Word
- [New public roadmap for Microsoft Office 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/new-public-roadmap-for-microsoft-office-365/) - Microsoft Office 365 is a constantly updating service. With new features, and upgrades, being added on a regular basis. For businesses this can cause issues as it may mean changes are needed in how the organisation works (for example a new feature added to Excel may interfere with the macros a business uses to produces reports).
- [Is the office over?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/is-the-office-over/) - Like the proverbial ex-parrot, is the office no more? Intuit have put together some statistics-based insights examining what is happening to the traditional office environment. Despite some high-profile moves in the other direction (such as Yahoo! deciding to move home-workers back to the office), the Intuit analysis shows a clear trend away from traditional office structures to
- [Google terms confirm email scanning](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/google-terms-confirm-email-scanning/) - A recent update of Google's terms of service has confirmed what many already thought: Users of their popular, free, email hosting service 'Gmail' are actively having their emails scanned for advertising purposes. As reported in The Guardian "The revisions explicitly state that Google’s system scans the content of emails stored on Google’s servers as well as
- [Microsoft ending free custom domain support in Outlook.com](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-ending-free-custom-domain-support-in-outlook-com/) - For over 10 years, users of Microsoft’s free email service Outlook.com (better known as Hotmail) have been able to use their own personal or business domains with the service. Replacing yourname@outlook.com with yourname@yourbusiness.co.uk. Now though, that has changed. With Microsoft announcing the end of support for custom domains. Outlook for all Although Microsoft are not removing
- [Office without Office](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/office-without-office/) - Microsoft Office document formats dominate the corporate landscape. Sitting at an office PC, it's easy to download an Office attachment and open it in the appropriate local app. But what about emails received whilst out of the office? Or if a PC doesn't have Microsoft Office installed? The business world is now flexible and mobile, with
- [Our March newsletter available now](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/our-march-newsletter-available-now/) - Our March newsletter is available now, so take five minutes with a cup of tea and have a read online. This month we're looking at the importance of email archiving for businesses. With the growth in mailbox sizes and the need for long-term email retention, it's essential for organisations to develop a retention policy which doesn't rely
- [Tips for improving email communications](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/tips-for-improving-email-communications/) - Improving internal communications is a key way for business to deliver better customer services and increase the speed of decision making. With email being such an important part of business communications, it's essential organisations develop clear email communications guidelines and prevent employees getting lost in a fog of unread messages. The Next Web has published a
- [Lost and found - Keeping emails safe with archiving](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/lost-and-found-keeping-emails-safe-with-archiving/) - One thing you can rely on in business, is the ability for email inbox sizes to keep growing. Back in 2007 a 10GB mailbox was considered plenty, these days most customers use a 25GB mailbox, with our unlimited option growing in popularity. Added to this growth is the ever-increasing importance of email for businesses. In the
- [Finding the consumer clouds in business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/finding-the-consumer-clouds-in-business/) - When employees start using their consumer cloud services, such as DropBox, Google Drive or OneDrive, in a work environment it creates potential security holes. For employers and IT departments the challenge is in finding those users with consumer clouds. A 2013 survey by Skyhigh Networks found the average Enterprise company had 545 consumer cloud services being used
- [Getting more from web hosting](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/getting-more-from-web-hosting/) - Simply Mail Solutions' web hosting and VPS services provide a complete hosting environment for your website. What some users don't realise is that our hosting services also include many tools to build complete online solutions, not just for designing websites but also complete e-commerce services, or advanced business functions. These extra services are available through 'one-click install' in the
- [What were the worst passwords of 2013?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-were-the-worst-passwords-of-2013/) - Choosing passwords for email, online services and mobile apps is always tricky. Trying to think of something memorable but also difficult for others to guess, or hack, can sometimes mean spending time staring at a screen, tapping fingers on a desk, or a entering a general Zen-like state whilst waiting for password inspiration. Many people
- [What to look for with email archiving](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/what-to-look-for-with-email-archiving/) - In many industry sectors, long-term email retention is essential. For others, it's considered best practice. Email archiving provides a practical way of keeping emails safe, without them taking up mailbox space, or being at risk of accidental deletion like inbox messages are. When deciding on an email archiving service, it's important to make sure the solution meets
- [Dealing with the end of XP | Simply Mail Solutions](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/dealing-with-the-end-of-xp-simply-mail-solutions/) - Windows XP rather amazing life-span is now drawing to a close. Leaving those business users still using it having to consider their next options. Computer Weekly takes a look at the options for XP users. Should they outsource the entire support function to one of the big IT services firms, such as Capgemini or Accenture? If
- [Staying home at Christmas](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/staying-home-at-christmas/) - The festive season is the chance to spend time with family and friends. To catch up with year's personal stories and put the office to one-side. Of course it isn't always possible to work aside completely. A 2010 survey found 59% of workers checked company email at some point over the holidays, with the most
- [The history of information storage](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-history-of-information-storage/) - A nice infographic from CloudTweaks shows how storage has changed over time. From oral storytelling, through written parchments, the printed word, and now computer storage, our ability to record information keeps on growing. These days the falling price of disk space, along with almost unlimited cloud potential, has made recording data cheaper and faster than ever. The
- [Simply the best way to avoid email provider ‘lock-in’](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/simply-the-best-way-to-avoid-email-provider-lock-in/) - Companies looking at changing their email service often feel ‘locked-in’ and forced to carry on with their existing infrastructure due to the complexities and time involved for moving existing data to a new service. It’s essential for organisations to maintain existing emails, along with contact and calendar information. However moving this data between systems has
- [How effective is your email signature?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/how-effective-is-your-email-signature/) - At the bottom of every email you send is an opportunity. So when was the last time you looked at your email signature, and thought about how it reflects on you, and your company? Used well, a signature adds extra information, and context, to your message. Used badly it can affect your business image, and
- [Why you need clouds when the weather turns bad](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-you-need-clouds-when-the-weather-turns-bad/) - When bad weather arrives it causes great disruption. Juggling work and family commitments becomes even harder when the kids can’t get to school, or the roads are closed and the normal office commute isn’t possible. Even if you aren’t affected your customers might be, causing a knock-on effect. Taking the bad UK weather in May
- [MegaCloud storage service goes quiet](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/megacloud-storage-service-goes-quiet/) - According to reports in IT World, the free and paid-for cloud storage provider MegaCloud has gone quiet. The service has been down for several days now, and the main website pages (including features, pricing and contact information) are also offline. Whenever a cloud storage provider becomes unavailable (even if its only for a short time)
- [The end of XP security updates](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-end-of-xp-security-updates/) - On 8 April, 2014, Microsoft will stop releasing security updates for Windows XP. Despite being superseded by later operating systems, estimates suggest 30% of all PCs are still running Windows XP. According to Gartner Research that's approximately 500,000 PCs in active use which are going to become more at risk from viruses and other security
- [Business email etiquette tips](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/business-email-etiquette-tips/) - A report by McKinsey & Company estimates employees spend 28% of their working day reading and responding to emails, proving it is a vital part of modern business communications. How workers compose messages and respond to emails they receive can have a major impact on how a business is perceived by customers and how well colleagues
- [Who has your Yahoo! email now?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/who-has-your-yahoo-email-now/) - Under Marissa Mayer, Yahoo! has been making many changes to its services. Most of these have been welcomed by users and commentators, however one recent change is a definite cause for concern. Over the summer, Yahoo! announced it will begin recycling usernames and email addresses it considers to be 'dormant'. This means users who are
- [Why SMBs avoid the cloud](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-smbs-avoid-the-cloud/) - What is holding back the SMB sector from migrating to the cloud? Nick Booth at CloudPro comes up with five reasons why a smaller business may be unsure about moving their infrastructure off-site: Security. Performance. Cost. Upheaval. Independence. Each of these reasons is a sensible concern for every business and it's important the organisation's IT management and
- [Making a mobile workforce](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/making-a-mobile-workforce/) - Whether it’s flexible working hours, or conducting business from multiple places, including at home, there is a definite trend for employees to become more mobile in their working patterns. Forester Research's 2013 Mobile Workforce Adoption Trends shows 37% of European and US employees work from multiple locations. Whilst that's still a minority the trend is
- [Outlook.com and SkyDrive down for several days](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/outlook-com-and-skydrive-down-for-several-days/) - Microsoft has been having problems with both Outlook.com and SkyDrive. Both cloud services have been out for some users for over three days, though Microsoft are now saying the online services are back up and running. According to Engadget Microsoft say the downtime was due to Microsoft Exchange issues: Trouble began with the failure of a caching
- [Can technology enable a mobile workforce?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/can-technology-enable-a-mobile-workforce/) - Is the mobile workforce here yet? Maybe not, but many companies are making great strides in offering employees a route out of the office and towards working from home, or other remote locations. According to Forester Research's 2013 Mobile Workforce Adoption Trends, 37% of European and US employees work from multiple locations, with 53% using
- [Office 365 migration woes](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/office-365-migration-woes/) - Recently, Microsoft has increase its marketing push to generate interest for Office 365 in the SME market. Whilst suitable for some users, Office 365 is not without its own pitfalls and companies thinking of switching to the Microsoft service need to consider many factors before moving over. Tim Anderson writes about his recent experience helping a
- [Microsoft Exchange 2013 now available](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-exchange-2013-now-available/) - With over 25,000 hosted mailboxes, Simply Mail Solutions has always taken pride in being at the forefront of communications technology, and today the UK-based cloud hosting specialists are launching Microsoft Exchange 2013; the latest version of Microsoft's collaborative communication platform. Microsoft Exchange 2013 is available across all our Exchange email hosting packages and reseller channels. Unlike some
- [Promoting positive communications](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/promoting-positive-communications/) - Marissa Mayer's decision to limit, and in many cases remove, the option of home working for Yahoo! employees has brought about a debate over whether home working is beneficial for the employer. An article on Forbes positions remote working as a net loss to a company because it reduces employee communications, and not just business specific
- [Public clouds and personal devices creating data leaks](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/public-clouds-and-personal-devices-creating-data-leaks/) - Sensitive company data is at risk of being exposed, thanks to employees using their personal devices, and public cloud providers, to store work documents. Huddle's 'State of the Enterprise Information Landscape' report found 91% of US workers used a personal device for work documents, and 38% of the workforce used a personal cloud account as
- [Microsoft Exchange email now on Nokia Asha](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-exchange-email-now-on-nokia-asha/) - Nokia have released a new mobile app for their Asha range of phones, delivering full Microsoft Exchange email syncing for business users. The app, called 'Mail for Exchange' is available from the Nokia Store. Mail for Exchange enables full Microsoft Exchange support for email, contacts and calendars and is compatible with the Nokia Asha 308, Asha 309,
- [PRISM and data security](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/prism-and-data-security/) - The Guardian, and The Washington Post, have published revelations alleging there is a secret programme, run by the FBI and the National Security Agency to spy on the users of tech giants such as Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft and Apple, through the cloud services those providers offer. Most of the companies alleged to be part of the
- [Could your business survive a security breach?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/could-your-business-survive-a-security-breach/) - The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) has published a study into data security and the costs of cyber attack for the SMB sector. The report highlights the rise in in attacks against small businesses, and the associated costs of a data breach. Over the last 12 months, cyber attacks against the SMB market have
- [Plesk vulnerability discovered](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/plesk-vulnerability-discovered/) - Ars Technica is reporting a new vulnerability in older version of the Plesk Control Panel. The issue affects the default Plesk install for versions 8.6, 9.0, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.5.4 running on Linux or FreeBSD. Customers with Simply Mail Solutions web hosting or virtual private servers are not affected by this vulnerability as we upgraded our web hosting packages to
- [One in five employees using Dropbox](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/one-in-five-employees-using-dropbox/) - VPs and directors creating a potential security hole New research, released by Nasuni, reveals one in five employees are using Dropbox to store business documents and information. Using Dropbox for sensitive information carries risks however this hasn't stopped many businesses using it to sync documents; often without the knowledge of the IT department. Among the most common
- [OWA 2013 improves mobile and touch-based access](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/owa-2013-improves-mobile-and-touch-based-access/) - Mobiles and tablets (whether it be iPhone, iPad, Android or others) are rapidly becoming the dominant way of reading business emails and thanks to Microsoft Exchange's ActiveSync technology these devices can use their default email apps to make reading, responding and filing messages easy. However there are times when employees will use Outlook Web Access,
- [Being out of the office doesn't mean being out of touch](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/being-out-of-the-office-doesnt-mean-being-out-of-touch/) - Once, being out of the office meant being out of touch, with customers unable to contact you and colleagues unable to involve you in discussions. This meant decision making took longer and businesses could miss out on opportunities, simply because a key person couldn't be reached. With cloud services, and mobile communications this is changing,
- [Is your company data being stored on the personal cloud?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/is-your-company-data-being-stored-on-the-personal-cloud/) - Personal clouds are becoming ever-present. Apple bundle iCloud in with every iPhone and iPad they sell, Google provide Google Drive with every Android device and email account, and DropBox is becoming a popular choice for individuals who want to sync their home documents across desktops, laptops and mobile devices. Like BYOD, the rise of personal
- [Microsoft ending Windows Small Business Server](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-ending-windows-small-business-server/) - Microsoft has released more details on the forthcoming Windows Server 2012 edition, including licensing details. One big change for the SME market is the end of Microsoft Small Business Server. This information was picked up by Tim Anderson from the Windows Server FAQ Microsoft's reasoning for ending Windows Small Business Server comes from mid-size organisations changing their IT strategy
- [Organise your team for cloud success](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/organise-your-team-for-cloud-success/) - More and more organisations are moving their operations into 'the cloud' and an article over at GigaOM explores how you can prepare your teams for the transition to online document storage and project management. "Clouds are designed around the principle of a standardized service. As a cloud builder, you'll need to embrace the concept of the service
- [Keep your inbox in working shape | Simply Mail Solutions](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/keep-your-inbox-in-working-shape-simply-mail-solutions/) - Many businesses run their operations from their email inbox, with both internal and external communications focused on the messages that pass through it. Keeping your inbox in proper working shape is important to help you work efficiently and avoid missing important emails from customers. As well as providing great value business email, Simply Mail Solutions also
- [How SMEs can make the most of the cloud](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/how-smes-can-make-the-most-of-the-cloud/) - The cloud is opening up a wealth of opportunities to improve their communication infrastructure, work more efficiently and bring their IT operations under a more cost-effective, fixed cost structure. Microsoft research shows 50% of SMEs agree the cloud is becoming more important to their operations, however questions remain over how best to make use of
- [Why businesses need email retention](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/why-businesses-need-email-retention/) - Companies should be keeping business emails for at least six year. That's the message from a new comment piece over at The Register. Unfortunately the same article draws attention to the fact only 1 in 4 businesses have an email retention policy designed to comply with industry regulations; leaving most open to legal problems in the
- [Simply Mail Solutions upgrades to MS Exchange 2007](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/simply-mail-solutions-upgrades-to-ms-exchange-2007/) - Simply Mail Solutions, the leading email hosting company, has announced that it is upgrading from MS Exchange Server 2003 to MS Exchange Server 2007. Commented Keith Pritchard (Technical Director) “For us, it was a logical step to go as the technical changes for MS Exchange 2007 are considerable. Following our mission we need to keep
- [SMS boost Exchange mailbox limits](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-boost-exchange-mailbox-limits/) - Simply Mail Solutions, the leading Exchange hosting company, has announced that storage sizes across their shared hosted Exchange 2010 packages have been increased with immediate effect at no extra charge. New customers can now take advantage of 1GB of storage with the Basic and Essentials package and the best selling Classic package now comes with
- [Email Introductions launched](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/email-introductions-launched/) - Simply Mail Solutions has built its reputation for reliable email hosting with great support by providing a high quality service to customers; and in turn customers recommend our hosting services to their business contacts. Customer recommendations have been an important part of the company's growth and the new Email Introductions scheme rewards existing customers who
- [Making the case for migrating to Exchange](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/making-the-case-for-migrating-to-exchange/) - In a new article (pdf link) Paul Robichaux discusses how to migrate business email to Microsoft Exchange 2010 from an earlier version. The article discusses all the major considerations for email migration, including: Server Hardware and Software. Storage Design. Mailbox Servers. Client Access. Transport. Message Hygiene. Compliance and Retention Migrating your business email doesn't have
- [Make taking out the email trash your New Year's resolution](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/make-taking-out-the-email-trash-your-new-years-resolution/) - There are plenty of email users, business and personal, who think moving an old message into their trash or deleted items folder deletes it from their mailbox. Sadly it doesn't. Putting an email in the trash folder is akin to putting paper in the waste-bin at home and then leaving it in there forever. A
- [10 Ways Microsoft Exchange helps your business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/10-ways-microsoft-exchange-helps-your-business/) - Microsoft Exchange provides the underlying technology that enables business to communicate. It provide email, to-do lists, reminders, a contacts book, and calendars for appointments and meetings. Large organisations often run in-house Exchange servers. This is an expensive option outside the budget of most companies, thankfully Hosted Exchange, or a Managed Exchange Server can provide every business with a
- [Blackberry 10 brings ActiveSync support](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/blackberry-10-brings-activesync-support/) - Traditionally Blackberry users have needed either Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) or Blackberry Internet Service (BIS) to connect to Microsoft Exchange email accounts, however with the launch of Blackberry 10 this has all changed. Blackberry users on the latest version of the OS will be able to use built-in ActiveSync support to access their Microsoft Exchange
- [Enterprise turning to iPhones over Blackberry and Android](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/enterprise-turning-to-iphones-over-blackberry-and-android/) - Research firm IDC are predicting iPhones are becoming more popular in the enterprise space, with large businesses buying the Apple handset 'in droves', according to ZDNET. The IDC report makes a distinction between employee-led IT purchases (or Bring Your Own Device) and mobile devices bought by the company for employee use. In both cases iPhones and
- [iOS Microsoft Exchange bug](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/ios-microsoft-exchange-bug/) - Microsoft have released a support document to help businesses affected by a bug in iOS 6.1 that is causing increased CPU, memory and bandwidth usage and reducing server performance. It isn't know how many iPhone and iPad users are being affected by the bug however both Microsoft and Apple have announced they are working to resolve the
- [SMEs and business seeing cloud benefits](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/smes-and-business-seeing-cloud-benefits/) - A new study, released by University of Manchester, shows the high value that businesses of all sizes, from SME up to large corporations, are placing on cloud technologies and the benefits they are enjoying from using hosted services. Lower costs and higher returns The University surveyed 1,300 businesses, of varying sizes, to see the impact
- [Comparing Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, IMAP and POP3 email](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/comparing-microsoft-exchange-office-365-imap-and-pop3-email/) - Email is deeply ingrained in people's social and business lives. Everyone who is online probably has access to an email address, either through: An ISP A free email service Running your own domain A business email address Whether your email is provided free (eg Gmail, Yahoo! or Outlook.com) or you pay for the service (common
- [Tablet use growing in small businesses](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/tablet-use-growing-in-small-businesses/) - SMEs are embracing the tablet form factor, as shown in a new infographic, and Apple's iPad is proving the clear winner over Surface and Android devices. The growth of tablet adoption amongst micro-organisations (classified as those with under 10 employees) is projected to be 98% between 2011 - 2016, with 92% of SMEs stating a
- [Using Skype for Business in business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/using-skype-for-business-in-business/) - Skype for Business (previously know as Microsoft Lync) has the power to change how your business communicates. That may seem a bold statement, however Skype for Business is a powerful technology and provides: Instant messaging. Group chats. Web conferences. Virtual whiteboards. Desktop sharing. These tools help your business reach decisions quicker, avoid unnecessary travel costs, improve
- [Microsoft Update Windows 8 Productivity Apps](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-update-windows-8-productivity-apps/) - Users of Microsoft's Windows 8 productivity apps can look forward to a new update which will improve their usability and add new functions. The Mail app has seen the most work, with support for more advanced Microsoft Exchange features and other general email improvements. Improvements include: + Email folders can now be created, renamed and
- [Moving to the Business Cloud](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/moving-to-the-business-cloud/) - There is a great deal of talk in the business world about moving to the 'cloud', whether it's for business email, communications, document storage or collaboration. Research from Microsoft shows 50% of UK SMEs think the cloud is becoming more important for their operation, but for many organisations there is still confusion over what 'the
- [OWA 2013 web apps](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/owa-2013-web-apps/) - One of the benefits of moving to Hosted Exchange 2013 is the new Outlook Web Access (OWA) 2013. As well as providing a refined, responsive interface, faster searching, and access to the full range of Exchange functions (email, contacts, calendars and tasks) the latest OWA also gives users the power to install special apps which extend the
- [Don’t get caught out - Are you checking the identity of those requesting information?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/dont-get-caught-out-are-you-checking-the-identity-of-those-requesting-information/) - When GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations,) came in to effect last year its intention was to safeguard personal information and give people greater power over how their data was to be used. However, it was revealed in August at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, that the policy may in fact be used to
- [The latest business cloud updates September 2019](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-latest-business-cloud-updates-september-2019/) - Catch up on our latest business cloud updates from our newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes; Take control and safeguard your business data with Microsoft Intune Archive your email with UltraVault Download our new white paper We are only a call away. If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters, please enter your details at
- [May 2015 newsletter](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/may-2015-newsletter/) - Our May 2015 newsletter has hit the virtual newsstand and is on its way to subscriber inboxes. This month we cover: The launch of Skype for Business — Available now for Office 365 customers. Comparing email costs with our pricing calculator. The easy way to upgrade to Office 365. Our newsletters go out monthly, and
- [Google drops Exchange ActiveSync from Gmail](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/google-drops-exchange-activesync-from-gmail/) - In order to make setting up a Gmail account on a mobile device as easy as possible, Google have long-since provided Exchange ActiveSync support. ActiveSync allowed iPhones, iPads, Andoid devices, Windows Mobile and any other ActiveSync compatible app to quickly set up a Gmail account and keep messages, calendars and contacts in sync across all
- [Don't forget your out of office over Christmas](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/dont-forget-your-out-of-office-over-christmas/) - Customers are not always aware when their contacts aren't available over the festive season. Extended annual leave, company shutdowns and different public holidays mean not everyone is working to the same business schedule. For example, many countries don't recognise 26 December ('Boxing Day' in the UK) as a public holiday. Even within the UK there
- [IE10 for Windows Phone shows off new features](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/ie10-for-windows-phone-shows-off-new-features/) - Windows Phone 8 includes the latest Internet Explorer 10, and Microsoft have published a new blog post going over some of the new features users can expect to see. A solid design IE 10 for Windows Phone 8 is built on the Windows Phone 7.5 design credentials, in terms of user-interaction, but uses the same powerful
- [OWA 2013 improvements](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/owa-2013-improvements/) - Microsoft Exchange 2013 is getting closer, and one of the areas Microsoft are focusing on with their next release is improved Outlook Web Access (OWA) support for mobile users. Most modern mobile platforms support ActiveSync (provided free of charge with our hosted Microsoft Exchange platforms) however there are times when OWA access is the preferred option.
- [Office 365 suffers outages](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/office-365-suffers-outages/) - Microsoft are pushing Office 365 as 'the' cloud solution for business. However recent outages demonstrate that Microsoft is still new to the game of hosted Exchange and office apps, so SMEs should question whether they should go with the big brand of Microsoft or use a combination of hosted Exchange from a trusted supplier and local Office
- [Google drops free Google Apps for Business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/google-drops-free-google-apps-for-business/) - Google Apps for Business is often touted as an alternative to Office 365, or hosted Microsoft Exchange. With the benefit that companies with under 10 employees could use the Google business services free of charge. From today though the free option will no longer exist. Google are now only offering one level of Google Apps for Business
- [Microsoft reveal Surface Pro pricing](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft-reveal-surface-pro-pricing/) - Microsoft have announced, via their official TechNet blog, the pricing for the forthcoming Surface Pro tablet. Giving potential buyers who were wavering between the Surface RT and the Surface Pro more information to help them decide. The Surface Pro will come in 64GB and 128GB models, priced $899 and $999 respectively. Both versions include a Surface
- [Can Google Apps replace Microsoft Exchange?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/can-google-apps-replace-microsoft-exchange/) - Google Apps for Business positions itself as a potential rival to a full Microsoft Exchange solution. An article over at PC World examines whether a business can replace MS Exchange with Google Apps and retain all the Microsoft Exchange features. The author identifies several areas where Google Apps and Microsoft Exchange are comparable; however it does find
- [SharePoint Enterprise usage](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sharepoint-enterprise-usage/) - Ever wondered how prevalent Microsoft SharePoint is in the business market? According to Microsoft, SharePoint is used by "two out of three" enterprise workers and brings in $2 billion a year in revenue. Microsoft released these statistics at their SharePoint 2012 conference in early November, the company's annual event for SharePoint users and enthusiasts. Other key takeaways
- [Exchange 2013 and Office 365 predictions](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/exchange-2013-and-office-365-predictions/) - Three Microsoft Exchange MVPs (Steve Goodman, J. Peter Bruzzese and Nicolas Blank) sat down with SearchExchange to give their predictions on Exchange 2013, Office 365 and Microsoft's future plans. Exchange 2013 will be available in the new year and delivers a host of new Exchange administration features, speed increases and extra user functionality. Simply Mail
- [Apple iOS update fixes Exchange meeting bug](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/apple-ios-update-fixes-exchange-meeting-bug/) - Apple have released an update to iOS which, amongst other things, address an issue with Microsoft Exchange meetings. The issue revolved around iOS incorrectly assuming an attendee at a meeting was the organiser. The meant any changes the attendee made to a meeting using their iOS device (iPhone, iPad) were automatically accepted, leading to situations where meetings
- [BYOD bringing value and challenges](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/byod-bringing-value-and-challenges/) - GigaOM's Structure Europe conference, in October, held a panel discussion on the consumerisation of IT and the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) movement. The conclusion being that BYOD is beneficial to enterprise and should be embraced by company IT departments. One of the issues BYOD brings to the IT environment is the number of operating
- [Hosted Mailbox Discounts Available Now](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/hosted-mailbox-discounts-available-now/) - Simply Mail Solutions, premier providers of email hosting, have today launched a new volume discount programme to provide great value Hosted Microsoft Exchange for businesses who need at least 50 email accounts. Exchange Enterprise helps companies with 50 or more mailboxes save on the cost of running an in-house email server. By utilising Simply Mail Solutions' hosted
- [Avoiding cloud deployment pitfalls in Enterprise](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/avoiding-cloud-deployment-pitfalls-in-enterprise/) - Businesses of all sizes are actively looking into cloud storage and online collaboration to improve how the organisation operates, reduce infrastructure costs and increase efficiency. A recent article by Bart Copeland (over at Gigaom) explores several common pitfalls of cloud deployment for enterprise, and how to avoid them. One of the points raised by the
- [Develop your email archiving strategy](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/develop-your-email-archiving-strategy/) - Our Microsoft Exchange mailboxes are designed for heavy business use. With 25GB storage as standard on our Classic mailbox, and the ability to upgrade to unlimited storage capacity, our customers can keep a huge number of emails, attachments, to-dos and calendar entries at their fingertips and available from multiple devices anywhere in the world. Thanks to the massive mailbox
- [Resellers - Make friends with CIO](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/resellers-make-friends-with-cio/)
- [Supporting BYOD in your business](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/supporting-byod-in-your-business/) - The following is taken from the August 2012 Simply Mail Solutions newsletter. You can download the August newsletter as a pdf. The rise of BYOD Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) isn't the work equivalent of games day in school; where you brought in your own board games and played all day. It's a policy more companies
- [Global Minnows Learn to Swim with the Big Fish](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/global-minnows-learn-to-swim-with-the-big-fish/) - Frictionless Enterprise is the latest book by cloud computing expert, and ZDNet blogger, Phil Wainewright. In it he explains how forward-looking enterprises are harnessing the cloud for business transformation. You can read an exclusive extract from Frictionless Enterprise, entitled Global Minnows Learn to Swim with the Big Fish, thanks to NetSuite. To download your own
- [Summer photo competition](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/summer-photo-competition/) - Summer brings many things. Ice-cream, strawberries, flip-fops and sun hats, England getting knocked out of a football competition in the quarter-finals. It also marks the start of the Simply Mail Solutions Summer photo competition. Traditionally we offer a SMS goody-bag for whoever takes the best summer photo. This year the lack of sunshine makes that
- [Plesk 10 web hosting control panel available now](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/plesk-10-web-hosting-control-panel-available-now/) - Simply Mail Solutions, the leading hosting company, has announced that storage sizes across their web hosting packages have been increased with immediate effect at no extra charge. Reaching from a minimum of 10GB of storage to unlimited storage customers now have sufficient space to upload their business critical websites which is backed by a 99.9%
- [Adaptive Security Appliances added to network infrastructure](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/adaptive-security-appliances-added-to-network-infrastructure/) - One of the key concerns for users of Cloud Technology is the security of their files and data. Simply Mail Solutions has announced the latest in its continuing network upgrades. Utilising the latest in adaptive security appliances, network performance is enhanced as well as providing best of breed reliability, resilience and security. Commented Keith Pritchard,
- [The cloud not BYOD is IT issue](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/the-cloud-not-byod-is-it-issue/) - In a guest post on the Computer Business Review website Simon Bain suggests that IT departments should worry more about employees making use of public cloud storage providers than they should about the move to BYOD. "It is now very simple for employees to store documents, for free, using any number of file storage providers such as
- [SharePoint 2010 Foundation launched](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sharepoint-2010-foundation-launched/) - Simply Mail Solutions, the leading email hosting company, announced the launch of SharePoint 2010 Foundation to their shared platform. Commented Keith Pritchard (CTO): “With the launch of Exchange 2010 earlier this year the addition of SharePoint 2010 was the logical step for us to take. As with Exchange 2010 the technical changes for this hosted
- [Simply Mail Solutions achieves a Microsoft Silver Hosting Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/simply-mail-solutions-achieves-a-microsoft-silver-hosting-competency-in-the-microsoft-partner-network/) - Simply Mail Solutions, the leading email hosting company, announced it has achieved the Silver Hosting Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft Silver Competency, partners must complete a set of tests to prove their level of technology expertise,
- [SMS become first UK hoster for full Exchange 2010](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-become-first-uk-hoster-for-full-exchange-2010/) - Please note: This is an archived news story. New hosted Microsoft Exchangecustomers are now placed automatically on the latest Microsoft Exchange 2013 platform. Simply Mail Solutions has announced the network wide upgrade of MS Exchange Server 2007 to MS Exchange Server 2010 has been completed. Commented Keith Pritchard (CTO): “For us, it was a logical step
- [SysMech outsources internal email server and adds SharePoint](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sysmech-outsources-internal-email-server-and-adds-sharepoint/) - Simply Mail Solution, an international email hosting provider, has announced that they have they have set-up a hosted Exchange solution with an integrated SharePoint solution for System Mechanics (SysMech), a Devon based company for product solutions, professional services and consultancy to national and international telecoms service providers. Commented Colin Smith SMS Managing Director “SysMech’s decision
- [Simply Mail Solutions Connects Directly to Internet Backbone](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/simply-mail-solutions-connects-directly-to-internet-backbone/) - Simply Mail Solution has announced that it has upgraded its network and has now its own Autonomous System Number (ASN) with its own set of IP addresses to ensure provision of the high quality hosted solutions. Commented Keith Pritchard, CTO of SMS: “The AS number allows us to connect directly to the Internet backbone and
- [Simply Mail Solutions announces winner of its summer competition](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/simply-mail-solutions-announces-winner-of-its-summer-competition/) - SMS has chosen the winner of the summer photo competition that has run on Facebook this year Warrington, UK, Tuesday 12th October 2009. Simply Mail Solution has announced the winner of the summer competition that asked members of the SMS Facebook group to post pictures of themselves or friends in an interesting place Commented Colin
- [Simply Mail Solutions joins RIPE](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/simply-mail-solutions-joins-ripe/) - Leading UK email hosting company SMS has announced that it has joined RIPE (Réseaux IP Européens) NCC which is the European Internet Registry that provides Internet resource allocations, registration services and co-ordination activities that support the operation of the Internet globally. RIPE is a major part of the Internet’s “plumbing” which keeps the whole thing
- [New reseller marketing kit](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/new-reseller-marketing-kit/) - Simply Mail Solutions, leading email hosting company, has announced that it is supporting its resellers in their sales efforts with a comprehensive kit of marketing material. It includes posters, leaflets and display material. By selling email services resellers can help customers cut costs and improve their business performance. Commented Colin Smith (Managing Director): “We found
- [Analysis - Email archiving](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/analysis-email-archiving/) - In the last decade email has become one of the most important medium for communicating within and outside an organisation. Therefore mailboxes are one of the major sources of important company information and documentation, ranging from contract negotiations and agreements, through to cancellation notifications and invoice information. Often those email communications sent or received are the
- [SMS Offers its Range of Advanced Web Hosting Services to Resellers](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-offers-its-range-of-advanced-web-hosting-services-to-resellers/) - Simply Mail Solutions are recruiting resellers for its state of the art web hosting services. They range from advanced shared hosting through virtual servers to a range of managed web hosting services. They compliment the companies existing range of email hosting services. Commented Colin Smith SMS Managing Director “By offering our web hosting products to
- [SMS Adds Range of Advanced Web Hosting Services](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-adds-range-of-advanced-web-hosting-services/) - Simply Mail Solutions have added state of the art web hosting services to its popular email hosting offerings. They range from advanced shared hosting through virtual servers to a range of managed web hosting services. Commented Colin Smith SMS Managing Director “From the feedback from our rapidly growing email user base it was clear that
- [eXpansys and Simply Mail Solutions Sign Affiliate Partner Agreement](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/expansys-and-simply-mail-solutions-sign-affiliate-partner-agreement/) - Simply Mail Solutions has made an agreement with eXpansys to cooperate on marketing email solutions to customers purchasing eXpansys smartphones. The launch offer to new customers for Windows Mobile smartphones includes 3 months free subscription to SMS’s Microsoft Exchange email service. Commented Colin Smith SMS Managing Director “This is as much as anything a market
- [SMS Invests in Advanced Storage Solutions from Network Appliance](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-invests-in-advanced-storage-solutions-from-network-appliance/) - Simply Mail Solutions has announced that it has acquired advanced storage equipment from Network Appliance (NetApp) the leader in the network device storage field. The equipment will be located in SMS’s suite at Telecity in Manchester and will be used to provide backups of customer’s data from the many servers SMS is now running, and
- [Even better mobile support](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/even-better-mobile-support/) - Simply Mail Solutions, the email Hosting specialists, have greatly extended the range of mobile phones supported with their hosting services. Previously only supporting Windows Mobile 5 devices they have greatly extended the range by making syncing software and support available to users. Commented Colin Smith, Managing Director of SMS: “The use of mobile email is
- [Mac developer site features Zimbra CS](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/mac-developer-site-features-zimbra-cs/) - Specialist email hosting company Simply Mail Solutions expects a major boost in its Apple user base after Apple's developer newsletter featured Zimbra CS, the email and collaboration suite. Commented SMS’s Colin Smith: "We were the first European hoster for Zimbra and already have a cohort of enthusiastic Apple users but the good news needs to
- [SMS launch reseller programme](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/sms-launch-reseller-programme/) - Simply Mail Solutions (SMS) the UK based Email Hosting Company has announced the launch of a new Partner program. It is aimed at the many IT resellers, dealers and consultancies that buy in services on behalf of their clients. As email services get more sophisticated and more business critical the demands on resellers are becoming

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- [Disaster Recovery & Backup](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/business-cloud-solutions/disaster-recovery-backup/) - Disaster Recovery & Backup Home Solutions Disaster Recovery & Backup Backup and restore your apps and data on the cloud Disaster recovery is a strategic approach ensuring a company can quickly resume operations after a catastrophic event. It is crucial in our digital world to protect a company’s continuity and financial stability. Core components include
- [webinars](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/resources/webinars/) - Webinars At SMS, we frequently host new and engaging webinars to share our knowledge and expertise with you, our valued customers. Below, you can explore a selection of our latest webinars. For access to our full library, visit our YouTube channel. CONTACT US CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL Home Resources webinars Sign up for our next
- [Web and Business Email Hosting SLA](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/policies/web-and-business-email-hosting-sla/) - Web and Business Email Hosting SLA THIS SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA) DEFINES GUARANTEED SERVICE LEVELS PROVIDED TO YOU BY SMS (COMPANY). I. Technical Support SMS (Company) will provide You with technical support on setting up and configuring your account, access to Company’s server, and other issues related to the software provided by Company at no
- [Microsoft Exchange Hosting SLA](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/policies/microsoft-exchange-hosting-sla/) - Microsoft Exchange Hosting SLA THIS SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA) DEFINES GUARANTEED SERVICE LEVELS PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE COMPANY. I. Service Definition SMS (Company) will provide You with Hosted Exchange and other Application Services as defined by the plan or plans purchased by you from Company. Features available in the Hosted Exchange offering include: Mailboxes
- [Microsoft Cloud Agreement](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/policies/microsoft-cloud-agreement/) - Microsoft Cloud Agreement This Microsoft Cloud Agreement is between the entity you represent, or, if you do not designate an entity in connection with a Subscription purchase or renewal, you individually (“you” or “your”), and Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (“Microsoft”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). It consists of the terms and conditions below, as well as
- [Google Apps for Business Online Agreement](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/policies/google-apps-for-business-online-agreement/) - Google Apps for Business Online Agreement This Google Apps for Business Online Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between SMS, Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN (“SMS”) and the entity agreeing to these terms (“Customer”). This Agreement is effective as of the date you click the “I Accept” button in the shopping
- [No Spam Policy](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/policies/no-spam-policy/) - No Spam Policy This Acceptable Use Policy (“Policy”) describes the proper and prohibited use of SMS’s Hosting services (“Services”) as subscribed to per the Terms of Business. This Policy is designed as a guideline and is not exhaustive as such. The policy can be modified from time to time effective upon posting on SMS’s web
- [Accessibility Use Policy](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/policies/accessibility-use-policy/) - Accessibility Use Policy This Acceptable Use Policy (“Policy”) describes the proper and prohibited use of SMS’s Hosting services (“Services”) as subscribed to per the Terms of Business. This Policy is designed as a guideline and is not exhaustive as such. The policy can be modified from time to time effective upon posting on SMS’s web
- [Accessibility Statement](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/policies/accessibility-statement/) - Accessibility Statement SMS is committed to ensuring our services are available to as many people as possible. Our website uses standard web technologies and is built on a responsive design grid. This approach allows end users to resize the website to match their displays and use CSS to alter text size and colour options. All
- [Cookie Policy](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/policies/cookie-policy/) - Cookie Policy The SMS Privacy & Cookie policies set out the ways SMS processes personal data. This policy only relates to personal data collected by SMS via www.smsbusinesscloud.com. All personal data collected by SMS is used in accordance with UK data protection legislation. The Privacy and Cookie policies do not apply to personal data provided
- [Terms & Conditions](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/policies/terms-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions These terms and conditions (“Terms”) apply to all services provided by SMS and the individual or company applying for the provision of services by SMS (“Customer”). These Terms are applicable only to the provision of services to business customers and the services are for business use only. PART A – GENERAL TERMS
- [Policies](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/policies/) - Policies Home Policies All our policies are available to view here. Privacy Statement Give your hosted email the ultimate in spam, virus, and malware filtering with FutureSpam. Email is critical to how your organisation thrives; viruses and spam clog up your email, reduce employee efficiency and prevent important messages from getting through. DETAILS Terms and
- [Making a complaint](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/making-a-complaint-2/) - Making a complaint Our support services are available to all our customers 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Any support queries can be raised easily via your customer portal, which we aim to respond to within 24 hours. Alternatively, for any other questions or concerns you can contact our office on (0)1925 818448, Monday
- [Microsoft Azure Storage](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/services/azure-cloud-computing/microsoft-azure-storage/) - Cloud Computing Microsoft Azure Storage Home Services Azure Cloud Computing Microsoft Azure Storage How can my business use Microsoft Azure Storage? Welcome to our comprehensive guide on using Azure Storage services. Azure Storage is a scalable, secure, and durable cloud storage solution provided by Microsoft. It caters to the evolving needs of businesses, encompassing a
- [Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/services/azure-cloud-computing/microsoft-azure-virtual-desktop/) - Cloud Computing Azure Virtual Desktop Home Services Azure Cloud Computing Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop: The Affordable and Secure Desktop Solution If you’re in need of a cost-effective and secure desktop experience, consider Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). AVD offers a full Windows 10/11 PC desktop to your users, complete with the
- [SMS Hosted Exchange Webmail](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/log-in/sms-hosted-exchange-webmail/) - SMS Hosted Exchange Webmail Home Login SMS Hosted Exchange Webmail Why We No Longer Require Hosted Exchange Services Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. In the ever-evolving world of technology, businesses are always on the lookout for ways to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and maintain a competitive edge. One area that has seen
- [Azure security](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/services/security-backup/azure-security/) - Security & Backup Microsoft Cloud Application Security Home Services Security & Backup Azure security Microsoft Cloud App Security keeps you in control of your valuable business data, auditing your environment, and delivering tools to combat threats. How does Microsoft Cloud App Security protect my business Building on industry-leading solutions including Azure Active Directory, Intune, and
- [Enterprise Mobility Security](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/services/security-backup/enterprise-mobility-security/) - Security & Backup Enterprise Mobility Security Home Services Security & Backup Enterprise Mobility Security Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security presents an identity-focused security solution, which provides a comprehensive response to the security obstacles prevalent in our current mobile-centric and cloud-based era. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security: Securing Your Business in
- [Email Security](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/business-cloud-solutions/email-security/) - Email Security Home Solutions Email Security The most efficient way to communicate Even if instant messaging and social media are growing in popularity in the workplace, email is still the most widely used mode of interacting internally and externally with co-workers, clients, and suppliers. Since emails are the entry point for 95% of cyberattacks, securing
- [Microsoft 365 Defender](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/services/security-backup/microsoft-365-defender/) - Microsoft 365 Defender Home Services Security & Backup Microsoft 365 Defender Microsoft Defender: Comprehensive Protection for Your Digital Life Microsoft Defender is an all-in-one security solution that provides comprehensive protection against various cyber threats, including viruses, malware, and spyware. Discover how Microsoft Defender can safeguard your digital assets and keep your devices running smoothly by

## Microsoft Services

- [Online Plan 1 £3.26/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/online-plan-1-3-26-month/) - 50GB mailbox, no apps, no teams, no archiving…
- [Microsoft 365 Business Standard inc. Teams  £10.08/per month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/microsoft-365-business-standard-inc-teams-10-08-per-month/) - Up to 300 users, 1TB cloud storage, file sharing, tasks and polling, desktop office…
- [Microsoft 365 Business Basic inc. Teams  £4.83/per month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/microsoft-365-business-basic-inc-teams-4-83-per-month/) - Up to 300 users, 1TB cloud storage, file sharing, tasks and polling, online office…
- [Office 365 F3 £3.26/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/office-f3-6-51-month/) - Unlimited users, 2GB mailbox, 2TB OneDrive,…
- [Online Plan 2 £6.51/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/online-plan-2-6-51-month/) - 100GB mailbox, unlimited archiving, no apps, no teams…
- [Microsoft 365 E3 £30.45/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/microsoft-365-e3-30-45-month/) - Unlimited users and storage*, 50GB mailbox, Desktop office…
- [Microsoft 365 E5 £49.46/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/microsoft-365-e5-49-46-month/) - Unlimited users and storage*, 50GB mailbox, Desktop office...
- [Microsoft Teams Essentials Standalone £3.26/per month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/microsoft-teams-essentials-standalone-3-26-per-month/) - Up to 300 users, 10GB cloud storage, file sharing, tasks and polling…
- [FREE Standard Support with Microsoft 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/free-standard-support-with-microsoft-365/) - 24/7/365 support, up to two IT administrators...
- [Essentials Support £1.99/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/essentials-support-1-99-month/) - 24/7/365 support, up to three IT administrators...
- [Premium Support £2.99/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/premium-support-2-99-month/) - 24/7/365 support, up to five IT administrators...
- [Business Standard £10.08/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/business-standard-10-08-month/) - Desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook,Easily host webinars, Attendee registration and reporting tools, Tools to create personalised documents and professional layouts, 50GB mailbox, 1TB OneDrive, Desktop office apps
- [Business Basic £4.83/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/business-basic-4-83-month/) - 50GB mailbox, 1TB OneDrive, Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook only ,Teams Chat, call, meet up to 300 attendees,1 TB of cloud storage per user,Business-class email, Manage customer appointments,Standard security
- [Office 365 E3 £19.55/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/enterprise-e3-19-55-month/) - 100GB mailbox, Desktop office on 5 devices, Message encryption, Rights management, Data loss prevention for email and files
- [Office 365 E5 £33.71/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/enterprise-e5-33-71-month/) - 100GB mailbox, Desktop office on 5 devices, Advanced security and compliance capabilities, Call control and PBX capabilities in the cloud, Scalable business analytics with Power BI
- [Business Premium £17.75/month](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/microsoft_services/business-premium-17-75-month/) - Desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook,Easily host webinars, Attendee registration and reporting tools, Tools to create personalized documents and professional layouts, 50GB mailbox, 1TB OneDrive, Desktop office apps, Advanced security, Access and data control, Cyberthreat protection

## SMS Sliders

- [The future of hybrid working](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/cloud_solutions/cloud-solutions-with-included-24-7-365-uk-support-3/) - Remote & hybrid working has become more common and necessary in recent times. Here at SMS, we have lots of solutions to make that experience streamlined, simple and exciting.
- [Microsoft Azure](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/cloud_solutions/cloud-solutions-with-included-24-7-365-uk-support-4/) - Managed Azure from the cloud experts – all the power of Azure with INCLUDED 24/7/365 help & Support – call SMS now on 01925 818448 or email sales@simplymailsolutions.com.
- [Cloud solutions with included 24/7/365 UK support](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/cloud_solutions/cloud-solutions-with-included-24-7-365-uk-support-5/) - Our cloud specialists will look after your IT leaving you to concentrate on your business. As a fully qualified Microsoft Gold Partner we can help you get the most out of Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Business Voice, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365 email hosting for less than you would imagine.
- [Microsoft 365](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/cloud_solutions/cloud-solutions-with-included-24-7-365-uk-support-2/) - Microsoft 365 is the perfect solution that gives you everything you need to work efficiently and successfully in the 21st century. More and more businesses are starting to operate using Microsoft 365 as it really does give you the greatest tools for productivity, communication and collaboration.

## Case Studies

- [100+ Employees](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/case_studies/multi-site-sme-2/) - Blue Inc Hosted Microsoft Exchange
- [Multi-site SME](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/case_studies/multi-site-sme-3/) - Pygott and Crone Hosted Exchange.
- [Nobilis Care Group](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/case_studies/nobilis-care-group/) - Nobilis Care Group
- [Online operator](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/case_studies/multi-site-sme/) - Betinternet Dedicated Microsoft Exchange.

## Product SMS sliders

- [SMS is rated Excellent on Trustpilot and proud to hold both ISO9001 and ISO27001 Certifications](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/product_sms_slider/sms-is-rated-excellent-on-trustpilot-and-proud-to-hold-both-iso9001-and-iso27001-certifications/) - Can we please give this guys 100 stars? As we have said before, no problem too small, no question too stupid for the wonderful folk at SMS tech support. We want to thank them sincerely for continuing their fine efforts through the COVID-19 situation. You guys are the best! People, if you want reliable, trouble-free

## FAQs

- [How can I find out when my packages renew?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/faq-items/how-can-i-find-out-when-my-packages-renew/) - You can find out all the details of your current packages by logging into your customer portal at https://portal.simplyms.com/myaccount
- [How will these price changes affect me?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/faq-items/test-1/) - The new prices come into effect on March 1st, so any renewals or new packages after that date will be affected. Some prices will increase whilst others will decrease. The new prices can be found by downloading the price change list or by contacting your account manager on 01925 818448
- [Why is SMS still the best choice for my Microsoft 365?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/faq-items/why-is-sms-still-the-best-choice-for-my-microsoft-365/) - SMS has been providing the best cloud solutions since 2006, we've been around a long time and, unlike many others, we only do cloud! All our packages come with included 24/7/365 UK support at no extra cost (unlike many others!) Our technical team are all Microsoft specialists most with several current advanced qualifications We're fully
- [How can I save money on my Microsoft 365?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/faq-items/how-can-i-save-money-on-my-microsoft-365/) - We have a great team ready to assist you on 01925 818448 The team will look at what you need and how they can help you save money. Some examples could be moving from a monthly commit to an annual which has a discount attached or looking to see if you can combine licenses. *NOTE*
- [When will the changes take effect?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/faq-items/when-will-the-changes-take-effect/) - The price changes go into effect on March 1st 2022. So any new purchases or renewals on or after 1st March 2022 will be billed at the new price
- [Is this the Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE) ?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/faq-items/is-this-the-microsoft-new-commerce-experience-nce/) - The Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE) is a new Microsoft billing platform and not related to these price changes. To find out more about NCE, please view our webinar https://youtu.be/IYr3doioSpw
- [What can SMS do to help me?](https://smsbusinesscloud.com/news/faq-items/what-can-sms-do-to-help-me/) - SMS is committed to deliver the very best value for best of breed cloud solutions. Although these price changes have been mandated by Microsoft, your SMS account manager will be pleased to help you make sure that you have the most cost effective products/services. Contact them on 01925 818448 or by using the form below

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