Security & Backup

Azure Information Protection

Microsoft Azure Information Protection (AIP)

A cloud-based security solution designed to help organisations classify, label, and protect sensitive information across various platforms.

  • Works across Microsoft 365 apps, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

  • Ensure data security compliance with industry standards

  • Automatically classify and label documents and emails based on sensitivity

  • Receive alerts and reports on unauthorised access attempts

How Azure Information Protection secures your data

Azure Information Protection protects documents, emails, and sensitive company data through clever classification, permission settings, and encryption. Keeping everything safe within your businesses, and when shared with external contacts.

Protection that follows your data

Classifications and protection stays with your data within and without your businesses. Documents are encrypted, with controlled access, on your OneDrive for Business, and Outlook integration means documents sent via email require the receiver to confirm their identity before opening.

Third-party Integration

Supports integration with third-party applications and cloud storage services, allowing businesses to protect data across multiple platforms

Multi-Device Support

Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring secure access to protected data from any location or device

Access Insights

Monitor document access and usage in real time, providing insights into how data is being used and by whom

Custom Labeling

Use manual labeling for customised protection, allowing users to apply security measures based on specific business needs

Insider Threat Protection

Reduce risks related to data leaks and insider threats by implementing advanced security measures and access controls

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure data security compliance with industry standards by automatically enforcing best practices and policies across the organisation

Microsoft Azure Storage

Explore the reliable and scalable storage solutions offered by Microsoft Azure. From Blob storage to file sharing and disaster recovery, Azure Storage is designed to meet your business’s growing data needs while ensuring security and high availability

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Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

Transform how your team works. Access a secure, remote desktop experience from anywhere, with the flexibility to scale resources as needed. Perfect for businesses looking to enhance collaboration and productivity while maintaining robust security

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Microsoft Entra ID

Discover how Microsoft Entra ID can help you manage and secure identities across your organisation. With features like multi-factor authentication, conditional access, and seamless integration with Azure Active Directory, it ensures secure access to your applications and resources.

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Why SMS?

Empowering Your Business with Seamless Azure Migration and Support

As a trusted Microsoft Partner, our Azure migration services adhere to best practices, utilising the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework. Our team of highly experienced Azure-certified engineers is here to help design, deploy, and manage your Azure environment.

Whether you’re looking to increase operational efficiency or scale for growth, Azure offers the capabilities to support your business. With 24/7 support from Microsoft experts, you can rest assured that you’re maximising the value of your investment. Don’t miss out on the benefits of Microsoft Azure—get started with SMS today!

Committed to customer satisfaction by offering unmatched support.

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Years of experience & and counting

Why choose SMS for your cloud services?

Here’s why you should consider SMS first when looking for a cloud applications provider.

We really care

We take the time to understand your requirements and only recommend services that will be of positive benefit & best value.

We're the cloud experts

We were around before the cloud was even called the cloud. We really know our stuff and all our colleagues are experts in their field.

We're fully UK based

No more offshore call centres or people reading scripts. You will always get straight through to a UK based expert.

We're always here

SMS has 24/7/365 UK based support included as standard, always. We are always there for you.

We make it simple

We’re committed to taking the very best technology and making it simple to use. We will look after the tech so you can look after your business.

We're part of your team

We believe in working closely with you, understanding your needs and always delivering the best value.

Get in Touch!

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Alternatively, email sales@smsbusinesscloud.com or call us on 01925 818448.

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The full office package – always the latest versions

You’ll always have up-to-date versions of the full suite of Microsoft Office applications. Includes Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Exchange, Access*, OneNote, OneDrive + 1TB cloud storage.

On all of your devices

Install on up to five devices per user. Work from local versions on desktops and laptops, or through apps and browsers on mobiles and tablets.

A Microsoft Office 365 email hosting plan offers a wealth of features which enable collaboration and communication while ensuring the security and compliance of your data. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, SMS provides all Microsoft Office 365 services at the best prices, with the best in UK support from our experienced technical engineers.

Instant communication

Keep in touch by email with large 50 GB Exchange mailboxes or instant message and video conference with Microsoft Teams.

Shared calendars and tasks

Outlook & Microsoft Teams features help you stay up to date with your colleagues.

OneDrive online storage

Easy collaboration and document sharing with 1 TB OneDrive storage.

Our mission is to ensure fantastic customer service from choosing and setting up your solution through to helping you to use the features. At SMS, we remove the technical burdens giving you a hassle-free experience from day one.

Safe & Secure – Email encryption

Maintain peace of mind with SSL/TLS encryption on all of your emails.

Secure data centres

Your information is stored in data centres that are accredited with the highest levels of data safety in Europe. Want to move your mailboxes to Microsoft Office 365 but worried about downtime or mail loss? Our specialist team of migration experts have moved many thousands of mailboxes successfully with no data loss.

Word 365

The word processor you know and love. Write letters, document your work, develop manuals and other long-form content.

Excel 365

Best application for building spreadsheets. Analyse data, develop models and create powerful visualisations.

PowerPoint 365

The world’s favourite application for building compelling presentations. Showcase the results of your analysis visually.

Outlook 365

Most fully featured email application. Manage your emails, appointments and tasks with Outlook.

Teams

Connect internally or externally easily and seamlessly. Tools for instant messaging, chat, video conferencing and screen sharing.

Exchange

Microsoft Exchange is the powerful email server technology powering your Microsoft Outlook client. Used by companies all around the world to manage their corporate email systems.

Microsoft Access

Create and manage your own database applications easily. Save time with pre-built app and spreadsheet templates.

OneNote

Capture your creativity and organise your thoughts with handwritten notes, drawings, screenshots, photos and videos. Collaborate on projects and documents.

OneDrive

Store documents online and access them from anywhere. Share files with team members and collaborate in real time.

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