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From 4 May 2026, Microsoft is introducing Extended Service Terms (ESTs). These give you you more flexibility and extra time when deciding whether to renew or cancel your subscriptions. Under EST, you’ll pay 3% above the monthly rate for your...
AI is no longer a nice-to-have for development teams. It’s reshaping how you write, test and maintain code every day. JetBrains is one of the vendors pushing that shift furthest – and doing it directly inside the tools you already trust. JetBrains has evolved far beyond their productivity helpers like...
Adobe Creative Cloud for Teams retires for higher education on 31 March 2026. This is your chance to modernise creativity, collaboration, and compliance across campus. Explore Creative Cloud Pro Plus (Enterprise) and plan a smooth migration that empowers teaching, learning, and research.
SQL Server 2025 is available earlier than expected. CSP Partners can start purchasing from 17 December 2025, rather than having to wait until January 2026
Malicious VS Code extensions like Bitcoin Black and Codo AI are targeting developers with stealthy info stealers. Learn how these attacks work and how to protect your IDE.
What a year 2025’s been – supporting your projects, launching our tech-focused podcast (Grey Matter Talks Tech), and hosting the first Grey Matter Tech Summit. It’s been a year worth celebrating. We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating the...
Adobe helps government teams cut complexity, boost efficiency, and deliver services that truly work. Modernization starts here.
Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft 365 Copilot for Business SMB – a breakthrough that puts AI-powered assistance directly into the hands of small and medium-sized businesses. This isn’t just another feature update; it’s a shift in how work gets done. If...
Data alone doesn’t drive decisions. It’s context that turns numbers into action. Location intelligence brings that context to life. With Maps in Fabric, organisations can fuse geospatial analytics into their analytics stack, unlocking real-time insights that lead to smarter decisions...
We’re proud to announce that we’ve achieved Microsoft’s Advanced Specialisation for Infrastructure and Database Migration. This recognition reflects our deep technical expertise and proven ability to help businesses modernise and migrate their environments with confidence. What is the Advanced Specialisation? Microsoft’s Advanced Specialisation for Infrastructure and Database Migration is...
Smarter Address Entry for Better Outcomes. The hidden cost of bad data Every failed delivery, missed appointment, or incorrect location chips away at customer trust. A wrong postcode. A misspelt street name. A user inadvertently mistyping an address in a...
Microsoft is retiring Bing Maps. Enterprise support ends by 2028, but your contract might expire sooner. Learn how to migrate to Azure Maps now to avoid disruption and unlock smarter mapping capabilities.
Released on 6 October 2025, InterBase 15 is a bold step forward for Embarcadero’s flagship database engine. Known for its zero-admin setup, compact footprint, and cross-platform flexibility, this release sharpens its edge with major upgrades in security, tooling, and platform...
We’re proud to announce the launch of our Seven Layers of Security Assessment, a comprehensive new service designed to help you identify vulnerabilities, strengthen your cyber posture, and ensure your organisation is protected from evolving threats. Multi-layered security for today’s...
Microsoft Maps in Fabric, a feature just announced at FabCon Europe, makes real-time geospatial insights simple. Whether you’re managing supply chains, tracking deliveries, or analysing a campaign’s performance, understanding “where” adds powerful context to your data. What makes Maps in...
Human error – the weakest link In today’s digital age, your organisation’s security is only as strong as its weakest link – and often, that link is human error. With 68% of breaches involving a human element, such as...
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