Improving Cloud-Native Applications with .NET 8

29th September 2023

Improving Cloud-Native Applications with .NET 8

Application development is rapidly evolving, with a growing emphasis on cloud-native architectures that prioritise scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. The upcoming release of .NET 8, the latest iteration of the .NET framework, is well-equipped to support the development of cloud-native applications. In this article, we will explore how .NET 8 empowers developers to build modern, cloud-native [...]

Boomi and Azure: comparing the iPaaS platforms

18th September 2023

Boomi and Azure: comparing the iPaaS platforms

Azure, boomi, Integration Boomi, Integration, Microsoft

In the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) space, Microsoft Azure and Boomi are two of the top considerations for customers looking for the best integration solution. As a systems integrator with deep knowledge of both systems, we take a dive into the features, pros, and cons of both, so your business can decide which [...]

Microsoft continues AI innovation with Llama 2 support

7th September 2023

Microsoft continues AI innovation with Llama 2 support

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During Microsoft Inspire in July of this year, Microsoft and Meta jointly announced support for the Llama 2 family of large language models (LLMs). Llama 2 is a LLM that enables developers and organisations to create generative AI-powered tools. Both Meta and Microsoft are taking an open approach with Llama 2 in order to create [...]

Integrating On-Premises Infrastructure With Azure

6th September 2023

Integrating On-Premises Infrastructure With Azure

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It's no secret that cloud computing is the driving force behind business evolution, allowing businesses access to unprecedented flexibility, and efficiency. As companies seek to capitalise on the benefits of cloud computing, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a key player, helping businesses integrate on-prem infrastructure with the cloud. But if you're still considering making the [...]

31st August 2023

Influential becomes Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work

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When businesses come across challenges in their project, they need a Microsoft partner that specialises in solving their unique issues. With our new designation as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work, we have a broad but expert skill set in which to lead our customers to success. We are recognised by Microsoft for delivering [...]

10th August 2023

Power BI integration overview

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With Power BI, you are able to connect several data sources together simultaneously and design a data model for your business analysis. The data sources can be systems such as other business intelligence software, corporate tools, project management platforms, and any number of your business' external systems; documents, images, files, emails, videos, etc. This includes [...]

4th August 2023

Power BI security best practices

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Ensuring a secure platform on which to store sensitive information and work collaboratively on is a business' top priority. For businesses using Power BI, we've pulled together a non-exhaustive list of security steps to keep your data safe. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) The first step is the easiest. By enabling Multi-Factor Authentication, users must use [...]

2nd August 2023

What is LTS?

Software Development, Support Blog, Software Development

LTS stands for "Long Term Support" and means exactly that. A long-term supported release is a version of software that is designed to receive long-term support and maintenance for several years after its release. This guarantees a stable and reliable version for a minimum period of time that users can expect to continue using. Naturally, [...]

1st August 2023

.NET 8 Benefits

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With the upcoming release of .NET 8 this year, we are expecting significant generational jumps in terms of functionality updates. In this post, we'll look at the .NET 8 benefits and why we're excited for the new release. Benefits of .NET 8 adoption Increased developer productivity The latest features and improvements in .NET 8, coupled [...]

31st July 2023

New Clients in H1 2023

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2023 marked our 30th anniversary since we started in 1993, leading to many happy celebrations in the office. This year has also introduced many new developments, including new software releases and the advent of mainstream AI solutions. As ever, our experts have been busy delivering and implementing solutions for our clients this year, with big [...]

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