13th October 2023
The .NET framework has come a long way since its inception 21 years ago. What started as a Windows-centric framework has evolved into a versatile, open-source, cross-platform ecosystem known as .NET Core, now further progressing into .NET 8. In this article, we'll take a journey through the evolution of the .NET framework, highlighting the major [...]
11th October 2023
Streamline Your Business Workflow: Microsoft Power Automate
Streamlining and automating processes have become essential to thrive in the competitive marketplace. One common challenge faced by businesses, big and small, is managing and optimising their workflow. Processes may be time-consuming, manual, and prone to human error, ultimately reducing productivity and growth opportunities. Microsoft Power Automate, formerly known as Microsoft Flow, offers a robust […]
5th October 2023
SharePoint in Modern Workplaces
In today's rapidly evolving workplace landscape, collaboration, information management, and seamless communication are essential for productivity and success. SharePoint, Microsoft's powerful collaboration platform, plays a pivotal role in modern workplaces by providing a versatile set of tools and capabilities that empower organisations to adapt to the demands of the digital age. In this article, we'll [...]
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 [...]
7th September 2023
Microsoft continues AI innovation with Llama 2 support
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 [...]
6th September 2023
Integrating On-Premises Infrastructure With Azure
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
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 [...]
1st August 2023
.NET 8 Benefits
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 [...]
13th June 2023
AWS vs Azure: The Cloud Computing Showdown
More often than not, when it comes to choosing a cloud platform software for your business, it tends to be a toss up between AWS or Azure. The two platforms have changed the way we look at cloud computing, but both have benefits that make them great in their own right. So what are they? [...]
31st May 2023
Improve productivity with Microsoft Teams custom apps
Microsoft Teams features a library of useful apps by Microsoft and other external services. Teams custom apps such as chatbots, message extensions, and tabs are just a few of the helpful add-ons that users can now take advantage of. Microsoft allows for these apps to work natively across Outlook and Microsoft 365 for seamless features [...]