Why an Azure ecommerce platform is dynamite for selling online

21st January 2021

Why an Azure ecommerce platform is dynamite for selling online

Azure, ecommerce, Microsoft Blog, Microsoft

The percentage of UK shoppers using ecommerce reached 87 percent in 2020, up 25 percent since 2010. But with great opportunity comes high competition. So how can you stand out from the ecommerce crowd? In this article we'll explain how an Azure ecommerce platform will make the difference. In a nutshell, Microsoft Azure is a [...]

Influential achieves Microsoft Gold Partner certification

20th January 2021

Influential achieves Microsoft Gold Partner certification

Azure, Microsoft, Software Development Microsoft, News

With more and more business moving online, it’s safe to say that effective IT will be vital in 2021. And on that note, we're excited to say that Influential Software has now gained Microsoft Gold Partner certification. As well as overall Microsoft Gold Partner status, our team has also achieved the following Microsoft competencies: Microsoft [...]

Azure security breach left thousands of customer records exposed

11th January 2021

Azure security breach left thousands of customer records exposed

Azure, cybersecurity, Microsoft News

After some questionable security practices, an Azure security breach exposed more than half a million sensitive documents on the internet. The exposed data were hosted in unprotected Microsoft Azure Blob storage and could be viewed by anyone with the files' direct address, without any authentication. Microsoft Azure Blob storage is used for storing significant amounts [...]

Microsoft Access to cloud migration: the why and the how

21st December 2020

Microsoft Access to cloud migration: the why and the how

Microsoft Blog, Portals

While Microsoft Access was once an innovative database, it is now looking more and more like an outdated system. As many businesses go serverless, it's essential to consider the benefits of Microsoft Access to cloud migration. Microsoft Access is nearly 30 years old, which means it’s under constant threat of reaching the end of Microsoft [...]

Making Azure receive email and store CSV data for processing

2nd October 2020

Making Azure receive email and store CSV data for processing

Azure, Microsoft Integration, Software Development

It's common for companies to send documents like invoices and orders as email attachments. That's easy for the sender — but what about the receiver? How will they get the data from the Excel attachments into their CRM or ERP software? In this article we'll explain how to make Azure receive email and store CSV [...]

Top 5 reasons for Dell Boomi Azure integration

24th March 2020

Top 5 reasons for Dell Boomi Azure integration

Azure, boomi, Cloud, Microsoft Blog, Integration

Advantages in cost, productivity, and security make Microsoft Azure the cloud of choice for both large enterprises and midsize businesses. When adopting or migrating to Azure, you want to experience those benefits from day one. That's why your procedure for integrating Azure with pre-existing systems should be planned well in advance. Of course, you could [...]

5 benefits of migration to Microsoft Azure

19th March 2020

5 benefits of migration to Microsoft Azure

Azure, Cloud, Microsoft, Migration Blog

Compared with its rivals Amazon and Google, Microsoft Azure is sometimes perceived to be the "enterprise cloud". It's true that Azure is business-centric, with capabilities such as AI, IoT, and blockchain putting it at the cutting edge. However, our Azure migration consultants have helped organisations of all sizes make effective use of the Microsoft cloud. [...]

Power BI Update Q3 2018: Service and Mobile

BI, Dashboard Tools, Data Visualisation, Microsoft, Power BI Blog

Microsoft Adds New Features and Functionality Microsoft Power BI has seen important changes with the Power BI update July and August 2018. On the basis of user feedback, Power BI has been improved with new features for better functionality. So what’s new in Power BI? Power BI Features Update As one of the leading […]

New Power BI Services Website Launched

Analytics, Azure cloud, BI, Business Intelligence, Cloud, Consultancy, Consultation, data management, Integration, Microsoft, on-premise, Power BI, Report Server, Saas News

Our Power BI Consultancy team is pleased to announce the launch of a new Power BI Services Website. Thousands of clients, small and large, have transformed their businesses with Influential Software’s BI services over the past 20 years. At the same time, we understand that business intelligence offerings are rapidly evolving, and work to ensure our clients stay ahead […]

Metalogix Partnership Brings New Microsoft Migration Solutions

Metalogix, Microsoft, Migration, Partners, SharePoint News

Influential are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Microsoft migration specialists Metalogix, further enhancing our Microsoft portfolio and ensuring our clients an array of cutting edge SharePoint and Office 365 solutions and expertise. Metalogix: Move, Manage, and Protect SharePoint and Office 365 Metalogix solutions move, manage and protect content that lives within and […]

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