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Over the past decade, most law firms have moved email, documents and collaboration into Microsoft 365. It was the right call: more secure, more flexible and easier to run than what came before. Now Microsoft is offering the next step. Copilot sits inside Word, Outlook, Excel and Teams. It summarises bundles, drafts first versions of…
Ask a managing partner how their firm runs IT and the answer is usually historical rather than strategic. A firm of 40 people hired a capable IT manager. The firm grew to 150, and that person is now responsible for cyber security, cloud, compliance evidence, Microsoft licensing, AI and every laptop in the building. For…
IT Support for Accountants: The Complete UK Guide for 2026 Accountancy firms sit on some of the most valuable data in the UK economy: payroll records, VAT filings, bank details, and the personal tax information of thousands of clients. That combination makes practices of every size — from two-partner firms to national networks — a…
If you ran a quick audit of every piece of software your firm has purchased over the last five years, the total figure would probably startle you. As leaders in professional services, we have been conditioned to believe that every operational headache has a software-shaped solution. If client onboarding is taking too long, buy an…
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill represents the most significant expansion of UK cyber law since GDPR arrived in 2018. For mid-sized law firms, this creates a challenge that goes beyond IT departments and compliance tick-boxes. If your firm serves clients in banking, healthcare, energy, or local government, the Bill’s new ‘Critical Supplier’ provisions could…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, it’s easy to get swept away by the hype. Every day brings a new AI tool, a new promise of revolutionary change. But for mid-market law and accountancy firms in the UK, the real story isn’t about chasing the latest shiny object. It’s about recognising and leveraging…
The legal sector in the United Kingdom is a high-value target for cyber criminals. Law firms, regardless of size, manage a highly coveted asset portfolio: vast quantities of commercially sensitive data, intellectual property, client funds, and private correspondence. A successful cyber-attack does not just result in a system outage; it represents a catastrophic failure of…
Managed IT Services for Accountancy Firms UK: 14 Critical Use Cases | 2025 Guide The UK accountancy sector faces an unprecedented period of digital transformation, driven by Making Tax Digital mandates, escalating cybersecurity threats, and evolving client expectations. With 43% of UK businesses experiencing cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months, and…
Introduction The legal industry increasingly relies on sophisticated technology infrastructure to deliver exceptional client service while maintaining strict security and compliance standards. However, managing complex IT systems internally can drain resources and expose firms to significant risks. With law firms facing an average data breach cost of $5.08 million in 2024—a 10% increase from the…
Private equity firms have become increasingly attractive targets for cybercriminals, managing vast portfolios of sensitive financial data and high-value client information. Recent industry research reveals that nearly three-quarters of PE professionals experienced a serious cyber incident across their portfolios in the past three years, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. Moreover, the financial…