How to Use Microsoft Copilot’s Prompt Coach to Get Better Results

2026-07-09T16:18:59+01:00July 9th, 2026|AI, Cloud Services, Cyber Essentials, Financial Services, Remote Working, Tips and Advice|

AI agents are quickly becoming one of the most transformative tools available to businesses. They represent a shift from simply using AI to actively deploying AI-powered digital workers that support, streamline and automate everyday tasks. While the concept may sound advanced, creating a practical agent in Microsoft Copilot is far more accessible than many [...]

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How to Build a Simple AI Agent in Microsoft Copilot

2026-07-09T15:40:42+01:00July 9th, 2026|AI, Compliance, Cyber Essentials, Financial Services, Law, Productivity, Tips and Advice|

AI agents are quickly becoming one of the most transformative tools available to businesses. They represent a shift from simply using AI to actively deploying AI-powered digital workers that support, streamline and automate everyday tasks. While the concept may sound advanced, creating a practical agent in Microsoft Copilot is far more accessible than many [...]

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Microsoft Copilot Cowork has arrived – should your business be using it?

2026-06-30T17:43:30+01:00June 30th, 2026|AI, Tips and Advice|

Microsoft Copilot Cowork has arrived – should your business be using it? Microsoft has officially launched Copilot Cowork, a new capability for Copilot that goes beyond answering questions and drafting. In fact it can complete entire pieces of work, take actions and develop tools on your behalf. Unlike Microsoft 365 Copilot, which helps you [...]

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Navigating AI Legal Implications: A 2026 Guide for Professional Services Firms

2026-05-18T10:05:10+01:00March 9th, 2026|AI, Compliance, Law|

Artificial Intelligence is already transforming the way professional services firms operate by improving efficiency, decision‑making, and client experience. But as adoption accelerates, so too do the legal, regulatory and ethical considerations. Our Technical Director Matt Taylor recently attended an event held by the Moore Barlow team looking into the current “legal risks, responsibilities and [...]

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Essentials controls that Financial Services firms should implement when using AI

2026-05-18T10:06:33+01:00February 13th, 2026|AI, Financial Services|

Across the financial services sector, there’s enormous excitement about the promise of generative AI including tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Microsoft Copilot.   The potential to save money, improve customer service and better identify risk is enormous, however many firms have jumped onto the journey without putting in place the necessary controls to prevent serious security risks to their data.  This is not due [...]

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How Microsoft Copilot Turns Outlook into Your Executive Assistant

2026-02-05T17:49:51+00:00February 5th, 2026|AI, Tips and Advice|

Opening your inbox first thing in the morning can feel overwhelming. Meeting invites, follow-up requests, and “quick questions” pile up before you’ve even started your day. It’s easy to lose hours reacting to emails instead of focusing on strategic work. Now imagine having an assistant who organises your schedule, prioritises what matters, and drafts [...]

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How Practice Managers can use AI to run a more efficient Accountancy practice

2026-05-18T10:08:31+01:00January 2nd, 2026|Accountants, AI, Tips and Advice|

The accountancy sector is changing rapidly with private equity backed firms growing rapidly from acquisition and creating competitive pressure on smaller practices.  At the same  time, recruiting and retaining staff remains a challenge and the pressure is on to deliver more work, improve client satisfaction and at the same time, reduce costs. Leveraging technology [...]

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New Copilot Business and Bundles – big savings on Microsoft 365 Copilot AI!

2026-05-18T10:09:51+01:00November 28th, 2025|AI, Cloud Services, Company News, Cyber Security|

Microsoft have announced Microsoft 365 Copilot Business, launching 1st December 2025, designed for organisations with up to 300 users. At launch this contains the same feature set as the full Microsoft 365 Copilot but at two thirds the cost. Even more exciting are limited-time, introductory offers with savings of up to 35%. So now [...]

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How UK Law Firms Can Effectively Balance Innovation with Data Protection in the AI Era

2026-05-18T10:10:42+01:00November 24th, 2025|AI, Cyber Security, Law|

UK law firms face the delicate challenge of embracing AI innovation without compromising the confidentiality standards their clients rely on. AI has an extremely wide scope and is capable of an extraordinary range of tasks, helping to optimise and streamline operations within a law firm and increase the benefit to clients. However, AI is [...]

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How UK Law Firms Can Maintain Security and Client Confidentiality When Using Copilot

2026-05-18T10:12:39+01:00November 6th, 2025|AI, Law|

Microsoft Copilot can be a powerful tool for legal work, but it carries inherent risks for client data. Law firms can still safely use Copilot and other AI tools without risking client confidentiality, but only as long as practical steps are taken to prevent data leaks and ensure compliance. Read on to learn more [...]

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