The hidden cost of IT support for law firms

2026-07-03T22:34:06+01:00July 10th, 2026|Law, Tips and Advice|

For many law firms, choosing an IT support provider starts with comparing monthly costs. While keeping overheads under control is important, selecting an IT provider based on price alone can become one of the most expensive decisions a firm can make. Legal practices rely on technology to manage confidential client information, support fee earners, [...]

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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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What are the 15 IT standards every law firm should meet in 2026?

2026-07-03T21:06:59+01:00July 7th, 2026|Law, Security and Threats, Tips and Advice|

Technology is now central to the success of every law firm. Whether it is to protect your sensitive client data, support staff working remotely or stay compliant with the Solicitors Regulation Authority's expectations around cyber security, your IT infrastructure needs to be secure, resilient and most importantly, continuously improving. At Pro Drive IT, we [...]

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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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Passkeys: the next step beyond passwords. For firms who already take security seriously

2026-05-18T09:57:43+01:00May 15th, 2026|Biometrics, Security and Threats, Tips and Advice|

If your firm already uses multi-factor authentication (MFA) and a managed password approach, you’re ahead of many organisations. However cyber attackers are still stealing passwords and intercepting one time codes. The UK National Cyber Security Centre is explicit that passkeys are the direction of travel and recommends using passkeys wherever they are offered, instead [...]

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How to use Microsoft 365 to automate your data classification policies

2026-05-18T09:58:58+01:00March 17th, 2026|Compliance, Security and Threats, Tips and Advice|

For financial and professional services firms, data classification is no longer optional. With the growth of artificial intelligence in everyday tools, firms must understand exactly what information they hold, how sensitive it is, and how it should be used. At Pro Drive, we help our clients create a practical and secure approach to data [...]

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How to create a data classification framework

2026-05-18T10:00:23+01:00March 17th, 2026|Accountants, Financial Services, Law, Security and Threats, Tips and Advice|

For professional and financial services firms, information is one of the most valuable and sensitive business assets. However their data is stored if often stored inconsistently across email, shared drives, CRM systems and cloud platforms. Without a clear framework for classifying that data, it becomes challenging to secure, manage, and use it effectively. And [...]

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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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