Checking today’s schedule usually means opening a separate app. You’re on your intranet homepage, catching up on news, and then you switch over to Outlook just to see what’s on today. It’s a small thing, but it adds up across a working day. The revamped My Calendar Web Part removes that extra step. It shows … Read more

An intranet homepage is often the first thing people see when they log in. A static background image does the job, but it can start to feel like part of the furniture. Video backgrounds give the Hero Banner and Hero Search web parts a new way to make that first impression count, without changing the … Read more

Good work is easy to miss in a busy organisation. Someone goes the extra mile for a colleague, solves a problem quietly, or supports a teammate through a difficult week, and it can pass without anyone else noticing. The new Praise Web Part gives organisations a simple, visible way to change that on their own … Read more

New Updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft’s latest round of Copilot updates has landed and it’s removing the need for the small, repetitive admin tasks that eat into teacher planning time.   The update is a hefty one – 23 new features that you can read about in the full roundup on the Microsoft Community Hub if you want the complete list.  But, as we’ve been working with … Read more

Screenshot of Cloud Design Box scheduling interface with publish date and label options.

A SharePoint alert banner helps important messages stand out across your intranet, so staff do not miss key updates. Emails are overlooked, posts drop out of Teams feeds, and people do not always know where to look. The revamped Cloud Design Box alert bar works like a SharePoint alert banner, making announcements visible on every … Read more

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After Bett, the conversation shifts from innovation to impact. This article reflects on EdTech maturity, digital fatigue and why time back, calm systems and sustainability matter more than novelty.

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What should the next decade of digital learning look like for schools? Beyond the hype and noise of EdTech, this article explores a calmer, more intelligent future, where Microsoft 365 works quietly in the background, giving time back to teachers and helping schools focus on what matters most.

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