Microsoft has made a significant change to the endpoint management landscape. As of 1 July 2026, several advanced Microsoft Intune capabilities are now included with Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, giving many organisations access to tools that were previously treated as premium add-ons. This is not just a licensing update. It is an opportunity for…
Across every sector, organisations are under pressure to modernise. Boards want greater agility. Operations teams want faster processes. Technology leaders want cleaner architectures, stronger governance, and lower risk. Yet one challenge continues to slow progress: many critical business processes still depend on legacy applications. These systems are often deeply embedded in the organisation. They may…
Citrix environments continue to be foundational for many organisations due to their extensive integration, high degree of customisation, and long operational lifespans. While Citrix has functioned as a dependable VDI platform for years, there is growing recognition among IT leaders of the imperative to modernise these systems. The central consideration now centres on how to…
Enterprises currently operating Citrix XenDesktop with Provisioning Services (PVS) on Windows Server are increasingly transitioning to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This shift is driven by the need to streamline operations, modernise identity and security, benefit from elastic, cloud-scale delivery and consolidate license. This comprehensive guide presents an architect-level blueprint, detailing the target architecture, landing zone…
Windows 365 Cloud Apps facilitate the streaming of individual applications from shared Frontline Cloud PCs, enabling organisations to optimise costs by licensing only for concurrent usage. This model is particularly advantageous for task- or shift-based environments with low simultaneous utilisation, as it reduces both consumption expenses and operational overhead. In contrast, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)…
A Blueprint for the Design, Deployment, and Operation of Windows Autopilot at Scale Audience and Purpose This reference is intended for Endpoint Architects, Intune Administrators, Engineering Managers, and Service Owners. Its objective is to deliver a pragmatic, evidence-driven framework, in alignment with Microsoft’s latest recommendations and supported by real-world experience, to guide the design, deployment, and operation…
Over the past several weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with a number of enterprise clients on their Zero Trust strategies, compliance frameworks, and risk assessments. One consistent theme that’s emerging across industries is the rapid adoption of AI and with it, a new wave of challenges around, compliance, governance, security, and control….
As a device management lead and long-time enthusiast of Microsoft technologies, I’m writing this post to share a concern and a hopeful request that I believe many in the IT and endpoint management community share. There’s no question that Microsoft Co-pilot has been a game-changer. Since its global rollout, we’ve seen first-hand at Advania UK…