Strident News
Strident IT news from 2021
Strident IT News - 2021
Dubber: Call recording with intelligence
Dubber uses AI to allow you to intelligently search your call recordings. Find out more.
Critical vulnerability in widely used software
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in a software development module that is used by many businesses. Find out why the National Cyber Security Centre is concerned.
18 November 2021
Microsoft Azure Certification added to our IT skill base
Virtual server and desktop environments help businesses work more flexibly. Certification proves we have the skills to these implement securely.
Frustrated with Sage 50? Business Central solves the problem
If you are frustrated with the limitations of Sage 50 accounting software, then Microsoft’s Business Central can help your business work efficiently and grow. Find out more.
14 October 2021
Be part of the Team.
Microsoft Teams is being continuously enhanced with new features. Here are some of our recent favourites.
7 October 2021
Keeping Microsoft Office up to date.
Older versions of Outlook will soon stop connecting to Office 365 but continuous updates improve add new features. Find out more.
27 September 2021
Faster IT support for business.
Enhanced Service Level Agreements offer even faster support for Strident customers. Find out more.
22 September 2021
Microsoft passwords no longer needed.
Microsoft have made more secure passwordless accounts available to business users of its products, including Windows 10 and Microsoft 365. Find out more.
16 September 2021
We're Cyber Essentials certified. You should be too.
Becoming Cyber Essentials certified proves you're serious about your IT security. Having gone through the process, we have a proven path to success. Find out more.
24 August 2021
Slight increase in Microsoft 365 subscriptions
Effective on 1 March 2022, Microsoft is increasing the commercial pricing of Microsoft 365, the first substantive pricing update since it launched a decade ago Find out more.
12 August 2021
Microsoft Windows on any device via the Cloud
Microsoft Windows 365 brings the company's operating system to the web to create the first Cloud PC. Find out more.
21 July 2021
Simplify repetitive tasks with Power Automate
Power Automate is Microsoft's take on the automated task manager and allows you to create data processes that are triggered automatically based upon an event. Find out more.
5 July 2021
Skype for Business retires
Skype for Business is retiring on 31 July 2021 as Microsoft Teams becomes the central communication client for businesses with Microsoft 365. Find out more.
15 June 2021
Managing all the devices accessing your data
Many devices have access to your business data. Mobile Device Management enables you to put a secure 'fence' around work data and apps on a device.
9 June 2021
End-to-end encryption for Teams calls
Teams is central to your business communications and Microsoft now is adding end-to-end encryption for one-to-one calls. Find out more.
27 May 2021
Endpoint Manager keeps flexible working secure
Flexible working is now a way of life with many different devices accessing your company data from a variety of locations. How do you retain flexible productivity and data security at the same time? Find out more.
21 May 2021
Securely backup Microsoft 365
All your data is in the cloud, so you're backed up aren't you? Not really. Cloud-based systems, such as email, are great because they're device independent. However, in many cases, the data is not backed up. Find out more.
17 May 2021
Rapid Dispatch takes advantage of Teams with Voice
"The decision to move to Teams with Voice was initially driven by the desire to replace our previous analogue phone system," explains Mark Robinson, General Manager at Rapid Dispatch. Find out more.
29 April 2021
Windows Autopilot configures your new device fast
Avoid the hassle and downtime involved in moving to a new device. Windows Autopilot can configure your new device just by connecting to the internet with virtually no user interaction. Find out more.
26 April 2021
Microsoft Teams adds Webinars to its feature list
Microsoft Teams becomes the central point for internal communications and productivity. The availability of webinar capabilities will roll-out during April and May 2021.
13 April 2021
Windows Virtual Desktop provides a productive environment
For the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Windows Virtual Desktop offers a consistent, secure and productive environment across the whole organisation. Find out more.
What is the UK's Suspicious Email Reporting Service?
Report a potential phishing message to the NCSC using the Suspicious Email Reporting Service. Find out more.
11 March 2021
Call Monitor helps CF Capital work remotely
Using Call Monitor helps CF Capital employees work remotely while ensuring business objectives are being met.
Control your data costs with Datalert
Data intensive activities on mobiles can quickly lead to big bills, especially if roaming costs are charged too. Datalert prevents this from happening.
Record your phone calls in Teams
More and more Strident customers are using Teams with Voice. As well as creating call groups and easily redirecting call to specific devices, you can now record phone calls too.
25 January 2021
Dura Composites powers up with Microsoft Teams
Moving to Microsoft Teams helped Dura Composites gain greater productivity and reduce costs.
