A Modern Approach to Desktop Virtualisation on Steroids! Reflecting on a recent Nerdio training course, it’s clear just how far Microsoft’s virtual desktop offering has come since its early days as Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD). Not only has AVD matured into a solid, cloud-native platform, but when paired with Nerdio, it becomes a truly compelling […]
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Microsoft Teams: “Prevent Screen Capture”
Raising the Bar for Meeting Security Screen sharing has become second nature for most Teams users-whether you’re running a client pitch, collaborating on a budget, or delivering a quarterly review. But with the convenience of sharing comes with risk: how do you keep sensitive content safe from exfiltration, especially when a simple screenshot can turn […]
Enabling Windows Recall
Introduction For a few weeks I’ve been trying to get Windows Recall working on the Surface Pro 11 since it was released to the Release Preview insider ring. First, I ensured my device (Intune managed, demo tenant) was enrolled in the Release Preview ring. It was, along with a VM on MacOS, and all the […]
There is always the option of your client doing nothing
Professional Services: Overcoming the ‘Do Nothing’ Option What do we mean by doing nothing? It’s essentially maintaining the status quo or deferring a decision. In this post, we explore why clients often choose inaction over adopting professional service engagements, and how you can effectively address this challenge. Businesses selling commodity products typically have one advantage: […]
Viva Amplify, how is it licensed?
Background The first response to my latest post on Viva Amplify was “Shame it requires an additional subscription, and not bundled in the E3/E5 SKU”. With every additional add-on SKU for a Microsoft 365 service there is always the question of whether the capability should be a core offering. In this post we’ll answer the […]
Microsoft Viva Amplify, the unsung silver bullet?
Introduction I’ve been toying for weeks with how to start this series on Microsoft Viva Amplify. At its core, it’s a mechanism of communicating with colleagues. As a discreet offering on its own that can be a tough sell. From the CxO level, there can be a perception that internal communications is already handled, communications […]
Modern Workplace Blog on Microsoft 365
Introduction Hello and welcome to my blog! I’m Tim Hayward, a passionate Microsoft Modern Workplace Evangelist dedicated to helping you navigate the ever-evolving Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This blog is your one-stop destination for in-depth tutorials, insightful analyses, and the latest updates on Microsoft 365, Azure, and other cloud solutions. What to Expect In the coming […]