What is Microsoft Viva?
Introduction Following our short live session on Microsoft Viva earlier this week (https://youtu.be/Rtjlbxr_-1E) we thought we'd complement it with a blog to go into a bit more detail. In this blog we'll introduce you to Viva on a high level and then go into each module to explain how Viva is designed to improve the employee experience. First introduced in [...]
Setup Azure Virtual Desktop and get started in less than an hour!
Introduction Azure Virtual Desktop is a great way to provide users with a virtual desktop experience. It can be used for a variety of scenarios, such as providing a desktop environment to users who don't have one, or consolidating multiple desktops into one. Azure Virtual Desktop can also be used to support BYOD scenarios and get applications out to [...]
Microsoft Teams Essentials Plan: More Powerful Than Its Free Counterpart
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that businesses of all sizes are using to improve communication and teamwork. The platform offers a range of features, but not all businesses need every feature. The Microsoft Teams Essentials plan is designed for small businesses that want the core features of Microsoft Teams without paying for extras they don’t need. In this post, [...]
Five Microsoft Teams developments – October 2021.
Here's our roundup of 5 Microsoft Teams developments for October 2021! This article will cover the latest Microsoft Teams developments in October 2021, which have made this tool more powerful than ever before! Breakout rooms manager support for presenters and Breakout room pre-meeting room creation and participant assignment Live transcripts of ad-hoc and channel meetings Presenter mode 'Standout' [...]
5 incredible Microsoft Teams Developments in Aug and Sep 2021
Introduction It’s been a busy time for the release of Microsoft Teams features. We thought we’d run through five of our favourites, released in August and September. Bear in mind that some features appear in Public preview if you are using it, so you may have been using some of these before August in some instances. [...]
Microsoft updates Windows 11 System requirements – update Aug 2021
Introduction Are you confused by Windows 11 system requirements? You’re not the only one! Here, we break down the key items to quickly guide you on the latest on processor requirements, learn what a TPM 2.0 is and why you need one! When system requirements were released for Windows 11, it was announced that an 8th Gen Intel I series [...]
What Is Windows 11?
On June 28th 2021, Microsoft released the first Insider build of Windows 11 - their next operating system release that will be offered as a free upgrade to all Windows 10 users. As the successor to Windows 10, Windows 11 is anticipated to be more efficient, accessible and easier to understand - with the ultimate goal to 'bring you [...]
How Does Cloud Computing Benefit Businesses?
Cloud computing benefits businesses through allowing them to save money on not having to buy and update their own computing infrastructure. As the name suggests, cloud computing is a nebulous system, here is our guide on how to navigate cloud computing: What is cloud computing? How does cloud computing work? Types of cloud computing How cloud computing saves money 1. [...]
Microsoft Ignite 2021 highlights
Key Highlights from Microsoft Ignite 2021 There were many highlights at Microsoft Ignite 2021. The World situation over the last year has bought us a new work normality and Microsoft are working hard to provide technology to enrich those experiences. A week on, IlluminoIT bring you some of their standout announcements with expected release dates (as per Roadmap 11 Mar [...]
Critical security issues found in several Cisco Small Business Devices
Critical security issues found in several Cisco Small Business Devices If you're using one of the following Cisco Small Business VPN routers devices, keep reading! We’ve summarised information about critical security issues which you need to be aware of, and how to remedy them. Group 1 RV160 RV160W RV260 RV260P RV260W Group 2 RV016 RV042 RV042G RV082 RV320 RV325 [...]
How life moved online in 2020. The digital divide highlighted
Data Usage Explosion If anyone was in any doubt about how we've moved on-line over the last year, this BBC article makes for interesting reading. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55486157. The article is based on data from Openreach, who's infrastructure is used by the majority of internet service providers in the UK. How has this let to a widening of the digital divide [...]
Beware of Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers which appear too good to be true!
This week and next sees the events that are Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There will no doubt be great bargains to be had, however; as with any event, there are some out there looking to exploit our appetite for a bargain. When you see a message arriving in your inbox, advising you can buy the latest tech for [...]
Welcome to IlluminoIT!
Welcome to IlluminoIT where we highlight exciting opportunities with technology. This initial entry is to welcome all visitors to the site and to encourage you to explore our services. We are sure there are useful services for companies of all sizes, but we will be more than happy to talk with you about your requirements. At the time of writing [...]