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Empower your workspace

Advanced’s modern workplace solutions, including managed Microsoft 365 and modern device management, enable you to build a modern, efficient, and secure hybrid workplace, fit for your unique requirements.

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How Workplace Services will benefit your business

Hybrid Working
In the office, at home, or on the move, we will support your colleagues wherever they are and empower them with the technology they need to thrive.
Proactive Support
We don't wait for things to break before we step in and help. Our services provide proactive remediation of issues, often before your colleagues even notice them.
Secure by Design
We adopt zero-trust principles in the delivery of our services and configuration of your environment, aligned to CIS, NCSC and Microsoft security best practices.

Why work with Advanced?

Our evergreen approach ensures your technology is fit for the future
We have over 60 in-house Microsoft Certified Professionals
We provide ongoing support and optimisation of your services

We are confident that Advanced will play a critical role in the delivery of our digital transformation plans, which will significantly enhance both our internal working practices and our client service.

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Features and benefits

Microsoft M365 Managed Services

Combining Microsoft's class-leading technology with Advanced's expertise and comprehensive support. Through these services, we'll ensure your users can collaborate and work efficiently and securely from anywhere.

Benefits of this feature
  • Microsoft 365: Microsoft Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, and the entire productivity suite
  • Additional collaboration services: Microsoft Teams Room & Teams Voice
  • Support for hybrid migrations allowing flexibility in deployment
  • Support services: Cloud M365 back-up, covering any data located within your M365 environment

Device Management Services

Microsoft Device Management services provide a comprehensive suite of solutions for managing and securing devices both on-premises and in the cloud. With unified endpoint patching and secure access solutions for both company owned and personal BYOD devices, we manage your devices across the entire organisation.

Benefits of this feature
  • Microsoft Intune: cloud-based service to securely manage apps and devices
  • Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM): on-premises solution to manage the deployment and security of devices and applications across the organisation
  • Application packaging: centralising and standardising applications for deployment across the organisation
  • Endpoint provisioning: UK-based remote provisioning of your end-user devices, delivered to your colleagues on a next business day basis

Managed Azure Virtual Desktop

A comprehensive desktop virtualisation service, running in the cloud through Microsoft Azure. AVD delivers a cost-effective, secure Windows 10/11 desktop PC experience and can also enable secure access to on-premises servers and remote applications with security controls defined through your organisation’s policies.

Benefits of this feature
  • Support for your AVD environment, incident & problem management
  • Monthly OS updates & patching
  • Image maintenance & application packaging

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

IAM enables employees to securely access their apps, files and data whether they're working on-site or remotely. It makes sure each person has the right level of access, by verifying their identity and permissions.

Benefits of this feature
  • Zero trust - authenticated identities across multi-cloud and on-premises
  • Machine learning-based risk assessments & conditional access controls
  • Improved user experience - personalised, adaptive sign-in

Consultancy

Our consultancy services provide personalised guidance and strategic planning to help you leverage Microsoft technologies and realise the full value from your investment in Microsoft 365 licensing.

Benefits of this feature
  • Dedicated team of Microsoft accredited staff
  • Will help you increase ROI by optimising your environment
  • Achieve faster time to value from a platform built specifically for your needs

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Modern Workplace Downloads

By implementing managed modern workplace services, you will receive expert management and support for a range of services, from collaboration tools to security systems..

We are pleased to be offering a complimentary health check which will review your existing Microsoft 365 (M365) environment and provide recommendations in relation to cost, security, and performance.

In this eBook, we will explore operational and strategic IT in more detail, the challenges of balancing these aspects, and how MSPs can support a company’s IT strategy.

Advanced were delighted to partner with Irwin Mitchell to support the transformation of the firm’s client experience and service delivery.

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FAQs

  • What is Managed M365?

    Managed M365 refers to the comprehensive management and support services for Microsoft 365, which includes popular productivity tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and collaboration platforms like Teams and SharePoint. Managed M365 services typically encompass user management, security configurations, software updates, and technical support.

  • What is device management?

    Device management involves the administration and control of devices used within an organisation's workplace environment. It includes tasks such as provisioning devices, configuring settings, enforcing security policies, managing software updates, and remotely troubleshooting issues. Device management ensures the smooth operation and security of devices across the organisation.

  • What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)?

    IAM stands for Identity and Access Management. It is a framework that focuses on managing and controlling access to various resources within an organisation's network. IAM solutions involve the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of user identities, authentication mechanisms, authorisation rules, and access controls to safeguard sensitive data and systems. Learn more on how to secure cloud identities

  • What are the benefits of Managed M365?

    Managed M365 provides businesses with numerous benefits, including improved productivity, enhanced collaboration, simplified IT management, and strengthened security. By outsourcing the management of M365 to experts, businesses can focus on core operations while ensuring that their productivity tools are properly configured, up to date, and secure. From Copilit to Viva, learn about the latest features

  • What is Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)?

    Azure Virtual Desktop (formerly known as Windows Virtual Desktop) is a cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution provided by Microsoft. It allows users to access virtualised Windows desktops and apps from anywhere, on any device. AVD enables organisations to provide a scalable and secure remote desktop experience for their employees. Learn more about the benefits of AVD

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