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Thought leadership and practical guidance on Microsoft 365, automation and AI


The Agent Frontier: Meet the Trailblazers of Tomorrow
Meet the Frontier agents—Microsoft’s next evolution of Copilot. From Cowork keeping projects on track, to Workflows automating busywork, Learning supporting growth in the flow of work, and Workforce Insights turning data into clarity, Frontier gives you early access to smarter, more focused digital sidekicks in Microsoft 365.
1 day ago


SharePoint Alerts Are Retiring: What It Means and the Best Alternatives for 2026
SharePoint Alerts are being retired by July 2026, meaning organisations must switch to modern notification tools. Simple updates can be handled with SharePoint Rules, while more advanced alerts now require Power Automate. If you rely on Alerts today, now’s the time to plan your transition—and we can help you rebuild smarter, more reliable notifications.
Jan 20


Version 1.5.0.0 - Project Associate Improvements
Discover what’s new in SoCRM V1.5!
Enhanced project associate management, dashboards, reporting, and key performance improvements—plus critical bug fixes for a smoother experience.
Jan 9


Microsoft Ignite 2025: AI Innovations You Can’t Ignore
AI is no longer a future concept – it’s here, and it’s transforming the way we work. At Microsoft Ignite 2025, we saw game-changing innovations like Sora 2 for effortless video creation, the SharePoint Knowledge Agent for smarter content management, and the new AI for Everyone licence that makes Copilot accessible to businesses of all sizes. These tools aren’t just exciting – they’re practical, helping organisations cut costs, boost creativity, and improve collaboration.
Nov 24, 2025


Microsoft 365-Native CRM vs SaaS: Why Going Native Could Be Your Smartest Move
Why Microsoft 365-Native CRM Could Be the Only CRM You’ll Ever Need Let’s start with a bold truth. Most SaaS CRMs are great - until they’re not. They promise flexibility, scalability, and shiny dashboards. However, behind the marketing gloss, they often introduce complexity, cost, and risk that businesses don’t anticipate. And here’s the kicker: if your organisation already runs on Microsoft 365 (and let’s face it, almost everyone does), why bolt on a separate CRM when you ca
Nov 18, 2025


Version 1.4.0.0 - Project Reporting and Tracking Enhancements
This release of SoCRM introduces new project reporting and tracking capabilities, along with a range of minor fixes and enhancements.
Nov 14, 2025
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