On the surface Microsoft’s device management platforms, Intune and Configuration Manager might seem like they do the same job. If you’re confused about which tool is best for you, this blog will be able to help you decide which solution(s) you need. We’ll cover: What endpoint management tools are A breakdown of Intune A breakdown of Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) What the best options are for your use case (it could be both) TLDR Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management tool, ConfigMgr is only for on-premises devices. Intune has mobile device management capabilities; all your devic ..read more

York Council provides local government services for around 200,000 people in an area covering approximately 105 square miles. With a headcount of 2500, it’s crucial that large scale update deployments are smooth and don’t interrupt users.  The Challenge York Council Faced  We encountered a complex project with York Council; their migration from Windows 10 1803 to Windows 10 1909 required a seamless transition with minimal disruption. This was complicated by the constraints imposed by the pandemic.   Additionally, they encountered issues with their direct access servers d ..read more

Each month we share a round-up of useful resources, the latest IT news and upcoming industry events in our newsletter. Catch up below, and make sure you sign up for next month’s newsletter here! Our latest resources We recently celebrated our 10th birthday! Things have changed a lot in that time… we’ve gone from two people to 50, and worked with over 500 customers! And it all started with two friends and an idea – check out the story of PowerON here: PowerON 10 Year Anniversary We’re sponsoring the next Workplace Ninjas UK event in Manchester! Join leading MVPs and Microsoft experts for a d ..read more

Each month we share a round-up of useful resources, the latest IT news and upcoming industry events in our newsletter. Catch up below, and make sure you sign up for next month’s newsletter here! Our latest resources Our recent AOVPN Reporting Solution webinar with Richard Hicks was very popular! We’ve edited the demo into smaller, 2min clips so you can review the features more easily – check it out on our YouTube channel: View YouTube playlist!   We’ve been getting a lot of questions about Azure Virtual Desktop in recent months – so we put together this overview to provide some clarity ..read more

Migrating to Microsoft Intune brings its own unique set of challenges… Adopting Intune for device management is a priority for most IT teams this year, and rightly so! However, the journey to full cloud management can be difficult – moving to Intune brings its own unique set of challenges… Whether you’re at the planning stage or halfway through your deployment, join us as we dive into the most common blockers and questions we come across whilst helping IT teams move over to Intune. Navigating Your Journey to Cloud Adoption From planning to execution, learn how to overcome key blockers, addr ..read more

We’re looking for a Solution Engineer to come on board and help us to demonstrate our services capabilities to customers using their technical and customer relationships skills. We’re a small team with plans to grow, and we need someone with a genuine interest in technical excellence and an appetite for learning to help us achieve our goals. What is the role? As a Solution Engineer you will play a key role in the Pre-Sales Team, working as a bridge between Sales and the Delivery team. As a Solutions Engineer in this team, you would provide technical input into the opportunity, owning the tec ..read more

Discover how we helped AQA adopt a modern management approach with our Smart Teaming Managed Services.  The Challenge  AQA, a leading awarding body in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, faced a dual challenge that demanded immediate attention. First, they were grappling with a significant legacy debt in their IT environment, hindering their transition to modern management and cloud-based solutions. Second, like many organisations, they lacked the time and resources to address these challenges due to their ongoing commitment to managing the legacy systems.  "PowerON's c ..read more

Tripadvisor is a global travel platform offering reviews and booking options for hotels, restaurants, and experiences. We’ve worked together on numerous projects – see how we helped them implement Windows 10 across their IT estate and manage updates globally.  The challenge  Tripadvisor, an influential player in online travel and comparison shopping, faced a series of complex IT challenges.   They needed to decommission their SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager), transition to modern management of their Windows estate, and sought assistance in managing their resour ..read more

Introducing… Our New Intune Reporting Solution No seriously, we’ve created another reporting solution! We’ve been testing this one for a while now, and feedback has been fantastic – so we’re very excited to be rolling it out more widely!   We’ve created this solution to help IT teams better utilise Intune data to understand the health, compliance and readiness of their devices.   The reports and dashboards enable you to proactively manage and remediate issues with compliance, update/upgrade readiness, application rollout and more.   Visual dashboards allow for key insights at ..read more

We’ve been working on our AOVPN Reporting Solution behind the scenes, and it’s ready to view! Our AOVPN Reporting Solution centralises AOVPN reporting data, allowing you to make better decisions based on observed usage and detailed information on the AOVPN connections.  Visual overview of data in one single dashboard Streamline monitoring and speed up troubleshooting Investigate and query VPN client connection data Historical usage tracking to understand VPN connectivity requirements and performance. Proactively manage resources, preventing performance bottlenecks Damian Shiell pro ..read more