On 16th April 2024, the Babble team welcomed business and technology leaders to the Fit to Lead Executive Lunch and Forum at the iconic Buffini Chao Deck, located at the National Theatre in London.  The day unfolded with a series of engaging keynotes, talks, and panel sessions from a high-profile list of speakers who explored the Fit to Lead framework to support today’s leaders in developing the mental, physical, and ethical edge that modern leadership demands.  The Fit to Lead Framework  The business landscape has experienced more changes in the last few years than in the la ..read more

Who is this blog for? This article was inspired by a conversation we had with one of our Account Directors, Yaz Mistry, about understanding some of the biggest issues our customers are facing. It may come as no surprise that a breakdown in internal communication is becoming a major roadblock to productivity – which in turn affects customer experience (CX). Siloed communication has become a major roadblock to delivering CX that works; how you communicate internally will affect how you communicate externally. So, when there is little to no correspondence between departments due to delayed resp ..read more

Who is This Blog For?  This blog series emphasises the pivotal role of IT leaders and buyers in championing Copilot for Microsoft 365 and driving its successful integration within their SMBs. By giving you a clear view of what Copilot for Microsoft 365 is and what it can do, we will guide you towards leveraging its full potential. Doing so requires IT leaders and buyers to first overcome the challenge of justifying the £296 per seat per year charge to senior stakeholders. Unlike other Microsoft licenses, Copilot for Microsoft 365 requires an upfront annual investment – which is why arti ..read more

Who is This Blog For?  This blog series emphasises the pivotal role of IT leaders and buyers in championing Copilot for Microsoft 365 and driving its successful integration within their SMBs. By giving you a clear view of what Copilot for Microsoft 365 is and what it can do, we will guide you towards leveraging its full potential. Doing so requires IT leaders and buyers to first overcome the challenge of justifying the £296 per seat per year charge to senior stakeholders. Unlike other Microsoft licenses, Copilot for Microsoft 365 requires an upfront annual investment – which is why arti ..read more

Who is This Blog For?  This blog series emphasises the pivotal role of IT leaders and buyers in championing Copilot for Microsoft 365 and driving its successful integration within their SMBs. By giving you a clear view of what Copilot for Microsoft 365 is and what it can do, we will guide you towards leveraging its full potential. Doing so requires IT leaders and buyers to first overcome the challenge of justifying the £296 per seat per year charge to senior stakeholders. Unlike other Microsoft licenses, Copilot for Microsoft 365 requires an upfront annual investment – which is why arti ..read more

Every month, we highlight a specific product or solution that we know our customers use and trust. We take an independent look at this offering, engaging with an industry-leading insider and getting their expert opinion on a solution they know inside and out. This month, we’ve delved into the current state of Microsoft Intune and Autopilot with an expert on the matter, Adrian Alexa, Cloud Solutions Architect at Babble.  — Get to Know Adrian:   I am originally from a small town in Romania. I finished university in a non-tech field in 2013 but always knew I wanted to work in the tec ..read more

Each month, we celebrate the real heroes – leaders who wage their silent battles in the digital realm. Protecting our data, our privacy, and ultimately, our way of life. Join us as we delve into the world of a chosen MVP, generally filled with sleepless nights, strategic coffee breaks, and unwavering dedication. We’ll peel back the layers and discover what makes this cyber leader tick. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and maybe even a little in awe of the quiet heroes who keep our digital world working and safe. — Get to Know Glyn:   Glyn Merritt is a seasoned IT professional w ..read more

Who is this blog for? This series provides a comprehensive journey, starting with a foundational understanding of generative AI and its ethical considerations. It then bridges the gap by showcasing Copilot for Microsoft 365, a practical example of generative AI in action within your existing workflow. Generative AI is no longer a futuristic concept. Take Copilot for Microsoft 365, for instance. This powerful tool leverages the capabilities of AI to supercharge your productivity and unlock a world of possibilities within the M365 ecosystem. The first blog in this series, Demystifying Generative ..read more

The Manifesto: The accelerating pace of technological change, geopolitical and economic challenges, plus increasing employee and customer expectations, mean leaders must reflect on what effective leadership really looks like.    Gone are the days when effective leadership was based on strategic know-how and technical expertise. Today, successful leaders must adopt a rounded approach to ensure success for themselves, their companies, and stakeholders to build legacies that last.   Introducing Fit to Lead. Fit to Lead isn’t how far or fast a leader can run, whether you ..read more

76% of business leaders want to strengthen their own mental, physical and ethical fitness yet 67% say the current economic climate has made prioritising these three pillars of leadership more difficult. New data released today by Babble shows the new demands business leaders are facing across the UK with a new three-pillar leadership framework, Fit to Lead. Fit to Lead is a balanced approach to leadership, rooted in three fundamental pillars of fitness; physical, mental, and ethical fitness. All three pillars are crucial for leaders and their teams to succeed and are inspired by the Babble ..read more