DevOps is a popular subject in the industry right now, and with the move to public cloud services DevOps has become easier than ever before. Development […]

Phishing attacks have become one of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges for businesses worldwide. In 2024, phishing attacks were not only more frequent but also more sophisticated, forcing companies to seek advanced methods to protect their employees and systems.

As businesses continue to embrace AI-driven tools, Microsoft’s latest Copilot updates are set to make waves in productivity and collaboration. At Ultima, we’re always excited to share innovations that we believe will reshape how teams work and interact with data.

In this issue: Intune for Frontline Workers Effective August 1, 2024, Microsoft has expanded its Microsoft Intune offerings to include Frontline Worker products within the Microsoft […]

What you need to know about the upcoming price increases for Dynamics 365 products. Introduction Hello all, following the last update around Microsoft Teams, there is […]

Hello and welcome to my Microsoft licensing blog, where I share my insights and tips on Microsoft licensing for businesses. Today I want to talk about […]

Ultima, the AI-powered cloud, security, and digital managed service provider, has today been awarded EMEA Partner of the Year by Kroll, a leading independent provider of […]

Citrix is a leader in providing workspace solutions that enable people to work securely and efficiently from anywhere, using any device.   On 4th March 2024 Citrix […]

On December 11, 2023, VMWare officially announced the discontinuation oftheir Perpetual Licenses and SnS Support contract renewals. Going forward, VMWare will exclusively offer subscription licenses for […]

As employees, we play a crucial role in creating a positive impact on the planet, not just within the confines of our workplace, but also in […]

The sharing economy emerges is a new concept that redefines ownership, fosters community, and contributes to a more sustainable future. From car clubs to resource libraries, […]

As the festive season creeps away, you are bored of turkey and the constant repeats on TV. Our focus shifts to the new year and what […]

Hello, it’s Ben here, bringing you a quick 12 essential tips during the festive holiday season. As we get into the holiday spirit and “The 12 […]

I recently received a request to anticipate upcoming technology trends for 2024, set to be featured in our UiQ Edition 5 publication in January of that […]

I was recently asked to make some predictions about technology trends for 2024 which will be released in our UiQ Edition 5 publication in January 2024 […]

While artificial intelligence (AI) has become even more prevalent with the rise of large language models and computer vision capabilities, the question that is often asked […]

Hi everyone! Chris here from the Ultima Labs team. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve hit a new major release milestone with our IA-Connect product for […]

Ultima, a new generation AI powered managed services provider across Cloud, Security and Digital Workspace has announced the establishment of a new office in South Africa. […]

Ultima, a new generation AI powered managed services provider across Cloud, Security and Digital Workspace announces the appointment of Andre Prins as Country Manager for Ultima, […]

QR codes have revolutionised the way we engage with technology, streamlining a lot of processes that were once thought to be a faff. Whether it be […]

In today’s digital landscape, robust cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but a necessity for organisations across all industries. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and […]

Microsoft Inspire 2023 was held between July 17th to July 20th and these are the main updates from a Microsoft licensing, products and commercial stance. A […]

There have been many exciting new features and announcements with v12.  Here are three things I love with the new release, what are your thoughts? 1) […]

Those who have cybersecurity insurance should investigate the details of cover and terms against cyber breeches and ransomware attacks.  Strict conditions and rule changes are speculated […]

As the world faces growing sustainability challenges, businesses are under increasing pressure to rethink their technology strategies in order to support their sustainability goals. In this […]

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) is a critical component of any cyber security strategy. It involves continuously monitoring your network and endpoint devices for signs of […]

In today’s digital landscape, businesses of all sizes are turning to cloud computing as a way to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and scale their operations. While […]

We’re all having to do more with less, at the same time as trying to nurture our employees to prevent talent leakage. So how can automation […]

Successful businesses create a culture that places a positive employee experience at the heart of their workspace strategy. They attract the best talent and deliver a […]

As hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) continues to mature, living up to its undoubted transformative potential, companies of all sizes are considering how best to use it to […]

Microsoft Azure provides the API App as part of its App Service offering. This supports companies or individuals exposing data and business processes over the web as an […]

Is there anything in the world more dull than Magnolia Paint…. The answer is yes, yes there is, Patching, yet it keeps many of us up […]

Why do we still need Citrix when Azure Virtual Desktop is “free”? There are many potential answers to this, and most will depend on your particular […]

All reputable Buzzword Bingo cards will have entries for “Cloud”, “CI/CD” and “DevOps” on them, and here we will be using all with astounding frequency. I […]

At Ultima, we strive to be an inclusive community along with the support of our valuable workers. Our talented employees operate in close partnerships with businesses […]

Today, the disconnect between business expectation and IT delivery is wider than ever. In this blog, we’ll look at why the technology that enables your business […]

The most targeted platform in the world demands the best email security. The challenge Email is the most universal communication tool for businesses and more than […]

With the increasing threat of climate change, it’s never been more important to do everything we can to work towards a more sustainable future. However, it […]

On Monday 2nd August, Microsoft made Windows 365 Generally Available, bringing around the next iteration of Microsoft’s vision for delivering Windows from the cloud. Windows 365 has […]

When we think back to the start of 2020 when we had to almost restructure our businesses overnight, the main thing which comes to mind is […]

Whether caused by malicious code deployed by sophisticated cybercriminals, weak passwords or simply user error, security breaches are on the rise and threatening businesses across the […]

Escalating demands for high performance and seamless connectivity in any location and on any device have driven a transformation of the modern workplace. However, these increasing […]

As organisations approach the end of the vendor warranty on business-critical IT hardware, they may choose to consider using third party maintenance provision from the established […]

One piece of feedback we’ve had over time is while the advanced optimisation tool is a great feature, it would be even better if cost analysis […]

86 percent of employees believe that a lack of collaboration in the workplace can lead to workplace failures. Have you experienced the same? Collaboration quite simply […]

Computers, technology and software make the modern world go around – but for every piece of clever software, there’s a programmer (and often a team of […]

Employee mobility is now the norm, with the proliferation of SaaS applications empowering the workforce to work on any device and from any location, whilst enabling […]

Business agility is mission-critical for financial services organisations. Market dynamics place a premium on the ability to adapt to changes such as M&A, add new locations […]

​Manufacturing organisations face a variety of challenges when it comes to their IT environment. They need to be able to provide geographically dispersed R&D, plant floor […]

Over the past 18 months, organisations were forced to rapidly transform in order to maintain business continuity. However alongside this, cybercrime was also on the rise, […]

Whether operating from physical stores, e-commerce sites, or a mixture of both, retailers have faced many challenges over the last few months to continue generating sales, […]

We are delighted to announce that Ultima is now an accredited Living Wage Employer! This means that every member of staff working for us will earn […]

National Techies Day is celebrated on October 3rd. This day was founded by Techies.com and CNET back in 1998, to promote tech jobs and allow members […]

Techies Day was originally developed for the purpose of helping high school students become educated about careers in technology. It was first established in 1998 by […]

With over 22 billion records exposed to data breaches in 2020 (Tenable), ensuring a robust security policy has never been more important. The increase in cloud migrations […]

The term ‘Digital Transformation’ has become synonymous with large enterprise businesses and niche digital disruptors who are driving a paradigm shift within their industry group. However, organisations […]

With millions of employees working remotely and increasingly using home devices to connect to the corporate network, cyberattacks have increased exponentially over the past couple of […]

End User Computing (EUC) implementations have increased dramatically over the past 18 months, however the need for rapid deployment may have resulted in misalignment with your […]

In today’s rapidly evolving business world, keeping up with the pace of change is critical for continued business success – regular server refresh is now an […]

Automation is on everyone’s agenda at the moment, and this has only been amplified by the events of the past 18 months. As the impact of […]

Last week the Ultima ESG (environment, social & governance) team attended the COP26 climate conference, visiting the Green Zone. It was a tense final week as […]

Agile, scalable and flexible infrastructure is crucial in the current environment, enabling your business to respond quickly to fluctuating demand and market conditions. This requirement caused […]

Ultima have been made aware of a critical vulnerability which affects Log4j and is designated a 10 on the CVS vulnerability scale, the highest that a […]

We’ve been made aware of a critical vulnerability on the pkexec process that can be found in a large amount of major Linux distributions. This vulnerability has been […]

Welcome to the first in a series of blogs discussing the challenges of onboarding and offboarding employees from your organisation – otherwise affectionately known as JML […]

Talking to one my industry colleagues over a virtual beer during one of the lockdown phases, we got onto the subject of security; specifically, when you’re […]

Software supply chain attacks infamously made it to mainstream media back in December 2020 due to the now well-known SolarWinds attack which infected close to 18,000 […]

It’s interesting… I hear people say – isn’t gender diversity done? Haven’t we been doing this for a while now? Isn’t the problem solved? Unfortunately – […]

There are a whole host of workspace solutions out there for customers, but it’s well documented that Citrix and Microsoft have proved to be well-established leaders […]

Moving to the cloud seemed to promise so much – from longer-term savings to increases in efficiency and productivity. However, we’ve found that customers who migrate […]

Traditional onboarding solutions such as Identity and Access Management systems help us to manage our Joiners, Movers and Leavers using policies. These rely heavily on target […]

In today’s workforce environment, employees are widely distributed, as are their PCs. Making sure devices stay up and running is more critical and challenging than ever […]

We have seen two growing trends in 2022 – climate change and working from home. The move to flexible home-working reveals just how much electricity an […]

From the 8th to the 12th of March, SQL Bits held its annual data conference.  SQL Bits is Europe’s biggest Microsoft data platform conference providing training and showcase […]

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 will go end of life in July 2022, meaning there is now less than a year to migrate or update existing legacy […]

Is there anything in the world more dull than Magnolia Paint…. The answer is yes, yes there is, Patching, yet it keeps many of us up […]

Application and cloud strategies are inextricably linked. IT organisations are modernising application portfolios to meet digital business needs. They’re also rethinking IT infrastructure to support the […]

In today’s digital age, cyber threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. Traditional perimeter-based security approaches are no longer enough to protect your network from […]

Here at Ultima Labs, we are constantly striving for innovation to help our customers get the best value and services possible, especially when it comes to […]

As the proliferation of IoT devices increases and the threat landscape becomes increasingly complex, organisations need to re-evaluate their strategies. Although cybersecurity is top of many […]

Ultima – Scott Dodds, CEOFor over 30 years Ultima has built its business on the constant flow of innovation from our key technology partners. These so-called […]

At Ultima we recognise that innovation is vital in the workplace which is why we have named July as our Innovation Month for our internal communications […]

Microsoft will be increasing some of its pricing on 1st July 2025. This consists of a 10% increase for on-premises servers, e.g., for SharePoint and Exchange server. […]

Azure-to-Azure ASR TCO calculator Microsoft announce that there’s a new Azure Site Recovery (ASR) calculator to help you to estimate the total cost of ownership for […]

For end-to-end communication, encryption is essential for your data integrity, privacy and security. Transport layer security (TLS) is the current main encryption mechanism used by vendors […]

Ultima are pleased to announce a major update to our intelligent automation product IA-Connect. Amongst other improvements and features provided in the recent version 9.6, one […]

Check your SKU – You may only have 90-days to act. For customers utilising Power BI capacity SKUs, sometimes referred to as P-SKUs: Microsoft have been […]

In this issue: Microsoft 365 Copilot ChatMicrosoft announce there are enhancements to the Microsoft Copilot experience for users with a Microsoft Entra account, alongside the updates […]

It is true to say that when Ultima normally write urgent Microsoft updates, it centres around negative news and how to take advantage before the changes occur.

Over the past two weeks, Microsoft has rolled out a series of updates, price changes, promotions, and new product announcements. At Ultima, we’ve consolidated these updates to help you understand their potential impact on your organisation. Below, we’ve summarized the most significant updates and provided insights to assist your planning.

Microsoft announce they will be updating the pricing for Microsoft Teams Phone Standard, Power BI Pro, and Power BI Premium Per User starting on April 1st 2025. The update in pricing results in a 40% uplift when compared to the current list price.

Dec ‘24 – Mar ‘25 As the Azure portfolio of services grows and changes, there are services that will become end of life where you’ll need […]

In this issue: Microsoft 365 Copilot Phase 2 Microsoft have announced the latest feature updates and increased functionality for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Please see the full […]

In this issue: Microsoft 365 Copilot Phase 2 Microsoft have announced the latest feature updates and increased functionality for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Please see the full […]

As businesses continue to embrace AI-driven tools, Microsoft’s latest Copilot updates are set to make waves in productivity and collaboration. At Ultima, we’re always excited to share innovations that we believe will reshape how teams work and interact with data.

In this issue: Expanded availability for Copilot for Microsoft 365 Microsoft have once more expanded the qualifying pre-requisite plans for Copilot for Microsoft 365. The new […]

In this Issue: Extended Support End Date: SQL Server 2014 SQL 2014 is approaching its end of extended support on July 9, 2024. There are options […]

In this Issue: Dynamics 365 price increases Microsoft announce that there will be price increases to the Dynamics products from 1st October, 2024 affecting both cloud […]

In this Issue: Global Licensing Changes to M365, O365 and Teams Microsoft announced Global licensing changes to M365, O365 and Teams following on from the previous […]

Ultima, the AI-powered cloud, security, and digital managed service provider, has today been awarded EMEA Partner of the Year by Kroll, a leading independent provider of […]

In this Issue: Changes to From SA Licenses The “From SA” discount from Microsoft, which facilitated the transition from on-premises software assurance to cloud subscriptions, has […]

Changes to From SA licences Microsoft have announced changes to the availability of From SA licences. Microsoft introduced this discounted sku in August 2014 as a […]

Cisco’s Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Network Access Control (NAC) are at the forefront of addressing these challenges, offering robust security solutions. This blog post will […]

In 2023 we witnessed the frequent use of native services in Public Cloud with little consideration shown to third-party services that provide more advantageous features at […]

As we venture deeper into the digital age, the Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping our world. From smart homes to intelligent business operations, IoT devices […]

Microsoft first launched M365 Copilot in November 2023 with the intent to bring the power of generative AI to businesses of all sizes across every industry. […]

Microsoft CoPilot Microsoft has recently unveiled an exciting update in its repertoire with the renaming of Bing Chat Enterprise to the more streamlined “Co-Pilot.” This hotly […]

Microsoft M365 Copilot is a powerful tool designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. However, to truly unlock its potential, users need to have a solid […]

Copilot Essentials: The Business Case for Microsoft CopilotAs business leaders, none of us can ignore the change and potential power of AI to every aspect of […]

October is well underway and as Autumn approaches we once again found ourselves descending upon Barcelona for the Canalys Forums! This is an annual event during […]

Public Cloud adoption for many organisations has not been a smooth ride. Many decisions aimed at reducing complexity and cost have had the opposite effect often […]

Protecting Your Data in Today’s Corporate Landscape In today’s data-centric corporate landscape, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount, especially within the confines of your organisation. Picture a […]

Organisations today need to confront the ever-expanding challenge of managing their datacentre storage efficiently. For many, the problems of capacity constraints and the looming threat of […]

Microsoft is ushering in a new era of AI that promises to reshape our digital experiences. Last week they announced their vision for Microsoft Copilot at […]

Microsoft TSI TSI, which stands for Tech for Social Impact, represents a crucial initiative in the realm of technology. At the forefront of modern business and […]

Microsoft Teams changes in Europe After the EU probe into Microsoft’s practice of bundling Teams with Office 365 and just four or so weeks later, Microsoft […]

In today’s digital landscape, robust cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but a necessity for organisations across all industries. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and […]

Five months ago, Microsoft announced the launch of the very aptly named M365 “Copilot”, an AI-driven tool that leverages large language models (LLMs) to serve as […]

Register for our next Microsoft Webinar: Demystifying Microsoft Licensing – Navigating the Essentials for Business Success Join our monthly Microsoft Licensing webinar on September 13th hosted […]

Microsoft Inspire 2023 was held between July 17th to July 20th and these are the main updates from a Microsoft licensing, products and commercial stance. A […]

Register for our next Microsoft Webinar Join us in our upcoming Microsoft webinar with Ian Gerrard on July 12th at 10am – 11am to gain insights […]

Last week, Microsoft announced Fabric, their new data and analytics platform.  This is pitched as being a unified service bringing together multiple features and capabilities to […]

Register for our next Microsoft Webinar During our upcoming Microsoft webinar on June 14th at 11am-12pm with Ian Gerrard, you will have the opportunity to hear […]

As technology continues to advance and become an integral part of our lives, electronic waste (e-waste) has become a growing concern. E-waste is the accumulation of […]

Return of Ultima’s Microsoft Webinar Series! There are two large market influencers for Microsoft licensing customers currently, and they are impacting most decisions being made by […]

Reducing cybersecurity risk and ensuring data availability through secure backup is a priority to any organisation.  NIST have defined a Security framework which guides customers in the […]

Citrix has announced an 8% price increase for all relevant Citrix products due to current inflation and rising costs. The price update will occur on April […]

InTune Suite Back in October 2022, Microsoft confirmed that InTune would become a wider suite and effectively a new ‘family’ of products. This has meant the […]

If, like me, you’ve been watching the rapid development of ChatGPT and wondering “what’s next”, Microsoft’s announcement of Co-Pilot last Thursday is a turning point in […]

Join our virtual event 'Microsoft Monthly Webinar: Crucial Announcements and Updates with Ian Gerrard, Microsoft Licensing Consultant for the Ultima Group on Thursday 5th April 2023. There are […]

The recent ransomware known as “VMware ESXiArgs” have been reported to be targeting out of date ESXi servers globally.  The ransomware infects virtual machines, encrypting all of […]

Microsoft 365 Basic Microsoft announced that the OneDrive Standalone plan became Microsoft 365 Basic on 30 January, 2023 and includes the same 100GB of cloud storage […]

Price Changes on 1st April 2023 Microsoft confirmed a 9% price increase to impact cloud services on 1st April 2023. Please contact us to learn more […]

Microsoft 365 is constantly evolving and introducing new features to help businesses and individuals stay productive and connected. In this blog post, we’ll highlight some of […]

Dell Technologies Inc posted a 68 percent rise in quarterly operating profit last week, as demand for servers and network equipment softened the blow of weak PC […]

Organisations must start prioritising their credential theft protection. With most data breaches now linked to stolen credentials, this common and hard to detect threat, is further […]

Cisco has launched two new switches; Nexus 9232E and Cisco 8111. The Nexus-branded appliance runs Cisco’s in-house network operating system, while the latter is designed for […]

Security Defaults are being enabled by Microsoft for some existing customers. What does this mean for your business? In the summer of 2022, Microsoft announced the […]

Microsoft has announced that they are increasing their SQL Server Licenses by 10% from 1st January 2023. This follows the launch of the SQL Server 2022 […]

Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s GreenLake Cloud Services Commercial Business is being fully integrated into the core operations of the organisation. The HPE GreenLake platform continues to be […]

This year’s Microsoft Ignite was focused on how Microsoft Cloud is helping customers do more with less.  The conference showcased the best of what’s next for […]

The challengeMicrosoft 365 cloud-delivered email has become core to more than two-thirds of the world’s email communications infrastructure. Despite native security and resilience capabilities included within […]

New changes for SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Microsoft recently announced changes to the benefits available for organisations who purchase Software Assurance (SA) with […]

I’m going to open this blog with possibly the least original statement ever – we’re living in a time of immense change. Politics, economics, pandemics, sustainability, […]

General Availability of Teams Phone Mobile Microsoft announce the General Availability of Teams Phone Mobile, previously known as Operator Connect Mobile, which gives users a single, […]

The world we live in is vastly different from the start of 2020, both economically and socially. The challenges of the pandemic have been felt across […]

Last month, HPE brought together thousands of business leaders and technologists from across the globe to prepare for the next wave of digital transformation, powered by […]

Following a comprehensive audit process, we’re delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded the Microsoft Advanced Specialisation in Windows Server and SQL Server Migration (part of […]

On the 19th August 2021, Microsoft announced an update to their commercial pricing for Microsoft 365. This change will go into effect on 1st March 2022. […]

We’ve been made aware of a critical vulnerability which would allow an attacker to gain control of a PC via a user visiting a compromised site […]

Sheffield City Trust are a not-for-profit organisation who operate sport, leisure and entertainment venues on behalf of the council, ensuring these are affordable and accessible, and […]

An NSX-T network starts with a meshed network of dedicated appliance VMs, distributed in a redundant fashion across hypervisors in your data centre(s) and cloud-based VDCs […]

Read below for all the latest news and updates from Microsoft this month. Important Price Increases On 1st March 2022 Microsoft is due to implement the […]

At Ultima, we recognise the impact of transformative technologies and support making a positive societal impact and we are proud to demonstrate our commitment by signing […]

At this week’s Ignite conference, Microsoft released some key Azure Infrastructure announcements and in this blog, we look at the top 10 key takeaways:  Azure Virtual […]

Through the Citrix Service Provider (CSP) model, Ultima can help deliver a cloud-enabled workspace that’s easy to deploy, infinitely scalable with Citrix Cloud, and available with […]

Read below for all the latest news and updates from Microsoft this month. Microsoft Price Increases Coming March 2022Starting 1st March 2022, Microsoft are increasing the […]

Read below for all the latest news and updates from Microsoft this month. Microsoft Price Increases Coming March 2022Starting 1st March 2022, Microsoft are increasing the […]

Read below for all the latest news and updates from Microsoft this month. Microsoft Price Increases Coming March 2022Starting 1st March 2022, Microsoft are increasing the […]

Read below for all the latest news and updates from Microsoft this month. Microsoft Price Changes From 1 March, 2022: • Office 365 El (up to […]

Citrix loves a re-brand. Fact. For those of you who have been down this road one or more (long live XenApp) times before, you might be […]

Read below for all the latest news and updates from Microsoft this month. Microsoft Defender for Business  This is Microsoft Defender specifically for organisations under 300 […]

As a business that was founded on the back of selling memory some 32 years ago now, it’s fair to say we know a thing or […]

Ultima have been made aware about the Microsoft Zero-Day Vulnerability –   Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2022-30190)  CVE-2022-30190 – Security Update […]

Read below for all the latest news and updates from Microsoft this month. New Microsoft Teams Licensing On 1st September 2022, Microsoft retried Teams Room Standard […]

Read below for all the latest news and updates from Microsoft this month. New Product – VIVA Sales Microsoft are introducing Viva Sales, a new seller […]

Businesses are making great progress in becoming technologically advanced, with their focus turning to the “digital imperative”- that is, delivering integrated technology that helps them differentiate […]

As a business owner, you are always looking for ways to save money and reduce costs. One area where you may be able to save is […]

Having worked in the industry previously in a Cloud Marketing role, I recently joined Ultima as a new Cloud Success Specialist, following my desire to work in […]

Read below for all the latest news and updates from Microsoft this month. Windows 365 is Announced Microsoft has finally unveiled Windows 365, its new PC-as-a-service […]

Ultima have today achieved Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (AEMSP) status. Azure Expert MSP is the highest Microsoft Accreditation level for Azure and independently validates […]

The start of the year is welcomed by the annual Check Point Security Summit, hosted in Bangkok, New Orleans and Vienna.  The Ultima security team attended […]

With over 600 sessions taking place at VMworld this year, you would imagine that a lot of the key themes and announcements would be phased out, […]

Active Directory Federation Services “ADFS” was the original and only way of providing single-sign-on for on-premises identities with Microsoft Azure/Office 365. It called for a great […]

After just finishing my A levels, I was left unsure of the path of which I wanted to pursue. I was given the opportunity to experience […]

I am currently studying Business, Economics and Geography at 6th form, so when I was provided the opportunity to undertake work experience at Ultima – and […]

Michael Minarik, Head of Business Consulting, Ultima Right, let’s be honest. When you hear “business continuity,” you probably picture a meteor strike, a rogue AI takeover, […]

In December 2023 Ultima was pleased to be announced as a certifying body for the IASME Cyber Essentials scheme. This means that we are able to certify […]

Hello and welcome to my Microsoft licensing blog, where I share my insights and tips on Microsoft licensing for businesses. Today I want to talk about […]

Ultima, the AI-powered cloud, security, and digital managed service provider, has today been awarded EMEA Partner of the Year by Kroll, a leading independent provider of […]

While artificial intelligence (AI) has become even more prevalent with the rise of large language models and computer vision capabilities, the question that is often asked […]

Hi everyone! Chris here from the Ultima Labs team. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve hit a new major release milestone with our IA-Connect product for […]

Ultima, a new generation AI powered managed services provider across Cloud, Security and Digital Workspace has announced the establishment of a new office in South Africa. […]

Ultima, a new generation AI powered managed services provider across Cloud, Security and Digital Workspace announces the appointment of Andre Prins as Country Manager for Ultima, […]

Ultima, a recognised expert in cloud, security, digital workspace, data, and AI solutions and managed services, has been confirmed as an official supplier on all 8 […]

Let’s tackle the elephant in the room—money. Finances are a frequent topic of conversation, and the world of cyber security is no exception. As someone from […]

The “Joiners, Movers, and Leavers” (JML) process is an integral part of human resources and IT management in any organisation. Traditionally, the process was manual and […]

Businesses are not the only Targets… Over the last 12-18 months, many sectors of society, specifically the public sector have found themselves vulnerable to significant disruption […]

The ever-evolving technological landscape is posing significant challenges for UK organisations across various sectors, with the surging demand for IT talent driving an increasing reliance on […]

In today’s digital landscape, businesses rely heavily on IT systems across on-premises and the cloud; ensuring a robust disaster recovery strategy is paramount.  Unforeseen events such […]

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event celebrated annually on March 8th to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day […]

By nature, human error is normal. We’re not made to perform repetitive tasks at volume. On average, it’s usual to experience 10 to 30 errors per […]

At Ultima, we believe that good ethics are the foundation of good business. Unethical behaviour can severely damage the trust stakeholders place in an organisation and […]

Alongside generations of product experience held throughout our teams, we invest in our people so that they can continue to provide the latest advice, technical support, […]

Our Services We’re working with our customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals by reducing their reliance on physical services and transitioning them onto the […]

At Ultima, we see sustainability and humanity’s response to climate change as one of the greatest challenges of our lifetime. We must plan for a cleaner, […]

As Chief Financial Officer, I see the rise of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reflecting changing attitudes that Ultima must consider. From how our actions affect […]

With the hybrid workforce and ‘working anywhere’ here to stay, coupled with an explosion in data growth, the daily demands upon an organisation’s infrastructure have never […]

September was Ultima’s volunteering month and with that we are excited to launch a new partnership with the Million Mile Clean. Suffers Against Sewage created their […]

At Ultima we are passionate about doing our part to support the community. This year we are delighted to be supporting Mind who provide advice and support to […]

Climate change is affecting our planet dramatically with CO2 in the atmosphere reaching record levels in May 2020, hitting 417 parts per million. The last time […]

To coincide with international friendship day, we take a look at the importance of building relationships in the workplace. People are social creatures by nature and […]

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the 2021 SaaS Awards Program for the Best SaaS Newcomer. Now in its sixth year […]

At Ultima we are passionate about supporting early in careers and upskilling our workforce. Apprenticeship programmes are an important part of this, providing a learning structure […]

As part of Ultima’s Innovation Month throughout July, we were delighted to run our very first Hackathon. With innovation at the heart of our industry and […]

We’re delighted to announce that Ultima has been named as a finalist in the ‘Cloud Services Provider of the Year’ category at the CRN Channel Awards 2021 for the second […]

We’re pleased to share with you the Ultima Partner Pulse, bringing together the latest updates from some of the key partners we work with. If you […]

We’re pleased to share with you the Ultima Partner Pulse, bringing together the latest updates from some of the key partners we work with. If you […]

International Week of Happiness at Work (23rd – 27th September) is a new initiative originating from the Netherlands, which was created to encourage employers to make […]

We’re pleased to share with you the Ultima Partner Pulse, bringing together the latest updates from some of the key partners we work with. If you […]

At Ultima we are committed to doing our part to support the local community as well as the wider environment. To coincide with Make a Difference […]

100 Miles in October is a fundraising challenge for Mind. Participants could complete their miles however they liked – running, walking, or a bit of both! […]

Ultima are proud to be supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Day on 8th November. In a industry driven by rapidly changing technology, it’s more […]

We have entered the holiday season with a popular annual holiday upon us—Thanksgiving. Christmas songs try to say otherwise, but it just doesn’t get better than […]

We’re pleased to share with you the Ultima Partner Pulse, bringing together the latest updates from some of the key partners we work with. If you […]

2021… The year we have left behind us. What words immediately spring to mind when we think of 2021? For me – I’ll start with celebration […]

We’re pleased to share with you the Ultima Partner Pulse, bringing together the latest updates from some of the key partners we work with. If you […]

At Ultima we are commitment to supporting a positive work-life balanced for our employees so, like many other companies we moved to a hybrid way of […]

Ultima are proud to be supporting International Women’s Day on 8th March 2022. Creating a diverse workforce and encouraging women in technology is instrumental in driving […]

We’re proud to announce that we’ve just achieved Microsoft’s Azure Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialization partner status. This Advanced Specialization requires that partners exhibit “deep knowledge, extensive […]

Last year we were delighted to launch our High Impact Teams (HIT). These teams cover a variety of different topics and enable employees across the business […]

Preview Feature Announcements At the recent Ignite conference, Microsoft announced some new details for the upcoming release of SQL Server 2022. In a video with Microsoft’s Bob Ward, […]

We’re pleased to share with you the Ultima Partner Pulse, bringing together the latest updates from some of the key partners we work with. If you […]

Now more then ever poor mental health is on the rise.   Despite some progress over the past years, there remains significant workplace stigma and bias […]

At Ultima we are passionate about supporting both the local community and those topics that are close to our employees’ hearts. This year we are delighted […]

This month is our wellbeing and mental health month in the Ultima Group. A theme which is so important and resonates to many of us. In […]

The business world is constantly talking about the importance of diversity and inclusion. But what does that actually mean? Diversity refers to the variety of people […]

Cloud, security and digital service provider, Ultima Business Solutions Limited, owned by Apse Capital Limited, has today acquired The AntiSocial Engineer Limited, an ethical social engineering company that helps […]

We’re pleased to share with you the Ultima Partner Pulse, bringing together the latest updates from some of the key partners we work with. If you […]

Every June, Pride Month is celebrated all around the world to celebrate LGBTQIA+ individuals and their accomplishments, (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual plus Allies). In honour […]

Microsoft Microsoft’s flagship annual event Inspire took place predominantly virtually again this year from 19th – 21st July and, as always, the updates came thick and fast! In […]

On Wednesday 6th July we are holding one of our quarterly events for all employees of Ultima Group. With lots of Team Ultima being hybrid or […]

We’re pleased to share with you the Ultima Partner Pulse, bringing together the latest updates from some of the key partners we work with. If you […]

A year ago, we were delighted to launch our partnership with Ecologi as part of our commitment to taking care of the environment through sustainable practices. […]