Managed IT services for consulting firms

Common threats include phishing attacks, ransomware, data breaches, and insider threats, all of which can compromise sensitive client information and case data.

A proficient specialist can address known risks and uncover hidden ones. Their understanding of your firm’s obligations is crucial to providing suitably relevant advice.

Cyber Essentials is a solid, self-assessed accreditation for basic security. For higher standards, compiling a list of cyber security controls with assistance from an expert can demonstrate your commitment to protecting client confidentiality.

The appropriate cyber security budget depends on factors like your firm’s size, regulatory obligations, and risk tolerance, ensuring protection of sensitive data.

An IT provider brings specialised knowledge and experience in managing M365 environments, ensuring that your setup is optimised, secure, and aligned with best practices, while you focus on core consulting activities.

Ensuring data security in the cloud starts with controlled access management, using tools like multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access policies, and data loss prevention (DLP) features within M365 to safeguard your environment.

By leveraging M365’s collaborative tools such as Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, firms can foster a culture of open communication and collaboration, regardless of physical location.

M365 offers a range of productivity tools that automate routine tasks, facilitate digital collaboration, and provide insights to help streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency.

With M365, you can manage and secure your devices remotely using features like Microsoft Intune for device management and advanced threat protection for security, ensuring that your remote workforce is both productive and protected.

Yes, Microsoft 365 includes built-in compliance tools designed to help you meet various regulatory standards and protect sensitive information.

Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT are both AI-powered large language models (LLMs). However, Copilot is operated solely by Microsoft and uses the same OpenAI models as ChatGPT. OpenAI does not have access to Copilot data for training purposes, so you can use it securely with information already held with Microsoft. This ensures that your data is protected and not exposed to any third parties.

Copilot can improve productivity by speeding up individual tasks through the use of AI integration with MS Office and M365 data. Copilot for M365 can assist with document creation, meeting summarisation, and more.

Copilot respects the security and compliance controls built into Microsoft 365 and will only produce content on things that the Copilot user can see by default. Ensuring that access to data is done on an ‘as needed’ basis is important.

£24.70 per user per month. It is available in single units with a 12-month commitment for each user.

Doherty Associates offer a structured adoption programme that includes user–focused workshops. These workshops help teams understand how to use Copilot effectively as part of their day-to-day work.

Key factors include assessing current infrastructure, planning data migration, ensuring security, managing costs, and meeting compliance requirements to ensure a smooth transition.

Costs vary based on usage. Azure Cost Management tools can be used to monitor, optimise spending, and implement budgeting strategies to manage expenses effectively.

Leverage Azure’s full suite of services, regularly review performance, optimize resources, and align them with your firm’s goals to maximise ROI.

Implement strong access controls, use encryption, regularly update security policies, monitor for threats, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Benefits include expertise, proactive management, cost efficiency, enhanced security, and allowing you to focus on core consulting activities.