Kickstart your IT Success in 2025
2024 has been a both a turbulent, yet transformative year for many UK IT leaders, marked by both market challenges and exciting technology developments. Economic pressures and political unknowns pushed organisations to do more with less, whilst the accelerating adoption of AI and automation helped drive efficiency. Microsoft evolution of Copilot is empowering businesses to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and unlock strategic value. Cyber security remains a top priority amid evolving threats, while optimising cloud investments became critical for cost control and agility. As we look ahead to 2025, the opportunities for innovation, resilience, and growth are greater than ever. This edition of More Core highlights upcoming events, practical solutions, complimentary workshops, and insights to help you turn these opportunities into tangible success.
Upcoming events
Webinar: Navigating AI and Digital Transformation in 2025 Join our first event in 2025 for practical steps to optimise your digital transformation. This webinar will provide a roadmap for digital transformation in 2025, with practical steps on how you can take advantage of Microsoft and Core business assessments to identify optimisations and cost savings for your organisation. This webinar is ideal for IT leaders who are looking to scale business growth with optimised investments, and a reliable and responsive service provider. Learn about what complimentary assessments are available for your organisation, covering Microsoft Azure, Copilot, cyber security, CSP licensing optimisation and savings packages, and modern workplace assessments.
Topic: Transforming IT Operations with Microsoft Copilot Join our in-person event for roundtable discussions with Harry Reid (Solution Area Specialist at Microsoft), Eamon McGann (Client Solutions Director at Core), and Scott Millar (Country Manager for Scotland at Core); as well as a panel discussion with some of our customers giving their perspective on efficiency and productivity. Learn practical insights on how your IT team can harness technology advancements to focus on strategic initiatives, driving greater productivity and business value from AI, automation and managed services.
Webinar: Discover how intelligent process automation (IPA) can transform your business operations and drive measurable value in 2025. In this webinar, experts from Velocity IT and Core will demonstrate how combining intelligent automation with Microsoft technologies enables organisations to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Learn how IPA can automate repetitive, time-consuming tasks to boost productivity, integrate seamlessly with Microsoft platforms, including Power Automate and Copilot, and improve decision-making with advanced analytics and AI-driven insights. Join us to explore real-world use cases, quick-win opportunities, and practical steps for implementing intelligent automation across your organisation. |
Watch our latest on-demand webinar: Revolutionising IT Operations with Microsoft Copilot and AI-driven Automation
Watch our latest on-demand webinar as we explore how Microsoft Copilot is revolutionising IT operations with AI-driven automation. Discover how Copilot integrates seamlessly across Microsoft 365 applications to streamline tasks, enhance decision-making, and boost operational efficiency.
This session demonstrates how your IT team can harness these advancements to focus on strategic initiatives, driving greater productivity and business value. We also introduce our new Country Manager for Scotland, Scott Millar.

Core Workshops | Designed for IT Leaders
Explore all of our Microsoft Copilot Workshops
Discover how Core can help you harness the power of Microsoft Copilot through assessments and workshops tailored to your needs. Let’s bring AI to life in your organisation!
Defend Against Threats Workshop
The cloud opens doors to innovation, but can also introduce security challenges. Using Microsoft’s comprehensive security tools and complementary security services, discover how you can ensure your cloud environment stays secure and compliant.
Microsoft 365 Digital Workforce Workshop
Struggling to build an effective digital workforce for hybrid or remote environments? Discover how to leverage new Microsoft 365 features to enhance collaboration and productivity in this hands-on-session powered by Microsoft and delivered by Core.
Whether you’re in the early stages of cloud migration or looking to enhance your current setup, this workshop will give you the tools and insights you need to succeed.
Speak to your Account Manager, or visit our website to find out more about any of the above workshops, and check your eligibility for Microsoft funding.
Tenant Health Check:
Microsoft Modern Workplace Service
Are you confident that your Microsoft 365 setup is fully optimised for security, performance, and compliance? With the platform evolving daily, it's crucial to stay ahead.
Our Tenant Health Check service provides a thorough review of your Microsoft 365 environment. Our expert consultants will assess your configuration, pinpoint potential risks, and highlight areas for improvement. We cover key aspects such as security, compliance, governance, and performance. You'll receive a comprehensive overview of your current setup along with actionable recommendations to enhance your system.
Whether your implementation was done by Microsoft or another provider, we offer tailored advice to help you address issues and maximise the value of Microsoft 365. Don't miss out on this opportunity to optimise your Microsoft 365 tenant.
Core Blog | Stay updated with our latest insights
We’re bringing you a roundup of our most recent blog entries, packed with valuable insights, expert opinions, and the latest trends in our industry. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve or simply catch up on what you’ve missed, this is your chance to dive into our latest content.
Legacy to Modernisation with Microsoft Azure
Despite the pace of technology advancement, particularly with Generative AI and machine learning, many organisations are still facing business transformation challenges due to outdated and legacy systems. Transitioning to Azure unlocks a host of benefits that drive operational excellence and strategic value. Learn how Azure can revolutionise business outcomes across critical areas.
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Boosting Financial Services with Intelligent Automation
Since Core acquired Velocity IT in 2024, we’ve been working together to enhance our solutions and services for our customers. In collaboration with the Velocity IT team, Core’s intelligent process automation is emerging as a game-changing solution, empowering financial institutions to tackle these challenges head-on.
Read more here
Microsoft Copilot: Key Updates from the 2024 Wave 2 Release
The ability to innovate rapidly and efficiently is a key differentiator in today's market. Low code platforms like Mendix are transforming how businesses approach application development, offering unparalleled speed, efficiency, and flexibility.
Read more here
Fortifying Your Remote Workforce and AI Users:
Key Cyber Security Measures for IT Leaders
The rapid shift to remote work transformed how businesses operate faster than expected, creating new opportunities but also new challenges.
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Low Code vs. No Code: Which is Right for Your Business?
Low code and no code platforms are powerful tools for creating applications with little or no coding. They can offer various benefits, such as faster app delivery, lower development costs, and higher user engagement. However, choosing the right platform depends on your business needs, technical requirements, budget, and resources
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We look forward to working with you
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and trust. Whatever the season means to you, we wish you a peaceful, joyful, and well-deserved break, surrounded by the people and moments that matter most. Here’s to a bright and successful 2025 – we look forward to supporting your journey every step of the way.
From all of us at Core, warm wishes for a happy and fulfilling New Year!