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Our difference

We are on a mission to deliver innovative business transforming technology solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our culture

Our values guide us in everything we do and help shape our culture and customer approach. Find out more about our values and meet some of our team.
 

Our Microsoft Partnership

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we’ve been at the centre of the revolutionary changes that technology has brought to every aspect of life and we continue to stand by their side at the centre of tomorrow’s digital transformations.

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Meet the Executive Team

Meet the leaders driving innovation and excellence at Core – get to know our Executive Team.
 

Our partners

We have successfully built relationships with multiple partners that prepare businesses for the future.
 

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We understand our environmental responsibilities as a UK business and IT Managed Service Provider, and we understand how important it is for our customers to partner with responsible providers.
 

Careers

Our team is made up of a diverse group of people from all around the world, and we all have one thing in common: we’re passionate about providing our customers with outstanding solutions.

Thinking of selling your IT business?

Core is a well funded Microsoft Solutions Partner with a 30 year history of being at the heart of control in IT.

We are supported by our bankers and have funds available for strategic business acquisitions. Together with our successful acquisition track record and a commitment to making deals happen, now is the perfect time to talk to us if you are considering selling your IT business.

If you are interested in discussing a potential exit of your IT business, please complete the form on the right. All correspondence will be treated in the strictest of confidence and a mutual non-disclosure agreement will be exchanged prior to any discussions taking place.

Interactive Microsoft workshops

Our workshops are designed to help you realise the value of Microsoft technologies in your business, gain real value from your investment and transform the way you work.

The workshops are a collaborative and immersive experience; our experts will work with you to identify your business objectives and establish the Microsoft technologies to help you achieve them.
 

Request a workshop

Our range of workshops covers every aspect of the modern workplace including productivity, collaboration, identity, security and compliance and communication, with interactive and engaging sessions that bring the art of the possible to life.

Download our workshop guide

Read more about the interactive workshops we offer, and how they can benefit your business by downloading our guide.

MCI Workshop Introduction

Managed Services

Discover why Core is the first choice for many organisations looking to add flexibility, efficiency, and expertise to their teams.

Cloud Technology

From Microsoft’s leading platforms to bespoke cloud solutions, Core’s range of cloud technology solutions covers everything the modern workplace needs.

Professional Services

Whichever challenges you face on your digital journey, Core's professional services team has a solution to help, from Automation & AI to our innovative Smart Services.

Public Sector

Certified secure solution for the public sector, providing a reliable, flexible, secure and affordable IT solution.

Commercial Sector

Certified commercial sector solutions, covering all your commercial needs from financial and legal services, through to manufacturing.

Download our Frontline Workers white paper

Learn how technology can help to balance productivity with wellbeing for Frontline Workers.

White paper: How technology is revolutionising the health and productivity of frontline workers


Why our customers choose us

Since we were founded in 1990 and started our Microsoft journey, we have supported over 10,000 customers on their communications and collaboration projects, and with the introduction of Microsoft's cloud technology, have grown our capabilities significantly across Microsoft 365 and Azure.

What sets us apart is a talented and passionate team who truly love what they do, demonstrating boundless enthusiasm and dedication in every single project.
 

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"It was apparent from day one that Core had a depth of knowledge in Microsoft 365, which we simply hadn’t found anywhere else."

Greater London Authority

"Core has a lot of experience working with the public sector, which was definitely a benefit."

Angel Trains

"There’s such a good working relationship with Core, it’s like having another permanent person in our organisation."

Talbot

"We had a really good, down to earth relationship with a few of the guys, and they know what they are doing."

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Viva Insights

Viva Insights

 

Learn how Microsoft Viva Insights can help you and your team to build better working habits.

Viva Insights helps individuals and teams build better work habits using actionable recommendations and data driven insights.

Experienced through Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Office.com, Viva Insights is privacy protected, with cloud security and privacy safeguards, so your personalised insights are only visible to you.

Launched as part of Microsoft 365, Viva Insights leverages data and analytics to provide insights into employee work patterns, collaboration habits, and overall productivity in organisations.

 

Empowering your team to work smarter, not harder

By analysing Microsoft 365 data, Viva Insights offers personalised recommendations to employees, such as optimising work schedules, improving work-life balance, and encouraging focused work time. It also provides managers and leaders with aggregate insights on team performance and collaboration dynamics, allowing them to make data-informed decisions that foster a healthier work environment.

Privacy and security are prioritised, as the insights are anonymised and aggregated to protect individual employee identities. What’s more, the platform integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft applications, enhancing its functionality by providing actionable insights in real time.

Organisations can utilise these insights to develop strategies that improve employee engagement, reduce burnout, and empower teams, ultimately leading to a more efficient and positive workplace culture.

As remote and hybrid work models become increasingly prevalent, Microsoft Viva Insights serves as a vital tool for organisations striving to maintain productivity while supporting their employees’ well-being and fostering a collaborative environment.

What are the benefits of Viva Insights?

Viva Insights is designed to help limit distractions whilst encouraging more reflective and mindful workflow. Burnout is a challenge which many of us face, and this can occur when individuals are not managing their daily tasks in a productive way. To combat this, Viva Insights equips employees with the tools needed to stay on top of daily work objectives whilst making time for wellbeing and mindfulness.

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The Protect Time function promotes uninterrupted work flow. Carry out individual tasks without distractions with the Focus Session and Focus Plan features in Microsoft Teams.

 
Mindfulness Mindfulness

Prioritising your wellbeing at work is paramount. Access moments of mindfulness from within your Microsoft Teams environment using the Headspace app to help you stay calm and focused.

 
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The Daily Briefing feature is located within your Outlook calendar. It gives you an overview of your daily commitments to help you stay on track of your objectives and better manage your time.

 
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Working from home brings the additional challenge of striking a healthy balance between work life and personal life. From within the Protect Time function, you can set up a Virtual Commute prompt to help you wrap up your day and switch off from work.

 
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Collaborative working and team building are at the heart of Microsoft Viva. Support your colleagues by sending acclaim privately via Microsoft Teams or show them wider recognition via Microsoft Teams Channels. The Praise feature also lets you send personalised Badges to your peers to express gratitude.

 

Insights


Viva Insights provides different kinds of valuable insights into various different areas of your organisation.
Note: *Personal Insights is already included with Viva Insights.

The four main types of insights are as follows:

Personal insights
1. Personal Insights*
Microsoft 365 is continuously improving, often making it challenging for organisations to keep up. Without proper management, the rapid pace of change can strain resources. As a leading enterprise cloud solution, Microsoft 365 provides powerful productivity tools and world-class security features. However, staying updated with new, deprecated, or removed features can be overwhelming.
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2. Manager Insights
Manager Insights offer visibility into work patterns that could potentially be leading to burnout or stress. These are made to help employees strike a perfect balance between productivity and wellbeing. Managers can see if employees are regularly working overtime, are scheduled in for too many meetings or aren’t using Focus Time. Recommendations can then be made accordingly to improve work behaviour.
Leader Insights
3. Leader Insights
Leader Insights offer business leaders an overview into the effects of an organisation’s work culture on employee engagement and organisational resiliency. The Outcomes page allows leaders to action recommendations, or view opportunities where changes could improve business outcomes.
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4. Advanced Insights
Advanced Insights will expand further on Leader Insights, helping business leaders of organisations to address critical questions around work culture. This will then go on to help them to improve their business processes, increase employee productivity and continue to foster a healthy work environment.

Why choose Core?

Core are the leading experts in Microsoft 365 and we would be happy to guide you through your journey with Microsoft Viva Insights.

The Core team has more than 30 years’ experience of creating Microsoft digital workplaces that really work. At Core, we have delivered results for customers including Scottish WaterMencap, Tesco Bank, Diabetes UK, International Beverage Holdings, Greater London Authority and many more.

Ready to start your journey with Microsoft Viva Insights?

Our team is ready to discuss how we can support your journey, tailor solutions to your needs, and help you leverage Microsoft technologies effectively. Don't hesitate to reach out today!

What our customers say about us

Simon BealeIT Development Manager, Angel Trains
The team at Core are excellent. We enjoy working with them and they have experts in a wide variety of fields so can help with most projects we need assistance with.
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Alistair TriggIT Manager, Hart District Council
Core provides really cost-effective and flexible support in a model that works really well for Hart. Through Core’s implementation of advanced infrastructure projects, we’ve been able to offer a better experience for our communities, with the appropriate security and compliance we required.
 
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Jane LoveseyProgramme Manager, Six Degrees

Core have been outstanding to work with. They really listened to what we were trying to do, talked through all of their ideas, and fully explained the pros and cons involved while taking into account our long-term business goals.

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Tom BradyChief Information Officer, The University of Law

Over the years, Core and the University of Law have built a strong relationship based on trust, expertise and knowledge. Core has always listened to and addressed our specific needs, before tailoring a specific and precise solution, whether that be delivering a successful SharePoint Online project, or when approached for some guidance or advice around Dynamics 365 licensing. We very much look forward to collaborating on future projects with Core.

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Stephen WarrenImplementation Manager, David Lloyd Clubs

It was apparent from day one that Core had a depth of knowledge in Microsoft 365, which we simply hadn’t found anywhere else.

With pre-purposed training modules and the ability to tailor training to our specific needs, Core ticks all the boxes. What may have taken weeks to prepare by way of training materials, instead took only days.

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Rob LeverSenior IT Operations Manager, Cornerstone

Core have helped us with various projects, from initiation to delivery for web development to app deployments, and they have always shown a high level of expertise and creativity. Core is not just a solution provider, they are also a trusted advisor who take time to understand our needs and goals to ensure our investment delivers value to the business. In an age where supplier engagement can be painful, it has been a pleasure working with Core since the outset!

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