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Tech Masterclass Webinar Series

17/06/2025
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Join us for our Tech Masterclass Sessions

Join us for our Tech Masterclass webinar series – a collection of free, demo sessions designed to help IT teams and technical professionals unlock more value from the tools they already use every day.

Each tech masterclass session is delivered live by our in-house technical experts, including our Microsoft Practice Lead and other technical consultants from our specialist team.

These are not sales presentations; they’re focused, scenario-based sessions built to give you quick wins, technical clarity, and actionable configuration tips you can use immediately.

Whether you’re protecting your network, strengthening your security posture, managing devices, or optimising your cloud environment, our Masterclass Drop-Ins are designed to help you get more from the technology you already own.
Tech Masterclass Webinar Series
  • Live demos and walkthroughs, not lengthy PowerPoint presentations
  • Expert-led content tailored to IT professionals and technical leads
  • Short, focused sessions packed with useful guidance
  • No sales pitch, just real-world value

Out-of-the-Box Device Management with Microsoft Intune

18th Nov 2025 – 10:30am – 11:15am UK

In this session, Doug Elsley (Microsoft Practice Lead) will demonstrate how to streamline your device onboarding process using Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot—with minimal hands-on effort.

If you’re tired of imaging laptops manually or want to simplify device rollouts, this session shows how to get started with zero-touch deployment using tools you likely already have access to.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

16th Dec 2025 – 10:30am – 11:15am UK

In this session, Saul Stevens (Senior Technical Consultant) will walk you through some of the most useful features and techniques to get real operational value from your Palo Alto Networks firewalls.

Whether you’re just getting started or want to sharpen your rule management and traffic visibility, this session focuses on key tasks that make a big difference in everyday firewall administration.

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Autopilot Zero-Touch Deployment in Action

20th Jan 2026 – 10:30am – 11:15am UK

In this session, Doug Elsley, Microsoft Practice Lead, will walk through how Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot can transform the way you deploy and manage devices.

Join us for this practical session to see Autopilot in action and discover how you can streamline device rollouts, reduce IT effort, and improve end-user experiences.

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Preventing Cyber Attacks: NIS2, Cyber Essentials+ & ISO27001 in Practice

24th Feb 2026 – 10:30am – 11:15am UK

In this session, Chris Swan, Compliance Manager, and Rupert Mills, CEO will guide you through how to prevent cyber attacks by evaluating your organisation’s security posture against key frameworks such as NIS2, Cyber Essentials+, and ISO27001.

You’ll gain practical insights into identifying compliance gaps, leveraging Microsoft tools for measurement, and developing a roadmap to strengthen your overall security and governance position.

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Network Security Fundamentals: Building Strong Defences

17th Mar 2026 – 10:30am – 11:15am UK

In this session, Paul Edwards, (Head of Security Operations) will introduce the fundamentals of network security, exploring the core tools and practices IT teams should be using to protect their environments.

Whether you’re just starting out or want a refresher, this session will give you a practical grounding in network security fundamentals.

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Veeam in Practice: Backup, Recovery & Managed Protection

21st Apr 2026 – 10:30am – 11:15am UK

In this session, Mark Gardner (Senior Technical Consultant) will explore how Veeam Backup can be configured, monitored, and optimised to safeguard your data.

Join us for this practical, expert-led session to strengthen your backup and recovery strategy, evaluate your DR readiness, and take away actionable insights from our Veeam Backup specialist.

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Advanced Automation & AI with M365

19th May 2026 – 10:30am – 11:15am UK

In this session, Doug Elsley, (Microsoft Practice Lead) will dive deeper into the powerful automation and AI-driven tools available in Microsoft 365, showing you how to streamline workflows and boost productivity.

Whether you’re looking to simplify everyday processes or explore how AI can enhance collaboration and efficiency, this session will provide practical guidance you can put into action straight away.

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Hyper-V in Practice: Managing Your Virtual Environment

16th June 2026 – 10:30am – 11:15am UK

In this session, Matt Arnold (Senior Technical Consultant) will guide you through the practical management of Hyper-V environments, focusing on configuration, optimisation, and monitoring to keep your virtual infrastructure running smoothly.

Join us for this expert-led session to sharpen your Hyper-V management skills, take away practical best practices, and ensure your virtual environment is performing at its best.

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Hybrid Cloud: Disaster Recovery with Azure

14th July 2026 – 10:30am – 11:15am UK

Join us for this practical, expert-led session to see Azure Disaster Recovery in action and learn how to achieve true hybrid cloud resilience for your organisation.

You’ll learn how to extend your on-premises infrastructure into Azure, protect workloads, and ensure business continuity through seamless VM portability and failover.

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Backup & DR Planning: Building Resilience

11th Aug 2026 – 10:30am – 11:15am UK

In this session, hosted by Ben Randall (Technical Director), we’ll step back and look at the bigger picture of backup and disaster recovery (DR) planning, combining best practices with real-world examples.

You’ll learn how to design a resilient strategy that protects your data, supports business continuity, and aligns with compliance requirements, whether you’re using on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructure.

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