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Ashby Computer Services LLP provides a diverse range of IT support and solutions, including cloud services, antivirus defense, and Microsoft Office 365 to small and medium-sized businesses in Northamptonshire. These solutions help streamline day-to-day operations, bolster cybersecurity, and facilitate remote work. Our bespoke services, supported by trained IT professionals, aim to minimize operational disruptions and safeguard data, ensuring your business stays competitive and secure.

What business leaders are getting wrong about AI's impact on entry-level jobs

AI is changing the tasks traditionally assigned to early-career employees, but that does not make developing new talent less important. This Fast Company article explores how organizations can redesign entry-level roles, use multigenerational teams and accelerate learning as AI handles more routine work. Read it for perspective on building future talent in an AI-enabled workplace. Connect with Ashby Computer Services LLP to discuss how these trends may influence your organization's technology strategy.

B2B Tech Buying Trends 2026: 43% Prioritize Efficiency as AI, ROI and Security Drive IT Decisions - InfotechLead

What moves a technology evaluation from curiosity to commitment? This InfotechLead article covers IDC research showing 43% of B2B buyers enter active evaluation to improve operational efficiency and reduce complexity, with 40% citing legacy infrastructure or security risk. It also outlines the five tests IDC says technology messaging should pass. Read the article to see what buyers expect at each stage, then talk with us about applying it to your evaluations.

Separate fact from fiction: AI and the future of work

Preparing for the future of work means building AI fluency while continuing to strengthen distinctly human capabilities. This Fast Company article explores how continuous learning, critical thinking, communication, and adaptability can help employees navigate an AI-enabled workplace. Connect with Ashby Computer Services LLP to discuss how these trends may influence your organization's technology strategy.

AI is becoming a bargain hunter's market, with a few luxury models on top

As AI model choices expand, organizations have new opportunities to balance capability with cost. The Register examines falling prices for some AI capabilities alongside rising costs associated with longer, agentic workloads, highlighting why matching models to the work is becoming increasingly important. Connect with Ashby Computer Services LLP to discuss how these trends may influence your organization's technology strategy.

The dual mandate redefining the future of tech leadership

The responsibilities of today's technology leaders extend well beyond IT operations. This Deloitte article explores how balancing innovation with business strategy is reshaping technology leadership and preparing organizations for long-term success. Connect with Ashby Computer Services LLP to discuss how these trends may influence your organization's technology strategy.

Research: Why You Shouldn't Treat AI Agents Like Employees

As AI agents become part of everyday business operations, organizations must rethink how people and technology work together. This Harvard Business Review article explores why managing AI differently than employees can lead to stronger collaboration and better business outcomes. Connect with Ashby Computer Services LLP to discuss how these trends may influence your organization's technology strategy.

The Risks of Letting AI Direct Conversations

Workplace communication is evolving with AI. The Harvard Business Review article "The Risks of Letting AI Direct Conversations" explores how AI can influence how discussions unfold and decisions are shaped. It highlights why human judgment remains important. Read the article to better understand how AI is shaping communication at work.

Why You Shouldn't Treat AI Agents Like Employees

This Harvard Business Review article explores why AI agents require different management approaches than human employees and what that means for the future of work. Discover research-backed reasons not to treat AI agents like employees and learn how to position AI as a tool that augments your teams. For tailored guidance on applying these ideas in your business, contact Ashby Computer Services LLP for more information.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Implementation Framework

Where does a successful Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout begin? This eBook, "Microsoft 365 Copilot implementation framework," walks through the capabilities that drive value and the three essentials behind lasting adoption. For a practical plan to adopt Copilot with confidence, download the eBook by filling out the form.

A closer look at Work IQ | Microsoft Community Hub

Ever wondered what makes Microsoft 365 Copilot feel personal to every employee? This blog post examines the intelligence layer that tailors Copilot to you and your organisation. Read the blog post to understand how Work IQ personalises your Copilot experience.

Business leaders marked down on AI workforce strategy | Computer Weekly

Research from Accenture has found that while workers feel their jobs will change, employers are less likely to invest in workforce transition. This Computer Weekly article explores why many organizations are struggling to align workforce strategy with accelerating AI adoption. It highlights the importance of preparing employees and leadership for long-term transformation. Connect with *[$profile.organization]* to discuss workforce readiness in the AI era.

Microsoft 365 powered by Work IQ: Built to Support How You Work

Imagine Microsoft 365 Copilot understanding how every individual on your team works. This video introduces Work IQ, the new intelligence layer that uses data, memory, and inference from people's daily work habits to personalise Copilot. The result is a more insightful, efficient, and tailored experience across your day. Watch the video to see how Work IQ makes Microsoft 365 Copilot work the way you do.

Organize your week with Copilot Cowork

When your calendar is packed and focus time keeps disappearing, something has to give. This video shows how Copilot Cowork uses Work IQ to understand your schedule, surface conflicts, and recommend what to accept, decline, or reschedule. It then drafts follow-up emails to organisers and finds an open time for you to book. Watch to see Copilot Cowork handle real calendar triage from start to finish.

Meet Copilot Cowork: A New Way of Getting Work Done

There's a difference between an AI that answers and one that acts. This demo video introduces Copilot Cowork in Microsoft 365 Copilot, showing how it takes on long-running, multi-step work on your behalf. Powered by Work IQ, it draws on the full context of your work to reason over relevant materials as tasks progress. Watch the video to see how Copilot Cowork can change how meaningful work gets done.

What Happened When Researchers Co-Founded a Startup with AI

This Harvard Business Review article examines a bold experiment in which researchers treated AI as a startup co-founder, exploring its role in decision-making, operations, and creativity. Contact Ashby Computer Services LLP to discuss how AI partnerships could shape your future of work strategies.

Kantar reimagines data prep, puts Copilot Studio agents to work readying data for AI | Microsoft Customer Stories

Data preparation is one of the biggest barriers to AI adoption, and when it's done manually, it can take months. This customer story shows how Kantar used Microsoft Copilot Studio to build a team of AI agents that translated documents, validated policies, and organised data automatically. The result: 4,000 artifacts cleaned and structured into 400 policy documents in six weeks. Read the story to see how a structured, agent-driven approach can accelerate your path to AI readiness.

What are Microsoft 365 Copilot agents and how to use them | Microsoft

Repetitive tasks across finance, HR, and marketing take time your teams can put towards more impactful work. This video shows how Microsoft 365 Copilot agents simplify work across key business functions, taking on complex, time-consuming tasks so employees can focus on higher-value priorities. Watch the video to see agents in action and get a clearer picture of what AI-powered efficiency looks like in practice.

The Strategic CIO's Generative AI Playbook

AI is evolving fast, and CIOs need a practical framework to guide transformation. 'The Strategic CIO's Generative AI Playbook' simplifies the journey with actionable steps to align business and IT, build readiness, and accelerate impact. Complete this short form to download your complimentary copy.