Microsoft has officially begun the rollout of Windows 11, version 26H2. For organisations across Yorkshire and the wider North East, this annual release brings a welcome combination of long-awaited interface refinements, practical day-to-day productivity features, and tighter enterprise-grade security. The best news for busy teams? If your devices are already running versions 24H2 or 25H2, […]
When Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stood on stage and declared that artificial intelligence would fundamentally transform how we interact with technology, the vision was clear. We were promised a seamless digital sidekick, a “Copilot” for our minds that would effortlessly draft our emails, summarise our meetings, and optimise our workflows. Microsoft bet the entire farm […]
Let’s be honest: for a long time, SharePoint had a reputation for being a bit… clunky. It was the digital equivalent of a dusty filing cabinet in the back of the office. But if you haven’t looked at SharePoint lately, you’re missing out on what has quietly become the command center for the modern, hybrid […]
If you feel like the goalposts for “standard business technology” keep moving, you aren’t alone. In 2024 and 2025, the conversation was dominated by the hype of AI. But now, in 2026, the dust has settled. We are no longer talking about what these tools might do; we are looking at what they are doing […]
The security community has long warned that the “Agentic AI” revolution would bring a new class of vulnerabilities. This week, we saw the first major realisation of those fears. As part of the March 2026 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft disclosed a critical flaw (tracked as CVE-2026-26144) that transforms a standard Excel spreadsheet into a silent data-exfiltration […]
As we move through the first quarter of 2026, the initial excitement surrounding Microsoft 365 Copilot has hit a cold, hard wall of British pragmatism. While marketing promised a “productivity revolution”, many UK SMEs are finding that the reality is closer to a “governance nightmare”. At System Plus, the honeymoon phase is over. Here is […]
Windows 12 in 2026? Why the Internet Is Wrong (And What’s Actually Coming) If you’ve spent any time on tech forums or scrolling through your feeds lately, you’ve likely seen the headline: “Windows 12 Launching in 2026!” It’s a compelling story, the idea of a fresh, AI-native operating system designed to drag us into the […]
You’ve probably heard of Power BI? It’s one of those tools that gets mentioned in meetings, appears in Microsoft 365 conversations, or pops up in the apps list when you log in. You know it has something to do with data. You know larger organisations use it. But beyond that, it’s slightly… vague. Microsoft Power […]
When Microsoft talks about Windows 11 security, one requirement sits above all others: TPM 2.0. It’s presented as non-negotiable, foundational, and essential for the modern threat landscape. According to Microsoft, TPM 2.0 is the line that separates “legacy risk” from a secure future. Yet for millions of users and businesses, TPM 2.0 hasn’t felt like […]
Why users and businesses are quietly pushing back and what it means for IT teams Windows 11 has long been positioned as Microsoft’s future: the next generation of the world’s most widely used desktop operating system, built for security, productivity, and AI-enabled workflows. Yet today, nearly four years after its launch, the conversation has shifted. […]
