Behind the Lens: ABTechnologies’ Partner of the Year Story Comes to Life
Recently, a professional film crew and the team from Microsoft joined us to capture the story behind our Microsoft Partner of the Year nomination, starting on-site with our client RWW Group, then at our Salisbury office to film with the ABTechnologies team. It’s the kind of moment that doesn’t happen often, and it gave our team a rare chance to […]
5 Myths About the December 2026 Privacy Reforms
On December 10th, 2026, the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) including organisation, business and government agencies overseen by Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will introduce a privacy reform building from the ‘privacy and other legislation amendment act 2024’. Most businesses assume the December reforms are simple: use AI, disclose it, done. The reality is more layered than that. Businesses are mandated to state in their […]
Microsoft Purview: Your Guardian in the Age of AI
A plain-English guide to data governance and why ABT is rolling Purview out across our customer base. Every business now sits on a mountain of data, emails, contracts, customer records, financials, project files. Most of it is sensitive in some way. And with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot now reading and reasoning across that data, […]
Beyond Copilot: The Rise of AI Agents in Microsoft 365
AI is entering a new phase within the Microsoft ecosystem. While many organisations are still exploring how Microsoft Copilot can support productivity within Microsoft 365, Microsoft is already expanding its AI strategy toward AI agents capable of participating directly in business workflows. This evolution represents more than a new capability within Microsoft 365. It reflects a broader shift in how artificial intelligence integrates […]
Containing AI Risk in SMB Environments: How Business Premium and Purview Strengthen Governance
Artificial intelligence is now embedded within Microsoft 365 environments and widely used across modern business operations. For many small and mid-sized organisations, the focus has shifted from adoption to oversight. Effective AI governance requires two core control dimensions: Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes fundamental protection layers – identity, endpoint, email, and data. Microsoft Defender Suite Add-on is all about […]
Microsoft Launches Copilot for Business: Affordable AI for Businesses
Everything You Need to Know About the New Copilot Subscription and Bundles If you run a small or medium business and have been eyeing Microsoft Copilot, there’s exciting news: Microsoft has just unveiled a brand-new Copilot subscription made specifically for small business- without cutting back on any of the AI power you’d expect. It’s a […]
Beyond the Classroom: Building a Culture of Data Protection in Schools
Technology plays a central role in how schools operate today. From lesson planning and reporting to administration and communication, platforms such as Microsoft 365 support every aspect of learning and school management. As this digital footprint expands, so does the responsibility to protect it. The key question for school leaders is whether the right people, practices, and […]
Why Teams Voice is Replacing Traditional Business Phones
Traditional phone systems have been a standard part of business communication for decades. But as the workplace becomes more mobile, cloud-driven, and collaboration-focused, many organisations are finding that older systems no longer meet the needs of modern teams. Microsoft Teams Voice offers an alternative that aligns with the way people work today. It brings business […]
Is Your Business Ready for Microsoft Co-Pilot?
Artificial intelligence is starting to reshape the way we use familiar workplace tools. Microsoft Co-Pilot is a key part of that shift, bringing AI into Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. It helps staff summarise conversations, generate content, extract insights from data, and automate repetitive tasks all within the platforms they already […]
Save on Microsoft 365 with Licensing Optimisation
Microsoft 365 is a core part of how many businesses work, offering everything from email and document storage to collaboration and security tools. But as businesses grow, restructure, or adopt new working models, their licensing can become misaligned with actual usage. In many cases, businesses end up paying for more than they need. This is […]