Streamline Your Projects with Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Planner is a project management tool that is part of the Microsoft Office 365 suite of productivity tools. It is designed to help teams collaborate and organise their work, and it has a number of features that make it well-suited for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

One of the key benefits of using Microsoft Planner for the AEC industry is that it allows teams to create and assign tasks, and then track the progress of those tasks in real-time. This can help project managers and other team members to stay on top of deadlines and ensure that work is completed on time.

Another useful feature of Microsoft Planner is its ability to integrate with other Office 365 tools, such as Microsoft Teams and OneDrive. This means that teams can share files, hold meetings, and collaborate on documents without having to switch between different applications. This can help to streamline the project management process and reduce the risk of errors or delays.

One of the standout features of Microsoft Planner is its user-friendly interface. It is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, even for those who are not familiar with project management software. This means that team members can quickly get up to speed and start using the tool to manage their work.

Microsoft Planner also offers robust security features to protect sensitive project information. It includes support for multi-factor authentication, data encryption, and access controls, which can help to ensure that only authorised team members have access to important project data.

In addition to these core features, Microsoft Planner also offers a range of customisation options that can help AEC teams to tailor the tool to their specific needs. This includes the ability to create custom views, add labels and tags, and customise the layout and appearance of the planner to suit the needs of the project.

Overall, Microsoft Planner is a powerful project management tool that can help AEC teams to collaborate, organise, and track their work. Its integration with other Office 365 tools, user-friendly interface, and robust security features make it an excellent choice for project managers in the AEC industry.

Maximising Security and Efficiency with Microsoft Azure’s Conditional Access

Conditional Access is a feature of Microsoft Azure that allows businesses to control how and when their employees access company resources. This provides an extra layer of security, ensuring that only authorised users can access sensitive information and preventing unauthorised access to company data.

One of the key benefits of using Conditional Access in Azure is that it allows businesses to enforce policies that ensure the security of their data. For example, a company can use Conditional Access to require that users authenticate using multi-factor authentication before they can access certain resources. This means that even if a hacker obtains a user’s password, they won’t be able to access the company’s data without also having access to the user’s phone or other second factor.

Another benefit of Conditional Access is that it allows businesses to enforce access policies based on the location of the user. For example, a company can use Conditional Access to allow access to its resources only from specific locations or IP addresses. This can be useful for preventing unauthorised access from outside the company’s network.

In addition to enhancing security, Conditional Access can also improve the user experience by providing employees with seamless access to the resources they need. For example, Conditional Access can be configured to automatically grant access to certain resources based on the user’s role within the company. This means that employees can access the resources they need without having to constantly enter their credentials or go through other time-consuming authentication processes.

At PKCG, we highly recommend using Microsoft 365 Business Premium, which includes Conditional Access as well as other advanced security features. With Microsoft 365 Business Premium, businesses can protect their data and improve the user experience for their employees.

If you want to learn more about how Conditional Access in Azure can benefit your business, contact PKCG today. Our team of experts will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you get started with Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

PKCG partners with Huntress

PKCG is pleased to announce our partnership with Huntress, a leading provider of threat detection and response solutions. This partnership will enable us to offer our clients even more comprehensive protection against the constantly evolving threat landscape.

At PKCG, we understand that security is a top concern for our clients. That’s why we have always made it a priority to provide the best possible security solutions to help them protect their businesses and their customers. Our partnership with Huntress will allow us to take this commitment to the next level.

Through our partnership, PKCG and Huntress will work together to provide our clients with the most advanced threat detection and response capabilities available. By leveraging Huntress’ cutting-edge technology, PKCG will be able to identify and respond to potential threats in our client environments more quickly and effectively.

At PKCG, we are dedicated to helping our clients stay safe and secure in an increasingly challenging threat landscape. Our partnership with Huntress is a major step forward in achieving this goal, and we are excited to offer our clients the benefits of this collaboration.

If you would like to learn more about our partnership with Huntress and how it can help protect your business, please contact us today. Together, we can help keep your organisation safe and secure.