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A few days back I received an email from a colleague, containing a single file: ‘Word Document 148’, for me to edit. No name or title for the file! And it’s not an individual aberration. I see so many of them working on Word docs, Excel sheets without a file name. Check a drive and there will be umpteen files with numbers and no titles. People conveniently open a new blank document/book do some…

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1885.

the interruptions everywhere and each one dumber than the last

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How to fix "You are currently signed in as: Use a different account-this account is managed by your organisation"

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A Comprehensive Guide to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Small Businesses

As small businesses strive to streamline their operations, manage customer relationships, and foster growth, choosing the right tools can make a world of difference. Microsoft Dynamics 365 has become a go-to platform, offering small businesses a suite of applications tailored for sales, marketing, finance, and customer service. With Dynamics 365, small businesses can harness the power of enterprise-level software, yet maintain the flexibility and affordability that suit smaller-scale needs. Here’s an overview of how Dynamics 365 can help small businesses thrive, and why partnering with a Microsoft Gold Partner and leveraging Microsoft 365 Services can amplify these benefits.

What is Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a cloud-based suite that integrates Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) functionalities. This unified approach allows businesses to manage key functions such as customer interactions, finance, human resources, and supply chain all within a single platform. For small businesses, Dynamics 365 simplifies daily operations, making data and insights accessible across all departments, and enabling teams to work smarter and respond to customer needs more efficiently.

Key Benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Small Businesses

Scalability and Flexibility: As businesses grow, Dynamics 365 scales with them. Small businesses can start with core functionalities and add modules as their needs expand, making it a cost-effective solution for long-term growth.

Integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure: Dynamics 365 seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365, allowing businesses to use familiar tools like Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Coupled with Microsoft Azure Cloud Services, small businesses gain access to a robust and secure infrastructure that enables remote access and collaboration.

Enhanced Data Analytics with Azure Log Analytics Services: Small businesses can harness advanced data insights through Azure Log Analytics. This tool helps business owners monitor application performance, troubleshoot errors, and make data-driven decisions. Azure Log Analytics provides visibility into operations and enables proactive problem-solving to reduce downtime and enhance productivity.

Deploying Microsoft Dynamics 365 with the Office Deployment Tool

For small businesses, deploying a cloud-based solution may seem daunting. However, Microsoft simplifies this with the Office Deployment Tool. This tool allows businesses to install and manage Dynamics 365 applications quickly and efficiently. The Office Deployment Tool enables IT administrators to customize installations, ensuring that each user has access to the specific tools they need without overloading devices with unnecessary software. This streamlined deployment process helps small businesses adopt new tools with minimal disruption.

Partnering with a Microsoft 365 Services Provider and Microsoft Gold Partner

Implementing and optimizing Dynamics 365 becomes smoother with support from a Microsoft 365 Services Provider and a certified Microsoft Gold Partner. Microsoft Gold Partners are experts trained in Microsoft technologies who can provide comprehensive support tailored to business needs. As a Dynamics 365 Partner, they bring invaluable insights and experience, helping small businesses leverage Dynamics 365 effectively, optimize its features, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

For small businesses in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Microsoft Managed Partners offer localized support, ensuring the solutions are tailored to regional regulations and business practices. By working with trusted Microsoft Managed Partners in MEA, small businesses can navigate unique challenges, tap into Microsoft’s network, and maximize the potential of their Dynamics 365 investment.

Secure, Scalable, and Growth-Focused

With Microsoft Dynamics 365, small businesses have a powerful tool at their disposal for managing their growth. Integrated with Microsoft 365 and Azure Cloud Services, Dynamics 365 offers unmatched scalability, advanced data insights, and a secure platform for business operations. When partnered with a certified Microsoft Gold Partner, businesses benefit from expert guidance, ensuring they maximize their Microsoft investment.

For any small business ready to take the next step, Dynamics 365 offers a clear path forward. It’s more than just software—it’s a strategic tool for sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and seamless collaboration. Whether you're just beginning your digital journey or looking to enhance existing capabilities, Dynamics 365 provides a scalable, future-proof solution tailored for success.

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Microsoft 365 Security Mastery: Essential Tips for a Safe 2025

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Resuming business in a more secure hybrid work environment requires careful consideration of security, tools, data safety, and sharing of business information.

According to a recent cyber security poll, 60% of small businesses claim they lack the expertise to handle security-related problems. In comparison, another 60% of respondents stated that they do not feel prepared for cyberattacks.

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CoPilot in MS Word

I opened Word yesterday to discover that it now contains CoPilot. It follows you as you type and if you have a personal Microsoft 365 account, you can't turn it off. You will be given 60 AI credits per month and you can't opt out of it.

The only way to banish it is to revert to an earlier version of Office. There is lot of conflicting information and overly complex guides out there, so I thought I'd share the simplest way I found.

How to revert back to an old version of Office that does not have CoPilot

This is fairly simple, thankfully, presuming everything is in the default locations. If not you'll need to adjust the below for where you have things saved.

Click the Windows Button and S to bring up the search box, then type cmd. It will bring up the command prompt as an option. Run it as an administrator.

Paste this into the box at the cursor: cd "\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun"

Hit Enter

Then paste this into the box at the cursor: officec2rclient.exe /update user updatetoversion=16.0.17726.20160

Hit enter and wait while it downloads and installs.

VERY IMPORTANT. Once it's done, open Word, go to File, Account (bottom left), and you'll see a box on the right that says Microsoft 365 updates. Click the box and change the drop down to Disable Updates.

This will roll you back to build 17726.20160, from July 2024, which does not have CoPilot, and prevent it from being installed.

If you want a different build, you can see them all listed here. You will need to change the 17726.20160 at step 4 to whatever build number you want.

This is not a perfect fix, because while it removes CoPilot, it also stops you receiving security updates and bug fixes.

Switching from Office to LibreOffice

At this point, I'm giving up on Microsoft Office/Word. After trying a few different options, I've switched to LibreOffice.

You can download it here for free: https://www.libreoffice.org/

If you like the look of Word, these tutorials show you how to get that look:

www.howtogeek.com/788591/how-to-make-libreoffice-look-like-microsoft-office/

www.debugpoint.com/libreoffice-like-microsoft-office/

If you've been using Word for awhile, chances are you have a significant custom dictionary. You can add it to LibreOffice following these steps.

First, get your dictionary from Microsoft

Go to Manage your Microsoft 365 account: account.microsoft.com.

One you're logged in, scroll down to Privacy, click it and go to the Privacy dashboard.

Scroll down to Spelling and Text. Click into it and scroll past all the words to download your custom dictionary. It will save it as a CSV file.

Open the file you just downloaded and copy the words.

Open Notepad and paste in the words. Save it as a text file and give it a meaningful name (I went with FromWord).

Next, add it to LibreOffice

Open LibreOffice.

Go to Tools in the menu bar, then Options. It will open a new window.

Find Languages and Locales in the left menu, click it, then click on Writing aids.

You'll see User-defined dictionaries. Click New to the right of the box and give it a meaningful name (mine is FromWord).

Hit Apply, then Okay, then exit LibreOffice.

Open Windows Explorer and go to C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Roaming\LibreOffice\4\user\wordbook and you will see the new dictionary you created. (If you can't see the AppData folder, you will need to show hidden files by ticking the box in the View menu.)

Open it in Notepad by right clicking and choosing 'open with', then pick Notepad from the options.

Open the text file you created at step 5 in 'get your dictionary from Microsoft', copy the words and paste them into your new custom dictionary UNDER the dotted line.

Save and close.

Reopen LibreOffice. Go to Tools, Options, Languages and Locales, Writing aids and make sure the box next to the new dictionary is ticked.

If you use LIbreOffice on multiple machines, you'll need to do this for each machine.

Please note: this worked for me. If it doesn't work for you, check you've followed each step correctly, and try restarting your computer. If it still doesn't work, I can't provide tech support (sorry).

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What is Microsoft Viva? Should My Company Be Using The Microsoft Viva Apps?

As Microsoft 365 consultants, since the release of the Microsoft Viva tools we have been bombarded with enquiries into what is Microsoft Viva and if you should adopt the Microsoft Viva tools into your business. In this article, we will explore the purpose and use cases of Microsoft Viva. We will look at the current applications, what’s in store for the future, and how it can be implemented into your organisation’s current tools. So you can decide if you should be using these tools in your company.

Understanding Microsoft Viva: A Revolution in Employee Experience

Microsoft Viva represents a paradigm shift in how organisations approach employee engagement and productivity. It’s a platform that aims to foster a more connected, engaged, and productive workforce by leveraging the power of Microsoft 365 and Teams. At its core, Microsoft Viva is designed to:

1. Enhance Employee Experience: Microsoft Viva prioritises the well-being and productivity of employees. It provides a digital platform where employees can thrive, stay connected, and access the resources they need.

2. Improve Communication: Viva breaks down communication barriers by centralising information and fostering collaboration through integrations with Microsoft Teams.

3. Promote Learning and Development: It offers tools and resources for continuous learning and skills development, helping employees stay relevant in today’s fast-paced world.

This is all achieved through a number of apps, that can be added to your companies Microsoft Teams.

Current Microsoft Viva Applications

As of now, Microsoft Viva consists of a few interconnected modules or applications:

1. Viva Connections: This app serves as your organisation’s intranet and gateway to company news, policies, and resources. It ensures that employees have easy access to essential information, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement. This intranet does not replace SharePoint, but surfaces your current SharePoint intranet through Microsoft Teams.

2. Viva Insights: Viva Insights empowers employees and managers to strike the right balance between work and well-being. It provides personalised insights, recommendations, and data-driven suggestions to help users manage their time and prioritize tasks effectively.

3. Viva Learning: With the rapid pace of change in the business world, continuous learning is essential. Viva Learning offers a platform where employees can discover, share, and access learning content, whether it’s internal training materials or external courses.

4. Viva Topics: Viva Topics leverages AI to organise and connect content across your organisation, making it easier for employees to find relevant information quickly. It helps create a knowledge-sharing culture that’s central to successful modern workplaces.

The Microsoft Viva Newcomers

5. Viva Engage: The predecessor for Yammer, Viva Engage provides a corporate social network, designed to provide collaboration and communication for company employees. Like Yammer, it acts as a companies internal social network, whilst integrating with other corporate tools.

6. Viva Glint: Previously part of LinkedIn, Glint provides a “voice for the employee”. Providing organisations a chance to understand their employees through employee feedback. Part of a number of tools in the ’employee listening market’, Glint is used to receive and make sense of opinions within the company.

7. Viva Pulse: Part of the Microsoft Viva suite for managers and leaders to quickly get feedback from their team, then take action on that. More project based than Glint, Pulse allows managers to get quick and precise updates.

8. Viva Goals: A great new introduction to Microsoft Viva. Viva Goals aligns the entire organisation from the top down, in terms of their goals and priorities and makes sure all employees are working to the same mission.

FAQ’s: Is Microsoft Viva Replacing SharePoint? Is Microsoft Viva Replacing Yammer?

SharePoint: The short answer to the question ‘is Microsoft Viva replacing SharePoint?’ is, no. Microsoft doesn’t have any plans to replace SharePoint with any of its new applications and SharePoint continues to be the core platform in the Microsoft suite. If anything, a lot of the new apps being introduced by Microsoft are built to work around SharePoint as the fundamental element to the suite.

Yammer: The short answer to the question ‘is Microsoft Viva replacing Yammer?’ is, yes. The Yammer web experience has now been rebranded to Viva Engage and will be slowly moving the Yammer features to Viva Engage.

FAQ’s: Can Other Apps be Included in Microsoft Viva?

Microsoft has ambitious plans for Viva, with upcoming enhancements and new applications to further elevate the employee experience. While the exact roadmap may evolve, Microsoft a promise more apps to come shortly and also further features to the current apps.

Although Microsoft Viva is a fixed set of apps released specifically by Microsoft, this platform has been cleverly designed to be included within Teams, and Teams does allow customised apps. As a team of software developers, we have developed many custom apps using Teams as the user interface. See below some examples of apps we have built within Teams, to work hand-in-hand with the Microsoft Viva suite:

Travel Booking Software & Employee Holiday Booking

Employee Directory

Timesheet Tools

Employee Onboarding Tools

Business Management Systems

Supplier Management Systems

Asset Management Tools

IT Service Management

Implementing Microsoft Viva

If you are planning to implement Microsoft Viva, our Microsoft consultancy services can help you get started. With our expertise and knowledge of Microsoft Viva and the entire Microsoft 365 suite, we can help you plan, implement and train staff on getting started with the new employee experience platform. Contact us to arrange a free consultation, to find out how we can help.

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