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How Charities Strengthened Security, Modernised Operations & Accelerated Transformation


Date & Time:

Wednesday 29, April

12 to 1:30 PM UK Time

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Speakers
Steve Rudd
Sophie Meeke

Today’s IT landscape demands more resilience, more governance, and more intelligent operations, yet many organisations operate with limited capacity, rising cyber risks, and complex Microsoft estates. This session unpacks how GAIN partnered with Exquitech to modernise its environment, reduce operational burden, and embed security, compliance, and governance into daily operations. 

Background

Agenda

1. Welcome and introductions

  • Who this session is for
  • What we’ll cover and what you’ll take away

 

2. The current reality for charities and IT

  • Why technology has become mission‑critical
  • The pressures charities are facing today
  • Where most organisations feel stretched or exposed

 

3. Do charities still need managed IT support?

  • Common assumptions and misconceptions
  • What managed IT support actually means today
  • The risks of a “fix it when it breaks” approach

 

4. What good managed IT support looks like for charities

  • Day‑to‑day support without the internal burden
  • Keeping staff productive and systems reliable
  • Staying secure, compliant and cost‑controlled

5. Charity case study: a real experience

  • Life before managed IT support
  • Why they decided to make a change
  • What’s improved for staff, leadership and trustees
  • Practical outcomes and lessons learned

 

6. Where Microsoft fits into the picture

  • Making the most of Microsoft tools charities already have
  • The gap between technology licensing and real‑world use
  • How support, security and guidance come together

 

7. Choosing the right IT support partner

  • What charities should look for
  • Questions trustees and leadership teams should be asking
  • Warning signs and common pitfalls

 

8. Questions, discussion and next steps

  • Open Q&A
  • Optional follow‑up support and resources

Why these matters

Modern IT environments are complex and evolving rapidly. Organizations need an operating model that:

  • Strengthens security posture by design

  • Ensures compliance and governance across Microsoft technologies

  • Enables continuous improvement and measurable outcomes

  • Reduce operational load on internal teams

  • Supports scalable adoption of cloud and AI

This session provides practical insight, credible frameworks, and real examples that can be applied immediately within Microsoft centric organisations.

Certificates

Driving transformation through Microsoft technologies

Exquitech specialises in delivering secure, scalable, and innovative solutions across the full Microsoft ecosystem – including Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Copilot. As a Microsoft FastTrack and Advanced Specialisation Partner, our team includes 150+ Microsoft-certified engineers and consultants delivering global projects securely, efficiently, and at scale.

What sets us apart as a Microsoft partner?

150+ Microsoft-certified engineers and consultants

ISO 27001-certified practices and Cyber Essentials+ best practices

Regional Centre of Excellence for Data, AI, and Security

Proven global delivery across, Europe, the Middle East, and North America