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There was a time when PMOs were judged on process. 👉 Governance. 👉 Templates. 👉 Status reporting. 👉 Control. But organisations are changing. Fast. Leadership teams are now asking different questions: - Are we investing in the right work? - Where is value actually being delivered? - What should we stop doing? - How quickly can we make informed decisions? That changes the role of the PMO completely. The most effective PMOs today are not acting as reporting functions sitting on the edge of delivery. They are becoming strategic partners to the business; helping leaders prioritise, make decisions, manage risk, and connect delivery to real outcomes. This is the shift: From reporting activity → enabling decisions. From governance alone → delivering measurable value. From process management → strategic insight. PMOs are not losing relevance. But they do need to evolve. We explored why this shift is happening, what high-performing PMOs are doing differently, and what comes next for modern portfolio and project management in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eJwAiEhR Microsoft, Microsoft AI, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program | #PMO #ProjectManagement #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #GrowWithCPS #CPSInsights

Microsoft 365 E7 has arrived, but this isn’t just another step up from E5. It signals a shift from isolated AI experimentation to secure, organisation-wide AI adoption. With Copilot, AI agents, automation, and governance built into one platform, the opportunity is huge. But so is the challenge: Is your data ready? Do you have the right governance in place? Will employees actually use it effectively? The organisations that get this right won’t just use AI, they’ll transform how they operate. 👉 Here’s what E7 actually means in practice: https://lnkd.in/eZ45GjNc #Microsoft365 #Copilot #AIAdoption #DigitalTransformation

If your employees are regularly finding workarounds to your systems, that’s not just a usability issue. It’s a security risk. When tools are:  Too slow 🐌 Too complex 📊 Or don’t meet user needs ⛓️💥 People will find alternatives. And those alternatives are often: Unmanaged, ungoverned, and invisible to IT. The most secure environments aren’t the most locked down, they’re the ones people actually want to use. Where do workarounds happen most in your organisation? A) Reporting & data B) Collaboration tools C) Day-to-day processes If this feels familiar, it’s worth exploring properly. 📩 [email protected] 🌐 https://cps.co.uk/ Microsoft | #DigitalWorkplace #ITGovernance #CyberSecurityRisk #ModernWork #ShadowIT #UserExperience #CPSInsights #GrowWithCPS

Before vs After: Modern Work & Security 😥 Before:  •Multiple collaboration tools with inconsistent controls   •Unclear ownership of data and access   •Reactive approach to threats and incidents   •Limited visibility over how information is being used 😁 After: •Centralised, secure collaboration environments   •Clear data governance and access policies   •Proactive monitoring and threat detection   •Confidence in how data is shared and protected  This isn’t about restricting users, it’s about enabling them to work securely without friction. If you’re exploring how to balance security with productivity, take a closer look here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYJrxegk Any queries? Get in touch with us today via [email protected] Microsoft, Microsoft AI, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Security | #ModernWork #DigitalWorkplace #DataGovernance #InformationSecurity #SecureCollaboration #CPSInsights #GrowWithCPS

#ThrowbackThursday This one is for those working in quality assurance within Higher Education. We know how demanding your role really is. Managing multiple processes, chasing submissions, working across disconnected systems, all while being expected to provide clear, consistent insight. So the question is… why make it harder than it needs to be? Too often, QMEP is still driven by manual processes, fragmented data, and limited visibility. Not because the capability isn’t there - but because the process hasn’t evolved. At the University of Derby, this was a reality. QMEP relied heavily on emails and documents, making it difficult to track, scale, and gain meaningful insight. By rethinking how the process worked, and digitising it, they created a more structured, scalable approach to quality monitoring. One that reduced admin and unlocked real-time visibility. If you’re experiencing similar challenges, their story is well worth exploring 👇 https://lnkd.in/etTtEMav And if you want to go deeper, you can watch the full on-demand webinar on transforming QMEP here: https://lnkd.in/eWe6demR Microsoft, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program | #HigherEducation #PublicSector #Construction #Policing #Government #DigitalTransformation #Healthcare #QualityAssurance #ProcessImprovement #DataDriven #MicrosoftPowerPlatform #GrowWithCPS #CPSInsights

Choosing an enterprise AI platform? Look beyond the marketing. Selecting an enterprise AI platform isn’t about features alone – governance, integration and scale matter ⚖️ Our Copilot vs Google Gemini compares: -Two leading enterprise AI ecosystems -Productivity, extensibility and automation capabilities -What different roles should consider when evaluating options Are you eager to compare more? Comment COMPARE below, and we’ll share the full document with you in your DMs. Kat Beedim, Microsoft, Microsoft AI, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365 | #GrowWithCPS #CPSInsights #PublicSector #Microsoft365 #MicrosoftCopilot #AI #POTY

Most organisations don’t have a people problem. They have a process problem. Manual workflows. Repetition. Bottlenecks. Disconnected systems. Too much work still depends on people to keep processes moving. Copilot Agents represent a shift: From manual effort → intelligent execution. ✔ Reduce friction ✔ Improve efficiency ✔ Accelerate decisions ✔ Connect workflows across systems ✔ Unlock operational capacity This isn’t just about productivity. It’s about reimagining how work flows across the organisation. As Microsoft Copilot & Agents Partner of the Year, CPS is helping organisations prepare for the next era of AI-driven operations. Watch our latest promo video below. Microsoft, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft AI, Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program | #MicrosoftCopilot #CopilotAgents #AI #Automation #OperationalEfficiency #DigitalTransformation

Are you paying twice for Microsoft security… without realising it? Many organisations are under pressure to cut IT spend, but still renew tools without checking what’s already included in Microsoft 365. The result? ❌ Duplicate tools ❌ Unnecessary complexity ❌ Higher costs than expected In this webinar, we’ll show you where overlap happens across: - Data protection (Purview) - Threat protection (Defender) - Identity & access (Entra ID) - Device management (Intune) Plus, how to assess what you already own and build a smarter, Microsoft-first security roadmap. Walk away with practical steps to reduce cost, simplify security, and stay in control before your next renewal cycle. 👉 Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/e9Uh37nh #MicrosoftSecurity #Microsoft365 #CyberSecurity #ITCostOptimization #CIO #ITLeaders #M365 #Infosec #DigitalTransformation

AI readiness is not just about deploying Microsoft Copilot. It starts with your data foundations. Too many organisations rush into AI expecting instant productivity gains, while overlooking the importance of governance, security, permissions, and information management behind the scenes. AI is only as effective as the data it can access. Before asking: “What can Copilot do for us?” Leaders should first ask: ❔ Is our data secure? ❔ Are permissions and access controls correct? ❔ Can employees trust the information AI surfaces? ❔ Do we have the right governance in place? The organisations seeing the greatest value from AI are not always moving the fastest, they are building properly. We’ve shared some practical guidance on what AI readiness really looks like and why securing your data is one of the most important first steps in any Copilot journey. 🔍 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFxCHv2a Microsoft Security, Microsoft, Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program | #MicrosoftCopilot #AIReadiness #DataSecurity #AIGovernance #GrowWithCPS #CPSInsights

Tyler Adams and Jonathon Poole will be attending this upcoming event. They will be talking about how organisations in this sector are actually using AI Agents to reduce admin, speed up processes, and improve decision-making. If you're exploring where AI fits in practically (not just the hype), come and see us at stand 12. We hope to see you there!