We are experts in optimising and securing Microsoft services.
Our wide knowledge base and deployment experience, means we can get the optimal benefit from these services for your business.
Below are just some of the products and services we can advise and consult on:
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory (AAD) underpins all Microsoft 365 services. It is a critical central source of authentication and authorisation. All businesses should be using AAD to provide secure and seamless Single Sign-On (SSO). We have extensive experience in making best use of the security benefits in centralising all user accounts on AAD, either in a pure-cloud or Hybrid AD (on-premise) configuration.
Azure Active Directory Conditional Access
Conditional Access (CA) is absolutely critical to securing Azure Active Directory, and all the services that are dependent on it. Couple secure CA policies with your AAD SSO strategy to achieve a highly secure infrastructure, protecting all business assets and services, including third party applications; while also maintaining a slick and efficient user experience.
Conditional Access policies can be complex and confusing, and easy to get wrong. We specialise in effective implementation of CA to achieve high levels of security, without compromising on user experience – in fact, we always aim to improve user experience alongside security.
Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
Effective backup and disaster recovery is a critical consideration in any IT architecture. We have experience in using Azure Backup for data loss prevention, both in protecting Azure resources, as well as on-premise servers. We also have extensive experience in Azure Site Recovery Manager as a tool for both disaster recovery and for server migration in to Azure.
Azure Hybrid AD
Azure Active Directory is a critical component in any Cloud strategy. Most businesses still have on-premise Active Directory systems. We have experience in implementing Hybrid Azure AD solutions, including the preparation of AD for synchronisation and the implementation of Azure AD Connect (the tool used to synchronise on-premise Active Directory to Azure AD).
Business Processes
You cannot design an effective IT solution without fully understanding the business processes that drive it. Alongside strategic implementation of IT systems, we frequently advise businesses on how their business processes can be improved, streamlined and automated, through the use of IT solutions. Frequently, businesses already have the tools at their disposal, but may be unaware of their capability. One of our core pillars is to drive better, more effective use of IT, and we can assist with the close integration of process and solutions.
Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus
We can assist businesses with CE and CE Plus certification. Both from a technical IT security perspective, but also by helping to implement the required policies and processes.
Dell Compellent SC Storage Systems
We have experience in design, implementation and maintenance of Dell SC series storage systems (formerly Compellent).
As a Dell Partner, we have access to Dell expertise and support.
Dell PowerEdge Server Hardware
Cloud services are not always cost effective. We have many customers who maintain physical server equipment, either in colocation facilities or on-premise. We have extensive experience in designing, specifying, supplying, installing and maintaining server hardware, including Dell PowerEdge. As a Dell Partner, we are able to ensure you purchase the required specification and if requested, we can provide competitive pricing on new equipment.
ISO27001
ISO 27001 is a gold standard for IT security and best practice. However, it can be complex and burdensome to achieve and maintain.
We are able to help businesses develop the required policies, processes and registers (PPR), as well as provide guidance for achieving the necessary security standards to meet the requirements for ISO27001. We have guided businesses through the process, from zero to certification.
Any recommendation we make is aligned with both Cyber Essentials and ISO27001 standards. Therefore, businesses that have worked with us over a period of time, frequently find ISO27001 easier to achieve, as the systems we implement are already built to best practice and aligned with the standards.
IIS Advanced Request Routing
We have experience in implementing the IIS Advanced Request Routing add-in, as a cost effective load balancing and SSL-offloading solution, including advanced use of the URL Rewrite module to provide solutions such as smartcard pre-authentication.
Kemp Load Master Load Balancers
We implement and maintain Kemp Load Master appliances for advanced load balancing scenarios.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft, that brings together best-in-class Office apps with powerful cloud services, device management, and advanced security.
Microsoft 365 Licensing
Microsoft 365 licensing can be complex. We are a Microsoft Partner and Cloud Solution Provider (CSP). We can assist with ensuring you are getting the best value from your license investment. We encourage adoption of services and tools that may already be available to you, to maximise the value from your licenses.
Microsoft 365 Security
When working in the Microsoft eco-system, you can benefit from a vast range of highly sophisticated security solutions and services. Most businesses are not aware of the full capabilities and the protection that can be achieved through the full implementation of the Microsoft security services.
Microsoft 365 E5 includes many security services that businesses should strongly consider implementing.
Most Microsoft/Office 365 services are not secure by default.
We specialise in simple and pragmatic approaches to implementing best practices, to secure your data by the use of Microsoft 365 Security services.
Microsoft Defender For Endpoint
Formerly Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, this service provides deep insight and protection of your endpoint assets (desktops, laptops, etc). Part of the Microsoft 365 E5 Security suite of services, we have extensive experience in implementing this service.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly NAV and Navision) is an “all in one” enterprise resource planning (ERP) system from Microsoft. The product is part of the Microsoft Dynamics family, and shares the same codebase as NAV.
Microsoft D365BC delivers integrated functionality to provide support for:
- Financial Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Relationship Management
- Human Resource Management
- Project & Resource Management
- Warehouse Management
- Service Order Management
- Manufacturing
…and can be easily customised to suit your exact business needs.
Although BN-IS is not a Microsoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) partner, we do have 20 years’ worth of experience from using and managing the product – both as an end customer and partner. Our core pillar to drive better, more effective use of IT, is complemented by our Functional Consultancy – where we can assist in maximising the benefits from your Dynamics Partner and Business Central solution. This service works especially well in companies who do not have dedicated in-house resource, or time to manage the system or implementation projects.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Mobile Device Management (MDM) is an industry term for the administration of mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablet computers and laptops. MDM is usually implemented with the use of a third-party product that has management features for particular vendors of mobile devices. We have extensive experience in implementing Microsoft’s MDM service – Microsoft Intune. Some of the core functions of MDM include:
- Ensuring that diverse user equipment is configured to a consistent standard/supported set of applications, functions, or corporate policies.
- Updating equipment, applications, functions, or policies in a scalable manner.
- Ensuring that users use applications in a consistent and supportable manner.
- Ensuring that equipment performs consistently.
- Monitoring and tracking equipment (e.g. location, status, ownership, activity).
- Being able to efficiently diagnose and troubleshoot equipment remotely.
As the bring your own device (BYOD) approach becomes increasingly popular across mobile service providers, MDM lets companies provide employees with access to the internal networks using a device of their choice, whilst these devices are managed remotely with minimal disruption.
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that focuses on Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM). Intune is part of Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite. Intune integrates with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to control who has access, and what they can access. With Intune, you can:
- Choose to be 100% cloud with Intune, or be co-managed with Configuration Manager and Intune.
- Set rules and configure settings on personal and organisation-owned devices to access data and networks.
- Deploy and authenticate apps on devices.
- Protect your company information by controlling the way users access and share information.
- Be sure devices and apps are compliant with your security requirements.
Intune is the perfect foundation to your cloud/mobile strategy, and we have extensive experience in implementing this service.
Microsoft Licensing
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Microsoft Power Platform
Microsoft Power Platform is composed of four key products: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Power Virtual Agents.
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that supports a wide variety of transaction processing, business intelligence and analytics applications.
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
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Policies and Procedures
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Power Apps
Power Apps is a suite of apps, services, and connectors, as well as a data platform, that provides a rapid development environment to build custom apps for your business needs. Using Power Apps, you can quickly build custom business apps that connect to your data stored either in the underlying data platform (Microsoft Dataverse) or in various online and on-premises data sources (such as SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, SQL Server, etc).
Power Automate
Power Automate is a cloud-based service offered by Microsoft that enables users to create automated workflows between different apps and services, without the need for coding. It allows users to streamline their tasks and improve their productivity by automating repetitive processes, such as sending emails or updating databases. With Power Automate, users can create custom workflows by connecting to hundreds of pre-built connectors and templates, and integrate with various apps and services, including Office 365, Dynamics 365, and SharePoint.
Power BI
Power BI is a business analytics service developed by Microsoft that allows users to transform and analyse complex data from various sources into visually appealing and interactive insights. With Power BI, users can create interactive reports and dashboards with customized visualizations that help in better understanding trends and patterns within the data. It is a user-friendly tool that does not require a high degree of technical knowledge.
Veeam backup solutions
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Windows 11 Enterprise
Windows 11 Enterprise is an operating system that places a strong emphasis on business and security features.
Windows Autopilot
Windows Autopilot is a collection of technologies from Microsoft that allows organisations to easily set up and configure new Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. It provides a zero-touch experience for IT administrators, enabling them to deploy new devices without the need for physical interaction with the devices or any complex configurations. With Autopilot, users can easily connect to their organisation’s network and access the necessary apps and resources. It is a user-friendly tool that simplifies the deployment process and reduces the time and effort required to set up new devices. Additionally, organisations can request Autopilot when purchasing new hardware from vendors like Dell, which makes it even more convenient for IT administrators.
Windows IIS and web hosting
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