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The first GM Digital Bulletin of 2026 is now live! Your roundup of news, events and opportunities from across Greater Manchester's digital sector, shaping our region's digital future. This month includes: - Employers pledge 1000 new industry placements for technical education in GM - North West Hospital Trusts are now able share radiology images through a next-gen cloud portal from @ShapingCloud - @LGAcomms and @mhclg unveil plan to help close councils’ digital skills gap - Winners of the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund announced Read it all in this month's bulletin: orlo.uk/4MOoE

Our CEO's latest edition of Clarity on Cloud is out: The Truth About Microsoft MACCs linkedin.com/pulse/clarity-… via @LinkedIn

Thinking about getting expert help with Azure? In our latest blog, we’ve pulled together a definitive overview of why companies choose managed Azure services to help your own thinking and build a better business case. Read the full blog here: hubs.li/Q03Dwnkg0 #Azure

Azure is powerful - but running it well is a different story. Our latest blog covers 11 key reasons businesses are switching to an Azure Managed Services model. It may be time to rethink the model. Read the full post: hubs.li/Q03Cwn2m0 #ExpertMSP #Azure #CloudStrategy

Discover how Azure Managed Services can take the heavy lifting off your team and give your business the efficiency, flexibility, and cost control it needs to thrive. 👇 Read the full article 🔗 hubs.ly/Q03zwd_q0 #Azure #ManagedServices #MicrosoftCloudPartner

Locked in by your MSP? Feels like a black box? 🔓 At Shaping Cloud, we do things differently. We deploy to your environment - so you see everything we build. No mystery. No lock-in. 👉 Explore more: hubs.li/Q03y9Yc40 #ExpertMSP #Azure

Cloud transformation doesn’t have to take months. Get real progress in just 4 weeks with our 4-in-4 Promise. 📈 Real outcomes. ⚡ Fast impact. ✅ No fluff. 👉 Find out more: hubs.li/Q03y3YZv0 #CloudTransformation #ShapingCloud #CloudOptimisation #ShapingMSP

Without cost visibility, cloud spend grows silently. Our FinOps-led Managed Services deliver up to 33% savings within weeks. Try a new take on Managed Services: hubs.li/Q03wddML0 #ExpertMSP #ShapingMSP #Azure

Why is our Azure bill so high? If that question keeps coming up - we can help. From policy-as-code to usage analytics, we design Azure estates that stay lean by default. Clients are saving up to 30%. Find out more: hubs.li/Q03wbVHn0 #ShapingCloud #Azure

Our Azure managed service isn’t one-size-fits-all. Choose the level that fits your cloud maturity and goals - and flex up as you grow. Partner with a better MSP: hubs.li/Q03vpyTm0 #ShapingMSP #Azure #MSP #BeyondMSP #ExpertMSP #ShapingAzure

Cloud was supposed to simplify things. But for many larger organisations, Azure is now a source of complexity - difficult to manage with overstretched teams and a skills gap that isn’t closing. Build a better managed service: hubs.li/Q03vh-NB0 #BeyondMSP #MSP #ExpertMSP

Azure shouldn’t slow you down! If you’re firefighting platform issues, it’s time to rethink your managed service. We specialise in supporting your cloud ambitions – not just uptime. Try a modern take on managed services: hubs.li/Q03vj20l0 #MSP #BeyondMSP #ExpertMSP

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