Mark O'Dell

As a chartered professional with the Institute of Directors and experienced Operations Director, Mark brings a proven history of success in the technology and services industry. With a focus on managing global teams, he specialises in deploying and supporting cutting-edge cloud technologies like Azure, Office 365, and private data centers.

Blog Post by Mark O'Dell

Cyber Security 28 Apr 2026

Why UK Businesses Are Being Targeted by Cyber Attacks

The UK has been ranked as the third most targeted country globally for cyber attacks. Yet ...

Modern Work 23 Jan 2026

Azure vs On-Premise: Cost, Compliance and Performance Compared (2026)

As someone responsible for IT in a UK SMB today, you’re navigating a perfect storm: ...

Cost & Price 14 Jan 2026

How Much Does Microsoft 365 Business Really Cost in 2026?

If you run an SMB in the UK, you already know how essential Microsoft 365 is. It’s the ...

Cost & Price 5 Jan 2026

5 Cost Traps That Make Businesses Overpay for Microsoft Azure

If you’ve ever opened your Azure invoice and thought, “Why is this so high again?”, ...

Cost & Price 1 Dec 2025

The Quick-Win Cleanup: Top 4 Areas of Duplicate Spend in SMB IT Stacks

If you’re an IT manager, chances are your technology costs have crept up over the last ...

AI 24 Nov 2025

AI Just Got Practical: A Quick Review of Microsoft Ignite 2025

Every tech event these days raves about how “AI is the future!” But not all of them ...

Potential Problem 29 Sep 2025

The Hidden Problem of Licence Sprawl in Microsoft 365

When most business owners think about Microsoft 365, they think of productivity, ...

AI 17 Sep 2025

How Small Businesses Can Save Money with Microsoft Copilot

No matter the size of your business, keeping overheads at a minimum is crucial. Small ...

Copilot 8 Aug 2025

GPT-5 Is Now in Microsoft Copilot: What It Means for Your Workday

Microsoft has officially rolled out GPT-5 into Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, ...