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Microsoft 365 Tools & Azure

Part of Your Engine – Collaboration tools that work for you, not against you!


Microsoft 365 and Azure are the backbone of modern business – but navigating your way through them all can be overwhelming and time-consuming.

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Too Many Tools, Not Enough Time


Microsoft gives you an incredible suite of tools: Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Planner, Power Automate, Azure, Intune… the list goes on.

 

The problem? Having access to tools doesn’t mean knowing which ones to use, how to configure them properly, or how to make them work together efficiently.

What Most Businesses Face with Microsoft

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  • You’re paying for Microsoft 365 but only using 20% of its capabilities
  • Teams is cluttered with channels no one uses
  • Important files are scattered across OneDrive, SharePoint, and email attachments
  • No one’s quite sure what Planner, To Do, and Tasks are each supposed to do
  • Security settings are set to defaults because no one’s had time to configure them properly
  • Every Microsoft update changes something and you have to figure out what broke
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This Wasn’t Designed With Your Specific Business in Mind.

 

Microsoft 365 is a powerful toolkit – but toolkits need someone who knows how to use them.

 

That’s where Lumina comes in.

The Lumina Approach

We Help You to Make Microsoft Tools Work For Your Business

Most IT providers give you Microsoft 365 licenses and wish you luck. We do something fundamentally different.

We Configure, Don’t Just Provision

Getting access to Microsoft 365 is easy. Making it work efficiently for your specific business workflows is hard. We take the time to understand how your team actually works, then configure your Microsoft environment around that reality – not around default settings.

We Optimise, Not Just Maintain

Microsoft releases updates constantly. Features change. New tools appear. Settings get reset. We proactively optimize your environment so you benefit from new capabilities without disruption. Your team gets the best tools for the job without having to become Microsoft experts themselves.

We Advise, Not Just Support

Which tool should you use for project management? How should you structure your SharePoint? Should you use Teams channels or group chats? We provide strategic advice based on what actually works for businesses like yours – not just technical support when things break.

We Manage Complexity Behind the Scenes

Licensing, security policies, compliance settings, backup configurations, user permissions – we handle all of it so you don’t have to. Your team gets a Microsoft environment that just works, without you needing to understand the technical complexity underneath.

The result? Microsoft 365 and Azure become strategic assets that enable your business – not complicated tools you’re constantly fighting with.

 

Our Modern Workplace Services

Microsoft 365 is the collaboration engine room of most modern businesses – but it only works if it’s configured and managed properly.

We handle the full lifecycle of your Microsoft 365 environment so your team gets the benefits without the headaches.

 

What we manage:

Email & Exchange Online
Email that just works. Proper spam filtering, mailbox management, mobile device access, shared mailboxes, distribution lists – all configured and maintained so your team can communicate efficiently.

 

Microsoft Teams
Teams can be incredibly powerful or incredibly messy. We help you structure channels properly, manage permissions, integrate the right apps, and train your team so Teams becomes your collaboration hub – not a cluttered mess no one wants to use.

 

SharePoint & OneDrive
File storage and collaboration that makes sense for your business. We structure your SharePoint sites logically, set up proper permissions, configure sync settings, and ensure your team can find what they need when they need it.

 

Security & Compliance
Microsoft 365 security isn’t just “turn it on and hope.” We configure conditional access policies, multi-factor authentication, data loss prevention, retention policies, and compliance settings appropriate for your business and industry.

 

User Management & Licensing
Adding users, removing leavers, managing licenses, resetting passwords, configuring permissions – we handle all the admin work so you don’t have to become a Microsoft 365 administrator on top of running your business.

 

Ongoing Optimisation
Microsoft releases updates constantly. We monitor changes, test new features, and optimise your environment proactively – ensuring you benefit from improvements without disruption.

 

The goal: Your team has a Microsoft 365 environment that works the way your business operates, managed by experts so you don’t have to be.

Microsoft Azure is enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure made accessible – but “accessible” doesn’t mean simple.

We manage your Azure environment so you get cloud infrastructure that’s reliable, secure, and cost-effective without needing Azure expertise in-house.

 

What we manage:

Cloud Infrastructure
Virtual machines, storage accounts, networking, resource groups – we architect and manage your Azure infrastructure to support your business operations efficiently and securely.

 

Identity & Access Management
Azure Active Directory (now Microsoft Entra ID) is the foundation of your cloud security. We configure identity management, conditional access, single sign-on, and permission structures that keep you secure without creating friction for users.

 

Backup & Disaster Recovery
Azure-based backup solutions and disaster recovery configurations ensure your critical systems and data are protected and recoverable. Cloud resilience that works alongside your on-premises continuity plans.

 

Security & Compliance
Azure Security Centre configuration, threat protection, network security groups, security policies – we implement cloud security best practices so your Azure environment is hardened against threats.

 

Cost Optimisation
Azure costs can spiral if not managed carefully. We monitor usage, rightsize resources, identify waste, and optimise spending so you’re only paying for what you actually need.

 

Monitoring & Performance
Real-time monitoring of your Azure resources, performance optimization, capacity planning – ensuring your cloud infrastructure delivers the performance your business requires.

 

Integration with On-Premises
Hybrid cloud environments that bridge Azure and your local infrastructure seamlessly. The best of both worlds without complexity.

 

The goal: Enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure that supports your business growth without requiring you to become Azure experts or hire dedicated cloud engineers.

Microsoft 365 includes dozens of productivity and collaboration tools beyond just email and file storage.

We help you identify which tools serve your business best and implement them effectively.

 

Tools we configure and support:

Microsoft Planner & To Do
Task management tools that work for your team’s workflow – not generic templates that don’t fit how you actually operate.

 

Power Automate (Workflows)
Automation of repetitive tasks – approvals, notifications, data transfers – so your team spends less time on manual processes.

 

Power Apps (Custom Applications)
Simple custom applications built on your Microsoft 365 data without expensive software development. Perfect for forms, tracking systems, and lightweight business processes.

 

OneDrive & SharePoint Integration
File collaboration that makes sense – proper version control, co-authoring, offline access, mobile sync – configured so your team can work efficiently from anywhere.

 

Microsoft Forms & Surveys
Data collection tools for customer feedback, internal surveys, event registrations – integrated directly with your Microsoft environment.

 

Third-Party Integrations
Connecting Microsoft 365 with other business tools you use – CRM systems, project management platforms, industry-specific applications – creating a cohesive technology ecosystem.

 

The goal: You use the right Microsoft tools for each job – configured properly, integrated seamlessly, and supported by people who know how they work.

Reduce Your Mental Overload

Properly managed Microsoft environments unlock the value you’re already paying for, eliminate productivity friction, close security gaps, and free you from constant firefighting.

Related Engine Services

Managed IT Services Works Best Alongside:

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Managed IT Services – The Foundation

Your Microsoft environment sits on top of your core IT infrastructure. Our managed IT services ensure the foundation is solid – helpdesk support, infrastructure management, proactive monitoring.

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Cloud Hosting & Connectivity

Modern Workplace tools work anywhere – but only if you have reliable connectivity and cloud access. Our cloud services ensure your team can work from anywhere seamlessly.

 

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Strategic Technology Planning

Microsoft tools should align with where your business is going. Our strategic planning services ensure your Microsoft investment supports your growth plans and business objectives.

 

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WHO NEEDS MODERN WORKPLACE SERVICES?

Get More Value From Your Microsoft Investment

 

 

If you’re happy being your own Microsoft administrator and have time to keep up with constant updates, you probably don’t need us.
But if you want Microsoft tools to just work – properly configured, optimised, and managed by experts – we should talk.

This service is ideal for businesses that:

  • Are paying for Microsoft 365 but suspect they’re not using it effectively
  • Find Microsoft tools overwhelming and want expert guidance on what to use when
  • Need someone to handle the technical complexity so they can focus on their business
  • Want their team to collaborate efficiently without constant technology friction
  • Are frustrated by how much time they spend managing Microsoft environments

Ready to Get More From Your Microsoft Investment?

Stop fighting with Microsoft tools and start using them to enable your business.

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