Michael McLaughlin

UK software platform inforcer has raised $35 million in Series B funding to power Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in Microsoft security and AI. Inforcer enables MSPs and Microsoft Partners to seamlessly implement, configure, and manage Microsoft products across their small and medium-sized business customers. The platform simplifies configuration, compliance, and AI deployment across Microsoft 365 tenants, solving complexity for partners serving a market of 350M users and unlocking the business case for them to service the Microsoft security and AI stack. The Series B round was led by Dawn Capital, with participation from existing investors Meritech Capital. The capital will be used to build on the company's impressive traction and expand its MSP community in 2025. Congratulations to co-founder and CEO Jamie Daum and the Inforcer team. Tech.eu: https://lnkd.in/dt7z_Qrp #SaaS #Cybersecurity #AI #MSP #Microsoft #SeriesB #Funding #UKTech

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We recently developed a full feature-level specification for a major UK PLC’s cloud infrastructure project in <1 day. How? By using our Digital Transformation Platform that includes: ✅ System epic frameworks ✅ Pre-defined checklists ✅ Proven exercises and processes ✅ Proprietary tooling ...all backed by 10+ years of successful projects This efficiency meant: • They didn’t pay us to build things from scratch • The output was more robust having been battle-tested over 10 years of projects • They got the outputs extremely quickly Ultimately, this means that our clients are able to deploy their budgets where it really matters – their unique business requirements.

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Pleased to be featured in IT Channel Oxygen’s latest article on the £42bn investment from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and others to help the UK realise its ambition of becoming an #AI superpower. These recent announcements were a turning point not just for our #technology sector, but for our economy and society. With AI Growth Zones planned across the UK, particularly in the North East and Greater Manchester, we now have an opportunity to deliver AI at scale while keeping #sustainability, resilience and efficiency front and centre. Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/e7RSg_ph

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AI Enabled PSO Boosts Productivity at Konica Minolta   Konica Minolta, a company that serves 2 million customers in 150 countries, has seen a wealth of benefits to it's UK organization specifically, since using IFS Planning, Scheduling and Optimization:   83.5% of service calls scheduled automatically Dynamic scheduling of all service visits within 12-15 seconds 17% increase in closed incidents per technician 21% rise in meeting SLA agreements 25% rise in daily service calls completed IFS #IFS.ai #TeamPurple #FieldServiceWithPurpose

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EBSCO FOLIO is Now on the APUC Framework Libraries across Scotland and the UK can now easily procure EBSCO FOLIO through the APUC Framework Agreement! This open-source, cloud-based Library Services Platform offers flexibility, cost-effective innovation, and seamless integration with existing systems. We’re committed to empowering academic libraries with cutting-edge technology. 📄 Read the press release here: https://ow.ly/APMt30sLZOp #EBSCOFOLIO #LibraryInnovation #HigherEducation #OpenSource #LibraryTechnology #APUC #EBSCOUK

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Sage Homes, the UK’s largest provider of newly built affordable housing is a standout example of how Microsoft Dynamics 365 is driving real-world impact in the public sector. Faced with fragmented systems, manual processes, and limited data visibility, Sage Homes turned to a comprehensive Dynamics 365 solution to power its next phase of growth. “We recently built a new contact center and we’re expecting to get 10,000 virtual customers overnight. We could not have met that demand without the omnichannel capabilities we have in Dynamics 365 Contact Center,” says Sachin Patel. Read their amazing story today: https://lnkd.in/gjDCiqWf #MsDyn365 #ContactCenter #SageHomes #CustomeStory

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Rochdale Borough Council successfully moved 800 users to Civica's cloud platform with no training overhead, setting a new standard for efficiency. 📥 Download the report to find out how they gained immediate, powerful performance improvements and bolstered business continuity with: ☁️ Civica's bespoke cloud solutions for public services 📖 Real stories of change from our clients' perspectives 🚀 Civica's expertise: Your shortcut to smoother, superior services 🔗 Download: https://ow.ly/zr3K50VAC0c

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If you work in government, you'll have heard a lot about automation lately. But what should it look like? HMRC's journey over the past decade provides an answer. HMRC collects over £800 billion annually, serving 45 million individuals and 5.5 million businesses. When they established their Automation Delivery Centre in 2016, it wasn't about chasing tech trends. It was about improving how government works. By 2018, their robotic process automation had already processed 10 million transactions. The results were immediate: call handling times dropped 40%, employer registration costs fell 80%, and 350 skilled staff were freed from repetitive work to focus on supporting customers. What stands out isn't just the technology. It's the approach. More than 300 process improvement ideas came from HMRC staff themselves, then scaled through robust governance. This is digital transformation done right: empowering people, not replacing them. Now every department faces the same challenge. The £3.25 billion Transformation Fund and 15% cost reduction targets by 2029-30 mean delivering more with less. The National Audit Office estimates £36 billion could be saved annually by automating routine tasks across government. HMRC shows this is possible. At SCC, we've supported HMRC's evolution for over a decade, most recently extending our Declaration Management Service contract through 2028. Our role has been providing the scaffolding for their vision: reliable technology that turns ambition into reality. For civil servants wrestling with legacy systems and rising expectations, the path is mapped out. Start with your people, focus on outcomes, partner for the long term. The real return isn't just pounds saved, but public trust earned through faster, fairer services. What lessons from HMRC's journey could help your department deliver more for less? #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector #Automation #HMRC #GovernmentEfficiency

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A major step in automated Pillar Two reporting! We successfully established direct transmission connectivity with HMRC for Pillar Two Reporting..... As part of this milestone, we conducted a test submission using sample data provided by HMRC through the Orbitax International Tax Platform (ITP), confirming the platform’s ability to securely connect and transmit to the HMRC system environment. This achievement underscores our ongoing commitment to enabling direct electronic filing (e-filing) with tax authorities around the world. It also serves as a key building block in delivering a comprehensive automated end-to-end Pillar Two compliance workflow through the Orbitax Global Minimum Tax (GMT) solution – from comprehensive data input to jurisdiction-specific calculations to populating the GIR and all other local Pillar 2 forms to submission and post-filing management. Further validation testing with expanded data sets will continue as HMRC publishes the final XSD/XML schema for Pillar Two submissions.We expect to extend similar e-filing connectivity to additional jurisdictions as part of its 2026 product roadmap. https://hubs.li/Q03XCb5R0

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Introducing Our Business Identity Verification App for Dynamics 365 Business Central!   At Mercurius IT: Microsoft Solutions Partner, we understand how critical accurate business verification is for compliance and operational efficiency.   That’s why we developed a solution that integrates seamlessly with Dynamics 365 Business Central and connects directly to the HMRC Companies House API. This ensures real-time validation of UK company registration numbers, helping organisations maintain data integrity and meet regulatory standards without manual effort.   Picture this: You’re about to onboard a new customer or vendor. Instead of second-guessing their details or spending hours on manual checks, you enter their company registration number. Instantly, you see live, verified data from Companies House, delivered securely through the HMRC Companies House API, right inside Business Central. No more outdated records. No more compliance worries. Just accurate information, every single time.   This launch comes at a pivotal moment. From 18 November 2025, Companies House will begin rolling out mandatory identity verification for directors and people with significant control.   These changes are designed to make UK business more transparent and secure. Our app is built to help you stay ahead of these requirements and ensure your processes are ready for the future.   For me, this is about building trust and helping businesses grow stronger relationships. If you’re curious about how this could help your organisation, I’d love to connect and show you what we’ve built.   👉Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dEJpu7Pc   #BusinessCentral #Dynamics365 #BusinessVerification #KYC #HMRC #Innovation #MercuriusIT

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Cost-centre discipline is one of the most overlooked challenges in NHS IT hardware procurement - but it has a huge impact on visibility, reporting accuracy, budget control, and governance. Read the HCSA article exploring why mis-coded IT spend continues to cause problems across Trusts and ICBs, and how better structure at the point of purchase supports transparency under the Procurement Act 2023: https://lnkd.in/ezya9mPD

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