AidanKP

About AidanKP

Aidan is the director and founder of Kirkpatrick Consult Limited. He graduated with a Bachelors degree with honours in Mechanical engineering before becoming a Certified Microsoft Professional and subsequently achieving a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Status. Aidan has been designing, coding, implementing and training on IT Solutions for over 20 years.

March 2020

Dynamics 365 better together with Office 365 E-book

By |2020-03-25T11:02:59+01:00March 25th, 2020|Uncategorised|

At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we know you are the key ingredient that makes your business shine. We also know that any time you spend wading through unconnected programs or entering redundant data is time that could be spent managing your business and building relationships with your customers. Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a robust platform that can meet the needs of growing your business from every angle. From accounting to sales and everything in between, an interconnected business management system will save you and your employees time and headache!

Customer Story: Kelly Roofing

By |2020-03-25T09:04:13+01:00March 25th, 2020|Uncategorised|

At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we understand that small business owners wear a lot of hats. You shouldn't have to juggle operating on multiple business processes as well. Eliminate redundancy and inefficiency by integrating all aspects of your business through Dynamics 365. It's easier than you think. And when your behind-the-scenes processes are running smoothly, you can focus your energy on keeping your customers happy.

Advanced threat protection: An integrated cybersecurity solution

By |2020-03-25T03:07:47+01:00March 25th, 2020|Uncategorised|

81% of breaches are caused by compromised user accounts. For educational institutions with a constantly shifting student user base and a large number of external users, including adjunct professors and parents, keeping these accounts secure can be a real challenge. That's why Azure Active Directory Identity Protection monitors for and blocks risky sign-ins. It can track who is allowed to access what, and uses AI analytics to ensure the sign-ins are legitimate. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we want to keep the focus on your students and educators. Let us handle the rest.

Customer Story: Michael Hill

By |2020-03-24T13:14:22+01:00March 24th, 2020|Uncategorised|

With 350 stores across four countries, Michael Hill is focused on growth. To achieve it, they're turning to digital solutions like Azure and Dynamics 365 that can help them create harmonious omnichannel processes. Finding the right tools to optimize operations can require effort to get set up. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, with our dedicated team of trusted professionals, you can cut that upfront angst and streamline efficiency. We'll help you plan for the right solutions, implement the right tools, and refine your processes so that you can focus on what matters most to your company.

Customer Story: BP deploys Microsoft 365 to improve user experience and security

By |2020-03-24T11:06:19+01:00March 24th, 2020|Uncategorised|

In an ever-changing security landscape, how do you keep users, devices, and data across 80 countries protected? For BP, they use Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection that can compile information and identify possible threats more effectively than ever before. So effective in fact, that they put it on all 30,000 Windows 10 devices they have deployed across the world. And this is just one of the many security tools from Microsoft 365 Enterprise E5 that BP is relying on to remain secure as they continue to transform their company. Learn more about their security journey in this video.

Advanced Threat Protection in Office 365

By |2020-03-24T09:04:06+01:00March 24th, 2020|Uncategorised|

With a changing user base and an ever-shifting threat landscape, our higher education institutions are particularly vulnerable to attack, especially on the email battlefront. Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection can act as an extension of your own security team. With a system that is actively monitoring over 6.5 trillion signals per day, this team member has a wide breadth of knowledge about the latest phishing and other email attacks. Your IT department is not alone. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we want to help you connect with the rest of your team.

Digital transformation in education: Smart and secure campus

By |2020-03-18T15:15:03+01:00March 18th, 2020|Uncategorised|

Universities are responsible for securing personal information, academic resources, and actual physical locations. It's no wonder that many schools have enacted multiple security solutions to handle each of these threat landscapes. Unfortunately, these systems often don't interact, and the schools are investing time and money into a patchwork of systems that is full of holes. Microsoft Smart and Secure Campus is a comprehensive solution comprised of multiple integrated solutions that will reduce cost and IT burden. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we can help you find the perfect combination for your school.

Keep students safe online and on campus

By |2020-03-18T13:27:47+01:00March 18th, 2020|Uncategorised|

37% of higher-ed leaders say their institution's locks and doors are no longer properly configured for safety and security. And, with buildings like libraries and community centers open to the public, universities face a uniquely challenging physical security problem. With a variety of integrated Microsoft and partner solutions, schools can customize the security measures that are right for them. By combining their physical and digital security into a centralized hub, schools can reduce the burden on IT and provide new insights between programs, allowing them to maximize campus safety and minimize response times. What solutions are waiting for you? Contact us to learn more.

Creating an immigration workflow management solution with Dynamics 365

By |2020-03-18T11:04:30+01:00March 18th, 2020|Uncategorised|

At Microsoft, they've developed a faster way to assist employees who need work visas. Their Microsoft Immigration Management System (MIMS) is built with out-of-the-box solutions like Dynamics 365 that create a continuous workflow and helps their legal team optimize its processes. It just goes to show what you can accomplish with the solutions in the market today. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we know it can be a challenge to implement out-of-the-box tech, that's why we're here, to help businesses just like yours to transition quickly and efficiently. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.

Increasing employee productivity with Microsoft Search in Bing and PowerApps

By |2020-03-18T09:05:35+01:00March 18th, 2020|Uncategorised|

You want your employees to be their most creative, innovative, and productive always. So does Microsoft. To improve their employee experience, Microsoft implemented Microsoft Search in Bing to enhance the discoverability of information, people, and apps. It helps their employees to find internal resources and complete common tasks in one place. Now you can take those same tools and create a modern IT infrastructure for your employees, and we can help. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we have years of experience helping businesses just like yours update and modernize their IT. Contact us today to learn more.

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