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Delivering Digital Transformation to the Public Sector & Enterprise | Microsoft Gold Partner | Find us on the G-Cloud & Digital Outcomes Frameworks

[Greater Manchester Combined Authority @greatermcr]

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: https://t.co/WTZByci8xq

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Our CEO's latest edition of Clarity on Cloud is out: The Truth About Microsoft MACCs https://t.co/gBOFIygjQL via @LinkedIn

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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: https://t.co/FmG7c3QFeA

#Azure

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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: https://t.co/oTP0VTv7DU

#ExpertMSP #Azure #CloudStrategy

[Shaping Cloud @ShapingCloud]

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
🔗 https://t.co/JnXn7UzUA7

#Azure #ManagedServices #MicrosoftCloudPartner

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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: https://t.co/ZKCenmRtZ5

#ExpertMSP #Azure

[Shaping Cloud @ShapingCloud]

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: https://t.co/FB4yLWXXqX

#CloudTransformation #ShapingCloud #CloudOptimisation #ShapingMSP

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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: https://t.co/s7LvUn94Vv

#ExpertMSP #ShapingMSP #Azure

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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: https://t.co/Fowngx3mv3

#ShapingCloud #Azure

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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: https://t.co/scIA4nILyA

#ShapingMSP #Azure #MSP #BeyondMSP #ExpertMSP #ShapingAzure

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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: https://t.co/F3qn0aH4xa

#BeyondMSP #MSP #ExpertMSP

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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: https://t.co/UrEFTpwIIr

#MSP #BeyondMSP #ExpertMSP

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@Socitm @ModGovGerling 🧦

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Come visit us at the #ShapingCloud stand at #socitmpresconf24

[Helen Gerling @ModGovGerling]

Great turnout for Socitm Presidents Conference 2024. If you're here, drop by our stand for some free socks and a chat 🧦 #socitmpresconf24

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🚀 Ready to reduce costs and streamline your IT operations? Download our comprehensive guide on the business value of Azure VMware Solution and see how easy and beneficial migration can be! https://t.co/0doSm2mcSP
#GetStartedWithAVS #CloudJourney #VMware #Azure

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⏱️ Boost your team's productivity with Azure VMware Solution!⏱️ Cut down the time required for maintenance by 60-70%, allowing time for innovation. FInd out more by downloading our eBook: https://t.co/wEVjUHZS50

#ProductivityBoost #Azure #VMware

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💰 Discover the impressive financial benefits of Azure VMware Solution! 💰 With AVS, companies have reported up to 357% ROI over 3 years. To start saving today, download our eBook: https://t.co/ZwPiJsLz9H or get in touch (https://t.co/iIepWXZ9Sf)

#CostEfficiency #AzureVMware

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🌟 Facing skyrocketing VMware license costs? 🌟 Azure VMware Solution (AVS) offers a seamless migration with compelling cost savings and operational efficiencies. Find out more by downloading our eBook: https://t.co/wWQln8mCNY
#AVS #VMwareLicensing #VMware

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Do you remember when you joined X? It was 13 years ago for us. At the time it made sense - we were joining a cute app called Twitter with a bird as it's logo and we were "tweeting". It was all simpler and made sense back then! Now apparently it's #MyXAnniversary ? And we ..."x"??

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Even the smallest business can be a cybersecurity target. Get enterprise-grade protection for small businesses in a new stand-alone solution. #MicrosoftSecurity https://t.co/Y097gHoCaT