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July 17, 2026
6 min read

Third-Party Exit Planning: Prepare for the Worst, Plan for Control

Exit planning has become a critical element of the third-party risk management lifecycle as organisations contend with a rapidly evolving threat landscape and increasingly disruptive events. Protiviti’s 2026 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks and Opportunities survey ranks third-party risk as the second-highest near-term global risk.
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The Lakehouse Performance Boost: How Fabric’s Materialised Lake Views Save Time and Resources
February 9, 2026
Those who work in the data world, especially with a modern platform like Microsoft Fabric, are likely familiar with medallion architecture, where data is carefully moved from its raw bronze state to a cleaned and conformed silver layer and finally to a business-ready gold layer.
AI Agents are Here. 7 Steps to Prepare
February 9, 2026
AI agents are no longer a futuristic concept - they are a practical, transformative force that is reshaping industries. One of the most impactful uses of AI today is the development and deployment of agents: systems that independently perform tasks, interact with data and even collaborate with people to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and drive innovation.
A Guide to Navigating the Upcoming Licensing Changes for Dynamics 365
February 9, 2026
On January 15, 2026, stricter license compliance will be enforced, requiring all users to have assigned licenses in Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC) to access Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) applications. This change will ensure that only authorised users with the appropriate license assignment can access or manage applications.
Navigating CMMC Compliance Requirements with Microsoft
February 9, 2026
For organisations doing business with the United States’ Department of Defence (DoD), the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a hot topic of conversation. CMMC ensures that Department of Defence (DoD) contractors and subcontractors implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information, like Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI), from…
Microsoft Copilot for Fabric: A Double-Edged Accelerator of Operational Efficiency and Risk
February 9, 2026
Organisations are continuously seeking ways to enhance productivity and streamline operations. AI-powered tools have emerged as game-changing enhancements, promising to accelerate output and improve efficiency. Since the introduction of Microsoft Copilot early in 2023, a number of Copilot solutions have been introduced to meet AI needs across organisations.
Microsoft GM of Global Advertising: AI-driven personalisation will fundamentally reshape CX
February 9, 2026
In this VISION by Protiviti interview, Protiviti director Greg Hunter sits down with Carol Phillips Hutchinson, General Manager of Global Advertising at Microsoft, to discuss her more than 30 years at the firm leading a creative team that develops and articulates the overall advertising strategy worldwide, including AI-driven personalisation that will completely reshape the overall customer experience.
The Next Generation of Power BI Interactivity
February 6, 2026
Since Microsoft Power BI’s release ten years ago, many enterprises of all sizes have adopted the tool as the centerpiece of their analytics environments. It has transformed reporting capabilities to make data more available, meaningful and actionable for business customers. This has largely been achieved through sophisticated yet intuitive reporting capabilities, both for developers and consumers.
Building a Frontier First Firm With Best Practices for Secure AI Deployment
January 30, 2026
The concept of a Frontier First firm represents a new organisational blueprint for the AI era as pioneering companies embed AI deeply across every layer of their operations to unlock exponential value. These firms integrate intelligent agents and copilots into workflows, blending human judgment with machine intelligence to scale faster, innovate boldly and lead responsibly. As Microsoft’s recent Work Trend Index…
Crack the ERP Code for a Successful IT Transformation
January 28, 2026
One of the most common hurdles when organizations launch an IT transformation is the need to upgrade core enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. As business expands and market demands shift, older systems often reveal their limitations. Performance bottlenecks, integration headaches and a lack of advanced analytics can leave organisations unable to respond quickly to new opportunities or threats. For many, the…
Modernising IT Service Management for the Next Era of Collaboration
January 28, 2026
Organizations across every sector are under pressure to deliver faster, more seamless service, but many are still held back by disconnected systems and siloed teams. IT, HR, finance and operations often rely on separate tools and processes, making it difficult to share information, track work or respond quickly to changing needs. The result is duplication, delays and inconsistent service that frustrates employees…
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