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Your IT Strategy
Your Modern Workplace Stack
What is an 'App Stack'?
Your business relies on multiple tools - email, file storage, communication, security, and more.
A well-designed stack brings these together into one secure, efficient system that supports how your team actually works.
At IT Desk, we design and manage technology stacks that improve productivity, strengthen security, and scale with your business.
And why an App Stack?
After 19+ years, we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. Every business needs a minimum set of apps to stay secure, collaborative, and compliant. That’s why our stack includes these essentials.
Clarity over chaos
→ One integrated system instead of disconnected tools
Covers the essentials
→ Everything your business needs - communication, security, and productivity
Saves time & money
→ Reduce inefficiencies and unnecessary software costs
Scales with you
→ Technology that grows as your business evolves
Trusted & proven
→ Built on reliable, industry-leading platforms
Keeps you secure & compliant
→ Protection against modern threats and regulatory risks
Our Modern Workplace Stack
Powered by Microsoft 365
We build your technology stack around Microsoft 365 - enhanced with additional tools for security, backup, and performance - to create a complete, secure, and scalable environment.
From there, you can expand with add-ons like Copilot for AI productivity, Project for management, and the full Power Platform for automation - customising your IT to fit your business needs.
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Outlook
Business email, calendar, and contacts in one place.
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Teams
Chat, calls, and video meetings for hybrid work.
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SharePoint
Central hub for files, projects, and team sites.
OneDrive
1TB secure cloud storage with easy file sharing.
Office 365
Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Core apps for documents, data, and presentations.
Planner
Visual task boards to keep projects on track.
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Lists
Track and organise information like assets or issues.
Forms
Build quick surveys and feedback forms.
To-Do
Simple task manager synced across devices.
Bookings
Online booking system for appointments and services.
Power Apps
Build custom apps with low-code tools.
Power Automate
Automate repetitive workflows across apps.
Power BI
Connect data, apps, and automation for deeper insights.
Project
Advanced project planning and resource management.
Copilot
AI assistant that boosts productivity across Microsoft apps.
Azure
Cloud services for hosting, scaling, and securing IT workloads.
Questions?
Microsoft offers Business Basic, Business Standard, and Business Premium, each with varying levels of productivity tools, security, and management features.
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Business Basic – Includes Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange, and web versions of Office apps.
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Business Standard – Adds desktop versions of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and advanced collaboration tools.
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Business Premium – Includes everything in Standard plus enhanced security, device management, and advanced threat protection.
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Yes! If you're on a monthly license, meaning you pay monthly for your license, you can upgrade or add additional licenses at any time your monthly license renews. If your business opts for an annual, upfront license, you will be tied into this license until the end of that billing period - after this billing period, you can upgrade!
Absolutely! You can assign different licenses to different users depending on their role and requirements, ensuring cost efficiency and flexibility.
Firstly, every business is different. We help assess your business needs and recommend the right Microsoft licenses and add-ons to optimise productivity, efficiency, security, and collaboration. We want what's best for you.
Microsoft 365 is utilised by over 3.7 million companies worldwide
and forms the foundation of many modern workplace environments we deliver.
Our Cybersecurity Stack
Security isn’t a single product - it’s a layered approach. We combine multiple solutions to protect your systems, users, and data from evolving threats.
Antivirus
Blocks malware and ransomware to prevent downtime and data loss.
Microsoft 365 Backup
Independent backup of emails & files for quick recovery, compliance, and peace of mind.
Email Anti-spam
Filters spam and phishing to protect users and prevent breach.
Server Backup
Copies server data to allow system restore if it fails or after an attack.
Firewalls
Monitors and blocks unauthorised traffic to secure networks and sensitive data.
Password Manager
Stores and encrypts passwords to reduce the chance of a breach and enforces strong logins.
Questions?
Antivirus software detects, blocks, and removes malware, ransomware, and viruses before they can cause harm. It provides real-time protection and helps prevent unauthorised access to company data.
Even with security measures in place, human error, cyberattacks, and system failures can lead to data loss. Regular backups ensure you can restore important files, emails, and business-critical data quickly without major disruption.
Email is one of the most common ways cybercriminals deliver phishing attacks and malware. Email anti-spam filters block malicious emails, prevent phishing attempts, and reduce the risk of business email compromise (BEC).
Firewalls act as a barrier between your network and potential cyber threats, blocking unauthorised access, suspicious traffic, and hacking attempts while allowing legitimate communication to flow securely.
Weak or reused passwords are a leading cause of security breaches. A password manager ensures employees use strong, unique passwords for each account while enabling secure sharing and multi-factor authentication for added protection.
Every 11 seconds, a ransomware attack occurs worldwide.
Your Digital Transformation Journey
Understand → Transform → Optimise
We take time to understand your organisation, deliver change in manageable stages, and continuously improve your technology as your business evolves.
