SECURITY
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Ironstone stikker til fjells!
Ironstone drar til Skåbu for en helg til fjells, hygge, en liten løpetur og en ultramaraton for de spesielt interesserte...
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Meet the team: Alisa, CMO
Oslo, Norway: Alisa T. Jensen has joined the Ironstone team as CMO.
We are Microsoft's Security Partner Finalist 2021
Each year Microsoft receives thousands of nominations in different categories across 130 countries. We are proud to announce our recent achievement.
NEWS
Komplett enters the fast-growing IT service segment by acquiring 65 percent of Ironstone
Oslo, 2 July 2021: Ironstone has entered into an agreement where Komplett ASA acquire 65 percent of the shares in Ironstone Holding AS.
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Meet the team: Fredrik, Cloud Architect
Oslo, Norway: We are pleased to announce that Fredrik has joined the team as a Cloud Architect.
MEET THE TEAM
Meet the team: Ellen, CEO
She will lead the company as it has taken a new and exciting course. After a few weeks at the company, we thought the timing was right for everyone...
ISV
What can Azure offer companies which develop software?
The goal should always be to have a secure, scalable, and structured operating environment. Here are essential benefits and reasons why businesses...
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Meet the team: Sanel, Junior Cloud Business Advisor
We are pleased to announce that Sanel has joined the team part-time as a Junior Cloud Business Advisor to help companies accelerate their business.
Ironstone 2020 Roundup
2020 has been an eventful year, and I would like to highlight some events and provide some resources to empower you in 2021.
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Meet the Team: Tathagat, Junior Cloud Operator
We are pleased to announce that Tathagat has joined the team as a Junior Cloud Operator.
MODERN WORKPLACE
Consent phishing – Why you need to act right now
Most organizations have already implemented technical and organizational measures to protect against common threats. But very few have heard about,...
NEWS
Epicenter Stockholm, here we come!
Stockholm, Sweden: We are excited to announce that we have moved offices in Sweden to Epicenter. Currently, Ironstone has office spaces in Oslo and...
MICROSOFT 365
Upcoming changes to Office 365 ATP and Automatic Forwarding
At the end of this month, changes will be pushed to Office 365. The changes will disable the possibility of end-users setting up external forwarding...
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Meet the Team: Erik, CFO
We are pleased to announce that Erik has joined the team as our CFO.
How to: Migrate from G Suite to Office 365 (email)
Microsoft recently just made an internal mail migration tool generally available in the Exchange Online Admin Center for free. In this guide, we will...
Windows Server DNS vulnerability “SIGRed”
A new severe vulnerability has been patched for Windows servers (DNS Server role). In this article, we highlight the key facts and explain how to...
SECURITY
How to easily improve cloud security and compliance
We continuously strive to provide added value to our products and services. Now, we can also assist organizations with more insights into the...
AZURE
Framework - Migration from On-prem to Azure
At Ironstone, we help customers migrate successfully to Azure without the common pitfalls. Here's the outline of the framework.
MODERN WORKPLACE
Office 365 is available from the new cloud data center regions in Norway
We had an interview with the Partner Director in Norway, where we talked about how the opening might affect the customers and the essential aspects...
MODERN WORKPLACE
An easier way to push out Office templates and Teams custom backgrounds to all Windows 10 clients
Forget about multiple different designs, outdated templates, and non-branded content – we have developed new functionality to Best Place to Work.
Ironstone is a Microsoft Power Apps Partner
We are pleased to announce that we have become a certified Microsoft Power Apps partner. Whether you're evaluating business needs, looking for a...
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Meet the team: Stephen, Cloud Expert
We are pleased to announce that Stephen has joined the team as a Cloud Expert, and the Azure team keeps on growing.
How to: Custom backgrounds in Microsoft Teams video calls
Microsoft Teams recently added a highly requested feature; the ability to add a custom background when using your web camera in a Teams video meeting.
Microsoft Edge (Chromium) – Top features
Microsoft has listened to feedback from the community and decided to rebuild Microsoft Edge from scratch; built upon the Chromium Engine, the same...
MODERN WORKPLACE
Reporting Capabilities in Intune
Reporting and auditing have been quite limited in Intune. Last year, Microsoft released Intune Reports in public preview. What can you do with the...
HEADS-UP
Security concerns regarding the use of Zoom Video Communications
It's convenient to utilize Zoom since it's free, with an easy sign-up, and doesn't require much effort to get started. However, in the shade of...
STRATEGY
How to choose the right hosting model for your SQL services
Migrating from on-premises or starting a new project? We have made it easier to choose the correct hosting model for your SQL service in Azure.
NEWS
Microsoft Teams, Windows Virtual Desktop & Azure AD
Ironstone wants to take their share of social responsibility and contribute to society running efficiently during these extraordinary circumstances.
We will join forces with SHE and together be a part of the change
We believe that equality is crucial for future business success, and have partnered up with SHE.
Critical Cryptographic Vulnerability patched in January Update
In the changelog of the newest Cumulative Update released for various Windows 10 versions, we can read about a major vulnerability that just got...
MICROSOFT 365
Self-Service Purchase Capabilities for Microsoft Power Platform Products
At the end of last year, Microsoft announced that they would soon make it possible for self-service purchase, subscription, and license possibilities...
Christmas Wishes & Opening Hours
We at Ironstone would like to say a big thank you to customers, partners, and contacts for a great 2019. It has been a year filled with exciting...
MODERN WORKPLACE
The Windows Virtual Desktop is here - so should we be excited?
So what’s so exciting about this new Windows Virtual Desktop from Microsoft, and why should you bother working it into your current set-up? We’ve...
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Meet the Team: Shantanu, Cloud Expert
We are happy to announce that Shantanu has joined the team as a Cloud Expert, and the Modern Workplace team is growing. It’s a delight to see the...
AZURE
Improve the Speed of your Web Application with Azure Front Door
Do you want your web application to respond twice as fast? All you need is one hour to set up Azure Front Door!
NEWS
Heads up: Check your integrations in Workplace by Facebook
Lately, Workplace by Facebook has communicated that they are working towards safer integrations. They are reviewing the integrations from third-party...
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Meet the Team: Ole Petter, Junior Cloud Operator
We are pleased to announce that Ole Petter has joined the team as a Cloud Junior Operator. After six weeks at Microsoft University, he’s finally back...
AZURE
Heads up: A new enhanced security feature is coming to Azure AD
A week from now, on the 25th of September, Microsoft will turn off the non-enhanced security information experience for registration of security...
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Meet the team: Jens, Team Lead Azure
We are happy to announce that Jens Andersson has joined the team as our Team Lead Azure.
Kubernetes
Kubernetes Notification: Update cert-manager to prevent SSL invalidation
Let's Encrypt notifies customers that they will start blocking older cert-manager versions as of November 1.
TECHNICAL
Notification: More RDS vulnerabilities
RDP is vulnerable again, as Microsoft just patched multiple new vulnerabilities in the RDS component on most Windows operating systems, both servers,...
AZURE
Travel Letter: Azure Architect Bootcamp
Morten, Head of Operations and Olav, Cloud Expert went to Azure Architects Bootcamp earlier this year. Here’s a recap by Olav with highlights from...
MEET THE TEAM
Travel Letter: Ignite The Tour
A part of the technical team went to Ignite earlier this year. The team chose different tracks to attend based on their focus areas. Here's a recap...
Kubernetes
Travel Letter: KubeCon
KubeCon was a celebration of Kubernetes fifth anniversary and community. The event hosted 8000 participants from all over the world. Here's a recap...
TECHNICAL
Vulnerability Notification: BlueKeep
As you may or may not know, Microsoft recently patched a vulnerability "CVE-2019-0708" named "BlueKeep" in the RDP protocol. This vulnerability...
AZURE
How JoyTech entered a new market after moving to the Azure platform
JoyTech have been looking at how cognitive services can help their product evolve and expand to further create business opportunities in new exciting...
AZURE
Kubernetes guide: Why and how to use
Kubernetes can help solve previous challenges regarding container management. In this blog we explain the most important things you need to know...
MEET THE TEAM
Welcome Mikael, Junior Cloud Operator
In March we welcomed Mikael to the team as a Junior Cloud Operator. We are very excited and pleased to have him onboard our growing company.
TECHNICAL
Ironstone and Automation, Open Source, and PowerShell
Automation is about creating tools using script, code, or existing automation solutions that make us do repetitive tasks in batch, often at...
MODERN WORKPLACE
Modern Workplace: How to Secure the Users' Identity
In this article we discuss how important the identity is and should be at the center of your environment. All modern management, and all decisions...
MODERN WORKPLACE
How to use collaboration tools to empower your users
Collaboration should be a key focus for your business. In a digital world with more options for flexibility, it’s important that you have...
MODERN WORKPLACE
3 easy steps to boosting your workplace productivity
We are moving away from the concept of working nine to five, in the same office space and at the same computer. Instead, we want to have the option...
COMPANY
We have moved to Epicenter!
2019 will be our third year in business. Ironstone now has 11 employees and growing rapidly. Business is going very well, customers are seeking our...
AZURE
Quickstart guide – ISV going from OnPrem to Azure
Do you have little to no experience with Azure, but you want to drop the legacy and take advantage of what the cloud can give you? Then this guide is...
MEET THE TEAM
Welcome Marte, Cloud Business Advisor
We started the new year by welcoming a great addition to the team. We are happy to announce that Marte has joined the Ironstone team as a Cloud...
AZURE
Naming Conventions In Azure
The main Azure resource list is typically a big mess of everything in your subscriptions. Everything is by default listed in alphabetical order, and...
Top 10 upcoming features from Microsoft
In this blog post we are taking a look at what 2019 will bring us. Here is our list of 10 upcoming features from Microsoft that we are really looking...
MODERN WORKPLACE
Top 5 new Microsoft 365 features from 2018
In this post we will discuss some of our favorite Microsoft 365 features that were released by Microsoft during 2018.
AZURE
Top 5 new Azure features in 2018
Microsoft release new features to their cloud platforms at a rapid phase, so we will only dive into some of the ones we like the most. In addition,...
MEET THE TEAM
Welcome Jacqueline, Cloud Business Advisor
The team is growing! We are happy to announce that we have hired Jacqueline as our Cloud Business Advisor. She will have the main responsibility for...
CLOUD
Top 5 Azure Tips: Reduced Cost
In this blog post we’ll walk you through 5 tips on how to significantly reduce cost in your Azure environment. We will try to keep it as simple as...
How to Stop Abuse of Your Brand's Website and Social media
What do you do when bandits create an exact copy of your online store or website? The only difference from an end users' perspective is the domain...
MODERN WORKPLACE
New Features - Supporting a Modern Workplace
Two great new features announced at Microsoft Ignite 2018, supporting a modern workplace; enabling easier deployment management and increasing...
MODERN WORKPLACE
Why Microsoft 365 is Key to Creating a Modern Workplace
The modern workplace is all about leveraging technology to empower employees. Microsoft 365 could the be key to digitalising offices. Find out why...
Why Leading Companies are Moving to Exchange Online
Exchange Online is the leading cloud email solution for four main reasons: ease of access, security, reliability and costs. Find out more in this...
CLOUD
How to Maximize the Potential of your Application with Azure
Azure offers a diverse variety of solutions for your application. How to leverage cloud services to maximise the performance and functionality of...
CLOUD
What Are The Real Benefits Of The Public Cloud?
The cloud has become a cornerstone of many modern businesses. Why are so many going all-in? Discover the top 5 real benefits of the public cloud.
STRATEGY
The Guide to Digital Success - The End-Game
When in the cloud, it’s important to not just sit back and think that you're done. It’s time to get on top of your game, stay there and accelerate.
STRATEGY
The Guide to Digital Success - Before Take-Off
The strategy often include the right words. But before you go ahead and put the plans into action, make sure you have these pointers in mind. Here...
STRATEGY
The Guide to Digital Success - Status Quo
Everyone has a digital strategy, but not everyone knows how they best can realize it, with as few hiccups and challenges as possible. The strategy...
STRATEGY
What is Cloud Service Management and how can we use it?
«Service Management in the Cloud era» ITSM (Information Technology Service Management) must expand service management methodologies to include...
WORKSPACE
Windows Autopilot - The latest features you don't want to miss!
Microsoft continuously update their products and services and this we love! But sometimes it’s not always that easy to keep track of everything. Here...
WORKSPACE
Best Place to Work - an end-user's story
If we take the focus away from ‘product specifications’ or ‘how it’s supposed to work’ what more can be useful to know? Well, how it really works for...
NEWS
Cortana PowerShell Security Flaw & how it's mitigated
Cortana security flaw lets anyone run PowerShell from the lock screen – mitigated by design in our modern client management solution Best Place to...
CLOUD
3 ways a modern cloud-based IT solution boosts efficiency
[VIDEO: Business Productivity] Does your business waste time and resources on tasks that can be done more effectively? Find out how a cloud-based IT...
WORKSPACE
One dashboard for everything YOU need
Having to log in to several portals in one workday is a well-known problem. How about just having one where you have everything you need, with...
CLOUD
The Power BI Project – The thoughts of a Cloud Offering Manager
The story behind the development and a deeper dive into The Power BI Project by our Cloud Offering Manager, Morten Reinhardtsen.
COMPANY
The Power BI Project
We believe in great partnerships. Together with Printix we at Ironstone have created a free PowerBI Dashboard available for all partners of Printix,...
STRATEGY
5 tips for making IT work in your business strategy
Companies are getting more and more aware of the digital transformation, and many are already making changes to their strategy to get up to date. But...
MEET THE TEAM
Welcome Tomas, System Architect
Stockholm, Sweden: Ironstone is pleased to announce that Ironstone has hired Tomas as a System Architect.
STRATEGY
GDPR - the changes summarised
The GDPR becomes effective on May 25th 2018. Not all companies are prepared for the new regulation or even fully aware of what this means for their...
CLOUD
What is CSP & how does it affect you as a Microsoft customer?
The article explains the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model and how it works with Office 365 and Azure. It also includes a list of CSP customer...
WORKSPACE
What is the best subscription for your Firstline Workers?
Firstline Workers represent the more than two billion people in roles that make them the first point of contact between a company and the outside...
WORKSPACE
What to expect from the next major Windows 10 Update
Windows 10 update, Spring Creators Update. We have made a list including some of the things we are looking forward to with this update.
WORKSPACE
Windows Hello: Say goodbye to long complicated passwords
And hello to the replacement of long complicated passwords – a strong, two-factor authentication, Windows Hello. Available on devices enrolled to...
WORKSPACE
SharePoint vs OneDrive for Business - How & when to use?
OneDrive or SharePoint. These are two services provided by Microsoft to store and share files in the cloud. Each have their own strengths and...
WORKSPACE
Microsoft Teams - Supports the modern team
With the trend of having many devices and working from different locations, your team should have a platform to communicate, share and create new...
CLOUD
Recent CPU vulnerabilities – How it affects you
The planned maintenance process in Azure was forced to start earlier, this because of a vulnerability in CPUs from Intel, AMD and ARM.
COMPANY
The 3 most exciting IT trends of 2018?
To start the year, we want to highlight some exciting trends that are going to affect the industry in 2018.
CLOUD
Get ready for the new year with Azure AD
Being connected on more devices means people have more options to access applications from anywhere. Azure AD solutions protect and manage identity.
CLOUD
Top 11 benefits of Azure
The cloud holds unlimited potential, which is why our team at Ironstone have formulated a list of top 11 benefits of cloud.
CLOUD
Transforming your business - 5 tips for Software Vendors
The explosion of cloud computing usage in recent years has created a shift in how to do business and in what customers expect.
CLOUD
Microsoft Azure – The only limit is your imagination!
You might have heard or read about Azure, maybe your business even uses Azure. But do you know how much Azure can do for your business?
CLOUD
What is the best way to purchase Azure?
Microsoft offers several different ways to buy Azure services. This can be confusing and unnecessary when you just want to make the right decision.
COMPANY
Ironstone @ Radar Summit 2017
Our day at Radar Summit 2017. A day filled with interesting people, conversations and speakers.
STRATEGY
GDPR - Where to begin?
First of all, we recommend to start soon with the work to get GDPR ready. Postponing the transition may give you little room for finding optimal...
COMPANY
Radar Summit 2017 - Ironstone is attending!
We are pleased to announce that Ironstone is attending the Radar Summit event in Stockholm the 15th of November.
STRATEGY
GDPR - What does this mean to you and your business?
GDPR will mean significant changes for your organization. In general, the new regulation requires you to collect, store and use personal data in new...
STRATEGY
Information protection | What haunts you at night?
You who work with IT. What keeps you from sleeping? What wakes you up in the middle of the night, cold, sweaty and in distress? Freddy Kreuger? Or...
WORKSPACE
The evolution of deployment
After the launch of Windows 10 and the emerge of modern devices, the game of delivering devices to your users have changed.
WORKSPACE
The challenges of legacy deployment
Since the beginning of modern IT, it's been a reflexive respond from any organizations IT department to address deployment to include a complete...
COMPANY
Ironstone: Good as Gold!
Ironstone is pleased to announce that it has become a Gold Partner for Microsoft’s Azure Cloud Platform. This is Microsoft’s highest partnership...
CLOUD
How to use the cloud in your business
Whether it’s enabling your employees to work from anywhere, gather insight from stored data or boosting your online presence, the cloud can help your...
COMPANY
The Game Changer - Ironstone
With so much integration of the IT culture in your infrastructure, it becomes even more important to work with a company which truly understands your...
CLOUD
The Phantom is dead, long live The Phantom!
What we see happening today with Cloud Computing is not in any way a revolution, but more of an evolution. What was true yesterday might not be true...