The IT Bridge

What's going on behind the scenes at the Scottish Chamber Orchestra? This episode takes The IT Bridge in a different direction, with a conversation about people, connection and the relationships that help communities grow stronger.  Piotr Grabowski is delighted to be joined by Elsa Dent, Senior Philanthropy Manager at the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, who shares what happens long before the audi...

How do you keep sales, marketing and projects connected as your business grows? In this episode of The IT Bridge, Doug Davey is joined by Joe from Halo CRM to discuss how Halo CRM brings sales, marketing, projects and customer information together in a single platform. They cover everything from pipeline management and marketing automation to reporting, Microsoft 365 integrations, workflow automat...

Many growing organisations reach a point where business data, customer interactions, and day-to-day operations are scattered across too many systems to manage effectively. In this episode of The IT Bridge, Doug Davey, Head of Technology and Services at Grant McGregor, is joined by Andrew Chipchase from Halo to discuss why organisations often start losing visibility across sales, marketing, operati...

Cyber Essentials is changing and the 2026 update (Danzell) raises the bar. David Lawrence is joined by Paul Sinclair, our NCSC Assured Cyber Advisor, to talk through what's changing in 2026 and what it means for organisations. They cover the fundamentals of Cyber Essentials, with a focus on the Danzell update, including stricter expectations around MFA, tighter marking criteria, and why Cyber...

David Lawrence is joined by Grant McGregor’s IT Installation Engineer, Michael Khan, to discuss Microsoft Intune and Conditional Access. They explain how modern device management helps protect company data while keeping people productive across different working environments, including hybrid and remote teams. The conversation covers compliance policies, personal devices, user privacy and how Intu...

In this special anniversary episode of The IT Bridge, David Lawrence and Paul Sinclair look back on 25 years of Grant McGregor, from a small start-up with a handful of clients to a trusted IT and cyber security partner supporting organisations across the UK. They reflect on how a people-first philosophy, built on relationships and trust, shaped the company’s growth. From the early days of unreliab...

Doug Davey is joined by Cameron Rendall to talk about IT strategy meetings and the role they play for growing organisations. They explain how regular strategy meetings give businesses time to step back, plan ahead and keep IT aligned with their wider goals. These clear, non-technical conversations help organisations think about what's coming up over the next six to twelve months, from cyber se...

In this episode of The IT Bridge, David Lawrence from Grant McGregor is joined by Neil, Head of Cyber Essentials at the IASME Consortium, to discuss the latest developments in the scheme. New Willow question set, passwordless authentication and MFA adoption: key changes shaping UK cyber resilience Why patching and regular software updates remain essential Why Cyber Essentials continues to be the f...

Why cyber security should be seen as a business investment rather than a cost. In this episode, David Lawrence from Grant McGregor talks with Zibeon Serrato (ZB), Senior Director of Product for MSP at Bitdefender, about the growing risks for small and mid-sized businesses, the rise of ransomware and phishing attacks, how cyber insurance requirements are changing and key security measures every org...

Running your business without an IT strategy is like driving a car without a service plan. It might run fine for a while. But eventually, the costs and risks will catch up with you. In the latest episode of The IT Bridge, Grant McGregor directors David Lawrence and Paul Sinclair explain why every organisation, from 5 users to 500, needs a defined IT strategy. We answer the key questions: What is a...

Everyone’s talking about AI, but what can Microsoft Copilot really do to make your day-to-day work easier? In this episode, David Lawrence and Doug Davey look beyond the headlines to explore how Copilot can help with everyday tasks within Microsoft 365. They discuss: Why it’s not just "another ChatGPT" What makes it different and safer than public AI tools How Copilot learns and adapts o...

The IT Bridge is back, helping you connect business needs with technology! In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of Grant McGregor's onboarding process. David Lawrence is joined by Dan Taylor, our Service Delivery Manager, to explore: • What the onboarding process involves • How we keep it simple • And how it sets the stage for a long-term IT partnership Are you thinking of switching...

What if secure connectivity didn’t require open ports or complex firewall rules? In this episode, our guest speaker Tom Davis from Enclave Networks explores a modern alternative to traditional VPNs and what it means for today’s evolving cyber threat landscape. We cover: How Enclave differs from traditional VPNs The role of our partnership in delivering safer, more reliable access How our collabora...

Is your device ready for Windows 11 and the AI-powered future? Doug Davey and Piotr Grabowski break down everything you need to know ahead of Windows 10 reaching end-of-life this October, from device compatibility and AI-ready Ultra processors to reasons not to leave the upgrade until the last minute. #Windows11 #TechUpgrades #AIFuture #UltraProcessors

Join Doug Davey and David Lawrence as they explore the day-to-day challenges organisations face when managing Azure. They discuss how to keep costs under control, make sense of complex invoices, stay organised, avoid unnecessary resource growth and get the most value from Azure - all with practical tips you can apply right away. #azure #cloudsolutions #remotework #hybridwork #microsoftazure #Grant...

Join Doug Davey and David Lawrence as they dive into the benefits of migrating to Azure, breaking down how organisations can improve scalability, security and cost efficiency by moving to the cloud.

Join David Lawrence and Paul Meenan as they discuss Grant McGregor's people centric service model and how it helps organisations build smarter, more efficient IT systems with tailored support.