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Katherine Johnson and NASA

Katherine Johnson is another of the people celebrated in the film Hidden Figures (2016). She had a long and illustrious career working for NASA as a computer, when mathematicians were known as computers. She also pioneered the use of computers as we know them today. Born in 1918 as the youngest of four children, Katherine

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watercolour of Ada Lovelace

Happy Ada Lovelace Day

What is Ada Lovelace day? I asked Google’s AI for a simple explanation of Ada Lovelace Day, I thought Ada would have appreciated that. “Ada Lovelace Day is an annual event that takes place on the second Tuesday of October to recognise and celebrate women’s contributions to STEM fields. The day is named after Ada Lovelace, a Victorian

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Planner Man

Microsoft Planner

Recently we have had requests on how to use Microsoft Planner across different organisations. This isn’t as simple as you might think but if done correctly it works well. Here is a brief insight to what Microsoft Planner is and what benefits it can bring for your organisation. The Benefits of Microsoft Planner Microsoft Planner

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Microsoft 365 think about your domain

It’s Your Domain!

I chose the theme for Octagon’s September Newsletter – Microsoft 365. Other members of the team have produced articles looking at some of the tools and features – me I want to look at a fundamental element of Microsoft 365, that is very often overlooked by clients until I undertake an IT and Cyber Security

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Microsoft Teams Transcription

Recently, I have been asked how to enable the transcription facility for Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365. This is a very useful tool that saves businesses a lot of time. Transcription services in Microsoft Teams have revolutionised the way meetings are documented, offering a seamless integration of AI-driven speech-to-text capabilities that ensure no detail is

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