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As of 14 July 2026, Microsoft support for SharePoint Server 2016 and SharePoint Server 2019 has officially ended.

This guide outlines what this means for your business, practical ways to check your version and what to do next.

If your website runs on Umbraco, it is important to understand which version you are using and whether it is still supported.

This guide outlines practical ways to check your version and what to do next.

Chess has officially opened its new office at Alderley Park in Cheshire.

Celebrating the move, colleagues from across the UK came together on Friday 12th June for the official opening and annual conference under the theme ‘New Frontier’ highlighting a strong focus on accelerating AI capability. 

We’re pleased to announce that Chess ICT has acquired Interhost LLP, an IT managed services specialist and Microsoft Certified Partner with a strong reputation and loyal customer base.

This acquisition strengthens our Managed Services offering, enhances our Microsoft expertise, and brings a highly skilled team into the Chess ICT family while adding £1.5m to our turnover.

Microsoft’s security data shows that more than 99.9% of compromised accounts had Multi‑Factor Authentication switched off. This is not a subtle warning, it’s a flashing red alert. Almost every account breach could have been prevented simply by enabling MFA. [learn.microsoft.com]

At Chess, we’re always looking for smarter ways to work – not just for our customers, but within our own cloud environments too. So when we launched our Azure Cost Optimisation Assessment, we decided to put it to the test internally.

With the Great British Switch Off set for January 2027, now is the time for businesses to take action. This guide explains what’s changing, the impact on your operations, and why moving to Full Fibre (FTTP) is the most reliable and cost‑effective step you can take.