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Academia The Academia Technology Group, founded in 2003, is a fast-growing group of technology companies.

We only partner with world-class vendors such as Apple, Adobe, Microsoft and HP to provide elite technology solutions across a range of markets including the private and public sectors and pro media sector. We are proud to be awarded with the highest vendor accreditations and other prestigious awards including being placed in the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 for 5 years in a row. Our in-house Manag

ed Services team provide cloud, connectivity and mobile solutions and we are fully ISO 27001, 14001 and 9001 compliant.

Upcoming webinar for schools across Northern Ireland 💡Join our webinar to discover how schools can deploy, manage and se...
04/09/2026

Upcoming webinar for schools across Northern Ireland 💡

Join our webinar to discover how schools can deploy, manage and secure Apple technology with confidence.

📅 Tuesday 22nd September 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
📍 Online via Teams

We'll showcase Academia's Jamf Essentials for Schools, a simple and practical solution designed to help IT teams deploy, manage, secure and support Apple devices with ease.

This webinar is delivered in partnership with Education Authority (Northern Ireland) and designed for beginners, offering a clear, straightforward introduction to managing Apple technology in schools. It will cover the fundamentals and offer practical guidance to help you get started with confidence.

Secure your spot 👉 03dda013-8e27-41b6-bde9-d4a2d661c642@4066b9fe-b1d7-4912-adbd-3fae63cff406" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/03dda013-8e27-41b6-bde9-d4a2d661c642@4066b9fe-b1d7-4912-adbd-3fae63cff406

School mode: ACTIVATED ✅As students head back into the classroom, Academia is here to help schools and colleges start th...
01/09/2026

School mode: ACTIVATED ✅

As students head back into the classroom, Academia is here to help schools and colleges start the academic year with confidence 🤝

From creating impactful digital strategies to planning and deploying AI initiatives, we support learning environments with secure, reliable technology that enables better outcomes for students and educators.

Learn more about our education offerings 👉 https://academia.co.uk/it-solutions-for-education/

Wishing everyone a successful academia year ahead 🎒🚀

🎙️ What does the future of the IT channel look like?In August, Adam Monks, Academia's Group Technical Services Director,...
28/08/2026

🎙️ What does the future of the IT channel look like?

In August, Adam Monks, Academia's Group Technical Services Director, featured on IT Europa’s Talking Channel podcast.

The episode covers significant ground including the future of channel business models, AI strategies and the growth of Academia.

Read our article for the key takeaways from the conversation or listen in full here 👉 https://academia.co.uk/academia-it-europa-podcast/

Enjoy!

🔍 Al is already transforming the workplace, but can your organisation see how it's being used? As Al becomes embedded in...
27/08/2026

🔍 Al is already transforming the workplace, but can your organisation see how it's being used?

As Al becomes embedded in our everyday, organisations are facing a new challenge: balancing innovation with visibility and control.

In our latest blog we explore:
✅ What is Shadow AI?
✅ The risks associated with unmanaged AI adoption.
✅ How Jamf AI Governance is helping keep Apple devices and organisations secure.
✅ Why visibility, governance and control are essential for responsible AI adoption.

Reach out to our experts today about how Jamf Al Governance can help bring greater visibility and confidence to your Al and Apple strategy.

Read the full blog 👉 https://academia.co.uk/can-you-see-your-shadow-ai/

⚽💙 Exciting news just in! Academia is proud to announce the extension of our long-standing partnership with QPR FC!From ...
26/08/2026

⚽💙 Exciting news just in!

Academia is proud to announce the extension of our long-standing partnership with QPR FC!

From supporting the incredible work of the QPR Community Trust and its education technology initiatives, to enhancing the matchday experience through the Fan Zone and Activity Room, we're excited to see this partnership go from strength to strength.

We're also delighted to remain a proud back-of-shorts partner of QPR Women, continuing our support for the club both on and off the pitch.

We look forward to building on everything we've achieved together so far and continuing the journey with QPR FC 🤝

Read the full article 👉 https://ow.ly/uMLn50ZFJ4L

What a way to kick off the new term in Northern Ireland!In partnership with the Education Authority (Northern Ireland), ...
26/08/2026

What a way to kick off the new term in Northern Ireland!

In partnership with the Education Authority (Northern Ireland), we welcomed teachers and school leaders to The MAC in Belfast yesterday for our Back to School event, where we explored the growing role of AI in education.

From hands-on sessions with MacBook Neo and iPad, to networking, expert discussions and a prize raffle, there was plenty happening throughout the day. Congratulations to all of our winners!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended. The conversations, ideas and enthusiasm shared throughout the event helped make it such a cracking day!

We’d also like to thank our partners and everyone who helped make the day possible.

Wishing everyone a successful and exciting school year ahead 🚀

🔐 Still relying on passwords, SMS codes or voice-based authentication? Now is the time to start preparing for what's nex...
25/08/2026

🔐 Still relying on passwords, SMS codes or voice-based authentication? Now is the time to start preparing for what's next.

Microsoft has announced a major shift towards phishing-resistant authentication, with passkeys becoming the default sign-in experience in Microsoft Entra ID from September 2026.

In our latest blog, we cover:
✅ What passkeys are and why they're more secure than traditional authentication methods.
✅ What Microsoft's announcement means for education, charities and businesses.
✅ Why passkeys are quickly becoming the new standard for identity and cyber security.
✅ The practical steps organisations can take to prepare for a smooth transition.

Read the full blog 👉 https://academia.co.uk/passkeys-are-becoming-the-default-in-microsoft-entra-id-why-schools-and-charities-should-start-preparing-now/

🔎 Ready to be part of the Academia family?Academia is thriving and we're on the hunt for passionate individuals to join ...
24/08/2026

🔎 Ready to be part of the Academia family?

Academia is thriving and we're on the hunt for passionate individuals to join our dynamic and growing family!

To apply, please visit 👉 https://academia.co.uk/careers/

A partnership that keeps on growing 🌱This week, Lenovo and Academia came together to kick off FY27 with our Schools Team...
21/08/2026

A partnership that keeps on growing 🌱

This week, Lenovo and Academia came together to kick off FY27 with our Schools Team.

The day was filled with conversations around mutual growth, strengthening our education strategy and how we continue to win together through the power of One Lenovo.

A huge thank you to Nicola, Matt and Connor for supporting us on the day, alongside Tony whose collaboration is driving us ever forward.

We truly value our partnership with Lenovo and the shared commitment we have to supporting schools across the UK.

We're excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to another year of growth, collaboration and success together!

20/08/2026

Good luck to all students receiving their GCSE results today!

Team Academia is wishing the very best of luck to all students receiving their results. And of course, a huge well done to the teachers, families and support networks who have guided students every step of the way!

Whether it's moving on to sixth form, college, an apprenticeship or exploring other opportunities, today marks the beginning of an exciting new journey.

Here's to the next chapter 🌟

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