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Governance Model Keeps Azure in Check
Azure governance model is IT management’s playbook for multi-vendor environments.
Updated perspective 2026: NIS2, FinOps, and division of responsibilities
AI in Continuity Forecasting
AI in IT continuity forecasting transforms reactive monitoring into proactive. How Azure Monitor, Sentinel, and Copilot for Azure help IT
Built to Last – Azure as the Foundation of Continuity
Azure provides IT with a comprehensive toolkit for continuity — from Site Recovery to Azure Local and soon Finland’s own
Azure Local: Seven Benefits for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Azure Local brings cloud management tools and flexibility directly to your company’s own environment—without forcing a complete migration to a
Six Myths About Data Location
Data residency may seem abstract to business management, but it is a central issue in terms of risks, costs, data
Kiinko’s Cloud Migration and Cost-Effective ICT Partnership Model
Above IT executed Kiinko’s cloud migration in a controlled and phased manner. The partnership model frees up time for ICT
Cloud-native IT consultant
Our latest addition, cloud-native ‘consigliere’ Matias Haapaniemi, joined Above IT’s ranks to strengthen our expertise in the core of Microsoft
IT Management! Above IT is your friend!
For us at Above IT, Valentine’s Day is more than just a calendar entry. It’s a day when we celebrate
Microsoft 365 Tutorial Video – Part 8 – Defender for Office
In the eighth Microsoft 365 tutorial video, Lauri covers Microsoft’s Defender for Office solution and how it ensures data security.
Managed Microsoft 365 Cloud
For many organizations, Microsoft 365 forms the foundation of modern work. It offers collaboration tools, as well as information and
Microsoft 365 License Updates 2026
Microsoft 365 license updates for 2026 have been a recent topic of discussion. The main focus has been on price
A cloud-managed network requires a new kind of access management!
A cloud-managed network requires a new kind of access management. Cloud services bring savings in terms of IT infrastructure, but
SME Cybersecurity in Practice: Less Hype, More Concrete Action
As an experienced cybersecurity consultant, I would venture to make the following claim: SME cybersecurity doesn’t collapse due to threats
Microsoft 365 Tutorial Video – Part 7 – Microsoft Sentinel
In the seventh Microsoft 365 tutorial video, Lauri goes through the Microsoft Sentinel SIEM solution and how it ensures cybersecurity.
Modern Update Management
With the end of Windows 10 support and the continuously evolving threat landscape, managing updates for operating systems and software
Harvesting Autumn’s Insights
Last week, Above IT had the pleasure of participating in the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) international conference
Microsoft 365 Tutorial Video – Part 6. – Patch My PC Home Updater
During autumn 2025, Above IT will continue publishing Microsoft 365 tutorial videos. In the sixth part of the video series,
Acronyms in Information Security
When working in the IT field, one often encounters various acronyms. Information security is no exception; it also uses terminology
Microsegmentation – small networks, but great security
Local network segmentation is a cybersecurity topic that is discussed too little. Microsegmentation may be perceived as technically too difficult
Microsoft 365 Tutorial Video – Part 5 – Microsoft 365 Breaches
During the fall of 2025, Above IT will continue to release Microsoft 365 tutorial videos. In the fifth part of
Windows Autopilot – Modern Device Provisioning
Did you know that Windows Autopilot is the most cost-effective method for pre-installing workstations? Windows Autopilot is Microsoft’s cloud-based Windows
Microsoft Exchange SE Licensing Models
The lifecycle of Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 versions is approaching its end – October 14, 2025 – which means
Cloud Management of Exchange Attributes
Microsoft has released a very welcome update to the Exchange Online environment of the Microsoft 365 service, which brings relief
Microsoft 365 Tutorial Video – Part 4 – Securing Microsoft 365 Environments
During the fall of 2025, Above IT continues to release Microsoft 365 tutorial videos. In the fourth part of the
Attack Paths and Attack Surface
Cybersecurity is more important today than ever before, and one of the key concepts in this context are attack paths
The Age of Agents
Microsoft’s AI tools in the Microsoft 365 world have been in the market for well over a year without much
The Power of Meraki Cloud
Imagine if you could combine physical premises, IoT technology, and IT into a functional whole. Imagine if you could manage
Summer greetings from Above IT!
Summer is here! – and so are the events where Above IT has proudly supported sports! During the spring and
Microsoft 365 Tutorial Video – Part 3 – Hardening Microsoft 365 Environments
During spring 2025, Above IT will release a series of tutorial videos on Microsoft 365 technologies. In the third part
Recording: Holistic Cybersecurity Webinar
On June 5, 2025, we organized a webinar on Microsoft 365 Defender technologies and holistic cybersecurity. The topic attracted a