https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blogBlog feed for EfficientEther thought leadership and product updates.en-gbWed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/033-etherassist-2-3-5-releasehttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/033-etherassist-2-3-5-releaseWed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTEtherAssist 2.3.5 ships a refreshed UI, clearer admin workflows, a more useful AI experience, and wider support for compliance teams and small businesses that want enterprise-grade standards without enterprise-grade complexity.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/032-etherapps-forge-ai-controllerhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/032-etherapps-forge-ai-controllerTue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther has introduced EtherApps Forge AI Controller, a private preview platform for agentic AI application packaging that runs inside customer-controlled environments. The platform automates the full packaging lifecycle and supports MSIX, App Attach, OpenAI services, local models, and Azure AI Foundry.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/031-etherapps-forge-migration-releasehttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/031-etherapps-forge-migration-releaseThu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther has released a new version of EtherApps Forge, expanding application migration, AI app packaging, remediation, and modernisation through secure, flexible AI integration with assistants such as Cursor, Copilot, Claude, Codex, and local models.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/030-iso-iec-42001-certificationhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/030-iso-iec-42001-certificationWed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther has achieved ISO/IEC 42001 certification, the international standard for AI management systems, adding to its existing ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 credentials.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/029-cloud-cost-governance-industry-coveragehttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/029-cloud-cost-governance-industry-coverageSun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTRecent industry coverage examines how organisations are connecting cloud optimisation decisions to executive governance and long-term operating rhythm. EfficientEther's take on what mature optimisation programmes look like.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/028-etherassist-compliance-workflows-coveragehttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/028-etherassist-compliance-workflows-coverageWed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther has expanded EtherAssist's compliance workflow capabilities, with new modules for guided triage, structured evidence capture, and knowledge continuity in policy-aware operational environments.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/027-etherassist-agentic-workflowshttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/027-etherassist-agentic-workflowsMon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther announces a major platform update for EtherAssist, introducing agentic tasks and workflows that let enterprise IT and compliance teams automate multi-step operational processes from start to finish.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/026-portfolio-roadmap-2026-coveragehttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/026-portfolio-roadmap-2026-coverageThu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther has published its 2026 portfolio roadmap, with continued investment across EtherInsights, EtherAssist, and EtherApps Forge, and a clearer story about how the three products work together.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/025-arj-nordic-distribution-partnershiphttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/025-arj-nordic-distribution-partnershipTue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther has signed a distribution agreement with ARJ Distribution covering Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, bringing EtherInsights, EtherAssist, and EtherApps Forge to MSPs across the Nordic region.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/024-tmurgent-msix-integrationhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/024-tmurgent-msix-integrationWed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther and TMurgent Technologies announce an integration between EtherApps Forge and TMEditX, combining packaging capture with advanced MSIX manifest editing and Package Support Framework capabilities to accelerate Windows application modernisation.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/023-etherapps-forge-launchhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/023-etherapps-forge-launchMon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther launches EtherApps Forge, an AI-assisted application capture and packaging platform built to help IT teams modernise legacy Windows software for Windows 11, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Cloud PC environments.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/022-northamber-distribution-partnershiphttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/022-northamber-distribution-partnershipMon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTNorthamber, the UK's longest-established trade-only IT distributor, has signed a distribution agreement with EfficientEther, making EtherInsights and EtherAssist available to its reseller network with immediate effect.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/021-renaissance-ireland-strategic-partnershiphttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/021-renaissance-ireland-strategic-partnershipWed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTRenaissance, Ireland's leading cybersecurity value-added distributor, has formed a strategic partnership with EfficientEther to bring EtherInsights and EtherAssist to MSPs, CSPs, and IT teams across Ireland.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/020-prianto-uk-strategic-partnershiphttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/020-prianto-uk-strategic-partnershipWed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTPrianto UK, a distributor specialising in cybersecurity, modern workspaces, and AI, has signed a strategic partnership with EfficientEther to bring EtherAssist to UK MSPs and end customers.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/019-etherinsights-global-launchhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/019-etherinsights-global-launchFri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther announces the global launch of EtherInsights, an AI-powered platform for Microsoft 365 and Azure cost optimisation, with measurable savings inside four weeks and integrated ESG insights.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/018-etherassist-version-2-launchhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/018-etherassist-version-2-launchTue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther announces general availability of EtherAssist Version 2, with native Microsoft Teams integration, expanded Intune support, document workflow automation, and a new documentation site at docs.etherassist.ai.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/017-microsoft-windows-11-readiness-pilothttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/017-microsoft-windows-11-readiness-pilotMon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTWith Windows 10 reaching end of support on 14 October 2025, Microsoft and EfficientEther are running a pilot programme that brings AI-driven planning tools and expert guidance to small and mid-sized organisations deploying 100 to 3,000 Windows 11 devices.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/016-etherinsights-early-adoption-announcementhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/016-etherinsights-early-adoption-announcementMon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther unveils EtherInsights, an AI-powered platform for understanding and optimising Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud spend. Early adoption is now open.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/015-robin-brandl-non-executive-directorhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/015-robin-brandl-non-executive-directorWed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther Ltd announces the appointment of Robin Brandl as Non-Executive Director. Robin brings decades of strategic alliances experience from Microsoft, VMware, NetApp, and ControlUp to support the company's next phase of growth.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/014-ndc-certification-bureau-strategic-partnershiphttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/014-ndc-certification-bureau-strategic-partnershipMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther and NDC Certification Bureau announce a strategic partnership to bring AI-driven tooling to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 audits, assessments, and supplier evaluations, with a wider ISO platform planned for Q1 2025.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/013-etherassist-global-channel-programhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/013-etherassist-global-channel-programThu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther launches its global Channel Program for EtherAssist, with a partner portal, flexible billing, and consumption-based commercial models for IT distributors and resellers.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/012-cyber-essentials-certificationhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/012-cyber-essentials-certificationTue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther Ltd has secured Cyber Essentials certification, strengthening its cybersecurity framework and complementing its existing ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 credentials.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/011-amy-stokes-waters-non-executive-directorhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/011-amy-stokes-waters-non-executive-directorWed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther Ltd announces the appointment of Amy Stokes-Waters as Non-Executive Director. Her cybersecurity background strengthens the company's leadership as it scales its AI-driven cloud cost optimisation platform.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/010-ai-and-sustainabilityhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/010-ai-and-sustainabilityMon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther's founder Ryan Mangan publishes two pieces with Computer Weekly and joins a podcast on the challenges large language models face with hallucinations, green coding, and the role of ISO 42001 in keeping AI development on the right side of the line.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/009-efficientether-update-eight-month-milestonehttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/009-efficientether-update-eight-month-milestoneWed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther marks eight months since launch with a wider product roadmap update and the release of EtherAssist version 1.1.5, including a new PowerShell module, API access, and the Context-Driven Topic Retrieval Engine.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/008-etherassist-general-releasehttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/008-etherassist-general-releaseMon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther introduces the general release of EtherAssist, with a pay-as-you-go consumption model, enterprise reporting, and API access for IT teams and managed service providers.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/007-etherassist-soft-launchhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/007-etherassist-soft-launchMon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther Ltd announces the soft launch of EtherAssist, an AI technical assistant designed to enhance the capabilities of IT departments and service providers.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/006-colin-wright-non-executive-directorhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/006-colin-wright-non-executive-directorThu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther Ltd announces the appointment of Colin Wright as a Non-Executive Director, bringing 30 years of experience in the global software industry to the company.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/005-iso-9001-and-iso-27001-certificationshttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/005-iso-9001-and-iso-27001-certificationsTue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther Ltd has attained ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, a significant step in our commitment to quality management and information security as we scale our AI and cloud cost optimisation platform.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/004-microsoft-for-startups-founders-hubhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/004-microsoft-for-startups-founders-hubMon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTEfficientEther has been accepted into the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, gaining access to AI services, expert guidance, and technology resources to accelerate its cloud cost optimisation and sustainability platform.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/003-subscription-fatiguehttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/003-subscription-fatigueFri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTAt EfficientEther, our primary objective is to help organisations efficiently manage their cloud costs. As we go deeper into the realm of cloud services, one topic is gaining traction: subscription fatigue.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/002-10zig-euc-fantasy-league-2023-24https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/002-10zig-euc-fantasy-league-2023-24Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTWe are thrilled to announce that EfficientEther is one of the proud sponsors for the 10ZiG EUC Fantasy Premier League for the 2023/24 season.https://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/001-efficientether-launchhttps://www.efficientether.co.uk/blog/001-efficientether-launchThu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTWe are thrilled to announce the soft launch of EfficientEther, poised to reshape cloud cost management and introduce sustainable practices on a global scale.