BEI Monthly Newsletter – March: Getting Ready for Spring
March sits right at the transition point between winter and spring which makes it the perfect time to prepare. This month’s newsletter focuses on getting your technology ready for the months ahead with small, intentional improvements that reduce friction, improve security, and set you up for a smoother spring.
Here’s what we’re sharing this month:
- Featured Blog – Planning Ahead: IT Habits That Make Spring Easier
- Preparing for IT Spring Cleaning – Tips & Tricks
- SharePoint Spotlight: Meet BEI’s SharePoint Engineer
- SRA Reminder
- What’s New in Microsoft
- Cybersecurity Corner: Staying Ahead This March
💬 We’d love to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a question you want answered, feel free to suggest it. This newsletter is for you—and your input helps us make it even better.
Featured Blog: Planning Ahead: IT Habits That Make Spring Easier
We are so excited for spring—it’s been a looong winter, and things are finally starting to feel lighter. As teams shift gears into busier schedules, new projects, and fresh initiatives, now is the perfect time to think about whether your IT is ready to keep up. A little planning now can make a big difference once workloads ramp up.
In this blog, we share simple, proactive IT habits that help reduce downtime, cut back on avoidable tickets, and keep systems running smoothly when things get busy. From updates and backups to monitoring and user readiness, these small steps help take pressure off your team all season long.
💡 Takeaway: Planning ahead now means fewer IT headaches later.
Preparing for IT Spring Cleaning – Tips & Tricks
You don’t need a full cleanup yet—March is about setting the stage so spring doesn’t feel chaotic.
Here are a few light preparation steps you can take now:
Review how Teams is being used
Identify inactive Teams or channels that may need to be archived or reorganized soon.
Check notification settings to ensure important messages aren’t getting lost.
Take stock of shared files
Are shared drives or SharePoint libraries growing quickly?
Do naming conventions and permissions still make sense?
Revisit productivity tools
Microsoft 365 includes built-in insights that can help identify where time is being lost and where workflows can improve—now is a good time to review those trends.
Security Risk Assessment Reminder
If your organization has an upcoming Security Risk Assessment (SRA) or hasn’t completed one recently, March is a great time to plan ahead.
SRAs are most effective when they’re approached proactively before audits, renewals, or compliance deadlines. By scheduling your assessment early, your organization can address issues in a thoughtful, low-stress manner, rather than rushing to meet external requirements.
Meet BEI’s SharePoint Engineer
Meet Stacy King, BEI’s SharePoint Engineer.
Stacy focuses on helping organizations get more value from SharePoint by balancing functionality, governance, and usability. Her approach emphasizes thoughtful structure and user-friendly design—so SharePoint grows with your organization instead of becoming overwhelming.
SharePoint focus areas this month:
• Planning permissions and governance early
• Avoiding clutter before it starts
• Designing SharePoint with the end user in mind
What’s New in Microsoft?
Microsoft Teams
New admin options for meeting security settings are rolling out in stages, reinforcing the importance of reviewing meeting access controls.
SharePoint
Updates to the News experience and Copilot-related enhancements continue to roll out for licensed users
Windows Updates
Recent cumulative updates include security improvements and system reliability fixes, keeping devices updated remains key.
Cybersecurity Corner: Staying Ahead This March
Recent security updates have addressed vulnerabilities that were actively being exploited—highlighting why consistent patching and awareness still matter.
Simple habits that help:
- Keep systems and applications updated
- Be mindful of collaboration sprawl (too many tools = more risk)
- Review access and permissions before growth accelerates
Security works best when it’s steady and intentional—not reactive.
🛠 We’re Always Here for You
If you’re experiencing any IT issues—big or small—and if you are looking for an MSP in the D.C. Metro Area, don’t hesitate to reach out. Whether it’s a quick fix, a system concern, or just a question about best practices, our team is ready to help.
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