What it is
A highly interactive face-to-face session that explores where you are today with data and your MS technologies versus where you want to be. Bring your challenges, and we’ll provide you with a clear, actionable path forward in just three hours.
Our Microsoft workshops are focused sessions with one of our senior consultants, who will:
Identify your highest-value Microsoft opportunities
Give you an honest view on readiness
Leave you with concrete next steps
Remote options are available for initial discovery discussions.
Book your Discovery WorkshopWhat you’ll walk away with
A clearer view of your current data landscape and its biggest challenges
Prioritised business challenges that data and analytics can help solve
A practical lighthouse canvas capturing focus area, opportunities, and barriers on one page
An executive summary with options for next steps, ranging from strategic recommendations to detailed proposals showing how Oakland Everything Data can help
Who it’s for
Microsoft has never offered more opportunities to transform the way organisations use data and AI. But the challenge isn’t choosing the right technology – it’s knowing how to turn it into measurable business value.
Our Microsoft Discovery Workshop is designed to help you cut through the noise and focus on what really matters. We promise it’s jargon free and not a vendor pitch, but the solid, honest advice you deserve to get the most from your MS software.
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We’ve helped organisations across transport, media and telecoms, utilities, higher education, professional services, and government solve complex data challenges using Microsoft’s technology.
One UK transport operator is now running advanced analytics and AI use cases on a Fabric platform we built from scratch.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
Our Microsoft Discovery Workshop is a three hour face-to-face session. It can take place at one of the Oakland or Softcat offices throughout the UK.
Who runs the Microsoft Discovery Workshop?
Your workshop will be led by one of our senior consultants, who brings deep experience in helping organisations get to grips with data foundations, governance, and value delivery.
How many people can attend the workshop?
Up to five people from your organisation can attend the workshop, which will be led by one of our senior consultants.
How much does it cost?
There’s no charge for our Microsoft Discovery Workshop. As a specialist Microsoft data and AI consultancy, we offer these sessions to organisations looking for expert support to solve a business challenge and get more value from their Microsoft investment.
Before arranging a workshop, we’ll have an initial conversation to understand your needs, plans and potential investment, and make sure we’re a good fit for each other.