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As emergency services balance increasing demand with limited resources, digital transformation offers the opportunity to do more with less, without compromising on safety or resilience. Phoenix Software works closely with police, fire and ambulance organisations across the UK to support this shift, aligning Microsoft-led technologies with real frontline needs. From cloud migration and cyber security to AI-powered productivity tools, Phoenix is helping teams modernise at their own pace.

We sat down with Phoenix ahead of The Emergency Tech Show to hear how they’re making digital transformation feel manageable, secure and sustainable for blue light services.

1. Phoenix Software works closely with the public sector – how are you supporting the unique needs of blue light services?

At Phoenix, we understand the intense operational pressures facing blue light services. We work closely with police, fire, and ambulance organisations to deliver secure, scalable IT solutions that support rapid response, resilience, and informed decision-making. Whether it’s modernising legacy infrastructure with Microsoft Azure, deploying secure frontline devices, or empowering staff with Microsoft 365 Copilot, our focus is on aligning technology to real-world frontline needs – with an emphasis on simplicity, reliability, and safety. We’re also mindful of the realities of shift patterns, workforce fatigue, and resource constraints, and build our solutions accordingly.

2. What kind of digital transformation work are you seeing most demand for in policing and ambulance services?

We’re seeing growing demand in three key areas:

• Cloud migration and infrastructure modernisation: Many services are moving from legacy systems to cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure to improve flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• AI and automation: Microsoft 365 Copilot and Power Platform are helping to reduce administrative burden, streamline workflows, and enhance decision-making across frontline and back-office roles.
• Cyber security and endpoint management: With sensitive data and distributed teams, there’s increasing investment in secure, compliant environments using solutions such as Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, alongside modern endpoint management for mobile and desk-based workers.

These trends all point towards a shared goal of doing more with less while staying secure and agile.

3. You’re not just a reseller – you help organisations match the right tech to their needs. How do you approach that with emergency services?

We take a consultative, people-first approach. Our engagement starts with listening – understanding the unique operational challenges, user personas, and outcomes that matter most to each service. Through tailored discovery workshops, maturity assessments, and blueprint-based planning (including Microsoft’s own frameworks for solutions like Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop), we design solutions that are aligned to our customer’s goals.

We also provide wraparound support including adoption and change management, managed services, and training – helping to ensure sustainable transformation, not just a technology deployment. It’s never about pushing product – it’s about solving problems that improve outcomes and protect communities.

4. What are you planning to showcase or discuss at The Emergency Tech Show?

We’re excited to showcase how Microsoft 365 Copilot is transforming how blue light services work – from summarising case notes and drafting reports to triaging data and reducing admin overhead. Alongside Copilot, we’ll highlight our broader capabilities in:

• Microsoft Cloud transformation (Azure, Sentinel, Defender)
• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions
• Endpoint security and device optimisation for frontline readiness
• Managed services that support long-term digital maturity

Our stand will offer interactive demos, one-to-one consultations, and real-life examples of how we’re enabling secure, intelligent operations across UK emergency services.

5. Digital change can feel overwhelming for frontline organisations – where do you recommend services start when they want to modernise?

Start small, but focused. We usually recommend beginning with Microsoft 365, which most services already use, and unlocking additional value with tools like Copilot and Teams. This provides immediate impact on productivity, collaboration, and staff wellbeing.

From there, we help build a phased roadmap towards broader transformation – whether that’s migrating infrastructure to Azure, automating key processes via Power Platform, or modernising device management. Our team supports every stage – from strategic planning and funding alignment to rollout, training, and optimisation – so services can move at a pace that works for them.

6. How does your partnership with Microsoft help unlock better outcomes for emergency services?

Our strategic relationship with Microsoft is a key enabler for emergency services. As a multi-specialisation solutions partner and the UK’s leading provider of Copilot services, we bring deep expertise, funding access and blueprint-led delivery to every engagement. We help services tap into the latest Microsoft innovations – from AI to cloud to security – and combine them with Phoenix’s consultative approach and wraparound support. The result is a trusted partnership that delivers secure, compliant, and meaningful change for those who protect our communities. It’s a shared commitment to doing more, safely and intelligently.

Phoenix is a Microsoft Partner in the Microsoft Pavilion.