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PowerPoint is essential. But it’s also a time drain. Great news: Microsoft has a new feature that will take the dread out of creating PowerPoint presentations…
Ever stared at a blank PowerPoint slide wondering where to begin?
You’ve got a pile of notes—or maybe a well-written Word document—but turning it into a clear, professional, and visually engaging presentation? That’s a whole other challenge.
And let’s be honest, it can take hours. Especially when you’re juggling other priorities.
But here’s some brilliant news: Microsoft has just made that process a whole lot easier.
Thanks to a new update, Microsoft Copilot can now create individual PowerPoint slides directly from a Word file. What used to take ages can now be done in seconds.
Yes, really.
Copilot is Microsoft’s AI assistant, built into tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Think of it as a smart helper that understands what you’re trying to do—and takes care of the heavy lifting.
With this new feature, you can ask Copilot to generate a slide from a section of your Word doc—or even the whole thing. It’ll create a ready-to-edit slide with your content already in place.
No more copy-pasting. No more fiddling with layouts or matching fonts. Just a solid, professional-looking starting point.
It won’t yet handle custom colours or background images, but it gives you a clean foundation to build on. That means your team can focus on refining the message, not wrestling with formatting.
Why this matters for your business
Presentation slides are still a key way we share ideas—whether it’s pitching to clients, reporting to the team, or planning your next move.
But creating them takes time, attention to detail, and let’s face it… some days you’d rather be doing anything else.
Now, you can start with a well-written Word document and let Copilot turn it into slides in just a few clicks. You still have full control to tweak and personalise—but the time-consuming part is already done.
If your business uses Microsoft 365 and you’ve got a Copilot licence, you can try this now. Just make sure you’re on the latest version of the apps.
In PowerPoint, look for the “New Slide with Copilot” option under the Home tab, or click the Copilot button and choose “Add a slide.”
This isn’t just about saving time (although it will). It’s about helping your team communicate ideas clearly and confidently—without getting bogged down in bullet points and box sizes.
If PowerPoint is part of your day-to-day, it might be time to give Copilot a go.
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For many landlords and building managers, the word “wayleave” feels like the responsible route whenever a fibre circuit is being installed on their property. It sounds formal and safe – a neat legal box to tick.
In many cases, however, a wayleave adds unnecessary complexity and delays, frustrates tenants, and can expose landlords to long-term legal risks.
At Vorboss, we’ve connected thousands of office spaces across London without a wayleave, keeping landlords in full control and getting tenants online faster.
What is a wayleave?
A wayleave is a written agreement between a landowner and a telecoms operator. It gives the operator permission to install and keep equipment on private property.
What many people don’t realise is that signing a wayleave also activates “Code rights” under the Electronic Communications Code. These rights go beyond simple permission, they give the operator legal powers to stay on the property indefinitely, access it when needed, and even refuse removal of their equipment in certain situations.
For a typical connection into a commercial building in London, a wayleave can make the fibre installation process slower, more expensive, and limit the landlord’s flexibility long term.
Why a wayleave isn’t required for standard in-building fibre connections
For a standard in-building fibre connection serving a tenant, a wayleave isn’t a legal requirement. Important protections, like building access, fire safety, repairing any damage, and removing equipment, are already covered by the tenant’s lease and usual building rules.
If no wayleave is signed, no Code rights are triggered, meaning the landlord retains full control and the installation exists under a simple, fully revocable licence.
In practice, this gives landlords far more protection and flexibility:
- No legal lock-in – the telecoms operator has no long-term rights to stay or refuse removal.
- Landlords keep full control – equipment can be moved or removed when the building changes.
- Faster fibre installation – no time lost in drafting contracts or solicitor reviews.
- Happier tenants – connections go live quicker; tenants get to move in faster.
By contrast, signing a wayleave and granting Code rights introduces a complex and expensive legal process for any fibre removal or relocation. This can take at least 18 months, plus potential court or tribunal proceedings, making it slower, and far less flexible for the landlord.
Public services across central London are evolving, and the City of London Corporation is leading the way.
Whether you work, live or study in the Square Mile, you’ll soon feel the difference that faster, more dependable connectivity brings.
What is the Future Network Programme?
The City of London Corporation is rolling out the Future Network Programme, a major project to modernise its entire digital infrastructure and bring everything under one unified network.
From offices and schools to iconic green spaces like Hampstead Heath, cultural destinations like the Barbican, and historic markets such as Leadenhall and Old Spitalfields, this upgrade will mean more reliable connectivity across the City’s buildings and public spaces.
It also extends to essential services, including critical sites run by the City of London Police. This enhanced connectivity will support everything from secure communication systems to faster, more resilient networks for emergency operations.
Leading this transformation is Roc Technologies, supported by Juniper Networks and Palo Alto Networks; all powered by the Vorboss fibre network. Together, we’re bringing the City onto a modern digital foundation that’s ready to support its future.
Who the Future Network Programme benefits and how?
The programme is designed for everyone who depends on public services in the Square Mile:
- Students in City-run schools will have fast, reliable connectivity to fully access digital learning tools.
- Public-sector teams will experience smoother hybrid working, better access to online platforms, and more efficient collaboration across locations.
- Residents and visitors will see improvements in public Wi-Fi, digital services, and online access in libraries, community hubs, and other shared spaces.
- The City of London Police will gain a more secure, faster and resilient network that enhances CCTV reliability and enables more effective frontline operations.
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