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This is the first in a series of blogs by Mark Simos Lead Cybersecurity Architect, Cybersecurity Solutions Group and Sarah Armstrong-Smith Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft. Explore how to manage challenges associated with keeping an organization resilient against cyberattacks and data breaches. This series will examine both the business and security perspectives and then look at the powerful trends shaping the future. This blog series is unabashedly trying to help you build a stronger bridge between cybersecurity and your organizational leadership. Read More...

In this digital briefing, learn how IT teams are embracing citizen development within their organizations. Join the excitement surrounding low-code solutions among IT staff and explore best practices for creating teams that encourage collaboration between citizen and professional developers. Start your app journey here. Read More...

Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft shares her learnings on fostering cyberresilience in organisations. She talks about how a people-led approach and an integrated security strategy cuts across siloes, acting as an enabler for every aspect of a business, driving agility and innovation. Read More...

This case study tells the success story of Lars Peterson, a citizen developer and general manager at Reliable Electric in Canada. Teaching himself Power Apps, Microsoft Flow, and SQL, Lars built a simple but powerful app that accelerates the bidding process for electricians. Ultimately, his company replaced proprietary bidding software that cost $2,000 per seat, transforming the business and improving the bottom line. Learn how you can start saving, too. Read More...

Siân John MBE, Microsoft’s EMEA Director for Cybersecurity Strategy talks about the importance of a modern approach to cybersecurity, with tools that have built-in protection, makes it easier for organisations to work together, from anywhere. Learn how AI and automation can free up security and IT teams so they can focus on value-add work, delivering innovation to your organisation. Read More...

En el mundo digitalizado de hoy, conseguir un compromiso colaborativo basado en la información es la solución para optimizar los procesos de venta. Aprender sobre tu cliente y entender la información de ventas para identificar objetivos ideales, las mejores acciones recomendadas y colaborar con tus pares, tendrá como resultado grandes ingresos. Las ventas en línea interactivas brindan una oportunidad genuina para los equipos de ventas para conseguir información en tiempo real, conocimientos para desarrollar relaciones sólidas con el cliente, así como a largo plazo y ayudarles a los clientes a adaptarse y hacer su transición hacia la nube. Herramientas como LinkedIn Sales Navigator y Microsoft Dynamics 365 ayudan a abrir el camino. Regístrate para conocer más sobre las ventas digitales. Read More...

La possibilité de travailler en toute sécurité de n'importe où jouait déjà un rôle dans la vision de transformation numérique de Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), mais la COVID-19 a fait passer cet objectif au premier plan. Les décideurs de NFM ont choisi Microsoft 365 pour faire avancer une stratégie de type « cloud-first » et standardiser une solution unique. La consolidation de la communication sur une solution unique telle que Microsoft Teams a permis de renforcer l'efficacité et la collaboration, tout en réduisant les coûts. NFM a mis en place les systèmes de salles Teams à son siège social d'Omaha, et la société va bientôt déployer la solution dans tous ses magasins, ainsi qu'intégrer les capacités du téléphone Teams à l'avenir. Read More...

When security is built-in and treated like an enabler rather than a pain point, it frees up employees to be able to do their best work. Supported by AI and machine learning to help take over the low-level monitoring, your cybersecurity team can focus on higher-level tasks. This translates to better customer experiences and protection over your whole digital estate, including data. Read More...

This video shows how you can enable your current team to build application solutions with advanced functionality using Microsoft Power Apps. Its visual approach is intuitive and simple, yet flexible and powerful. This low-code platform has capabilities for both citizen and pro developers. Unleash your IT team to collaborate with fully supported end-to-end, low-code development. Learn more here: Read More...

Conéctate con clientes y crea confianza para desarrollar relaciones sólidas es esencial en la era digital de hoy en día. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales y LinkedIn Sales Navigator unieron fuerzas para ofrecer una solución adaptativa que anticipa las necesidades de los clientes a medida que cambian. Con la gran red de responsables de la toma de decisiones en empresas en la red del navegador de LinkedIn, puedes encontrar a los clientes correctos, entender mejor qué les interesa y conectarte de una manera más significativa. Vuelve a poner el toque humano en cada interacción con clientes. Read More...

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHS BT) is the authority responsible for managing organ donation and transplant services, as well as blood and blood product donation services, in the UK’s national health service. NHS BT leveraged Azure to improve the organ donation process and the experience of patients and donor families. The new Donorpath system has transformed the administrative process of organ donation, giving as much as forty percent of time back to the nurses, while taking advantage of the scalability, resiliency, and the security Azure provides. Read More...

Microsoft Power Apps empowers citizen developers to build and share custom, professional applications that solve their business challenges. In this blog, you’ll see the stories of citizen developers who built apps and became Power Apps Champions. Read More...

Allica Bank delivers on the ambition to empower SMEs by providing a full suite of digitally enhanced financial products. In order to do this, they are powered by modern technology and tools but built on real human relationships and trust. As a bank, data security and compliance with UK banking regulations were the two top priorities for the team. They chose to go with proven software that Allica Bank considered to be best in-class, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics CRM and Azure. Read More...

La COVID-19 aceleró el protagonismo de las ventas en línea. El resultado es una necesidad constante de personalizar la experiencia del cliente, no reducirla. La segmentación en tiempo real que tiene en cuenta aspectos como la ubicación, el género y la edad sigue siendo importante, pero lo que es más importante es comprender la intención específica del consumidor. Las soluciones basadas en la IA ofrecen información sobre los intereses, las motivaciones y las posibles conversiones de las personas. En vez de bombardear a los clientes con información basada en características comunes, la personalización y el usar la IA hace que los compradores se sientan vistos y escuchados. Read More...

Las aplicaciones empresariales de Microsoft para ISV del programa Connect ofrece a los socios una infraestructura para evaluar posibles oportunidades relacionadas con desarrollar, gestionar y vender aplicaciones empresariales de Microsoft como un socio de Microsoft al captar muchas oportunidades de ingresos. Accede a plataformas, herramientas, recursos y soporte diseñado para ayudarte a desarrollar y vender tus aplicaciones de empresa. Conviértete en un socio de Microsoft y obtén herramientas para desarrollar tu potencial de ventas por completo. Suscríbete para mantenerte conectado; te ayudaremos a navegar el mundo de las aplicaciones empresariales de Microsoft como un socio de Microsoft. Read More...

Poussées par l'état du monde actuel, de plus en plus d'entreprises adoptent le travail hybride. Cependant, comment construire le modèle d'une manière qui convienne à votre entreprise et à ceux qui la dirigent ? Simple : Parlez aux employés pour adapter le programme à leurs besoins spécifiques. Plus facile à dire qu'à faire ? Apprenez les questions à poser et les scénarios à envisager, puis restez flexible afin de pouvoir pivoter rapidement si nécessaire. Read More...

This video captures the journey of Samit Saini, a security officer at London Heathrow Airport and who discovered Microsoft Power Apps. As a novice, he easily created useful, time-saving applications. Now, as a member of the IT team, he teaches others to do the same. See how Samit and Power Apps led digital transformation. Read More...

A short medley of customer stories showing how a modern security strategy empowers them to deliver better customer experiences, empower productivity and become more agile and resilient. Read More...

La pandémie a totalement transformé notre façon de travailler, de faire des affaires et de répondre aux besoins des clients (et des employés). Les données montrant que toutes les parties souhaitent de la flexibilité, le passage au travail hybride est une opportunité commerciale stratégique pour chaque organisation, qui nécessite un nouveau modèle opérationnel. L'objectif des clients est de mener ce changement au sein de leur entreprise et d'adopter l'innovation et l'opportunité du travail hybride – la voie inévitable de l'avenir. Heureusement, Microsoft a été un pionnier dans cette transition et dispose d'un guide pour partager ce qu'il a appris à l'échelle sur les personnes, les lieux et les processus. Abonnez-vous pour rester connecté. Nous vous aiderons à jouer un rôle actif dans la construction de l'avenir de votre organisation. Read More...

COVID-19 versnelde de overheersing van online verkoop. Het resultaat is een grotere behoefte om de ervaring van de klant te personaliseren en dus niet te verminderen. Segmentering in real time waarbij factoren als plaats, geslacht en leeftijd een rol spelen, is nog steeds belangrijk, maar belangrijker is inzicht in de specifieke intentie van de consument. AI-gestuurde oplossingen geven inzicht in individuele interesses, motivaties en potentiële conversies. In plaats van klanten te bestoken met informatie op basis van gemeenschappelijke kenmerken, zorgt personalisering met behulp van AI ervoor dat shoppers zich gezien en gehoord voelen. Read More...

Het Microsoft Business Applications ISV Connect-programma biedt ISV-partners een kader om potentiële zakelijke kansen te beoordelen met betrekking tot het bouwen, beheren en verkopen van Microsoft Business Applications als een Microsoft-partner, en zo meerdere inkomstenmogelijkheden te benutten. Krijg toegang tot platforms, tools, bronnen en ondersteuning die ontworpen zijn om u te helpen uw bedrijfsapplicaties te ontwikkelen, uit te geven en op de markt te brengen. Word Microsoft-partner en verkrijg de tools om uw verkoopmogelijkheden ten volle te ontwikkelen. Schrijf u in om op de hoogte te blijven - wij helpen u als Microsoft-partner uw weg te vinden in de wereld van Microsoft Business Applications. Read More...

El mundo ha cambiado y el espacio de trabajo sigue evolucionando luego de la pandemia. Entender a tu cliente es esencial para personalizar tus ventas; saber qué quiere y necesita tu cliente da como resultado compromisos eficaces. Con un incremento de trabajo en la nube, los productos como LinkedIn Sales Navigator y Dynamics 365 Sales te ayudan a mantenerte competitivo y encontrar clientes en donde sea que estén. Regístrate para saber más acerca de cómo comprometerse de forma eficaz con las ventas digitales. Read More...

La flexibilité est une nécessité dans le nouveau monde du travail post-pandémique. Le travail hybride continue de se répandre, et les chefs d'entreprise recherchent un nouveau mode de fonctionnement. La technologie est le facteur contraignant pour créer des réunions inclusives qui maintiennent les employés engagés et inspirés. Les mises à jour de Teams, comme PowerPoint Live, le flux de caméras Teams, Microsoft Whiteboard et les dispositifs comme Surface Hub, encouragent la collaboration numérique. Endpoint Manager combine des services tels que Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, Desktop Analytics, la cogestion et Windows Autopilot pour aider à sécuriser l'accès, protéger les données et répondre et gérer les risques. Inscrivez-vous pour rester connecté – nous vous aiderons à mieux vous connecter et à créer de nouvelles expériences au sein de votre organisation avec les réunions hybrides. Read More...

Ready to create your first app? Learn the basics of Microsoft Power Apps and how you can make your business more efficient. Explore the different technologies and easily build an app: Read More...

Customer trust is everything. Take an active, uncompromising approach to your security and risk management to protect your critical data and assets. Read More...

Bien que le télétravail commence à se démocratiser, de nombreuses entreprises ont encore du mal à normaliser leurs propres modèles personnalisés de travail hybride. Découvrez quatre choses à éviter pour équilibrer les besoins d'une main-d'œuvre diversifiée et divisée, qu'il s'agisse d'investir dans les bons outils, de surmonter la lassitude des réunions ou de trouver de nouveaux moyens de créer des liens personnels. Read More...

LinkedIn Sales Navigator es una aplicación prémium basada en una suscripción que se especializa en buscar clientes potenciales y rastrear las ventas potenciales. Su motor de búsqueda avanzado te ayuda a identificar clientes potenciales al buscar líderes o cuentas, filtrando los resultados de la búsqueda según la región geográfica, el tamaño de la empresa, el rol, el nivel de antigüedad y más. Con el navegador de ventas, los vendedores pueden atraer a nuevos líderes, conexiones y descubrir nuevos de forma automática. La versión de Teams conecta aplicaciones populares de CRM y capta tu actividad del navegador de ventas. Read More...

Tout le monde sait que le travail d'équipe est essentiel dans la National Football League (NFL) – sur le terrain et en dehors. L'arrivée de la COVID-19 a cependant poussé la ligue à réimaginer la manière de collaborer en coulisses. Exécuter des centaines d'événements en direct tout en préservant l'expérience du jour du match pour les fans en ligne et les partenaires commerciaux était un nouveau défi. En lieu et place de la culture traditionnelle de communication en personne dans les bureaux de la ligue, l'organisation a adopté un terrain virtuel. Microsoft Teams a aidé la NFL à rester connectée et à assurer en toute sécurité les 270 matchs combinés de la saison régulière et des séries éliminatoires, ainsi que le Super Bowl LV, malgré les difficultés de collaboration engendrées par la pandémie. Read More...

This infographic demonstrates how Microsoft Power Apps can help businesses empower their workforce, save money building apps, simplify the development process, and scale quickly without compromising quality or security. Learn more: Read More...

Britax Romer, el ingeniero/fabricante europeo de asientos de auto para niños y cochecitos diseña y entrega productos de seguridad a los distribuidores de toda Europa. Para innovar y adelantarse a la competencia, necesitaba automatizar, digitalizar y otorgarle a los perspicaces clientes y distribuidores la información que necesitaban en un solo lugar, así como haciendo entregas en tiempo récord. Las soluciones de Microsoft Dynamics 365 le otorgaron al consumidor al por menor una guía para los mejores productos más seguros para niños. Read More...

Discover the four ways to build cyber resilience and help organisations adapt at speed, build trust and empower everyone to achieve more. Take an active, uncompromising approach to security with an integrated security platform, protecting critical data and services, enabling remote work, and building resilient cyberteams. Read More...

De wereld is veranderd, en de werkplek blijft zich post-pandemisch ontwikkelen. Inzicht in uw klant is essentieel voor het personaliseren van de verkoop - weten wat de klant wil en nodig heeft leidt tot effectieve afspraken. Nu steeds meer werk plaatsvindt in de cloud, helpen producten als LinkedIn Sales Navigator en Dynamics 365 Sales u om flexibel te blijven, en klanten te ontmoeten waar ze ook zijn. Meld u aan om meer te weten te komen over hoe u zich effectief kunt bezighouden met digitale verkoop. Read More...

Digital transformation, accelerated during the pandemic, is redefining the way companies use technology, people, and processes to apply new business models and discover new revenue streams—while striving to meet constant changes in customer expectations surrounding products and services. The digital transformation consists of five basic steps, starting with the alignment of objectives with business goals. Emerging technology and revamped processes are important for digital transformation—but nothing is more important than having staff with the right sets of skills. From software engineers to data scientists and UX designers, each plays a key role in the success of digital transformation within a company. Review the five steps for digital transformation, find real-world examples, and see which pitfalls you’ll need to avoid. Read More...

Discover Microsoft Power Apps and what the platform can do for you. Explore the different type of apps you can develop for different business needs and learn which one is right for you. Read a customer success story and watch a video to get started. Check out the manual here: Read More...

Watch this webinar to learn how low-code platforms like Microsoft Power Apps empower all developers to unleash innovation and drive growth. Discover how to engage and leverage your team in a pro developer scarcity climate. Microsoft and Forrester Research speakers lead the discussion. Sign up here. Read More...

Part of the natural landscape of every business is risk—some level of uncertainty that comes from not knowing how events will unfold as you and your team innovate. However, understanding risk management best practices can help anticipate potential issues and develop a plan. From securing cloud-based options to identifying cyber threats and other financial crimes, risk management is crucial in building business agility. Review our latest infographic to learn what you can do to minimize risks and reduce your exposure across key aspects of your business. Read More...

Industries, customers, and markets change. Even where and how we work is changing rapidly. As are, no doubt, your business strategies, goals, objectives, services, and products. The ability to quickly diversify, scale, and change your business models is a competitive advantage in any market. Understanding your customers’ opinions, attitudes, and emotional connections to your brand is called brand sentiment. This leading indicator can help inform how you’re doing in terms of your customer experience, product quality, price competitiveness, and loyalty. Sign up to stay in touch and download the e-book “Essential Key Performance Indicators for Small and Mid-Size Business.” See how easily and accurately you can measure business outcomes from brand sentiment, and let us know when you’re ready to make a change. Read More...

Farmer’s Choice has been delivering quality meat products to Kenyan tables for 40 years. The customer-oriented company uses advanced technologies with the existing agriculture ecosystem to enhance productivity, ensure food safety and quality, and reduce waste. The coordination of all activities in Microsoft cloud solutions— Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors—gives the company unmatched visibility over the entire lifecycle of production, allowing it to respond to supply and demand changes proactively. Read More...

As people spent more time outdoors during COVID-19, Kent Water Sports experienced a huge spike in product demand for its outdoor water and snow activities equipment. Improving its e-commerce experience was essential to keep up with orders. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce and Microsoft Power BI allowed Kent to thrive during the pandemic. The solution enabled employees to access, manage, and share data with ease to fulfill customer needs. Kent had a record sales year and is going strong—just like its active clients. Read More...

A roofing contractor needed a task-focused mobile solution to file project status updates quickly. Low connectivity areas, plus 100 work orders-a-week slowed down the process and added a hefty after-hours workload. Kelly Roofing needed a cost-effective solution that worked with their existing system. Enter Microsoft Power Apps. Within a few weeks their custom app transformed their business. Read their success story to learn how Power Apps decreased their processing time by 91% and boosted customer satisfaction. Read More...

This infographic shows how Microsoft Power Apps uses low code to help you save money and time for your business. See why Forrester named Microsoft a leader in low-code development platforms, and discover the benefits of Power Apps here. Read More...

This video is a quick introduction to low-code capabilities and how Microsoft Power Apps uses this technology to empower businesses to create innovative apps. Discover how to reduce inefficiencies and solve business challenges by quickly and easily creating custom applications. Read More...

Learn how to drive competitiveness and resiliency with this new report from Microsoft and Goldsmiths, University of London. Discover the small changes organisations need to make to attract the right skills, talent, tech and leadership to prosper and boost the UK economy by £48 billion. Read More...