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By using the computational power of GPUs, SQream's analytics platform can ingest, transform and query very large datasets on an hourly, daily or yearly basis. This platform enables SQream's customers to get complex insights out of their very large datasets. Read More...

"Transition to Cloud means moving from on-premises to a cloud or hybrid environment. It also means helping employees be more productive from anywhere and delivering cost-effective solutions for secure collaboration. In this infographic, get tips on how to begin your modern transformation, such as: - Evaluate where you are right now versus where you want to be - Use an iterative approach centered around employee experiences - Focus on key workplace transformation areas like remote work, frontline empowerment, and security Learn about the 4-step Microsoft approach and process to empower organizations to put innovation into practice. Find out more about how to move confidently to the cloud and accelerate adoption with Microsoft FastTrack services. Sign up and stay connected. We’ll help you innovate with Microsoft 365 to deliver modern cloud experiences. " Read More...

You need a way to help your sellers do more with less so that they can be ready to connect with customers  - no matter what they need.  With Dynamics 365 Sales, your sellers can prioritize their best bets, collaborate with their sales team in the moment, know when they should engage with prospects, and then see how it went after ending the call. Sellers are given the gift of time, plus the intelligence they need to close more deals faster than before.  Are you ready to do more with less, and rev up your connected sales and marketing? We can help. Let’s talk.    Read More...

The use of cloud technology is becoming more prevalent within industrial IoT. But U.S. industries are at the experimental stage with public clouds. Read More...

Do in-office workers have an advantage over remote co-workers? This article suggests some steps for managers to take to ensure equal treatment of your employees. Read More...

OpenAI's chatbot has many great uses -- but as with any new technology, there are people out there who will look to exploit it in ways that could cause problems. Read More...

This flyer provides an overview of Surface for Business devices and accessories that can help enable secure hybrid work. Please contact CBA Consult for more information about Surface for Business. View: Are You Set Up to Succeed in a Hybrid World?

How can Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services help you optimize customer experiences and maximize employee productivity? Receive a free Cloud Migration Consultation with an expert from CBA Consult who can help you assess strengths and goals, identify needs and implement the right solution. View: Free Cloud Migration Consultation

Cloud cost management and optimization can be a major challenge for organizations with multiple cloud environments on different cloud platforms and vendors. In this guide, "Comparing AWS Tools for Cloud Cost Management and Optimization", you'll learn how to identify unnecessary cloud costs, what tools can help gain visibility into cloud costs, and how to ensure good governance of your cloud. Read the whitepaper here. View: Comparing AWS Tools for Cloud Cost Management and Optimization

Seven out of 10 healthcare IT professionals say their organizations have moved to the cloud, with another 20 percent saying that they hope to move to the cloud within the next two years, according to a Feb. 22 study from software company DuploCloud.  Read More...

Deliver more relevant customer engagements and build deeper connections using a platform that puts you in control of your customer data. You’ll finally have the right information and tools to orchestrate and activate the right experience--from lead generation all the way to loyalty. Sign up for our mailing list, and we’ll share even more on how to unify customer data, keep sales and marketing aligned, and preserve ROI. We can help you transform relationship selling and develop a deep understanding of customers with Dynamics 365. Let’s connect - we’re here to help. Read More...

"In today’s global business market, the ability to provide on-demand, real-time visibility for customers has become more important than ever, and C.H. Robinson has been at the forefront of the digital transformation in the supply chain industry. The company accelerated its modern workplace plan after implementing a remote work environment in response to COVID-19, including quickly deploying Microsoft 365 and its integrated portfolio of solutions. What’s more, by implementing Microsoft Teams, they enabled virtual collaboration spaces where teams can have open conversations and are able to interact while working on their new produce brand, Robinson Fresh®." Read More...

Some organizations are already exploring ways to apply AI in security workflows. Read More...

This analyst report describes the key findings of a study that evaluated the role of modernized PCs in optimizing hybrid work environments and lists Forrester's main recommendations. Please contact CBA Consult for more information about Microsoft solutions for hybrid work. View: Understanding Modernized PCs' Role in Optimizing Hybrid Work Environments: A Spotlight on IT and Security

Organizations leverage the cloud for its flexibility and effectiveness in accelerating the delivery of services. Having the right cloud-based solutions in place is crucial to ensuring your IT team can quickly and easily respond to market disruptions and business change. VMware Horizon is one such solution. It helps you support your distributed workforce with the efficient delivery of virtual desktops and applications. This eBook shows how VMware Horizon, with its cloud-ready infrastructure, can be deployed on-premises and easily extended to hybrid or multi-cloud environments. Download the eBook to discover how you can unlock key use cases and build a more resilient business with VMware Horizon. View: Get Hybrid Cloud Agility and Scalability to Empower Your Distributed Workforce

Predictive analytics plays a crucial role in precision medicine, an approach to healthcare that uses an individual's genetic, lifestyle and environmental data to develop personalized treatment plans. Read More...

To make these changes in a virtual setting, one needs clear intentions, documentation, and a deeper understanding of the human psyche and what works best in current circumstances. Read this article to learn what managers need to do to support hybrid or remote workers. Read More...

The HoloLens 2, with Microsoft's transformative technology, is a validated solution designed to handle discrete manufacturing workloads. Check out this solution brief to learn more. View: HoloLens 2 Discrete Manufacturing Case Studies

The man originally charged with mapping Microsoft's expedition to the cloud, Pete Apple, recalls the intricacies and nuances the company experienced along the way. Read the blog to gain insight on the important role mapping played driving the journey. Read More...

Microsoft Endpoint Manager keeps data secure in the cloud and on-premises. Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune connected on a unified platform; it delivers an intuitive administrative experience to your modern workplace. Watch this video for a demo of how it creates flexible paths to cloud management with more scale, security and intelligence. Read More...

After a lift and shift of its legacy systems to Amazon's AWS, Thales Digital Identity and Security (DIS), a provider of IT security services, needed help controlling cloud costs. The company turned to CloudHealth, a comprehensive cloud management platform from VMware. Read the story of Thales DIS digital transformation journey to a cost-optimized cloud infrastructure. Read More...

With every passing year, data analytics services are gaining more prominence as most enterprises are realizing the potential of data in driving important business decisions. The growing availability of data, developments in technology, and mounting demand for data-driven insights will contribute to this trend.   Read More...

In this guest post, Helen Kelisky, managing director for Google Cloud in the UK and Ireland, sets out several key trends in the world of cloud that she predicts will play out in 2023. Read More...

Find out how leaders across industries are building long-term value by putting cyber at the heart of the business. Explore findings from Deloitte's latest survey based on input from cyber executives around the world. Read More...

When Westpac NZ bank wanted to enhance customer experience and accelerate innovation, it decided to transform back-office processes by transitioning its on-prem CRM to Microsoft Dynamics 365 cloud. Today, the bank's almost 2,800 Dynamics 365 users save as much as 3,850 hours per week. Read the blog to learn how and be inspired by all the other ways the bank benefits. Read More...

Give your security staff the right tools and intelligence with @Microsoft's Sentinel and 365 Defender. Reply to discuss how we can help.

Feeling a bit frayed around the edges? Energy zapped, emotionally drained, decreased job satisfaction? Burnout is real for HR professionals. SHRM Online reached out to learn how HR destresses. Read More...

Today’s complicated virtual business reality makes it difficult to secure fragmented IT or cloud point solutions. As we’ve seen, natural disasters and political tensions require always-on from anywhere tech solutions. We know that Microsoft 365 helps businesses stay agile in these uncertain economic times with cost savings and cloud advances. Need proof? This infographic illustrates how organizations further along in their transition from on-prem to the cloud are more likely to report positive experiences among employees and end users about securing data and personal privacy. Read More...

If you're having a hard time staffing your cybersecurity team either because of budget issues or the global security talent shortage, book a free consultation with one of our cybersecurity experts to discover ways to address this critical problem. View: Close your security talent gap—free consultation

JM Financial Asset Management needed help updating its aging IT infrastructure, with a traditional storage area network and server farm architecture. IT management had become difficult and future scalability seemed impossible. Fortunately, VMware helped with JM Financial's transformation. Read the article to learn how VMware helped the organization deploy a versatile platform that ensures cost-effective scalability, remote user access and reliable disaster recovery. View: VMware Upgraded The Aging IT Infrastructure at JM Financial Asset Management

Struggling to effectively process the massive volumes of data your organization generates? Our BDass (Big Data as a service) solution can help you harness the full power of your data—efficiently and at scale. Sign up for a free demo to see how. View: Explore a leading BDass solution—free demo

If your cloud costs are exceeding your projections, you may need to make some changes to cloud management. Our cloud experts can help you discover the cost inefficiencies in your cloud infrastructure. Book your free assessment today. View: Are you optimizing cloud costs? —free analysis

We have a world-class solution to help your hybrid workforce maximize productivity—no matter where they are. Schedule a free demo today. View: Increase your productivity—free demo

What a difference a year makes! At this time last year, buyers and sellers were finding new opportunities and changing jobs at unprecedented rates. Fast forward to today, and the landscape has certainly changed.  2023 will bring new ups and downs for leaders and reps alike. Even so, this year will open the doors for sales organizations to embrace innovation.  Read on for the five big ideas that will have the greatest impact on B2B sales this year, and learn how sales organizations can leverage them to their benefit. Then get in touch with us – we’re here to help. Read More...

Work with human resources and seek out diverse job candidates. Read More...

This solution brief explains that Surface Laptop SE for Education offers power and portability to support blended learning while delivering engaging experiences for the modern classroom, provides information about Windows 11 SE, and highlights the Surface's technical specifications. Please contact CBA Consult for more information about Surface Laptop SE for Education. View: Surface Laptop SE for Education

It is crucial today to fully understand and capitalize on the latest technologies for securing your organization with simpler, faster, and smarter security. Read the eBook to gain insight into the importance of continuously incorporating all aspects of your technology stack to deliver more effective security through a Zero Trust strategy. View: Securing Your Organization from Threats for Dummies

Microsoft has discovered that understanding and keeping pace with new employee expectations are key to making hybrid work, work. Read the eBook for additional insight on how to make the hybrid work environment work for your organization. View: Hybrid Work: A Guide for Business Leaders

A multi-cloud computing strategy offers many benefits. But to get the full advantage of multi-cloud environment, you need a consistent infrastructure and operations across all the cloud environments. That includes having the same toolset, workflows, configurations and policies. The eBook "5-Step Buyers Guide to Multi-Cloud Management" explains what you need for a successful multi-cloud enterprise. Download your free eBook here. View: 5-Step Buyers Guide to Multi-Cloud Management

Senco Gold and Diamonds is one of India's oldest and most trusted jewelry brands, with over 130 stores.  The brand had been experimenting with an in-house Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool, but it wasn’t providing value. With a growing customer base, they were facing difficulties managing customer questions, complaints, and responses.  Microsoft Dynamics 365 provided a single, unified offering for retail needs and helped them keep pace with technology while ensuring that they could offer the best possible service to their customers. Are you looking to do the same? Let’s talk. Read More...

Cloud migration and digital transformation are no longer IT industry buzzwords. The cloud transition is growing and changing the way businesses operate as they overcome initial concerns about security, regulation, and cost to embrace cloud computing and data storage. Cloud migration allows for digital transformation and the adoption of digitally enabled business models across all industries. Companies are moving away from owning and managing their own servers and infrastructure on-premises and third-party data centers toward private virtualized and public clouds. Learn more about how cloud transition is shaping the way companies function and what leaders in all industries are saying. Read More...

Peel Regional Police, one of the largest law enforcement organizations in Canada, needed to upgrade its digital technology and provide officers with more information and support in the field. With more than 2,000 police officers and almost 900 civilian employees, its goal is to address crime through more effective call response, investigations, enforcement, and police visibility. This customer story explains how the department used VMware's Workspace ONE to deploy 2,000 iPhones and body cameras in just eight weeks. View: Peel Regional Police Modernizes Policing with Secure, Cloud-First Technology

In the multi-cloud era, organizations often have workloads running in different cloud environments as well as on-prem and hosted by a third party. Now VMware is making it possible for on-prem workloads to access cloud-based services. VMware's new edition of VSphere+ provides access to a wide selection of cloud services and centralizes management through the VMware Cloud Console. Read the article on vSphere+ to learn how it provides access to cloud benefits such as rapid scalability, admin services, developer services and other advantages of a public cloud. Read More...

There are ways to train machine learning algorithms without big data, from lightweight algorithms to active learning. Here are a few of them. Read More...

We will explore advanced strategies for scaling your DevOps environment while highlighting Serverspace's seamless integration as a global provider. Read More...

A.I. is replacing the return to the office as the next remedy for the slump in productivity. Read More...

Today's employees want the flexibility to work from anywhere but providing them with a best-in-class digital workspace experience wherever they go can easily overwhelm your IT team. The key is choosing an integrated anywhere workspace solution that can deliver secure, seamless experiences while reducing costs and simplifying operations. This infographic provides an overview of how to get there. It includes a breakdown of the six main IT challenges to supporting a hybrid workforce, and outlines the benefits of VMware Horizon, the modern VDI solution for the anywhere workspace. View: Why New Ways of Working Require a New Type of Workspace

Digital transformation requires employees to be engaged and agile. Read More...

The future of hybrid work requires companies to reimagine the employee experience and decide what hybrid work should look like. Read the blog to gain insight on how smart organizations are empowering workers with the tools they need to work more productively and create an inclusive and resilient culture to attract and retain talent. Read More...

The rise of remote work and hybrid work has increased the demand for systems that employees can access from anywhere. Check out the infographic to gain insight on how Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop enables secure and productive remote work on any device.

Whether you're planning your first or fourteenth cloud project, you need to do a readiness evaluation of your company's IT skills, resources, applications and infrastructure. Let us help. You can get a free Cloud Readiness Assessment from one of CBA Consult's cloud experts. Just schedule your consultation with the request form below. We can ensure your company is ready for the cloud. View: Cloud Readiness Assessment

The need for organizations to properly process, manage and analyze data is fueling BDaaS (Big data as a service) market growth. Read More...

If you're not employing certain cloud optimization tactics—autoscaling, for example—you're wasting money and impeding cloud deployment efficiency. Read More...

1083 is a jeans and sneaker company that prioritizes recycling and reusing materials to combat waste. Read the customer story to see how Microsoft 365 Business Premium helps 1083 run efficiently and enjoy enhanced security. Read More...

Dynamics 365 Marketing lets you personalize your customer experience by using AI-powered insights and predictions to orchestrate real-time journeys, nurturing, and 1:1 personalization. You can turn customer insights into relevant action for content, channels, customer segmentation, and analytics. With customer journey orchestration,  you can design and deliver the right content, at the right moment, and on the right channel. And these are just some of the benefits Dynamics 365 Marketing can provide. Take a look, and then get in touch. We’re here to help. Read More...

Book a meeting to discuss how the team at CBA Consult can help you use technology to streamline daily tasks for frontline workers. View: Free Cloud Migration Assessment

Dealing with on-premises and multi-cloud infrastructure can be quite challenging. This infographic can help. Download it to learn the top five infrastructure challenges and how VMware vSphere 8 can solve them. View: Launch Your IT Infrastructure into the Multi-Cloud Era with VMware vSphere 8

Worried you are vulnerable to a data breach because you lack the staff or resources to implement organization-wide protection? Demo our AI powered security solution to see how you can have maximum protection at a fraction of the cost. View: Book a complimentary demo of an AI powered security solution

Looking to improve or scale your ESG initiatives? We have a sustainable tech solution that can yield an impressive ROI. Schedule a free demo today. View: Demo our latest sustainable tech solution

We can help you optimize your hybrid work model. Schedule a free consultation with one of our experts to learn how you can mitigate hybrid work challenges. View: A free consultation on hybrid work solutions

The digital transformation of the business world has pushed businesses to address new challenges: remote work, cloud migration, and device security is the new normal. Today’s decision makers need to create people connections, address burnout, and work toward consolidating apps. With Microsoft 365, you get a platform boosted with industry-leading apps, intelligent cloud services, and world-class security. You can download and sync devices, detect threats before issues occur, simplify through vendor consolidation, and so much more. This infographic explains the 6 ways Microsoft 365 apps and services can ease your organization’s journey to modern work. Read More...

When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, having the right tools and technology is only half the battle. Read More...

Our experts are ready to discuss your cloud migration challenges and propose and implement solutions. A complimentary cloud migration assessment is the first step. Schedule yours today. View: Free Dynamics 365 Assessment

A new strategy for detecting cyberattacks on manufacturing systems involves using AI to monitor digital twins of physical systems. Read More...

Embracing digital transformation, cybersecurity, energy-efficent infrastructure, and relevant data and systems helps meet sustainability goals. Read More...

From effective collaboration to IoT security, employers face mounting hybrid work challenges. Read More...

Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises can realize with Dynamics 365 Sales. After investing in Dynamics 365 Sales, the interviewees’ companies improved productivity across the sales function, addressed a larger number of opportunities each year, and closed a higher percentage of those opportunities. Read more from Forrester, and then get in touch. We’re here to help you improve your sales operations, own your customer relationships, and provide even more personalized customer experiences. Read More...

If you're struggling to effectively monitor every security vulnerability across your organization, you may benefit from a patch management solution. Book a free demo to learn more. View: A free consultation on patch management

This flyer discusses how Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop on Microsoft Surface devices enable the hybrid workplace. Please contact CBA Consult for more information about Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop on Microsoft Surface devices.  View: Open the Doors to the Hybrid Workplace with Microsoft Surface

The disruption of the pandemic and emergence of anywhere workforce triggered a surge in sophisticated cyberattacks and material breaches. 76% of global cybersecurity professionals said attacks rose from employees working remotely. Security teams now face the challenge of securing the anywhere workforce. The new workforce creates blind spots, highlighting vulnerabilities in legacy security solutions and strategies. The "Global Security Insights Report" offers intelligence on the cybersecurity landscape, attack and defense trend as well as top security priorities for organizations looking to maintain resilience and continuity. Read this report for a clearer picture of the evolving threat landscape and actionable guidance and recommendations for today and beyond. View: VMware Global Security Insights Report

Read the customer story to learn how an engineering firm in Bangladesh reduces costs, streamlines operations across various departments and opens avenues for future growth by implementing Microsoft Azure. View: Engineering Firm in Bangladesh Employs Cloud Solutions to Streamline Daily Operations

Have you fortified your network against heightening cybersecurity risks in your hybrid work option environment? How reliable is your security? Book a meeting with an expert from CBA Consult for a free cyber audit to assess compliance and identify vulnerabilities. View: Free Cyber Audit

Businesses rely on cloud transformation for the stability and agility it offers to their operations. Microsoft 365 enables this transformation by realizing modern work environments where users are productive and secure while working from anywhere. Review the infographic and get started today with this 5-step deployment checklist. Learn how you can rapidly deploy Teams, secure access, provide employees with adequate support, and more. Read More...

SSI Securities Corporation is one of Vietnam's largest consumer brokerage firms, seeing themselves as working in "the business of success". The company is committed to unlocking opportunities in the financial market for its wide client pool. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted day-to-day work, SSI embarked on a company-wide digital transformation. Using a combination of tools including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure, the firm turned the challenge into an opportunity, increasing sales and enhancing the customer experience. Its large employee network spread across multiple cities successfully transitioned to remote work. Read More...

Frontline workers — who represent much of the global workforce — are found across essential and nonessential industries including retail, healthcare and supply chain sectors (i.e., manufacturing). Most often reporting to a jobsite, or out in the field, these employees rely heavily on mission-critical technologies to access the information, applications, and resources they need to do their job. Download our infographic to delve into the critical use cases for frontline workers across industries, learn how they interact with mission-critical digital technologies and understand how VMware Workspace ONE accelerates digital transformation. View: IT Insights from Today's Frontline Organizations

As network perimeters continue to disintegrate in today's complex computing environments, it's become impractical to defend against every known and unknown threat. Read More...

This eBook discusses the features and benefits of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop on Surface devices. Please contact CBA Consult for more information about Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop on Surface devices.  View: Open the Doors to the Hybrid Workplace with Microsoft Secure Remote Desktops

Don't underestimate little things like bringing in donuts or the occasional free lunch when it comes to enticing employees back to the office. Read More...

Cybercriminals innovate to develop tools, techniques and procedures that exploit changes that come from digital transformation. Combating them requires you to adopt an innovation mindset on cybersecurity. Read the blog to gain insight on how VMware has developed a future-ready security mindset that enables business flexibility and resilience and security they can trust. Read More...

Cloud migration can be a complex process with a lot of moving parts. Watch the video to get an overview of the Microsoft Azure Migration and Modernization Program and how it can help you confidently migrate to Azure. Learn how to get proactive guidance, tools and the right mix of expert help at every stage of the migration journey.

Read the blog to learn how you use Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 or Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session remote desktops in the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center, just as you can manage a shared Windows 10 or Windows 11 client device. Read More...

A 2022 Gallup survey on the workplace found that engaged workers are more profitable for their companies than unhappy workers. More than 80 percent of employees reported feeling disengaged. Clearly, there is substantial opportunity to to boost employee engagement and profitability is substantial. Read this article on digital employee experience (DEX) and how to improve yours. Read More...

Businesses rely on cloud transformation for the stability and agility it offers to their operations. Microsoft 365 enables this transformation by realizing modern work environments where users are productive and secure while working from anywhere. Secure your business with technology you can trust, ensure only the right users have access without affecting productivity, and protect your data through security best practices and easy-to-use policies that prevent accidental data leaks. Sign up to say connected—we’ll help you learn more about making the transition to the cloud and into a more secure environment. Read More...

The volume and complexity of modern workloads are increasing, which is driving demand for infrastructure services that provide key underlying functionality for these workloads. VMware vSphere 8, the enterprise workload platform, brings the benefits of cloud to on-premises workloads and supercharges performance. Read the blog post to learn more. Read More...

Generative AI and LLMs are gaining attention in the security industry but not everyone is convinced the technologies will deliver the benefits promised. Read More...

Learn why business and IT leaders should care about the massive environmental impact of cloud computing. Read More...

Hybrid and remote work offer benefits like DEIA advancement and flexibility, but challenges like bias and communication gaps need attention for success Read More...

Patching is an essential component of your cybersecurity strategy. However, patching alone isn't enough to keep your organization safe. Read More...

Did you know that 90% of companies say their existing systems for tracking customer journeys need improvement? In partnership with Futurum, Microsoft surveyed 1,000 global business leaders, technologists, marketers, and customer experience professionals to identify data practice challenges and opportunities for customer experience (CX) leaders today. The  findings of the report  revealed that companies are evolving their customer relationship management (CRM) technologies to meet changing customer expectations. Read on, and then reach out. We can help you reach your CRM goals. Read More...

By implementing a Zero Trust architecture, organizations can improve security posture, increase organizational agility, and empower employees. Read the Forrester Total Economic Impact (TEI) report to learn more about Microsoft's Zero Trust security model. View: Forrester TEI Report

Keeping your data, apps, compute and networking resources secure is always top of mind. Watch the video to get an overview of Microsoft Azure services and the capabilities that enable you to secure, manage and monitor cloud data, apps and infrastructure. Read More...

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services institutions in the world with more than 200,000 employees in over 64 countries. When driving digitalization in its complex environment became overwhelming, it turned to the Microsoft portfolio of intelligent business applications. Read the customer story to see how the solution empowers HSBC to deliver operational excellence and create more engaging customer experiences. Read More...

Telcom provider Bharti Airtel faced a transformation challenge. With a legacy IT stack that was not yet up to supporting its many planned projects and ran a mere quarter of full capacity. The telco was also plagued by network and security automation bottlenecks in their legacy environments. With the help of VMware, Bharti Airtel made a successful transition to a fully virtualized environment with network, compute and storage working in tandem. Read the customer story to learn the full details of Airtel's transformation. View: Next Generation Cloud In a Software Defined World

As the leading provider of IT infrastructure and related services in the Nordic and Baltic regions, Atea has offices in 85 cities and more than 7,500 employees.  The company is not only guiding clients on their digital transformation journeys, but is also on a journey of its own. Atea’s top priority was to transform their own ecommerce experience from broad-based engagement to fine-tuned communications with the right message and cadence to build loyalty and maximize retention.   They chose  Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights to make this priority a reality. Read More...

As a company dedicated to keeping people moving, Goodyear tire company wasn’t about to slow down because of global travel restrictions due to COVID-19. When engineers could no longer travel to factories for equipment installation or troubleshooting, Goodyear turned to Microsoft Teams running on RealWear voice controlled, assisted-reality wearable computers to bring the engineering experts into the plants virtually—enabling instantaneous collaboration from remote locations, and saving money on travel costs. Read More...

Improved #powerefficiency is integral to a robust AI ecosystem. But there's a problem... Read More...

New serverless database solutions from Vercel address growing demand for applications that can handle data storage and access at the edge. Read More...

Facility managers must choose technology that meets current and future needs and will create a successful hybrid workspace. Read More...

Frontline staff are increasingly using social media and smartphones in their work with communities — particularly while on the move. Co-creating a cybersecurity policy with communities can reduce or remove the need for technical experts, as well as making cybersecurity everybody's responsibility in an organization. Read More...

With countless AI solutions flooding the market and promising spectacular ROI, discerning between the tools you actually need and ones that will generate minimum value can be a real challenge. Schedule a consultation with one of our experts to help you understand which solutions will work for your business—and which are a waste of money. View: Discover which AI solution you need—free assessment

In today's rapidly evolving cloud environment, if you're not thinking about updating legacy cloud platforms, you risk losing significant ground to your bolder competitors. Schedule a free demo of one of the most innovative cloud platforms from a world-class vendor today. View: Get a free demo the latest innovative cloud solution

Building a thriving hybrid work culture that works for managers and employees is a challenge most companies continue to grapple with. Because we work with leading vendors of hybrid work enablement solutions, we have in-depth knowledge of the tools and strategies that underpin successful hybrid work arrangements. Schedule a free assessment to discover how to optimize hybrid work. View: A free assessment of your hybrid work model

In the rapidly evolving cybersecurity environment, every organization has vulnerabilities that can be targeted by bad actors. To find out where your biggest liabilities are, schedule a free consultation with one of our experts. View: What is your security strategy missing? —free assessment

How can you deliver virtual desktops and applications on any device, anywhere? CBA Consult recommends considering VMware Horizon, a virtual desktop and applications platform that runs in the data center and simplifies and centralizes management. Book a free demo meeting with one of our Microsoft Azure experts to identify areas of opportunity for your organization to benefit from Azure Virtual Desktop. View: Book a Demo

Two things are clear: The future is increasingly uncertain, and agility is key to resilience and sustained growth. This raises the question: How do you transform "future-ready" from buzzword to sustainable business model? The answer is in the cloud. What's required to fully harness the benefits of operating in the cloud? The eBook, "3 Criteria to Simplifying Cloud Complexity" provides guidance. Download the guide to discover why multi-cloud management is the key to successful cloud transformation, explore the challenges that can make it complicated and how VMware Aria can help maximize your success. View: 3 Criteria to Simplifying Cloud Complexity

According to Gartner, more than 90% of clients will soon use cloud-based UEM tools. This blog article explains why Gartner named VMware as a leader for overall ability to execute and completeness of vision. Read More...

In the 5G era, telecoms should no longer be the default connectivity providers for forward thinkers. The emergence of innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cellular vehicle-to-everything, and smart factories are driving a major shift towards flexible and cost-effective connectivity solutions that are better suited to the needs of businesses and consumers globally. [...] Read More...

Amid the excitement of this transition, many companies often overlook crucial tech-related factors that can hinder the success of their remote or hybrid work models. Read More...

While organizations take steps to better align cybersecurity programs with business goals, there is still plenty of room for improvement. Read More...

According to Microsoft research, 4 in 10 frontline workers say they don't have the right technology to do their job effectively. Read the blog to better understand frontline workers' struggles and the role Microsoft's Zero Trust security model is playing in extending security to devices on the frontline too. Read More...

Get more productivity, better security, and cost savings when you maximize the value of your technology investments with Microsoft 365. No matter how you run your business or your team, Microsoft 365 is the cloud-first platform that enables all the ways people work today – wherever, whenever, and however. Sign up for our mailing list to learn why Microsoft 365 is a better way to work for your small business. We can help you do more with less. Let’s stay connected! Read More...

Deliver more relevant customer engagements and build deeper connections using a platform that puts you in control of your customer data. You’ll finally have the right information and tools to orchestrate and activate the right experience--from lead generation all the way to loyalty. Sign up for our mailing list, and we’ll share even more on how to unify customer data, keep sales and marketing aligned, and preserve ROI. We can help you transform relationship selling and develop a deep understanding of customers with Dynamics 365. Let’s connect - we’re here to help. Read More...

Different ways of working in this hybrid world mean different ways of managing how we work. Read the blog to gain insight on how to approach the day efficiently and meaningfully through proper time management. Read More...

Belgium-based steel wire transformation and coating technologies company Bekaert wanted to modernize its technology infrastructure by moving to the cloud from on-premises data centers. Read the customer story to learn how Azure Virtual Desktop provided a more agile, scalable and secure way to connect its employees, contractors and vendors to the company network. Read More...

This blog breaks down how with Horizon Cloud, you create a farm to provision desktop sessions or remote applications to your end users from hosts that are capable of serving multiple user sessions simultaneously. When created, the farm consists of a pool of RDS-capable hosts. Read the blog to learn more. Read More...

Financial institutions are looking for one centralized platform to handle appointment scheduling, virtual customer meetings, managing tasks and lending team collaboration. Watch the video to see how Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services Collaboration Manager helps improve communication, productivity and process orchestration across your organization while enhancing customer experiences.

Moving to a multi-cloud environment has become a priority for forward-looking organizations. We can help define your strategy and provide the guidance you need for successful migration and management of cloud apps and data. Request a free Cloud Migration Consultation with our cloud experts to get insight and advice on your multi-cloud plan. View: Cloud Migration Consultation

When two banks in India merged its offices, banking services and 400 applications, they had to do it while ensuring continuous availability of services for their customers. The solution was VMware. The newly merged bank decided to implement a private cloud using VMware vCloud Suite. The migration was completed with no downtime in just three months. Read how the new Indian Bank handled the move in this customer story. View: How Cloud Management Helped Indian Bank Handle a Merger

Children 's charity The Make-A-Wish Foundation depends on its website and its distributed IT systems to carry out its mission of granting wishes to seriously ill children. Recently, the Make-A-Wish Foundation needed to streamline its IT systems and improve the reliability of its website. The foundation's IT team used VMware's Cloud Provider Platform to create an enterprise-wide project to standardize the infrastructure for all its U.S. chapters and enable cloud services at its headquarters. Read the full story. View: Make-a-Wish Moves to the Cloud to Grant Wishes Faster

With the explosion of generative AI and other powerful new data tools, chief data and artificial intelligence officers (CDAIOs) are more important than ever as companies navigate this new landscape. Too many, however, are set up to fail by poor alignment, lack of trust, not enough focus on business opportunities, and how their job is understood internally. There are five steps companies can take to better set their CDAIOs up for success: 1) make data everyone's business, 2) make business leaders data champions, 3) review all data and AI investments to make sure the money is well spent, 4) shift to an ecosystem mindset, and 5) proceed with caution. Read More...

Cloud companies are poised to create billions, perhaps trillions, in global economic value and represent a bright spot in an otherwise dismal economic landscape marked by geopolitical turmoil, rising inflation and continuing supply-chain woes. Read More...

To succeed with a distributed and flexible work model over the long term, experts note the importance of best practices and collaborative technology. Read More...

Digital transformation is not a new requirement for business leaders, but the pandemic has boosted the urgency as companies rush to improve agility, speed, and data-driven decision-making. Whether through modern application adoption, streamlining IT operations and/or consolidating vendor relationships, today’s businesses seek to increase end-user productivity, satisfaction, and bottom-line improvements—all of which can be accomplished through modern cloud solutions. As businesses adopt new technologies, investing in a strong cloud infrastructure will become critical in helping organizations grow and thrive in the post-pandemic world. According to data and research, in the coming years, there will be two types of businesses: those that rely primarily or entirely on the cloud, and those that go out of business. Learn what experts are saying about how to be the former. Read More...

Your company’s success depends on your ability to attract new customers and keep the existing ones happy. That requires your marketing and sales teams to know who your customers are, where they are in their journey, and how best to engage them—on their terms. How can you improve your customer experience journeys? The right technology can help you understand your customers by unifying your customer data. You can personalize your customer experience using AI-powered insights to orchestrate real-time journeys. Then, empower your sales teams with the best leads. We’re here to help. Read More...

It’s hard to overstate the impact of having secure and reliable productivity and collaboration tools. It’s these tools that enable the communication, flexibility, and innovation that keep businesses thriving in this new era of hybrid work. Small- and medium-sized (SMB) businesses are no exception, but they need tools tailored to their unique needs and challenges. Microsoft 365 for Business can help your business do more with less. See how. Read More...

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Heineken wanted to find the sweet spot between a full-blown managed security service provider (MSSP) model and maintaining an internal security team large enough to oversee security for a thriving global concern. Read the customer story to learn how Microsoft Security solutions helped Heineken blend security with the agility to brew a better world—and a brighter future Read More...