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Remote work, managed services, and technology solutions that help your business do more with less – according to Entrepreneur.com, these are just a few of the ways you can incorporate efficiencies into your business to help keep it recession-proof. Read more to learn the strategies that can help you increase efficiency, decrease overhead, and bolster your business to weather a recession. Read More...

Explore the ethical considerations surrounding ChatGPT/ artificial intelligence and its role in responsibly serving humanity. Read More...

Generative AI is moving from concept to reality. A proactive approach is required to ensure success. Read More...

Through its increased performance, 5G can enhance edge computing applications. Here is how. Read More...

What questions do you have about virtual desktop solutions? We can answer them and get you started on a strategy during a free Azure Virtual Desktop Readiness Consultation. Fill out the form and let our experts get you started on the right path. View: Complimentary Azure Virtual Desktop Readiness Consultation

For any large organization to ensure seamless operations, a highly structured and reliable IT infrastructure plays a key role. For a major finance company that manages multiple portfolios and performs daily business transactions, the risk of experiencing huge losses in case of system failure or a security breach is unacceptable. At JM Financial Asset Management, the need to update its outdated storage infrastructure with something more scalable, secure and easier to manage led them to VMware. Read the customer story 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

This asset showcases the versatility of the Surface portfolio in enhancing government operations, emphasizing industry-leading security and the ability to work from anywhere. View: Surface for Government: Empower Government Employees

As many organizations make use of generative AI, there is growing concern about data governance issues that may emerge. Read More...

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Investors have a lot to consider when choosing where to put their money. Read More...

As they look toward integrating artificial intelligence (AI), organizations should consider some time-tested principles of technology adoption. Read More...

Tech gaps between remote and in-person employees can foster resentment and hamper collaboration. One way to bridge the tech divide is to offer a comprehensive range of tech support options. Read More...

Manual and paper-based sales processes can be costly and compromise productivity. They pose security and compliance risks and can frustrate customers. With paper processes, sales teams often spend valuable time waiting--on emails, phone calls, and approvals. And they waste valuable resources printing, scanning, and manually sending contracts back and forth. But with e-signature technology, sellers can make up for lost time and missed opportunities. Check out this article for more on how sales teams can minimize lag time, close deals faster, and manage multiple accounts securely and remotely. Read More...

If your AI solution doesn't comply with regulations and data privacy laws, you could be at serious legal risk. Schedule a free consultation to determine if you're in full compliance. View: A free consultation on remaining compliant with AI

Ready to automate mundane tasks and free up your IT teams to focus on innovation? Book a free demo of a leading solution to learn more. View: Accelerate innovation—free demo

Are you investing too little in cybersecurity? Too much? Just enough? Given how complex the cybersecurity landscape is, quantifying ROI can seem like an intractable problem. Let us help you simplify it. Book a free consultation to learn more. View: Assess your security investments—free consultation

Despite what you may have heard, AI is not an automatic silver bullet for transforming your business. The wrong AI solution—or the right solution poorly implemented—can do more harm than good. Book a free consultation with one of our AI experts to learn how to strategically implement AI. View: A free assessment of your AI needs

Book a free demo of a cutting-edge collaboration solution that will empower your hybrid workforce to seamlessly manage the most complex projects. View: Improve collaboration and engagement—free demo

SecureMail is an end-to-end email encryption solution available for desktop, cloud and mobile devices. Read the datasheet to learn more about SecureMail's full set of compliance, productivity and collaboration features which include encryption clients for Microsoft Outlook and Office applications. View: Voltage SecureMail for Microsoft Office 365

When you're a global retail and ecommerce company, you need your customer-facing systems to perform smoothly. In this customer story, you'll learn how Discount Tire, an international tire company, used Micro Focus LoadRunner to proactively identify and correct performance issues. You can read the story here: View: Discount Tire Case Study

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management help you to easily model and automate the response to fulfillment constraints using the embedded policy designer to configure order flows with drag and drop actions. Watch this short demo to see how it works.

When it comes to data, planning for the unexpected is of paramount importance—especially today. But long-term problems shouldn't be solved with short-term solutions. Download this eBook for insights into building a DR plan, making an informed choice about the DR solutions available, and modernizing existing DR to optimize operational costs and accelerate recovery. View: The VMware Guide to Disaster Recovery Readiness

Discover the latest trends and solutions for identity and security from Microsoft. Learn about the innovative technologies and strategies that are keeping you and your business secure. Read the blog, "2023 identity security trends and solutions from Microsoft" to stay ahead of the game in the ever-evolving world of security. Read More...

Nationwide is one of the world’s largest insurance and financial services companies, with 25,000 associates and a face-to-face culture focused on care. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, they pivoted to a hybrid work environment. The company embraces change by finding new ways to bring their people-focused mission to hybrid work, and Microsoft 365 is at the heart of that mission. Learn more. Read More...

Does your organization prefer to run some workloads on premise? Many enterprises like yours run workloads on-prem for a variety of reasons. What if you could get cloud benefits in your on-premises environments by adding cloud services? Introducing VMware vSphere+, the multi-cloud workload platform that brings the benefits of the cloud to your on-premises workloads. Watch this video to learn the benefits of vSphere+.

In the rush to build and train ever larger AI models, developers have swept up much of the searchable Internet, quite possibly including some of your own public data—and potentially some of your private data as well. Read More...

Even with borderless IT staff, we should be able to phone IT and get in touch with tech support, but if that fails, try turning it off and turning it back on again. Read More...

Cybersecurity companies are enjoying stellar growth and multiples, but VCs are still hesitant to invest in these startups. What's going on? Read More...

Before jumping on the AI bandwagon, enterprises must evaluate the potential use cases. Review common AI types, tool options and best practices. Read More...

The keys to getting the most out of your hybrid work force? Clear expectations, the right tools, and above all, trust. Good read: Read More...

The distributed architecture that has been built for edge computing is critical for enabling next generation 5G applications, closely linking the two technologies. Read the blog to learn why without edge computing, 5G is simply a fast network technology. Read More...

This document dives into the shift toward hybrid work in government sectors, highlighting the need for devices that support productivity from anywhere. View: Surface for Government

The Odigo Group uses DocuSign to streamline sales and kick off projects with each of their clients--from small startups to some of the world's largest enterprises. They send statements of work, get approvals, compile signatures, and store files--all electronically. With DocuSign, they save time over manual paper-based processes. It's easy for the Odigo team to prepare and manage contracts, seek approvals, and close deals--even when clients are traveling or documents require multiple approvers. Read More...

Scaling and automating business content processes is a big challenge for many organizations. Microsoft aims to address this challenge by bringing coherence, intelligence and automation to content as you navigate the world of hybrid work. Forrester, the leading global research and advisory firm, has cited Microsoft as a leader in content platforms in "The Forrester Wave: Content Platforms Q2 2021." Read the Forrester report to learn why Microsoft gets such high marks in collaboration and employee experience and how these capabilities keep customers connected. Read More...

It is becoming increasingly important to keep your finger on the pulse of emerging technology. You never know when a particular new tech could have a profound effect on the future of your business. Read the blog to gain insight on the emerging technologies worth keeping an eye on. Read More...

An interview with 12 CHROs and talent leaders across sectors shows HR and talent organizations have a diversity of perspectives on attracting and retaining the best talent. What is clear is that the workforce has changed, and with it, the skills needed to manage it. Read this blog for a closer look. Read More...

Michael Weinig AG, a global market leader in wood processing machinery, adopted the Azure Virtual Desktop so employees could work productively from any location. The company also wanted to standardize on a common workplace platform, reduce VPN traffic and lower travel costs. Read the customer story to learn from the company's experience implementing Azure Virtual Desktop to transition from outdated IT to cloud. Read More...

Microsoft Teams empowers retail workers to be connected, productive, and focused on customers and tasks at hand. Watch the video for a quick look at the capabilities that make it all possible including shift management, task management and push-to-talk communications.

A recent Gartner® report found that an effective way to achieve supply chain excellence is to hold distribution center inventory in a channel-agnostic manner that enables more flexible use of fulfillment of online and in-store inventory. Achieving this level of flexibility requires a system with rules-based order orchestration that leverages AI and real-time omnichannel inventory data to proactively address constraints and profitably fulfill orders on time and in full. Microsoft is at the forefront of these efforts with solutions like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management that help retailers reimagine the future of global supply chains and turn order fulfillment into a competitive advantage. Read this blog for insight. Read More...

Is your organization ready to adopt disaster recovery-as-a-service (DRaaS)? Take advantage of this offer to speak with a disaster recovery cloud expert. It's entirely complementary. Get the insights you need to determine your organization's need and readiness for cloud DR. Book a consultation today. View: Complimentary DRaaS Readiness Consultation

Microsoft Surface reduces endpoint-management complexities while helping to ensure that hybrid and remote workforces always have seamless, easy access to the information they need. What are the results? This infographic provides an at-a-glance of benefits and quantifiable results including hours saved and reductions in help-desk support call times, security breaches and remediation costs. Have a look. View: Isn't it time you made the move to modern endpoint management?

Does your enterprise prefer to run some or all its workloads in a traditional, on-premises data center? If so, then you need to know how VMware vSphere+ can help you bring the benefits of cloud infrastructure services to your on-prem workloads. Download the infographic to learn more. View: Drive your on-premises workloads to the checkered flag, fueled by vSphere+

Cloud computing is a technology that enables the delivery of computing resources, such as servers, storage, databases, networking. Read More...

The firm expects security services, the industry's largest segment, to account for 42% of all spending and rise 11% to $90 billion next year. Read More...

Generative AI is moving from concept to reality. A proactive approach is required to ensure success. Read More...

If your tech team needs an engagement boost, consider trying the First to Five method. Read More...

Enabling remote work boosts workforce continuity and improves employee satisfaction. But hybrid work brings its own set of challenges. The right technology can not only make your business more secure, it can save you money.   Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic ImpactTM study to evaluate the potential financial impact of Microsoft 365 E3 on their organizations. Read on to see how your business can use Microsoft 365 E3 to do more with less. Read More...

Focusing on behavior plus technology is how to address hybrid work. Where does mindfulness fit in? For insight, schedule a consultation with a behavioral technologist from CBA Consult. We're ready to help figure out how best to make hybrid work work for you. View: Free Behavioral Technologist Consultation

If you're moving to the cloud, you need an experienced consultant to help. CBA Consult stakes its reputation on guiding successful cloud migration journeys with the strategies and tools that are right for each and every customer. From addressing your organization's unique challenges to securing data to defining and implementing the best hybrid cloud infrastructure, our transition consultants are ready to support your migration. Book your Free Cloud Transformation Consultation today. View: Free Cloud Transformation Consultation

Product-centric organizations are rapidly adopting cloud ERP applications with superior process automation and analytic capabilities. Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product Centric-Enterprises evaluates vendors and ranks them on core capabilities including operational ERP and financial management functionality. Get this report to see why Gartner ranks Microsoft Dynamics 365 as a leader. Read More...

Discover how Surface devices with AI are poised to help businesses transform and evolve. This solution brief shows how Surface devices can help your business get AI-ready. View: Get AI Ready for Surface

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

Even in the usually exciting world of cybersecurity, discussions on enterprise security budgets tend to veer toward the mundane. However, today's Read More...

Generative AI can do wonders for your productivity—and we aren't just talking about chatbots. Sign up for a free demo to learn more. View: Go beyond chatbots—free demo of a new AI 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

As organizations adopt digital and cloud technologies, cyber-attackers are moving quickly to exploit the vulnerabilities in the digital value chain. Security providers and consultants need to stay on top of these new and fast-moving threats. This Micro Focus press release introduces the "CyberRes Galaxy Annual Report", which reveals the top threat trends and statistics of 2022. You can read the release and download the research report here. Read More...

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...

Despite escalating cyberattacks, many businesses are reducing security spending as part of overall cost cutting initiatives in a time of economic uncertainty. But the wrong cuts could leave you vulnerable to attacks with devastating financial implications. We can help you put together a cost-effective cybersecurity plan that will keep your business safe. Book your free consultation today. View: Planning a cybersecurity budget—free consultation

Recent news from Appian and Neeva make plain that the number of participants racing to build AI tooling for large companies is expected to be healthy. Read More...

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

With the right tools in place, SMBs can streamline processes, improve customer service, and strengthen partnerships. Small and midsized businesses that take time early on to design thoughtful, scalable processes can gain an edge over more established competitors. This white paper explores how using e-signatures to take contracts and other documents paperless may be one of the best tech investments SMBs can make because the results are so immediate. It details how making this investment can move businesses forward in customer experience, business partnerships, and internal productivity. View: How Digital Transformation Gives SMBs the Agility Advantage

Micro Focus Voltage SecureMail is an end-to-end encrypted email solution available for desktop, cloud and mobile. Get the datasheet to learn how SecureMail enables decryption on desktop, Web and mobile by both internal and external users and supports scanning and filtering for all inbound and outbound email. View: Voltage SecureMail

With telehealth visits skyrocketing globally since the pandemic began, patients now want providers to offer more "digital front doors" to monitoring health. Read the customer story to learn how VMware is helping deliver more data-driven healthcare to digital-first patients. Read More...

Today's IT managers are spending a good portion of their budgets on data security but in many cases, getting less for the money. Read this blog to gain insight on why organizations can't count on being 100% secure and how human error contributes to risk. Contact a Microsoft security expert at CBA Consult to discuss flexible purchasing options and implementation. Read More...

The disjointed landscape of technology apps from different vendors can cost your business. Consolidating to a single, all-in-one platform ensures you're not paying for redundant capabilities or overlapping services. Microsoft 365 can help your organization do more with less. You can also save by consolidating solutions and replacing third-party security and identity applications with best-in-case security from Microsoft. Read More...

To reduce your odds of a ransomware attack, you need to identify and address all the vectors and vulnerabilities that let them into your systems. This requires knowledge of the entire attack lifecycle to know when and where risks happen. Get this eBook to delve into the ransomware lifecycle and see how VMware solutions can help at each stage. View: Reducing Your Ransomware Risk

Most organizations have both public cloud and on-premises applications and workloads. Increasingly, companies want to run their on-premises workloads on cloud infrastructure to benefit from the flexible as-a-service consumption model, developer agility and the ability to centrally manage infrastructure. With vSphere 8, organizations can bring the benefits of the cloud to on-premises workloads. Download the eBook and learn what else vSphere 8 can do. View: VMware vSphere 8 The Enterprise Platform

The uncertain economy has hit cruise company Carnival and logistics giant FedEx in very different ways. Their respective cybersecurity chiefs discuss what that means for their budgets. Read More...

Going digital can help businesses save time, money, and trees. In fact, the World Economic Forum estimates that digital transformation will contribute more than $100 trillion in value to businesses and society by 2025. $100 trillion! Going digital with DocuSign can help you increase sales efficiency and customer experience with paperless, sustainable solutions. Check out this infographic for more industry trends and customer stories and see why DocuSign is the industry leader in secure e-signature. View: Go Digital

NPUs are here to help you take AI innovations to the next level. Check out this solution brief to learn more about how NPUs work, and to discover how Surface devices leverage them to power AI-intensive workloads. View: Surface and AI

Organizations are leveraging AI-based tools to better detect threats, but cyber criminals are also using AI to launch more sophisticated attacks. Read More...

The CIO Council and GSA have issued a best practices guide for agencies on sustainable IT, as ordered by the 2020 Energy Act and reflecting policies set Read More...

At its recent Think 2023 conference, IBM focused on AI and quantum computing. Read More...

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...

Digital transformation is a leading trend across all industries. In fact, IDC predicts that 55% of all businesses will be digital by 2020. With DocuSign eSignature, you can close deals faster and sign contracts from almost anywhere in the world. Paperless solutions can save your business time and money, keep customers happy, and minimize environmental impact. Going digital is easy with DocuSign! If you're ready to accelerate your digital transformation, we can help. Contact our team at CBA Consult to learn more about our eSignature solutions. Read More...

When the right technology is used correctly, organizations are able to overcome communication challenges and emerge stronger. Read the blog to gain insight into how Microsoft 365 has introduced new sharing experiences in OneDrive, enabling new creation and collaboration capabilities in Microsoft Office. Read More...

Microsoft's Azure cloud platform offers a toolbox full of services for creating new applications. In this customer story, learn how Unit4 — a provider of ERP solutions to non-profits, universities and other services organizations — leverages multiple Azure services to develop cloud-based ERP solutions. Resources such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure App Service and Azure Migrate are four of the many Azure resources used in Unit4's project. Read the story and learn the many cloud services you can create with the Azure platform.

When Golden State Foods (GSF) needed to modernize a 25-year-old legacy ERP system, it turned to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. In this customer story, Carol Fawcett, GSF Corporate VP and CIO, shares the food industry leader's experience using Dynamics 365 to create a modern, common platform with shared data, centralized reporting and standardized processes. Read the story to learn from GSF's experience. Read More...

The volume and complexity of modern workloads is increasing, driving demand for infrastructure services that provide underlying functionality for workloads. VMware vSphere 8, the enterprise workload platform, brings the benefits of cloud to on-premises workloads and supercharges performance. Read the article 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...

With the threat of recession looming, chief information security officers (CISOs) will increasingly see cybersecurity budgets constrained. So how can companies focus their limited cybersecurity investments on the controls that matter most? This article breaks cybersecurity investments into three categories: 1) controls that defend against threats in a particularly impactful way, 2) measures that validate that these controls are operating as intended and 3) capabilities that automate (1) and (2). All three of these categories will be important to consider moving forward, as business profile, attack surface complexity, and related threats change. This article discusses the elements of a good cybersecurity program, resources you can use, and how to determine the controls that will matter most for your own company. Read More...

From streamlining more complex processes to solving the pressing data management problem, AI's applications extend beyond the ubiquitous chatbot. Good read: 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...

Have you heard of the “secure enterprise browser” (SEB) yet? If not, you will. With the rise of hybrid work, security teams at enterprise orgs are looking for the best ways to secure their architectures and given that web browsing is a major way to access corporate data, keeping web connections secure is a non-negotiable. In this VentureBeat article, read more about the growing trend of “browserization” and what it means for your organization. Read More...

What is digital transformation? How has it changed? Who drives it? Digital transformation is more than just a tech upgrade. It requires an understanding of internal users and end customers. And for many businesses, it means changing the way they do business to serve a new generation of consumers. Check out this article to explore these questions further. Read More...

Try before you buy is always good advice. That's why you should take advantage of this free demonstration of the Azure Virtual Desktop solution in action. You can ask questions from our Azure experts and experience first-hand what Azure Virtual Desktop can do. Sign up for the Free Azure Virtual Desktop Demo today. View: Free Azure Virtual Desktop Demo

Retail banks have reached a tipping point. Pressured by competition and the increasing sophistication of customers, they must seek out new ways to differentiate themselves. With financial products and services largely the same across the industry, creating a superior customer experience has emerged as the best way to stand out. To do so, banks must be able to use data to drive personalized solutions and services at scale. Download this eBook for a deeper look at these trends and how you can use data to differentiate customer experiences at your bank. View: Data as a Differentiator: How Retail Banks are Rethinking the Customer Experience

Dealing with on-premises and multi-cloud infrastructure can be challenging. This infographic shows how VMware vSphere 8 makes it not so challenging. Download it for an at-a-glance of the top five infrastructure VMware vSphere 8 resolves. View: Launch Your IT Infrastructure into the Multi-Cloud Era with VMware vSphere 8

With Microsoft Surface devices, your nonprofit organization can make the shift to hybrid work. Read through this flyer to see how these devices empower hybrid workers. View: A shift to hybrid work in nonprofits

Discover hidden opportunities and reduce waste by automating your data collection and data management processes with a new AI-powered solution from a world-class vendor. Book a free demo today. View: Demo an AI powered data management solution

To maintain a competitive advantage in today's rapidly changing tech environment, you must stay informed about the key trends and products shaping the cloud computing ecosystem. Book a free consultation on the newest cloud developments with an expert from CBA Consult today. View: Beat the competition to the punch—free consultation

A ransomware attack can cost your business millions. Book a free demo of the latest cutting-edge solution designed to detect and prevent ransomware. View: Defend against ransomware—free demo

If your IT team is struggling to manage the rapid growth in cloud-based apps, sign up for a free audit with one of our experts to help you rein in cloud tech spending and streamline your IT ops. View: Book a free audit of your cloud tech

The evolving hybrid work environment demands a new approach to designing and operating IT systems. Book a free consultation to determine if your IT infrastructure is optimized for the new work landscape. View: Is your IT infrastructure optimized for hybrid work? Book a free assessment

A U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractor needed to pass an audit for compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a government certification to reduce risk in the DOD's supply chain. It proved to be a massive effort including the rapid onboarding of thousands of applications. How did they do it? Read the full story here. View: U.S. Department of Defense Contractor Customer Story

Big data and artificial intelligence are able to collaborate to help organizations reap a variety of benefits. Since AI requires large amounts of data in order to learn and make decisions, it is able to utilize big data as a source of raw material. While big data can store data from various sources, AI can... Read More »The relationship between Big Data and AI Read More...

With the explosion of interest (and money) in generative AI, what will be left for traditional cloud service development and enhancement that companies need? Read More...

Explore the intriguing world of cyber crime, casinos, and the infamous 'Star Fraud' ransomware syndicate. Learn, stay informed, and play safe online. Read More...

Companies are losing control of IT and security amid a tangle of apps and SaaS tools, according to a Forrester report commissioned by Cloudflare. Read More...

Find out how enterprises are looking to revamp their on-premises networks to accommodate remote and hybrid work habits. Read More...

A leading source of mortgage financing, Fannie Mae is making sustainable homeownership and workforce rental housing a reality for millions of people. They needed a solution that would protect data and create efficiencies for their data scientists who analyze vast troves of complex data. Based on its long relationship with Microsoft, Fannie Mae decided to make full use of the data protection and governance solutions in its  Microsoft 365 E5  license. See how Microsoft 365 helps Fannie Mae do more with less.   Read More...

SASE PoPs combine software-defined networking and intrinsic security, enabling IT teams to seamlessly support user mobility in a zero trust environment. Read this blog for a deep dive look at how SASE's next-gen cloud networking and sophisticated cloud security capabilities are helping to power digital transformation. Read More...

Check out this use case story to learn how media agency Carat was able to form the partnership that allowed Microsoft Teams to become the Official Collaboration Platform of the NFL. Read More...

How resilient is your business? Can it withstand a ransomware attack with loss of business data and lack of access to applications? What about the legal and public relations costs and revenue loss? Download this infographic and learn how disaster recovery can spare you from a ransomware disaster. View: Saving Your Organization from Ransomware

As email continues to play a pivotal role in organizations' communications and day-to-day business activities, it also remains susceptible to attack and inadvertent disclosure. Read the whitepaper to gain a full understanding of the current email security landscape and best practices for implementing email encryption successfully. View: Rethink Email Encryption: Eight Best Practices for Success

Discover the Surface devices that can help your nonprofit organization succeed in a hybrid world. This solution brief has the details. View: Surface for Nonprofit

LLMs and Data Analysis: How AI is Making Sense of Big Data for Business Insights Read More...

The most groundbreaking cloud computing trends, from AI-as-a-service democratizing innovation to green initiatives and edge computing reshaping the digital landscape. Read More...

Operating a highly skilled ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, Snatch poses a unique threat to organizations across every industry. Here's what you need to know: Read More...

According to a survey from Battery Ventures, the percentage of respondents that let their engineers self-select tools fell from 74% in Q3 2023 to 44% last quarter. Read More...

The shift to remote work has had a more significant impact on office property values than what was initially anticipated in the first... Read More...

Every aspect of business at The Odigo Group is going digital. The firm creates and publishes digital content for global clients from a small island near Seattle. And they're growing--fast. The Odigo Group uses DocuSign to manage client contracts and employee HR files in a secure cloud location. They can sign contracts, hire team members, and keep processes moving from anywhere. With DocuSign, this small business remains nimble and productive as it grows. Read More...

Along with bolstering profits, edge computing is also helping reduce risk and improve products, services and customer experience. Read the blog to gain insight on just how far edge computing has come. Read More...

Disruptive echo effects, poor room acoustics and choppy video are some common issues that hinder the effectiveness of online calls and meetings. Read the blog to learn how Microsoft Teams is improving such audio and video challenges through AI and machine learning. Read More...

Graphics data logs for Azure Virtual Desktop are in public preview. You can set up the diagnostics table in Azure Log Analytics and collect graphics data for your Azure Virtual Desktop connections. The graphics data table generates information whenever end-to-end delay and dropped frames percentages fall below a healthy threshold for Azure Virtual Desktop. This table helps administrators understand performance factors across the server, client and network that could be contributing to slow or choppy end-user experiences. Read the article here. Read More...

When pharmaceutical firm Sanofi decided to move off its on-premises infrastructure, because it was limiting Sanofi's ability to innovate and respond quickly to business needs, the company opted for a hybrid cloud strategy. With help from its partner Mobiz, Sanofi settled on a digital transformation plan that included migrating more than 15,000 servers and 1,800 apps over the next few years to Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. The results? For one, Sanofi has experienced fewer outages and faster recovery times, reducing their mean time to recovery (MTTR) by 300-500 percent. Overall, these improvements allow Sanofi to manufacture and deliver high-quality medicine without interruption. Read how they did it here. Read More...

Today's bank customers want personalized banking with the ubiquitous access that comes from a seamless, omnichannel experience. What should a personalized customer experience look like at your bank? This Microsoft Industry Blog gives you a look. Read it for an at-a-glance of the 4 pillars of a seamless banking customer experience and how Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services helps deliver it. Read More...

Small businesses today have had to adapt to new ways of working, a challenging operating environment and ever-changing customer expectations. Read the blog for insight on how Microsoft 365 is tackling those challenges. Read More...

Eight trillion dollars is the projected global annual cost of cyber-crime, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. That could be an underestimate. This article from Security Intelligence looks at the high costs of cybercrime and why both attacks and losses will rise dramatically in the year ahead. Read More...

Many organizations continue to have on-site applications and workloads. But an on-prem workload can still benefit from cloud services. VMware vSphere+ addresses this need by helping customers achieve a unified and consistent VMware Cloud experience for all their workloads, no matter where those workloads run. Read the solution brief to learn more about VMware vSphere.+ View: Get Benefits of the Cloud for Your On-Premises Workloads

The release of Language Learning Model (LLM) ChatGPT by OpenAI in November of last year opened the floodgates leading to alternatives including Google Bard and Microsoft Bing and Gen AI has proved massively disruptive, with businesses seeking to explore how they can apply the technology. Read More...

FBI warns of dual ransomware threat; Companies struggle to overcome cyber skills gap; and other cybersecurity news to know this month. Read More...

Executives grapple with the weight of picking the wrong projects or squandering resources as new technological capabilities emerge. Read More...

Say goodbye to traditional office-centric work models and the cities that support them. Introducing the new remote and in-office hybrid model that will reshape our cities. Read More...

Join our mailing list and access our datasheet that shows how we’re working with Microsoft to bring you the most complete developer platform.  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. We can help you do more with less. Let’s stay connected! Read More...

GitHub's Copilot AI can currently write up to 40% of the code for programmers and is heading up to 80% within five years. Read the article to learn how GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke feels about it and what this all means for coders. Read More...

Read this article for a brief orientation on how SaaS, PaaS and IaaS work, as well as some tips on how to choose the optimal option for your business. Read More...