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Explore how cloud AI services could be the catalyst for your enterprise's AI implementation journey. This compelling Forrester report from Microsoft discusses how companies can leverage these services to infuse applications with AI, foster innovation, and gain competitive advantage without needing a bevy of data scientists. The key lies in the power of the cloud. Get the report and get in touch to explore cloud AI services with CBA. View: Transforming the Enterprise: Embracing AI with Cloud Services

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, you need a solution that delivers full insight into your organization's finances and operations, while empowering your teams to quickly adapt to change. Discover how Dynamics 365 enables these capabilities, helping you make timely decisions to drive growth. Visit the Microsoft Dynamics 365 website for a guided tour and to access the learning hub. Read More...

AI's transformative power is changing the way we do business. Learn from Microsoft's special report how AI can reshape collaborations and ignite innovation within your organization. Discover how AI can be your copilot, aiding complex tasks and boosting productivity. Explore this shift with us at CBA, and understand how we can help you harness AI's potential. Read the special report now to start rethinking your enterprise strategy. Read More...

How do you make the most of employees' in-office, face-to-face time in your #hybridwork environment? If you'd like ideas 💡for strategies and solutions to make in-person time count, reply and someone from CBA will reach out. #MicrosoftTeams

With over MYR81 billion in assets under administration, Malaysia-based AHAM Capital serves a diverse client base that includes corporates, institutions, pension funds, and high net-worth individuals. Read this customer story for details about how AHAM, with the help of Azure API Management boldly embraced digitization by shifting its operations to the Microsoft Azure cloud, transformed its total operation and digitized 75% of all transactions in just eight months. Ready to make the move to MS Azure Cloud? MS Cloud techspert CBA can get you started. View: Finance in the fast lane

We help customers use technology to gain more accurate insights into financials. How would you rate your organization's financial visibility? In other words, do you think you have the necessary tools & capabilities to gain full, streamlined and continuous insight into your finances?

If your business is in healthcare, finance or energy, you should be getting ready for the Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2), an expansion of NIS1, the European Union (EU) cybersecurity directive that enforces cybersecurity risk management standards and reporting obligations. Read this Microsoft article to get an overview and links to other resources. Read More...

Thanks to all our customers and business partners for an amazing 2024. Happy New Year! CBA wishes you and yours all the best.

In an era of constant disruption, CIOs and technology leaders are seeking new ways to not just weather the storm but thrive. Deep automation emerges as a powerful weapon in the CIO's arsenal. This article helps CIOs turn disruption into opportunity with deep automation's adaptable nature. Read More...

As AI gets increasingly integrated into the workplace, a new employee survey reveals workers' conflicted feelings about the disruptive new tech Read More...

Are you navigating the challenges of hybrid work? "How to Make In-person Time Count" is an eBook that provides expert strategies on balancing remote and in-person collaboration to everyone's benefit. Learn how to redefine the role of in-person time, strengthen team bonds, and reconnect with your company's mission and culture. With clear guidance and practical tips, this guide will transform the way you approach hybrid work and enable you to make the most of teams' in-person time. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook, "How to Make In-person Time Count." View: How to Make In-person Time Count

Microsoft announced its support for the Biden administration's program of voluntary vendor commitments to safer AI applications. The standards aim to ensure that AI systems are secure, and trustworthy. Read about the AI commitments in this article by Microsoft. Read More...

When Zurich Insurance Group faced a challenge familiar to many: Optimizing customer engagement across business units. With Microsoft Dynamics 365, the insurance provider has been able to address the challenge by transforming engagement — a move that had resulted in more personalized customer experiences and an incredible 40% boost in lead quality. Zurich Insurance Group shares lessons learned in this customer success story. Get the story, here. Read More...

Westpac, one of the largest banks in Australia, wanted to improve support for its more than 40,000 people, including its hybrid workforce, by transforming its IT environment. In 2023, the bank chose a solution based on Windows 11 Enterprise E5 and Microsoft cloud services which has since improved user experience for staff and supported secure flexible work that is inclusive of all work styles. Read the story. Read More...

To take full advantage of the AI revolution, you'll need PCs and devices optimized to use it. For insights into what that looks like, read this informative eBook showing how Copilot + PCs are designed specifically to enhance employee productivity, collaboration and security using AI from the chip level on up. You can learn more about the capabilities of Copilot + PC devices by reaching out to the Microsoft experts at CBA for a hands-on demo. View: A New AI era at work

There's overwhelming evidence that companies that encourage digital skills throughout their organization by giving staff innovative tools, increase efficiency and gain a competitive advantage. Watch this quick video for an overview of how the Microsoft Power Platform empowers these critical capabilities. Read More...

This eBook describes how business is always changing and how AI PCs like Surface devices enable resilience. View: Surface for Business Resilience eBook

🤔What is the one biggest roadblock to #efficiency inside your organization? IT talent shortage? #Techsprawl? Lack of low code tools that empower staff to build solutions? Something else? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

This solution brief on Surface for higher education highlights the new AI experiences available with the latest Surface portfolio and how these devices meet many of the challenges of higher education faculty, staff, and students. View: Surface in Higher Education Flyer

This datasheet focuses on the AI-enabled productivity and security of the Surface Pro 10. View: Surface Pro 10

As AI continues to advance, so will the skills needed for success, driving both employers and employees to adapt. Read More...

Half of managers still believe staff are engaging in "fauxductivity" — or faking activity and pretending to work while on the clock, a survey found. Read More...

With the cookie cutter cloud model becoming more obsolete due to cloud requirements varying across different businesses and industries, purpose-built cloud-which can be customized to handle specific workloads, ensuring low latency, high throughput, and greater resource utilization-is quickly gaining steam as the superior alternative. Read the article to learn more. Read More...

In this article, you'll learn how Microsoft Security and OpenAI are collaborating to ensure that new threats are identified and stopped quickly, as well as information on the top threats and threat actors identified by the Microsoft Security Intelligence Team. The article also shares the five principles that Microsoft follows to ensure its AI technologies can't be hacked and used by cybercriminals. These principles include transparency and collaboration with other AI providers. Read More...

The era of AI everything continues to excite. But unlike the Internet era, where any company announcing a dotcom anything immediately rose in value, the AI g...

Dive deep into the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Watch this short video to discover how this transformative tool puts the power of next-generation AI to work to reshape tasks like meeting preparation, drafting communications and data analysis. CBA offers solutions to help you harness this transformative tech for optimal business performance.

Uncover how Microsoft Teams offers more than just chat. From 1-on-1 convos to team-wide projects, secure file sharing and activity tracking, Teams has it all. Watch this short video for a quick demo on how to use Teams for your business.

Get to know the world's fastest, most intelligent Windows computers ever built. Copilot+PCs are specifically designed to keep pace with AI innovations from the chipset level through the operating system. Watch this video highlighting how Copilot+PCs are destined to be an integral part of everyday life. And, when you're ready for the Copilot+PC experience IRL, reach out to CBA, your reliable Microsoft partner.

Breakthrough the confusion using the innovative #Microsoft Copilot+PCs! These are uniquely designed and optimized in both hardware and software to enhance your AI experience. Reply for an eye-opening demo.

Picture your employee teams accessing a new knowledge model that helps create a powerful productivity tool. Watch this video about Microsoft 365 Copilot, the new AI solution that uses the power of large language models with your data in the Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 apps to improve your daily operations.

Are you in digital debt? Find out how excessive business tools and notifications can lead to burnout and decreased creativity. Get actionable tips on driving IT efficiency, erasing digital debt and reinvigorating your exhausted staff. Read More...

Blue Marine Foundation is on a mission to save the oceans. When its finance and reporting system couldn't keep up with growth, it implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Read the customer story to learn from Blue Marine Foundation's experience, including how Dynamics' automated reporting gives its project managers the information they need to advance it environmental causes. Read More...

If there's ongoing tension between you and your employees when it comes to remote work policies, we may be able to help bridge the divide by introducing you to the newest collaboration and productivity tech. Book a free consultation to learn more. View: A free consultation on optimizing your hybrid work environment

Discover how to optimize your cloud strategy by simplifying virtual desktop and application delivery on Azure. Get an overview of how Azure's tight compatibility with VMware virtualization technology enables you to make the most of familiar VMware tools in a scalable and secure Azure environment. Explore key benefits including simplified management, better performance and cost optimization. Dive into the details. Read this article from the Microsoft Azure Marketplace and get started! Read More...

This flyer outlines the benefits to IT teams in employing a choose your own device (CYOD) strategy using the Surface device portfolio with many model options. View: Microsoft Surface Digital Flyer ITDM

Beginning to implement generative AI comes with unique challenges and considerations—particularly for large organizations. Read More...

In today's hybrid workplace, organizations are searching for ways to reduce costs, improve workflows and drive better outcomes. Microsoft Teams provides a versatile, feature-rich integration platform that streamlines workflows, automates processes and connects employees. By consolidating collaboration tools onto one platform, organizations can save money, promote efficient information sharing and enable faster collaboration. Microsoft commissioned a study that shows the potential financial impact of Teams on organizations. With Microsoft Teams, employees can easily switch from chat to calls or team meetings, staying connected and productive wherever they work. Teams also offers new experiences like Microsoft Teams Rooms to transform traditional conference rooms. Read an executive summary of The Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Teams from Forrester for insight. View: The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Teams

Learn how Payette Professional Services achieved its modernization goals by moving to a hybrid environment with Microsoft Azure. Get the story describing the game-changing security and efficiency gains the company has made. Be inspired by the new ways Azure enables Payette to transform business operations and achieve peace of mind. Read the customer success story now and contact us to learn how CBA can help you leverage Microsoft Azure to do more with less. Read More...

Making hybrid meetings more inclusive, secure, flexible and simple to manage is a challenge when participants join from a variety of places. With Microsoft Teams and the Teams Rooms feature, you can easily address these challenges AND make hybrid meetings more productive. To see how take the Microsoft interactive tour, "Navigate hybrid work with Microsoft Teams Rooms." Get a step-by-step walkthrough of how Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms transform hybrid meetings into dynamic, collaborative hubs. See how It combines the familiar digital workspace of Microsoft Teams with certified audio and visual devices to bridge the gap between remote and office-based teams and maximize inclusivity, ease of use, flexibility and security. Read More...

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

IT spending trends point to an uptick in cloud and services spending, with inflation contributing to the increase. Read about the tech growth outlook. Read More...

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!

Read this news release to learn why Microsoft believes that their recognition as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management validates their end-to-end approach for developing and deploying enterprise-grade, cloud-native apps that run on Azure, in datacenters, or at the edge. And why MS Cloud-native technologies like containers and Kubernetes are the future of application development and highlights the broad and deep integration of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with other Azure services. Read More...

Explore Dynamics 365 service solutions that combine AI-powered customer service with connected field service to exceed customer expectations. Read More...

In this Microsoft Security video, you'll hear from security experts that have used Microsoft Copilot for Security to enhance security staff knowledge, take on mundane SOC tasks, and free security leadership to focus on high-priority cybersecurity goals and challenges. Watch the video and contact us to discuss how CBA can help prevent security team burnout at your organization.

This data sheet outlines how Surface is built for security with a Zero-Trust, cyber resilient architecture. View: Surface for SMB—Security

Despite some employees still working remotely, managers recognize the wisdom of keeping their same office square footage. Read More...

Looking to transform meeting spaces into collaborative hubs? Discover the power of Microsoft Teams Rooms and how it makes hybrid meetings more inclusive, secure, flexible and easy to manage. Get an at-a-glance of features that foster seamless collaboration including a user-friendly interface to start meetings on time, instantly project presentations and share content with remote participants. See how Teams Rooms delivers the flexibility to select the right system and audio-video peripherals from preferred tech vendors like Dell, Yealink and Logitech. Read the blog, watch the video to start getting more from your hybrid meetings today! Read More...

This informative eBook explores the value of Surface devices in providing the security needed for business cyber resilience. View: Surface for Business Security eBook

Are you looking to enhance productivity and streamline IT infrastructure? Learn how Virtual Desktop Infrastructure can revolutionize your business operations. This Microsoft Azure blog delves into the key concepts of VDI, providing a comprehensive understanding of its benefits and applications. Unlock the potential of VDI and embrace the future of cloud computing. Read the blog to gain valuable insights and stay ahead of the curve. Read More...

Read this blog post for a discussion of four areas of opportunity for organizations like yours to empower AI Transformation, and learn what strategies MS customers from Bayer to Walmart are doing to maximize business outcomes. Contact CBA for assistance in driving your AI transformation in the Microsoft Azure Cloud. Read More...

What would you say is your biggest obstacle to delivering highly personalized customer interactions? And have you explored any #AI-powered solutions that could help you overcome the personalization hurdle? 🤔

Do you have all the cybersecurity talent you need to ensure a fully functioning SOC? If you're like many companies, you have gaps in your cybersecurity team, thanks to a growing lack of cybersecurity professionals. This lack of talent, combined with the sophistication of many cyberattacks, is making AI-enabled security solutions much more advantageous. As this in-depth article shows, Microsoft has a range of AI-powered security solutions that can make your SOC run much more smoothly and effectively, even with fewer human cybersecurity staff. Read the article and contact us to discuss how CBA's team of experts can help close your cybersecurity talent gaps. Read More...

Separately, Wi-Fi and 5G are amazing technologies. When used together, they are unleashing incredible capabilities for enterprises, as in 1+1=3. Read More...

There are numerous tactics leaders can introduce to their organizations to keep IT workers from calling it quits. Read More...

Explore the critical factors influencing the on-premise vs. cloud debate for enterprises. Analyze benefits, risks, and costs to make an informed decision. Read More...

Without the qualification of tech debt, business decisions will be made based on the old, comfortable, current status quo. And systemic risk will increase. Read More...

Windows 11 Pro is more than just a simple upgrade from Windows 10. Read this absorbing customer story about how HUG HUB, an innovative London-based insurance platform, has used Windows 11 Pro to build its successful portal allowing customers to buy and manage policies on their own. View: Onward with security that lets HUG HUB bring insurance into the digital age

Uncover the secrets behind Jaguar Land Rover's journey towards innovation and success. Discover how the company addressed the challenge of enhancing collaboration and driving efficiency with the power of Microsoft Power Platform and Teams. Learn about benefits gained including streamlined operations and accelerated decision-making. Dive into their inspiring story and gain insights that can transform your own business. Read the Jaguar Land Rover Customer Story Here! Read More...

If your cybersecurity team or SOC is overwhelmed, you should know about Microsoft's Defender Experts for XDR, a service that supports your in-house staff when needed. Powered by Microsoft's industry-leading Defender XDR suite, Defender Experts for XDR can help your security team to triage, investigate and respond to incidents and help stop attackers before they can get to your data. Download and read this Microsoft datasheet to get all the details. View: Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR

This flyer outlines the many advantages for business teams employing a Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) strategy. View: Surface CYOD Digital Flyer BDM

Thanks to customer input, recent enhancements to communities in the free version of Microsoft Teams make it easier than ever for people to come together, connect, share and collaborate. This blog post delves into features and how they work. Read the blog to learn how enhancements to the free version of Teams give community owners more control with features that streamline approving requests to join, assigning controls, sharing posts, and sending invitations to multiple emails and phone numbers. See how Microsoft Teams accelerates creativity with features like Microsoft Designer, an AI-powered tool for designing banners and community announcements, and camera functions for simpler video recordings. Read "Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features and contact CBA to learn how we can help you make the most of Microsoft Teams' community-building capabilities. Read More...

The new Windows 11 update brings nearly 200 new features to your business, but the most exciting is your everyday AI assistant: Microsoft Copilot. Watch this engaging video highlighting how using Microsoft Copilot will add to your Windows 11 experience and increase your productivity and efficiency.

Your organization is being squeezed at all levels. Your IT department is no exception as it looks for creative ways to cut costs while dealing with growing application backlogs. One way forward? Low-code. In this blog, Microsoft GM Richard Riley looks at research showing how low-code empowers IT to rapidly build technical solutions and streamline data insights while lowering costs. Read the blog for insight and to learn where Microsoft Power Platform fits in. Read More...

Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant offers great opportunities for helping SOCs and other security professionals in their work. That's why the Microsoft Defender Experts team has been exploring ways in which Copilot for Security can help them to streamline and optimize SOC capabilities — from improving communication clarity to data analysis and upskilling. In this article, Microsoft brings you a new series of short videos showing how Copilot is helping navigate threat detection, investigation, and managed response. Read More...

There are numerous tactics leaders can introduce to their organizations to keep IT workers from calling it quits. Read More...

If process inefficiencies are hampering your ability to grow and innovate, you could benefit from an AI powered solution designed to streamline and improve business processes. Schedule a free demo today. View: Improve processes with AI—free demo

With the tech landscape undergoing continuous change, it can be overwhelming to discern between a business critical and a nice-to-have solution. We can help you make the right purchasing decision based on your business goals. Book your free consultation today. View: Pick a tech solution aligned to your business goals

In this eBook by Microsoft, you'll get an overview of key cybersecurity trends including the role of AI in cyberattacks and cyber defense. The eBook also offers advice on protecting your organization. Download it here. 👇 View: Cyber Signals Feb 2024

Enterprises have largely favored the same programming languages and databases for the past decade, so don't panic if you haven't mastered artificial intelligence yet. Read More...

This flyer focuses on the productivity gains with Copilot+ PC devices like the Surface Laptop 6. View: Microsoft Copilot and Surface

Are your cloud costs far exceeding initial projections and wrecking your IT budget? Because we partner with leading cloud providers, we can help you reduce cloud waste. Schedule a free consultation to learn more. View: Are you paying too much for the cloud? Free assessment

This flyer provides details on the limited-time savings (through December 31, 2024) on Surface Laptop 6. View: Special Savings on Surface Laptop 6

Discover how Co-Op, a retail industry pioneer, transformed infrastructure with Microsoft Azure. In this inspiring customer story, you'll learn how Co-Op leveraged Azure's scalable solutions to revolutionize operations, streamline processes and boost productivity. Gain valuable insights into the retailer's journey from implementation to results. Discover the remarkable benefits of Azure. Get the story and envision the possibilities of Azure for your business. Read More...

Cyber threats are rising rapidly with 30 billion attempted password attacks per month, according to Microsoft. AI is helping attackers by launching and automating new and sophisticated cyberattacks. The best defense is a comprehensive strategy that incorporates identity access management and Microsoft AI-powered CoPilot. Read this Microsoft article to get advice for protecting your organization from cyberattacks in 2024 Read More...

Demand for nonprofit services is growing. From preserving clean air and water to fighting malnutrition and cardiovascular disease to delivering disaster relief, there are so many problems that can be solved with technology. Microsoft donated more than $4.7 billion to nearly 400,000 nonprofits worldwide last year. This video highlights a few that benefit from Microsoft AI and cloud technology including Copilot to address some of the world's biggest problems. A Microsoft partner, CBA is committed to the mission to expand the number of nonprofits served. Watch this video for ideas on how we help your nonprofit advance your mission with Microsoft cloud ad AI technology. Read More...

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Demand for nonprofit services is growing. From preserving clean air and water to fighting malnutrition and cardiovascular disease to delivering disaster relief, there are so many problems that can be solved with technology. Microsoft donated more than $4.7 billion to nearly 400,000 nonprofits worldwide last year. This video highlights a few that benefit from Microsoft AI and cloud technology including Copilot to address some of the world's biggest problems. A Microsoft partner, CBA is committed to the mission to expand the number of nonprofits served. Watch this video for ideas on how we help your nonprofit advance your mission with Microsoft cloud ad AI technology. Read More...

With meticulous governance, organizations can harness the power of AI while maintaining a secure, compliant and cost-effective cloud environment. Read More...

Ready to adopt a cloud-based business management solution to unlock insights, adapt faster, collaborate better, and further your nonprofit's mission? Download your complimentary copy of the Microsoft eBook, "Nonprofit leader's guide to moving to the cloud with confidence." Packed with insights and practical tips, this definitive guide will help you assess your readiness for cloud migration and provide a checklist of steps towards migration success with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central - including determining your eligibility for a 60% discount on Dynamics 365 Business Central. A Microsoft partner, CBA can help you get started. Contact us when you're ready. View: Nonprofit leader's guide to moving to the cloud with confidence

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sparked debate on the future of work in New Zealand this week when he ordered public service employees back to the office. Read More...