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The Azure LLMOps maturity model is more than just a roadmap from foundational LLM utilization to mastery in deployment and operational management, it is a strategic guide that is essential for navigating the ever-evolving AI landscape of AI. Ready to achieve AI operational excellence? Contact CBA to put Microsoft's Azure LLMOps maturity model to work in your transformation. Read More...

Your sales and service teams can now benefit from the AI assistance in Microsoft Copilot for Sales and Microsoft Copilot for Service. The AI enhancements will let your teams get role-specific insights and actions to streamline business processes, automate repetitive tasks, and have more time to focus on the important work. Learn about these Copilot enhancements to your Microsoft sales and service platforms. Read this Microsoft article to get all the details. Read More...

This flyer will provide insight into how Microsoft Surface devices are reshaping the global health industry. It highlights the different challenges that physicians, patient care teams, mobile caregivers, and hospital administrators face—from accessing patient information anywhere to securely storing them. Engage and learn more about how Surface for Business can support your healthcare services. View: Surface in Healthcare Flyer

AI can empower sellers to instantly surface the most critical data, generate new and original content and automate CRM tasks. Read this eBook and learn how Microsoft's AI-enabled Copilot enables leaders to discover which sales efforts work best and helps sales staff be more effective. View: AI Advantage: Driving sales performance with next-generation tools

This informative eBrochure shows how Surface devices efficiently support healthcare professionals, whether they deliver in-person or virtual patient care. Microsoft's cutting-edge technology isn't just transforming the way our healthcare client's work, it's also reshaping the future of the industry by addressing the digital needs of both providers and patients. Delve into the content to learn how Microsoft's technology can help your organization rethink healthcare service delivery. View: Surface for Healthcare: The Perfect Prescription for Supporting Providers

Global integrated energy services company Aker Solutions is determined to bring about sustainable change in the energy sector. With a strategic focus on low-carbon and renewable solutions and an ambitious target of having net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the company is prioritizing digitalization as a means to achieve goals. Transitioning to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) exemplifies this drive. This customer story describes why Aker Solutions chose AVD to help address latency and workload challenges while empowering remote workers with high-performance compute functions. Read the story to learn how AVD helps Aker unify its disparate workforce as it helps lead the transition to global energy. Read More...

It's hard to predict the future, but you can get an informed projection by listening to the right voices. Read this insightful interview with Chris Young, an executive vice president of business development, strategy, and ventures at Microsoft giving his views on AI and future leadership strategies. Read More...

Deployed on Azure, Siemens offers customers full visibility up and down the product lifecycle from planning to manufacturing to purchasing. Read their story for an in-depth discussion of how Siemens Teamcenter and Microsoft Azure AI are giving customers an edge over the competition, and enabling new, better products to roll out around the world. Contact CBA to future proof your PLM with Microsoft AI technology. Read More...

This infographic provides an easy-to-understand overiew of the benefits of a zero trust strategy for your cybersecurity. Zero trust is a "never trust, always verify" strategy to ensures cyber-thieves can't easily gain entrance to your data and applications, even if they have stolen credentials. How does it work? Get this infographic. View: Adopting a Zero Trust approach is a technology and business imperative

While many major tech advances can feel like they were designed with big brands in mind, AI can help SMBs stay competitive with larger competitors, which is why most small businesses are enthusiastically embracing the novel tech. Read the article to discover how you can start using AI. Read More...

Hybrid and remote work can be not only more fulfilling for employees, it can also be more productive for employers. That's the message of this enlightening WorkLab blog featuring an interview with noted tech humanist and consultant Kate O'Neil. Read it and find out about the emerging technologies she foresees will help the hybrid workforce. Read More...

This video illustrates the productivity enhancements with the new Surface Copilot+ PCs by Microsoft. Now equipped with more than 45 TOPS and an in-build NPU chip, these top-notch devices redefine what a laptop can do. They're designed to be faster, more potent, and smarter, giving you a unique edge in your digital space. Dive into a new way of interaction with your PC and see why Surface Laptops are the only ones designed by Microsoft.

Cyber criminals are constantly inventing new and more sophisticated threats, from ransomware cleverly hidden in an email attachment to a multi-phased threat that will sit in your system for weeks letting attackers download data and corrupt files. These threats are a huge risk for your business. In this infographic, you can learn out how to better protect your company by developing a zero-trust security fabric that will ensure secure access to your sensitive data and applications. View: Microsoft Secure Access Solution

This brochure dives into a world of elevated business productivity and innovation with Surface Copilot+ PC Devices powered by ARM. These devices, highlighted by the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon® X series processors, are designed to redefine efficiency and reliability even when they're not plugged in. From quick start-up times to battery life that lasts all day, these advanced systems will reshape how you think about portable work devices. Transform your business operations, enhance productivity and secure your data with Surface Copilot+ PC Devices. Contact our team of experts today to learn more. View: Surface & ARM1_MF version

The AI era is here — and moving at warp speed rerouting technology roadmaps and dramatically accelerating transformation and value realization timelines. Microsoft is once again at the forefront of development and deployment of responsible AI. In this blog article, you'll take a deep dive into what's new in Azure Data, AI and digital applications. What's more, you will learn how by deploying Azure you can go from GenAI experimentation to solutions deployed at scale - and realize a substantial ROI in the process. Ready to make your move from AI experimentation to innovative AI solutions with Azure? CBAcan help you get started. Read More...

Now every salesperson can have an assistant to help them prepare for meetings, write reports, research prospects and enter data. Meet Microsoft Copilot for Sales, the AI assistant that can give your sales team more time to focus on selling. Watch this video to see how Copilot can help you and your team close more sales. 📺

NSPIRE Environmental (INSPIRE), is a Venterra Group company dedicated to monitoring seafloor health. Labor-intensive data collection and analysis was impacting the quality of their data and jeopardizing their long-standing reputation for delivering timely and reliable results. Read their story for details on how INSPIRE used Microsoft Azure AI solutions to analyze complex ocean data more quickly and efficiently, lower costs and reduce turnaround times for clients. Contact CBA for more information on how Azure AI can streamline your transformation to the cloud. Read More...

This interesting article from Microsoft will help you understand the four stages of creating a digital trust "fabric" to strengthen security for your distributed enterprise. Zero trust is an approach to security that continuously monitors and authenticates users and applications to make sure they are, in fact, authorized to access the data or applications. Read this article to learn more about Microsoft security and zero trust solutions. Read More...

The survey says: "High-quality CX isn't a nice-to-have—it's a revenue driver." That may be the understatement of the decade. Fully 73% of consumers rank customer experience (CX) as a vital factor in their purchase decisions (coming after only price and product quality). Download this eBook for insights on the innovative new digital tools and strategies business leaders like John Hancock are embracing to rise above customer expectations and stay competitive. Contact CBA to start driving your revenue to greater heights with Azure digital tools and services. View: Three Smart Ways to Exceed Your Customers' Digital Expectations

CISOs face numerous challenges in identity access management. In this Forrester Total Economic Impact study, researchers interviewed customers using Microsoft Entra - a cloud-based identity and access management service—in order to identify the cost, benefits, flexibility and risk factors that affected their investment decisions. View: The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Entra

Want to outpace competition with AI innovation? Discover how to transform your applications with AI cloud services — no data science experts required. The Forrester report, "Fuel Application Innovation with Cloud AI Services," uncovers five core AI use cases and how organizations are leveraging them to spur innovation. Learn why 84% of tech decision-makers see AI as essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Get your hands on the keys to the future — Download your free copy now. View: Fuel Application Innovation with Cloud AI Services

AI can empower sellers to instantly surface the most critical data, generate new and original content and automate CRM tasks. Read this eBook and learn how Microsoft's AI-enabled Copilot enables leaders to discover which sales efforts work best and helps sales staff be more effective. View: AI Advantage: Driving sales performance with next-generation tools

This blog outlines the new features and many benefits of the recently revamped Surface Management and Support Suite from Microsoft. It provides a centralized set of portals to help IT admins efficiently manage and monitor Surface devices on a wide scale - providing unparalleled insights and visibility. As explained in this blog post, the suite includes the Surface Management Portal in the Intune admin center and the Surface Support Portal in the Microsoft 365 center. Read More...

Organizations that want to reap the benefits of AI-infused project management technologies can begin now by preparing the right data, people and resources. Read this Harvard Business Review article for insight and strategies. In this Harvard Business Review article, the authors show how to approach these steps and scenarios of how AI and machine learning are transforming project management by improving tasks such as project selection and prioritization, progress monitoring, reporting and testing. Read the article for ideas on how you can ready your data, people and resources to reap the benefits of AI in your project management initiatives, starting now. Read More...

B-Tech is an Egyptian retail giant specializing in household appliances and consumer electronics. Read how B-Tech used its digital transformation arm b_labs to build a competitive advantage with Microsoft Azure, boosted service availability to 99.9 percent, cut time to market by 30%. Bye-Bye Black Friday back-office blues. Ready to build your competitive advantage with Microsoft Azure? CBA is ready too. View: B.TECH scales retail operations and slashes time-to-market 30 percent with Microsoft Azure

This video demo shows how the Microsoft Surface Management Portal provides a centralized solution that allows you to self-serve, manage, and monitor Surface devices, no matter the number.

Struggling to harness the power of AI in your applications? This blog post guides you on how to build next-gen AI-powered applications using Microsoft Azure. Discover how Azure streamlines machine learning implementation and supports innovative developments. Learn the tools, best practices, and see real-world examples that inspire. Read the blog to unlock the potential of AI in your applications today! Read More...

Microsoft Copilot is now in Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications including sales, marketing and field services. In this Microsoft article, discover all the ways that Copilot can help your employees create more, do more and achieve more for your business. Read More...

Ensuring that only authorized end users and applications can access your enterprise data is fundamental to strong IT security. But traditional identity access management (IAM) security comes with multiple challenges, including the rise of AI deepfakes and other AI-enabled threats. In this article, Microsoft explains its zero-trust approach to security. 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...

Read the article for a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of AI in enterprise software—particularly its growing impact on user adoption and its transformative potential to improve customer loyalty, streamline workflows, and reduce operational costs. can help you cultivate the capabilities necessary to provide seamless customer experiences and unlock new revenue opportunities. Read More...

The novelty with generative AI has worn off — it's time for the hard and purposeful work to begin. Read More...

What are your biggest obstacles to scaling your business? Streamlining workflows? Poor collaboration tools? High tech costs? Something else? We'd love to hear your feedback and see if we can tailor a solution to overcome your #ScalePainPoints.

While AI can empower companies to protect against cyber threats, it also is helping cyberattackers hone their tactics. Social engineering, for instance, is much more effective with help from AI. Deepfakes and voice cloning, for example, can easily trick employees into divulging credentials and other information. In this eBook, you'll learn four key ways to prevent cyber threats and strengthen your defenses, both traditional defenses as well as AI-enabled security. View: Cyber Signals Feb 2024

Microsoft Fabric is reshaping data analytics by providing a unified platform for all your analytics needs.Take this guided tour for a walkthrough of how Microsoft Fabric helps teams streamline data management and build purpose-specific models for transformative applications. Discover Microsoft Fabric's suite of analytical experiences delivering real-time insights and empowering you to unleash data's full potential. With an integrated and simplified experience, this transformative tool paves the way for transformative innovation. Embrace the power of AI in data analytics today! Read More...

"In the words of Blake T. Lunsford, Director of Information Technology at Alabama Appellate Courts System (AACS) their "technology infrastructure was functional but lagging behind modern standards...and faced limitations in terms of system integration, scalability, and security capabilities." Microsoft empowered Lunsford's AACS IT team to modernize a new case management system while also upgrading to Windows 11 Enterprise and Microsoft 365 Government. Great story. Check it out. Ready to modernize your IT infrastructure? Let CBA help you get started. Read More...

Microsoft Fabric, is reshaping data analytics by providing a unified platform for all your analytics needs. From Azure Data Factory to Power BI, it integrates various tools under one umbrella. With AI-driven functionalities, it empowers data engineers, data scientists and business users alike. Read the blog to discover why Microsoft Fabric is poised to revolutionize data analytics processes and explore 5 areas that really set Fabric apart. Read More...

Navigating the complexities of remote work security? Microsoft's insightful blog post, "Deploying Stronger Security for Flexible Work," is your essential read. It tackles the critical balance between enabling flexible work arrangements and ensuring ironclad security against rising cyber threats. Read the blog post and gain practical tips on enhancing your digital defenses without sacrificing the agility your team needs. Read More...

The biggest obstacles to scaling your business are no match for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform -- designed to unite people, processes, and data by streamlining workflows, lowering operational costs, and empowering confident decision making. Check out the solution brief to learn more and get in touch with a Microsoft consultant at CBA to schedule a demo. Read More...

As a Microsoft Security partner, we're proud - but not surprised - that Microsoft was named a Leader in the "2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms." Microsoft's advanced endpoint security protection continues to help organizations protect their endpoints against even the most sophisticated attacks. In this article, you'll read about Defender for Endpoint and its many capabilities. Read More...

New research illuminates findings about cloud maturity, data readiness, and AI adoption. Read the article to understand how businesses are integrating cloud and AI strategy to take their operations to new heights. is ready to work with you on your cloud and AI strategy. Read More...

Executives at BCG, Infosys, AARP, and more predict how companies will change with AI — and explain what they can do to leverage the technology. Read More...