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Microsoft is announcing capabilities for Dynamics 365 that help professionals across business functions transform customer experiences. Learn more. Read More...

This in-depth customer story examines how a world-leading superyacht brokerage, Northrop & Johnson, transformed its sales and services with Microsoft Dynamics 365, leading to double digit annual sales growth. Read the story and learn about the advanced features and innovative possibilities of Microsoft's AI-powered solutions for sales and marketing. Read More...

It's difficult to calculate the true costs and benefits of a security solution before you buy. Fortunately, Forrester did it for you. Forrester's Total Economic Impact report on Microsoft Entra ID, a unified identity and access management solution for organizations of all sizes, provides data and insights into the costs and benefits that actual companies experienced in using Microsoft Entra ID. Read this report to get a factual look at what Entra ID can do for your company, including the cost, benefits, flexibility and risk factors that Entra customers experienced. View: The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Entra

Our latest portfolio of educational use cases, 'Surface for Education K-12 Day-in-the-Life Scenarios, showcases the transformative power of Microsoft Surface devices within the K-12 educational space. Discover how educators like Mr. Kim, in a day-in-the-life scenario, use the Surface Pro 10 's advanced features to reshape classroom experiences, igniting student engagement. Likewise, for students like Isabel and Mia, Surface devices, such as the Surface Go 4 and Surface Pro 10, do wonders. These devices have features like the high-resolution PixelSense touchscreen, dual studio mics, front and rear cameras and fast, reliable Wi-Fi 6 connections, which make remote learning, multi-tasking, and collaborative activities more efficient. It's about leveraging the best of tech to reimagine education. Read the scenarios to learn more. View: Surface for Education K-12 Day-in-the-Life Scenarios

Generative AI brings unprecedented opportunities to all organizations as well as incredible responsibility. It has a direct impact on business operations at all levels and brings the potential of unlimited growth. It also brings up legitimate concerns about data privacy, security and governance. Read this IDC MarketScape Report about the landscape of responsible AI management, including tips for AI platform buyers. View: Worldwide AI Governance Platforms 2023

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...

Surface devices are re-envisioning the school experience for K-12 students and educators. Surface laptops and Microsoft 365 A5 are being employed in schools like Keller ISD, supporting a learning environment where creativity and expression are encouraged. Not only are they meeting educational needs, but they're also easily managed, securing the organization's IT investment. Check out all the stories to see how Surface is changing the educational landscape for educators, students and the IT teams that support them. View: Surface for Education K-12 Pitch Deck

Every Generative AI conversation should be a responsible AI conversation. Hear what responsible AI is about and how to start walking the talk. This is how Az...

Microsoft Teams Premium is the solution many organizations use to help employees benefit from seamless collaboration and security. Look at this thought-provoking blog showing the four-stage process of rolling out Teams Premium to ensure that your workforce adopts its features and advantages. Read More...

Migrating to the cloud can be a daunting task, fraught with complexities that can leave even the most seasoned IT professionals feeling overwhelmed. From navigating the intricate process of cloud adoption to optimizing investments and mitigating risks, the road to the cloud is often paved with obstacles. However, you don't have to go it alone. Read this infographic for a detailed look at how you can unlock the full potential of your Windows Server investments. Understand the benefits of partnering with MS Azure migration experts who can guide you through the complexities of cloud processes, optimizing your investments and minimizing implementation risks. Ready to unlock the full potential of your Windows Server investments? Contact an Azure migration expert at CBA to get started. View: Migrate to Azure with Confidence

A modern data resilience strategy starts with a cloud-native backup architecture. Read More...

Explore how CarMax uses Azure OpenAI Service to streamline content creation, driving efficiency and enhancing customer experiences. With OpenAI, they're reshaping approaches to online car buying online with tailored content based on curated customer feedback.

These customer stories from Microsoft showcases how Microsoft Surface devices can reshape the educational experience. Dive into testimonials from leading universities, exploring the transformative potential of Surface devices, optimized for education. Click on the links to read the entire story. It's clear that Surface devices are the path forward for integrating Microsoft's powerful AI capabilities into Higher Ed. Contact us today for more information on Surface devices for Higher Education. View: Surface for Higher Education Customer Stories

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, leveraging AI is crucial for organizations to stay competitive. The Microsoft-commissioned Forrester report, "Fuel Application Innovation With Cloud AI Services," explores five use cases for implementing AI in the cloud and enabling businesses to quickly realize value and drive innovation. Discover how knowledge mining, document process automation, speech transcription and analytics, machine translation and conversational AI can reshape your applications and create a competitive edge. Discover 4 key findings based on an online survey of over 500 technical decision makers responsible for AI implementation at their companies. Gain insights into implementing AI without the need for a large data science team. Download the report now to fuel your application innovation. View: Fuel Application Innovation with AI Cloud Services

EPAM Systems Inc., an engineering and cloud consulting firm realized it had a problem with fragmented sales processes. With global sales teams across 55 countries using a variety of sales applications, efficiency was a challenge - and complicated. To reduce complexity and improve efficiency, the company decided to consolidate sales processes and applications on one platform, choosing Microsoft Dynamics 365 with Copilot for Sales. In this customer story, EPAM shares its experience and the results it achieved. Get the story. Read More...

Identity access management (IAM) can have a greater impact on an organization beyond defending against credential theft and other identity-based attacks. In this Forrester Total Economic Impact study, researchers interviewed customers using Microsoft Entra--a cloud-based identity and access management service—to identify the cost and benefits of the Entra family of products. Entra helps organizations strengthen security while simplifying and modernizing the IAM technology stack. View: The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Entra

This solution overview focuses on Surface devices for Higher Education. The desire to harness the power of modern technologies to improve learning outcomes has never been greater. AI-ready Surface devices from Microsoft are reshaping education. They deliver productivity, versatility, and new AI experiences, while ensuring data protection. Security is integrated at every layer, enhancing data safety. Check out these Surface devices today. View: Surface in Higher Education

Mercedes-Benz is rethinking the driving experience. Leveraging Azure OpenAI Service, they're introducing more intuitive voice interactions, integrating third-party services and providing comprehensive voice responses to ensure safer and more interactive journeys. Learn how this collaboration with Microsoft is setting the pace for future automotive advancements. Read the customer story. Read More...

The new Microsoft Teams was reimagined from the ground up for a faster, simpler and more flexible experience. See why it's the perfect collaboration app for your hybrid workforce in this informative video showing how it's made connecting with colleagues simpler and faster.

Portuguese energy provider EDP is on a mission to drive sustainability in the sector and become net zero by 2040. That begins with data. Over the past few years, the company has been migrating its IT system to the cloud and embracing a data-driven vision that's allowing it to implement insights-based initiatives across its markets. Fast forward to present day, the organization has now moved on to deploy machine learning, artificial intelligence and IoT technology to make even more of the data and insights it generates. And ultimately get one step closer to making the world less polluted and decarbonized. Read More...

This Microsoft video shows how Copilot for Sales can drastically speed up identification of leads, communications, meeting preparation and closing deals. This video looks at the experiences landing in Dynamics 365 Sales and across Microsoft 365 and Teams Suite.

Is your content protected by a modern identity and access management (IAM) solution? Relying on firewalls and passwords isn't enough anymore. Find out about Microsoft Entra ID, a modern cloud IAM service for security-conscious companies. Read More...

Remote work is here to stay in some capacity. However, remote work well-being is often overlooked. Here are three solutions to support remote workers. Read this article to learn how employers can incorporate remote well-being into the workplace wellness strategy, ensuring a productive, happy and thriving workforce. Read More...

Cloud infrastructure just won't stop growing, with the big three providers towering over the rest. Read the article for an overview of the state of cloud spending and its implications for businesses. Reach out to the cloud experts at when you're ready to discuss your cloud computing goals and challenges. Read More...

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

In this eBook, you'll learn how Microsoft sales transformed its sales processes — unlocking productivity and personalizing customer interactions --with Copilot, Microsoft's AI assistant. Download the case study here. 👉 View: The Benefits of Microsoft Copilot for Sales: How Microsoft transformed its sales organization with AI

UK-based Pangaea Data's product platform combines artificial intelligence (AI) and medical guidelines to characterize patients across 7,000 hard-to-diagnose conditions. When the Pangaea Data team determined they needed a cloud-based platform that could meet the rigorous security and privacy requirements of the healthcare industry, they turned to Azure AI Technology and Services for a solution. Read this customer success story for details on how Pangaea and Microsoft worked together to improve outcomes, save billions, and expand patient reach. Contact CBA to discuss deploying Azure's AI cloud-based platform in your healthcare system. Read More...

This video demonstrates how you can step into a new era of financial services with Microsoft Surface for Business. Microsoft Surface can reshape your organization, enabling heightened productivity and accelerating the implementation of AI. Watch the video to see a day in the life for a wealth management advisor and how Surface empowers the manager to get everything done faster, more efficiently, and on a much more personal level with his clients.

Explore how CarMax, the leading US used car retailer, harnesses Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to reimagine car buying research. Get the story on how Azure OpenAI Services empowers CarMax to streamline content and improve SEO by reshaping the customer journey. View: CarMax puts customers first with car research tools powered by Azure OpenAI Service

The generative AI market is booming, and Azure OpenAI Service is at the forefront. It enables developers to use large-language generative AI models in enterprise-grade application development. This Microsoft Azure infographic highlights generative AI trends, top use cases and responsible AI principles. Download the infographic for an at-a-glance. View: What is Azure OpenAI Service?

Keeping hybrid employees connected no matter where they work is essential for collaboration and your organization's overall productivity. Download this helpful infographic showcasing the new Microsoft Teams app, the quick and seamless upgrade that allows for faster chat and meetings features while using 50% less energy. View: Say hello to the new Microsoft Teams

Get details from a global IDC study on how leading organizations use Azure AI to reimagine business models, increase efficiency and maximize ROI. View the infographic. ContactCBA to get started impacting your business bottom line for the better with Microsoft Azure AI. View: The Business Opportunity of AI.

AI hype Is generating hundreds of billions of dollars in investment. Yet AI is still hobbled by inconsistent data, and crippled by siloed expertise. One of them-surprisingly-is that it's actually bad at simple math. Discover the other two in this insightful Forbes article. Read More...

The research firm expects rapid advancement in AI technologies to double the market's size by 2028. Read the article for a detailed analysis of how AI is reshaping enterprise consumption patterns. Among the key insights, is the growth of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), while SaaS remains cloud's largest category, consuming two-fifths of enterprise cloud spend. Read More...

In his new book, artificial intelligence expert Matt Beane explores how employees can protect and sharpen their skills for the future of work. Read the article for a fascinating look at how to leverage these tactics to get the best from your employees-whether remote or in-the-office. Read More...