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Curious what separates companies that adopt AI from those that transform with it? The eBook, "Becoming a Frontier Firm: Our Frontier Playbook," shares Microsoft's evolving methodology for driving AI transformation, built around five elements. For the full framework behind measurable growth, innovation, and operational efficiency with Microsoft 365 Copilot, download the eBook by completing the form. View: Becoming a Frontier Firm: Our Frontier Playbook

As AI systems become more capable and autonomous, effective oversight is becoming a critical part of responsible adoption. This Forbes article examines an AI security incident that has intensified debate around safety testing, transparency, and regulation. Connect with CBA to discuss how these trends may influence your organization's technology strategy. Read More...

CNCF brought together a roundtable with experts in the cloud native ecosystem. This roundtable discussion explores the role of platform maturity, security by design, interoperability, and evolving cloud-native capabilities in production-ready AI. Connect with CBA to discuss how these trends may influence your organization's technology strategy. Read More...

Business leaders face mounting pressure to make fast, data-informed decisions while maintaining efficiency across distributed teams. The eBook, "Future of ERP: Empowering Businesses and People with AI-Guided Productivity," reveals how AI, automation, and cloud-based ERP systems work together to streamline workflows, reduce complexity, and elevate human productivity. Download your copy today and reach out to CBA for a personalized consultation on driving smarter performance with Dynamics 365. View: Future of ERP: Empowering businesses and people with AI-guided productivity

Organizations running VMware workloads are rethinking their infrastructure strategies amid Broadcom's changing business model. This eBook, "VMware on Azure: Migration and Modernization Planning Guide," outlines how Azure VMware Solution helps them modernize with minimal disruption. Download the eBook for practical guidance and contact CBA for expert help in starting your Azure VMware journey. View: VMware on Azure: Migration and Modernization Planning Guide

Strengthen your AI strategy before complexity sets in. The report, "Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Implementation framework," highlights five drivers that support a successful AI framework, helping organizations align vision, governance, and execution from the start with: > Clear AI priorities > Scalable foundations > Better long-term outcomes Get this report and start planning with confidence by completing this short form. View: The AI Strategy Roadmap

What happens when America's oldest bank hands repetitive work to AI? This customer story infographic shows how BNY built an internal AI platform to run "digital employees" inside the same systems, workflows, and audit trails that govern its human workforce. Read the infographic to see how BNY reshaped its organization around AI without sacrificing control. View: BNY Frontier case study

In a global industry where efficiency and consistency are everything, Lantmännen Unibake faced the challenge of connecting complex operations across markets. This customer story shows how the company adopted Microsoft Dynamics 365 to centralize financial data, improve visibility, and empower employees to make timely, data-driven decisions. Read the story to see how modern ERP is helping Unibake improve productivity and drive international growth, and contact CBA to discuss how Dynamics 365 can transform your business. Read More...

See how a people-first AI strategy takes shape. This customer story shows how Snohomish County is approaching AI adoption to create: - Faster training - Scalable AI foundations - Strong focus on people and trust Read this story to see how a thoughtful AI approach supports long-term readiness. Read More...

Security teams managing complex cloud environments often face alert fatigue and limited visibility. This customer story from Icertis shows how Microsoft Defender for Cloud helped reduce SOC incidents by 50 percent while strengthening cloud security operations. Read the story to see how unified protection can improve threat detection and response. Read More...

As AI model choices expand, organizations have new opportunities to balance capability with cost. The Register examines falling prices for some AI capabilities alongside rising costs associated with longer, agentic workloads, highlighting why matching models to the work is becoming increasingly important. Connect with CBA to discuss how these trends may influence your organization's technology strategy. Read More...

This Atlantic Council article explores why workforce readiness and employee engagement are essential to achieving returns on AI investments. Connect with CBA to discuss how workforce strategy and technology strategy can work together. Read More...

Meeting customer demand requires speed and precision. The "Master Planning" datasheet shows how Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management uses in-memory services to plan supply and distribution throughout the day, ensuring the right inventory is in the right place at the right time. Download the datasheet to explore how these capabilities can help your organization meet customer demand consistently, and contact CBA for personalized guidance. View: Master Planning Datasheet

Cloud migration can deliver transformative results if done efficiently. The Forrester "Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Azure VMware Solution" report shows how organizations achieved a 298% ROI, reduced downtime by up to 80%, and avoided 90% of hardware refresh costs while improving flexibility and performance. Download the report to see what's possible and contact CBA to explore how to bring these outcomes to your organization. View: The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Azure VMware Solution 

Managing data security, governance, and compliance across multiple clouds can quickly become complex. This Microsoft eBook shows how a unified platform helps you discover, classify, and protect sensitive data across your environment. For practical guidance on strengthening data protection and compliance, download the eBook by filling out the form. View: Crash Course in Microsoft Purview

How to become an AI leader. This analyst report highlights how Frontier Firms are scaling AI beyond pilots to drive innovation and measurable business outcomes: > Higher ROI from generative and agentic AI > Broader AI adoption across business functions > Stronger focus on security, governance, and responsibility Download this report by filling out the form to see how you can turn AI maturity into a competitive advantage. View: What every company can learn from Frontier firms leading the AI revolution

What changes when AI expands who can do high-value work? Microsoft's report, "2026 Work Trend Index Annual Report," explores how Microsoft 365 Copilot supports analysis, problem-solving, and creative thinking while increasing the value of human judgment and quality control. For guidance on expanding individual potential with AI, download the report by completing the form. View: 2026 Work Trend Index Annual Report

Your business demands are evolving faster than ever, and success depends on having the tools to keep up. This customer story shows how L&M Fleet Supply modernized its retail operations with Dynamics 365 Commerce and Supply Chain Management to unify data, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance customer experiences. Read the story to see how businesses like yours are achieving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Contact CBA to explore how Dynamics 365 can help your business grow. Read More...

Organizations in every sector face mounting pressure to maintain uptime and ensure continuity in the face of disruption. This customer story showcases how the University of Miami gained flexibility and disaster recovery resiliency by migrating VMware workloads to Azure VMware Solution. Read the story to see how you can build a resilient, flexible hybrid cloud strategy — and contact CBA to discuss how Azure VMware Solution can support your IT goals. Read More...

See what happens when AI becomes part of everyday work. This video highlights how organizations use Microsoft 365 Copilot to: - Reduce time spent on routine tasks - Improve decision-making with faster insights - Help employees focus on higher-value work Watch this video to see how Microsoft 365 Copilot drives measurable business impact.