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One Step Closer to Modernization: The MFA Server Migration Utility

Christmas comes now for companies using Microsoft's MFA Server who want to upgrade to the next generation Azure MFA. Microsoft has unveiled its new Azure MFA Server Migration Utility to make migrating to the next generation Azure MFA smoother and easier. The Azure MFA, Microsoft's new flagship MFA server, is designed to provide lower TCO, simpler deployment and better security than the MFA Server. Read this Microsoft article to get more details on the Server and Migration Utility. Read More...

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Deliver more relevant customer engagements and build deeper connections using a platform that puts you in control of your customer data. You’ll finally have the right information and tools to orchestrate and activate the right experience--from lead generation all the way to loyalty. Sign up for our mailing list, and we’ll share even more on how to unify customer data, keep sales and marketing aligned, and preserve ROI. We can help you transform relationship selling and develop a deep understanding of customers with Dynamics 365. Let’s connect - we’re here to help. Read More...

What is Microsoft's Metaverse?

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Microsoft believes the metaverse is here and asks us to think of it as a new version - or a new vision - of the internet, one where people gather to communicate, collaborate, and share with a personal virtual presence on any device. Watch the video for insight on Mesh for Microsoft Teams, the company's gateway to the metaverse and a way to make online meetings more personal, engaging and fun.

Healthcare cybersecurity - building a better burglar alarm

Healthcare cybersecurity should be built on a principle similar to standard security - so built a better burglar alarm. Read More...

Start planning for Windows Server 2012/R2 end of support

Windows Server 2012 R2 will reach the end of its support cycle in October 2023. Take a look at your options for upgrading to current versions or migrating to Azure and hybrid environments, to get improved security and performance and keep your data and applications protected.  If you can’t meet the deadline, you can acquire Extended Security Updates to get up to three more years of security updates for Windows Server 2012 R2 workloads on-premises. Read more to learn how to start planning for Windows Server 2012 R2 end of support.   Read More...

The Big Ideas That Will Shape Sales in 2023

What a difference a year makes! At this time last year, buyers and sellers were finding new opportunities and changing jobs at unprecedented rates. Fast forward to today, and the landscape has certainly changed.  2023 will bring new ups and downs for leaders and reps alike. Even so, this year will open the doors for sales organizations to embrace innovation.  Read on for the five big ideas that will have the greatest impact on B2B sales this year, and learn how sales organizations can leverage them to their benefit. Then get in touch with us – we’re here to help. Read More...

Hybrid Cloud Consultation

There's no one-size-fits all approach to cloud transformation. There are too many combinations of public, private and hosted cloud environments combined with legacy and on-premise applications that can't be moved. A hybrid IT environment gives you many opportunities to put different types of workloads into the environments that provide the best performance. But with so many options, you may want to talk to a hybrid cloud expert about your migration plans. Schedule a free hybrid cloud consultation to discuss your concerns and opportunities with one of our experts. You can book a consultation by filling out this request form. View: Hybrid Cloud Consultation

Cybersecurity investments boost profitability, resilience

Expenditures on resilience will help companies reduce downtime, Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden said at the Billington Cybersecurity Summit. Read More...

Why your cybersecurity strategy needs an overhaul—free consultation.

To build a truly cyber resilient organization, you must have buy-in from the entire organization—not just IT. Schedule a free consultation to learn how to cultivate a holistic cybersecurity strategy. View: Why your cybersecurity strategy needs an overhaul—free consultation.

Senco Gold and Diamonds Delivers a Sparkling Customer Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365

Senco Gold and Diamonds is one of India's oldest and most trusted jewelry brands, with over 130 stores.  The brand had been experimenting with an in-house Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool, but it wasn’t providing value. With a growing customer base, they were facing difficulties managing customer questions, complaints, and responses.  Microsoft Dynamics 365 provided a single, unified offering for retail needs and helped them keep pace with technology while ensuring that they could offer the best possible service to their customers. Are you looking to do the same? Let’s talk. Read More...

The metaverse is coming. Here are the cornerstones for securing it

The virtual office and metaverse offer many advantages over existing models of remote, on-site or hybrid work while limiting some of the disadvantages. Check out this blog to learn why the security stakes will be higher than everyone initially thought. Read More...

How to Use Multiple Desktops on One Screen in Windows 11

The ability to use virtual desktops in Windows 11 can be a huge advantage for end-users with multiple projects. That's especially true if you have employees still working from home on laptops or desktops with one monitor. The Task View pane in Windows 11 allows you to add virtual desktops, manage the view of your virtual desktop and move applications to different desktops. This tutorial explains how to take advantage of the multiple desktop feature in Windows 11. Read the blog. Read More...

Commitment To Cybersecurity Must Come From The Top

As electronic consumers, we have our hands on our computers for hours daily, but most don't know how they work. Read More...

Heineken creates the flexibility it needs to "Brew a Better World" with agile, scalable security solutions

Heineken's ambitious "Brew a Better World" initiative aims for zero waste, carbon neutrality and positive water impact. Read the customer story to learn how the company turned to Microsoft Security solutions to blend security with the agility it needs to bring the initiative to life. Read More...

Corporate boards expand cybersecurity risk oversight, report finds

A study from EY shows Fortune 100 CISOs more closely engaged with the board of directors and C-suite. Read More...

Seewo Technology expands a new educational model with Azure

As a company with a worldwide presence, Seewo strives to serve its global customers with localized educational software products. Seeking to maximize value for markets abroad, the company encountered significant challenges in terms of compliance. Read about the ways Azure enabled Seewo to build flexible and innovative business platforms, operate in compliance so its people could focus more on the business itself, and take advantage of the Microsoft ecosystem to reach more potential users. Read More...

Understand Your Customers

Dynamics 365 Marketing lets you personalize your customer experience by using AI-powered insights and predictions to orchestrate real-time journeys, nurturing, and 1:1 personalization. You can turn customer insights into relevant action for content, channels, customer segmentation, and analytics. With customer journey orchestration,  you can design and deliver the right content, at the right moment, and on the right channel. And these are just some of the benefits Dynamics 365 Marketing can provide. Take a look, and then get in touch. We’re here to help. Read More...

Detect Malicious Content on Upload with Trellix Detection as a Service

With the ubiquity of file sharing, companies are facing an increased risk of ransomware and malware. Read the white paper to learn about the importance of having a cloud-based detection service that scrutinizes content coming into your cloud and why it's important to do so quickly before harm is caused. View: Detect Malicious Content on Upload with Trellix Detection as a Service

Migration Guide: VMware Horizon Cloud and Azure Virtual Desktop

Many companies are moving to virtual desktops both for workplace flexibility and to build the resilience to withstand office disruptions. This eBook is a detailed guide to the benefits and "how-tos" of moving to Azure Virtual Desktop and VMware Horizon Cloud Service on Azure. Download the eBook with our compliments. View: Migration Guide: VMware Horizon Cloud and Azure Virtual Desktop

The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises can realize with Dynamics 365 Sales. After investing in Dynamics 365 Sales, the interviewees’ companies improved productivity across the sales function, addressed a larger number of opportunities each year, and closed a higher percentage of those opportunities. Read more from Forrester, and then get in touch. We’re here to help you improve your sales operations, own your customer relationships, and provide even more personalized customer experiences. Read More...

Power Hybrid and Multicloud Environments with Azure Arc Data Solutions

Managing data across cloud and non-cloud applications is extremely difficult. The myriad of data security and privacy regulations, need for data sovereignty and low tolerance for any form of disruption keeps data from living together in a single cloud or application. Yet managing volumes of data across siloed, disparate systems is costly and inefficient. This blog post describes how Azure Arc helps organizations resolve this conundrum by simplifying cloud data management across any infrastructure. Read it here. Read More...

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Are You Ready to Be a Security Superhero?

No business is too small for a cyberattack so it's important to know when and if you're a target. Check out the infographic to learn how Trellix Helix Detect can turn your team into superheroes with the foundation to protect your workloads and data from malicious activity. View: Are You Ready to Be a Security Superhero?

Free Cloud Migration Consultation

Migrating to a cloud infrastructure can be a challenge. It's worth the effort, but you may want some expert advice along the way. You receive a complimentary Cloud Migration Consultation when you schedule direct. View: Free Cloud Migration Consultation

Millennium BCP Enhances Visibility and Agility Through Azure Arc to Deliver Smart Banking Solutions

Customer-facing companies like banks are under pressure to develop innovative applications for customers. When the financial institution Millennium bcp needed a way to speed delivery of innovative banking solutions without hindering security and compliance, it turned to Azure Arc. Get the customer story to discover how the company benefits. Read More...

Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure

Accelerate your Azure cloud adoption with confidence using Microsoft proven guidance. Designed to help your organization succeed in the cloud, this framework enables the creation and implementation of necessary business and technology strategies for a seamless workload migration. With this flyer, learn how to: •    Define your strategy and successfully build your cloud business case with cloud economics. •    Convert the aspirational goals of your cloud adoption strategy into actions. •    Prepare the cloud environment for planned changes. Start today on the path toward better-aligned business and technical strategies that ensure your modernization success. Read More...

Microsoft and Futurum discover customer experience insights

Did you know that 90% of companies say their existing systems for tracking customer journeys need improvement? In partnership with Futurum, Microsoft surveyed 1,000 global business leaders, technologists, marketers, and customer experience professionals to identify data practice challenges and opportunities for customer experience (CX) leaders today. The  findings of the report  revealed that companies are evolving their customer relationship management (CRM) technologies to meet changing customer expectations. Read on, and then reach out. We can help you reach your CRM goals. Read More...

Atea Drives B2B Innovation with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights

As the leading provider of IT infrastructure and related services in the Nordic and Baltic regions, Atea has offices in 85 cities and more than 7,500 employees.  The company is not only guiding clients on their digital transformation journeys, but is also on a journey of its own. Atea’s top priority was to transform their own ecommerce experience from broad-based engagement to fine-tuned communications with the right message and cadence to build loyalty and maximize retention.   They chose  Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights to make this priority a reality. Read More...

Complimentary Cloud Migration Consultation

Migrating to the cloud is stressful, no matter the size of your organization. A cloud migration can be stress-free with expert guidance from an experienced cloud provider. We have the experience, the strategies and technology solutions to help your cloud migration succeed. Schedule a complimentary Coud Migration Consultation today. View: Complimentary Cloud Migration Consultation

Fannie Mae Builds Productivity and Data Safety with Microsoft Security and Data Protection Solutions

Fannie Mae, the U.S. organization that facilitates mortgage financing, collects and analyzes massive amounts of data to make decisions. Much of that data is highly sensitive information about its customers. To protect that data, as well as make it accessible for analysis, Fannie Mae relies on Microsoft's Azure platform, Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. This customer explains why and how Fannie Mae relies on the cloud-native Azure platform and Microsoft security solutions to safeguard critical data. Read it here. Read More...

Microsoft Rolls Out Passwordless Sign-on for Azure Virtual Desktop

"I've lost my password" is probably the most common complaint heard by tech support. Fortunately, Azure Virtual Desktop has a new single sign-on capability that helps prevent this problem. Read about this new security feature in Azure Virtual Desktop. Read More...

Microsoft Azure delivers top-shelf security for beverage industry leader

See how Microsoft Azure helped a multinational leader in the beverage industry blend equal parts protection, creativity, and employee awareness for the perfect security recipe. Read More...

Do you know where all your data lives?

Do you know where all your #data lives?  Simplify security and compliance when you modernize your data estate with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Purview. Whether your data is in the cloud, apps, or a datacenter, keep your business safe while addressing vulnerabilities and accelerating innovation.  Watch how you can keep your data secure with Azure   Read More...

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Deliver more relevant customer engagements and build deeper connections using a platform that puts you in control of your customer data. You’ll finally have the right information and tools to orchestrate and activate the right experience--from lead generation all the way to loyalty. Sign up for our mailing list, and we’ll share even more on how to unify customer data, keep sales and marketing aligned, and preserve ROI. We can help you transform relationship selling and develop a deep understanding of customers with Dynamics 365. Let’s connect - we’re here to help. Read More...

Improve CX Journeys

Your company’s success depends on your ability to attract new customers and keep the existing ones happy. That requires your marketing and sales teams to know who your customers are, where they are in their journey, and how best to engage them—on their terms. How can you improve your customer experience journeys? The right technology can help you understand your customers by unifying your customer data. You can personalize your customer experience using AI-powered insights to orchestrate real-time journeys. Then, empower your sales teams with the best leads. We’re here to help. Read More...

Tech Providers in UK Financial Services Face Direct Regulation

IT providers in the U.K.'s financial services sector will soon face increased regulations. The goal of the Financial Services and Markets Bill is to ensure the resilience of the banking industry by better regulating the IT providers that serve them. The regulations, which come from the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee, are designed to align with the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Learn more about these coming regulations by reading this article. Read More...

From enabling hybrid work to creating collaborative experiences—here's what's new in Microsoft 365

With organizations settling into hybrid work, the new challenge for organizations is to balance employee demands for flexibility with business needs. Read the blog to gain insight on how the new capabilities in Microsoft 365 are tackling these challenges. Read More...

Keep application and user data secure

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This infographic highlights the ease with which Azure Virtual Desktop keeps application and user data secure and removes the complexities of access management. View the infographic for an at-a-glance of how you can simplify access control across users and devices.

The Case for Cloud Adoption in Financial Services Grows Stronger

Cloud infrastructure and applications have become significantly more secure and the advantages of cloud computing have grown. As financial services expert Yvonne Dunn notes, "The reasons for financial institutions to move systems and data to the cloud have never been more compelling - and the barriers to doing so are diminishing." In this article, Dunn explains the key benefits driving financial services companies to adopt the cloud. Read the blog here. Read More...