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Bill Doerrfeld explains how AI is improving endpoint threat detection and accelerating response times. Read More...

If you're finding it increasingly difficult and time consuming to defend against today's cyberthreats, we have a cost-effective AI-powered cybersecurity solution that can significantly enhance your defenses. Book your free demo today. View: Book a free demo of a powerful AI cybersecurity solution

St. Luke’s University Health Network has gained a reputation for using innovative technology to deliver services to patients and streamline operational procedures for employees. Microsoft Azure is the backbone of St. Luke’s IT resources, and its critically important Epic healthcare system. Thanks to Azure Backup , St. Luke’s is well insulated against the effects of malware, ransomware, and other threats . Read More...

Azure Active Directory is available as an identity provider option for B2B collaboration by default. If an external guest user has an Azure AD account through work or school, they can redeem your B2B collaboration invitations or complete your sign-up user flows using their Azure AD account. This technical blog post shows you how to permit guest users to sign in with their Azure AD account, verify publishers' domain and walks you through next steps. Read it for a quick demo. Read More...

IT and cybersecurity vendors are rolling out generative AI security tools. Learn more about LLM security tools and trends. Read More...

Has your organization incorporated AI into its cybersecurity strategy? What were the results and was the investment worth it?

In our continually evolving new normal, it looks likely the hybrid work model will replace conventional, full-time in-office models. This is confirmed by surveys including from McKinsey & Company showing that many millions of Americans engage in hybrid work arrangements and want more of it. To derive the most value from hybrid work and attract and retain talent, leaders of distributed work need to continually fine-tune their approach to work flexibility. In this LinkedIn blog post, former Accenture marketing leader, Katrina Klier, provides tips to consider. Read the blog here. Read More...

In this video, Andy Malone, Microsoft MVP and certified trainer, demos Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) basics. From architecture to setting up users to assigning licenses, Andy walks through everything you need to know to make the most of Azure AD's rich functionality. Ready to learn! Watch the demo to participate in a busy section packed with demos.

Artificial intelligence-based tools clearly have benefits in automating various security and IT tasks. But where should companies actually be adopting this new technology? Read More...

The unexpected can happen at any time – so now’s the time to protect your business. We’re here to support you with resources at every stage of your Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning. When you sign up for our mailing list, we’ll help you learn more about BCDR with Azure, and so much more. We’ve got your back. Let’s stay connected! Read More...

Complex password requirements aren't enough to stop today's most sophisticated cybercriminals. Book a free assessment of your password and access control policies to discover your vulnerabilities. View: Is your password security strategy working?

While it's impossible to achieve 100% online safety, password managers maintain a surprising resiliency in the face of advanced cyber attacks. Read More...

How confident are you in the resilience of your password security policies? And is #MFA a vital component of your #accesscontrol strategy?

A team working for the Department of Interior's inspector general successfully cracked 1 in 5 active user passwords, a ratio that highlights traps in cybersecurity standards, Mike Kosask from LastPass writes. Read More...

What workplace trends will have the biggest impact on how we work and live in the coming year? The answer will help you prepare for the future and empower employees with the insights, technology and support they need to move your organization forward. Having a vision of the business landscape ahead is critical to our work helping clients create and implement future-ready technology strategies. Receive a free Work Trends Consultation when you schedule direct. View: Free Work Trends Consultation

After 8 years, Microsoft has finished the "lifting and shifting" of its massive internal workload to Microsoft Azure and this has the company rethinking everything. Read the blog to learn how the company is retooling to take advantage of all the cloud has to offer. Read More...

Things happen -- natural disasters, ransomware attacks, human error. When disaster strikes, how do you minimize downtime and make sure your business doesn’t lose precious connection to your customers? Azure Site Recovery is a crucial part of any BCDR strategy, helping ensure business continuity by keeping apps and workloads running during outages. Azure Site Recovery replicates workloads running on physical and virtual machines. And, just as important, it’s easy to get up and running. Read More...

Cyberattacks are fueled by the shortcomings of business authentication controls. Bad things happen when access falls apart and credentials land in the wrong hands. Read More...

With the motto “You name it, we fly it,” Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines has deep expertise in flying a diverse variety of shipments across the globe – along with 85 offices in more than 50 countries. When Chief Technology Officer Alfons Seesink joined the company in 2019, he sought to drive a major migration for the complex IT infrastructure required to keep all that freight moving smoothly. That transformation is well underway now that Cargolux migrated to a complete Azure network infrastructure – including Azure Site Recovery – that provides a highly secure platform for all workloads. Learn how Azure has helped Cargolux transform into a secure, efficient, and resilient cloud-based company. Are you ready to do the same? We’re here to help. Read More...

Learn about the latest innovations coming to Microsoft Teams to make teamwork easier, more flexible, and inclusive. This post provides details for all the Teams features and solutions announced at Microsoft Ignite. Read More...

The improved efficiency and flexibility this small energy company gained with Azure enables its customers to not only access the company’s software more easily, but also frees the company’s employee to have more time to focus on their own business goals and strategies. Read More...

The improved efficiency and flexibility this small energy company gained with Azure enables its customers to not only access the company’s software more easily, but also frees the company’s employee to have more time to focus on their own business goals and strategies. Read More...

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

Technology can make meetings more equitable and inclusive for employees joining from home. Read More...

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...

When you use Azure Site Recovery and Backup to protect your data, you’ll also save on your IT infrastructure costs – up to 31% savings. In fact, you can also lower your cost of operations by up to 46% over a five-year period. Cost savings don’t stop there. Your business can potentially lower staff-time costs, and even headcount. Learn more, even more about the business value Azure Backup and Site Recovery can provide, all in a one-click backup solution that’s scalable for your business. Read More...

By adopting a cloud-based data protection strategy, businesses can get out in front of evolving data protection challenges. And based on in-depth interviews with users, IDC confirmed that organizations realized significant IT and business benefits from Azure Site Recovery and Backup.       Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup offer IT organizations a full range of daily backup and recovery requirements and disaster recovery. Although available separately, when combined, these solutions offer unparalleled as-a-service convenience for cloud and on-premises requirements.      Download this eBook when you sign-up to say connected.   Read More...

What does a productive, #hybrid meeting experience look like to you? Reply to share your ideas and discuss them with one of our @MicrosoftTeams experts.

With cybercriminals poised to exploit AI to launch devastating attacks in 2024, make sure you have the necessary tools to fight back by scheduling a complimentary audit of your security tech stack. View: Schedule a free audit of your cybersecurity strategy

As another year comes to a close, cybersecurity leaders are not only looking back and reviewing the top trends of 2023, but considering what the future holds for 2024. Read More...

Dynamics 365 is a suite of modern commerce solutions that work together to connect your entire business. This blog outlines the Dynamics 365 applications you can use to address a variety of business needs. Scan the list and watch the short video embedded to see how Dynamics 365 helps you streamline business operations, enhance inventory management and optimize order fulfillment. Read More...

Windows Server 2012 and 2012/R2 will reach end of support on October 10, 2023. Here’s why we recommend upgrading to Azure for advanced security, performance, and innovation. #cloud #digitaltransformation #PaaS Read More...

Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012/R2 will soon be reaching the end of their support lifecycles. If you want the most advanced security, performance, and innovation, then we recommend upgrading to Azure or a hybrid environment.  #WindowsServer #cloudmigration #Azure #Microsoft  Read More...

Heading into 2024, what #cyberthreats or developments do you think are most likely to keep #CISOs up at night?

The reliability of your cloud security is impacted by a range of factors including hardware and software vulnerabilities, poor security hygiene, insider risks and unexpected downtime. Cloud security experts, Server Consultancy Ltd can evaluate your IT environment to assess risk and help you plan and implement a cyberrisk prevention and mitigation strategy that aligns with your risk profile and business needs. Receive a Free Security Risk Assessment when you schedule direct. View: Free Security Risk Assessment

No matter how well you plan, things sometimes go wrong. Modern cloud platforms provide tools to help prepare for disaster and mitigate their effects.    Cloud-based backup services like Azure Backup make replicas of data stored on-premises so the data can be restored in the event that it is deleted, corrupted, or destroyed. But the business value doesn’t stop there.    Click here to learn about Azure Backup – a cost-effective, secure, one-click backup solution that’s scalable based on your backup storage needs.    Read More...

ANDREAS STIHL AG & CO KG is a long-established company in Germany that recently expanded its portfolio to include digital products and solutions such as robotic mowers and a connected platform. It relies on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service to meet constantly evolving market demands with decentralized sales and service processes. Get the story on how Dynamics 365 helps STIHL deliver consistent, authentic experiences across all touchpoints. Read More...

Advanced AI tools and intricate social engineering tactics (especially during election years) are changing the game. Read More...

We live in a world where anything can happen. So what can your business do when life sends the unexpected your way? The first step is knowing that disaster – man-made or natural – is inevitable. Be ready for it by making a plan. Business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plans prepare your business, anticipate all eventualities, and ensure that if disaster does happen, your business experiences minimal operational or financial losses. By following a few basic steps, you can get started on a BCDR plan for your business, ensuring you’re ready when disaster hits. Read More...

GBC completed its cloud migration to Azure within 13 months. It consolidated to Microsoft 365 productivity apps and replaced a collection of disconnected products with Microsoft Security solutions. As a result, it saw cost savings of 50%. Read More...

How do you give employees purpose and clarity in your hybrid workforce? We recommend reviewing your processes and programs to ensure clear guidelines. Receive a free consultation with one of our Hybrid Work consultants when you schedule direct. View: Hybrid Work Consultation

As a small- or medium-sized business, you may be grappling with rising costs, supply chain problems, increasing cyberthreats and other challenges. Digital transformation is the key to unlocking your organization's full potential and meeting these challenges head-on. Experts in digital transformation planning and deployment, Server Consultancy Ltd can work with you to strategize and guide your journey. Receive a Complimentary Digital Transformation Strategy Consultation when you schedule direct. View: Complimentary Digital Transformation Strategy Consultation

Cloud migration starts with a business case, which includes a strategy and financial analysis. Check out this list of the top ten cloud migration considerations along with a data modernization assessment. #digitaltransformation #cloudmigration #Azure #cloud​ Read More...

If we shift our thinking to the current reality and ask ourselves the right questions, being in cybersecurity doesn't have to suck. Read More...

Is your cybersecurity strategy optimized to meet today's most dangerous threats? Schedule a free audit to find out. #cyberstrategy View: Book a free audit of your cybersecurity strategy

Meet Microsoft's cloud VDI solution with centralized security, management and scalability built in. It's an efficient and flexible approach to desktop virtualization without compromising control. Watch this demo video for an introduction and full tour of Azure Virtual Desktop Essentials including what it is, how it works and options for configuration.

Though generally praised by the cybersecurity community, the strategy itself is rather ambitious and holistic in approach. Read More...

What is the one biggest cybersecurity challenge your organization faces? And why do you think it's so difficult to solve?

On the topic of hybrid work, employees and employers are divided. Employees are embracing hybrid work and its benefits. Many employers on the other hand, are yearning for a return to pre-Covid office life while dealing with challenges such as shrinking budgets and tight talent markets. To help leaders balance employee interests and organizational success, Microsoft surveyed 20,000 people worldwide and analyzed trillions of Microsoft 365 productivity signals, LinkedIn labor trends and Glint People Science findings. The data points to three pivots leaders must make to empower people for new ways of working. Read this blog to explore three pivots to help employees thrive and organizations succeed. Read More...

Microsoft is putting hardware in charge of data protection in Azure to help customers feel confident about sharing data with authorized parties within the cloud environment. This blog provides an overview of a series of hardware security announcements to highlight Azure's confidential computing offerings. Read the blog to learn how advances in Azure confidential computing deliver the ultimate in data protection. Read More...

Intense budgetary pressures can make working in IT for a government organization even more challenging than a private enterprise.  When the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) recognized the need to move to a more modern, secure cloud platform, the wizards of scrappy, innovative thinking turned to Azure to help maximize every dollar spent.  Read more to learn how the Arizona Department of Education bolstered their backup capabilities and security while working within the confines of a very tight budget. Then speak to our team, we can help your business achieve more with Azure.  Read More...

Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are grappling with rising costs, post-pandemic supply chain issues and increased cybersecurity threats. Digital technology is the key to unlocking your organization's full potential and meeting these challenges head-on. Read this blog for insight from Microsoft ANZ SMC lead, Harish Vellat, on 4 areas to focus your efforts. Read More...

As if the threat landscape wasn't already dangerous enough, corporate boards are falling short of institutionalizing effective cybersecurity governance. Important read: Read More...

Many SMBs today face cash flow challenges that they need to balance with adding capacity, preventing security attacks, and ensuring business continuity. That’s where Azure might make financial sense. To help you understand if Azure is for you, check out our short video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xll1OM7Wr_Y    #Cloudmigration #digitaltransformation #Azure Read More...