Five Nines IT Solutions

As an employee of a government agency, you are constantly striving to earn the confidence of the public. This week's guide is equipped with important information regarding the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA). IDEA is geared toward improving the public's interactions with the federal government through the implementation of digital options for in-person services. Timelines and checklists provide explanations of necessary actions to help ensure your organization is in compliance with federal mandates and 21st Century IDEA. View: Your Guide to 21st Century IDEA Compliance

Similar to how a quarterback needs a great playbook to win, so too does a retailer. Microsoft has just such a playbook. Download the Retail Trends Playbook for strategies, key trends and analysis of the retail landscape and start delivering "intelligent retail." View: Retail Trends Playbook

This infographic explains why Microsoft + Surface is such a good investment for businesses. See the 3-year financial, productivity, and employee experience impacts that Forrester found based on its analysis. View: Microsoft 365 and Surface: Better Together

A hybrid cloud environment is flexible and scalable. At the same time, it's complex and exposes organizations to cyber risks. This whitepaper from VMware reveals the keys to securing data infrastructure, including identifying unknown and undetected workload vulnerabilities, developing resilience and accelerated risk mitigation. Download the whitepaper, compliments of Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Cloud Workload Protection: How to Secure Workloads in Hybrid Clouds

The term "new normal" is thrown around a lot. Ways of work have fundamentally changed as organizations embrace work-from-home and hybrid work models, motivating threat actors to adopt a different breed of "new normal" in efforts to adapt. In this blog, findings from a Deep Instinct report on threat landscape trends are shared in the context of what that means to the organizations in their crosshairs. Read the blog for an overview and get in touch to discuss how Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help your organization thrive in the era of hybrid work. Read More...

Hackers can use various mechanisms to acquire passwords including software that allows them to simply "guess" passwords. Read the blog to get educated on the most common breaches happening today and how organizations can better protect networks from hackers. Read More...

Hybrid work environments are an opportunity to give employees innovative ways to collaborate productively. How you create these opportunities is up to you. Read this article from Gartner to get insights and recommendations for making it happen. Read More...

As a government agency, your workforce is often overburdened with processes and paperwork, and it can be a challenge for them to focus on the main goal: public service. With DocuSign Agreement Cloud for Government, navigating complex documents is simple and secure with built-in audit trails, digital signatures, streamlined document management, and the highest international security standards. Check out this datasheet for more information on how DocuSign can improve the function of your agency. View: Modernize your System of Agreement with DocuSign Agreement Cloud for Government

This eBook why how Microsoft 365 + Surface for Business devices make an ideal platform for the modern workplace. It describes the extensive creation, collaboration, and security features. View: Welcome to Microsoft 365 & Surface

How does scalable protection keep #hybridcloud workloads secure? Is hybrid cloud workload #security high on your list of priorities? Visit regularly for tips and information from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. on effective strategies and solutions.

There's more to the Ukrainian-Russian conflict than meets the eye. Behind the scenes, cyber armies on both sides are waging war against government and military networks with waves of phishing attacks, using intelligence from trusted sources to identify what to protect and what to target. Meet the modern threat landscape, escalated. Watch this video and contact us to discuss how Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can prepare your organization to navigate new threat norms in your digital environment. Read More...

Among the many advantages data offers is it enables retailers to create customer recommendations based on purchase history, resulting in personalized shopping experiences and improved customer service. Watch the video to see how Microsoft Cloud for Retail is helping fashion retailer Fabrikam redefine what customer service is all about. Read More...

How confident are you that your employees' passwords are protected? Have you taken steps to upgrade your password security? Check here regularly for Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. updates on how @Microsoft solutions improve password security. @msftsecurity #MicroSoftSecurity

How do you help employees collaborate more easily in your #hybridwork environment? Reply and we'll let you know how @Microsoft can help you with your hybrid work efforts. #WorkTrends #FutureOfWork

According to Forrester, contract lifestyle management is top of mind for many company leaders. In fact, 60% of organizations report that they intend to improve their contract management capabilities within the next year. This research report examines common pain points in the contract management cycle and outlines the steps your customers can take to automate their system of agreement to the benefit of customers, employees, and the bottom line. View: Research Report: State of contract management 2019

This flyer explains how the Surface family of devices is a good match for how federal organizations work. For more information about the Surface family of devices, please contact us. View: Transforming public service

Strategic security is critical to maintaining your data and brand. Surveying over 3,542 C-suite leaders, this 2021 report identifies cyberthreat trends and their devastating impact across industries. Learn from their experiences to build a resilient, pro-active defense for your organization. View: VMware Global Security Insights Report

Using customer data the right way helped transform bedding retailer Mattress Firm to move their thought process from just selling mattresses to selling healthier living by helping people sleep better. Watch the video to see how Microsoft Cloud helped this retailer change their buying process and transform customer experiences.

Weak passwords are the entry point for the majority of attacks across enterprise and consumer accounts. Read the blog to learn how Microsoft is offering organizations a passwordless and far more secure future. Read More...

Covid variants threw a wrench in many organizations' return-to-office plans. Mass migrations back to the office haven't happened — leaving employees and employers alike preparing for what the new office environment will be. While ideas for what it should look like vary, the Gallup research referenced in this article makes one thing clear: We're not returning to the same workplace we left behind in 2020. Read the article for 5 key questions Gallup recommends exploring when transitioning to hybrid work. Based on the experiences, needs and plans of over 140,000 U.S. employees surveyed, the article provides insight for organizations seeking a path forward. Read More...

This infographic highlights the most important features of the Surface family of devices for government organizations. Please contact us for more information about the Surface family of devices. View: Microsoft Surface for federal government

Dallas-based entertainment company Blockparty creates immersive and elaborate tailgating and fan experiences for sports and music lovers. With the responsibility of creating fun events across multiple venues, team leaders at Blockparty wanted a better way to manage business processes and provide fans with the ultimate game day or concert experience. After adopting a DocuSign Agreement Cloud platform, employees at Blockparty could customize contracts to better fit company and customer needs. With a fast and easy way to store, manage agreements, and process payments, Blockparty simplified business processes and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from clients.

Comprehensive security across all IoT/OT devices has become a critical component of overall network cybersecurity. Watch this video demo for a detailed walkthrough on Azure Defender for IoT which allows continuous asset discovery, vulnerability management, and threat detection for your IoT devices and operational technology (OT) environment.

Cyber threats are more sophisticated and well-funded than ever. To protect your business, immerse yourself in the critical conversation of cyber security via this Global Security Insights Report. Thought leaders discuss the shift in threat, both short- and long-term, safeguards needed to protect both against chronos, and integrity attacks, as well as the need to look beyond response and toward prevention.

How can you transform your business to stay ahead in the rapidly changing retail industry? Accelerate growth and transform the overall retail experience with @Microsoft Cloud for Retail. #MSRetail #MSCloudRetail

Life's complicated enough without needing to remember a multitude of passwords. Watch the video as Microsoft takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to highlight the need to "Break free from your password."

How can a @Microsoft expert from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. help you optimize your #hybridwork environment with @MicrosoftTeams and other productivity tools? Check here regularly for updates.

Your customers may be considering moving to a DocuSign platform, but do they know how DocuSign could benefit their business specifically? This eBook explores the DocuSign Organization Administration, a management infrastructure that enables customers to control how DocuSign is deployed in their companies. With tools that allow customers to view and manage accounts from one centralized location, the DocuSign Organization Administration helps customers organize DocuSign capabilities to support their workflows. View: DocuSign Organization Administration: A guide for organization administrators

This blog offers a step-by-step look at how the flexibility of Microsoft Teams for Retail allows the platform to be set up to benefit the very specific needs of retail. Read More...

This 2-sided overview of Microsoft Surface products is tailored to state and local governments. It highlights how departments are expected to deliver better services with fewer resources, and how Surface offerings support collaboration, mobile access, security, and efficient enterprise device management. The second page illustrates how Surface Laptop 3, Surface Go and Surface Studio are attractive fits for elected officials and staff; developers and analysts; field workers and designers. The document concludes with warranty options, compliance certifications, and ways to purchase Surface products. For more information about deploying Microsoft Surface in Government, contact us today. View: Surface for State and Local Government

Keeping pace with digital transformation isn't easy, particularly when your company is mainly focused on pulling rocks from the ground. This customer success story highlights how an IoT security solution became a top priority for global lime and minerals producer Lhoist to keep digital transformation from stalling. Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT has enabled Lhoist's critical OT equipment to be more connected to the plant's IT network, which is in turn connected to the larger organization's corporate IT network. With 80 plants in more than 25 countries, this unifying of IT security with industrial automation was a critical factor in the company's continued digital transformation evolution. Read the story to learn from Lhoist's experience. Read More...

Azure Sentinel is Microsoft's cloud-native SIEM for modern SecOps. Requiring no infrastructure, it eliminates worries about scaling up and takes just minutes to set up. Watch this demo video to see how Azure Sentinel enables you to stream all Microsoft 365 Defender incidents into the SIEM and keep them synchronized. Get in touch to discuss how the team at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help you make the most of your incident data to rapidly and effectively triage and investigate in Sentinel.

Findings from Microsoft researchers suggest that the 9-to-5 workday is fading in an age of remote and hybrid work and more flexible hours. Read the blog to learn why "triple peak days" are here to stay and the questions the trend raises about flexibility and work/life balance. Read More...

Using data from the global survey "The New Remote Work Era: Trends in the Distributed Workforce," this infographic shows how companies are saving and what they are spending in the new world of distributed work. View this infographic to gain an understanding of remote work opportunities in a whole new way. View: Distributed Work Brings a Boost to the Bottom Line

This 2-sided overview of Microsoft Surface products is tailored to the federal government sector in the US, UK, and beyond. It notes their needs—working collaboratively, remotely and securely—and highlights the product line's capabilities, particularly its power of a laptop with the 2-in-1 mobility of a tablet. The second page focuses on an optional, added layer of security via enterprise management of firmware (for example, USB port) access. The sheet concludes with warranty options, compliance certifications, and ways to purchase Surface products. For more information about deploying Microsoft Surface in Government, contact us today. View: Surface for Federal Government

Team leaders at T-Mobile knew they wanted to provide a better experience for their customers but were unsure about what the company's next steps should be. Moving business transactions to the DocuSign Agreement Cloud empowered salespeople at T-Mobile to work side by side with customers, guiding them through the agreement process on handheld devices. With a significantly faster and more convenient way to do business, both customers and employees benefited.

💵 Reduced overhead? Fewer travel costs? Better employee retention? How does investing in a #distributedworkforce impact your bottom line? Reply to find out.

This blog explores the security risks inherent with IoT/OT and concludes adoption is critical even with the security challenges. In addition, it provides a link to a collaborative report from Microsoft and the Ponemon Institute highligting data on the state of IoT and OT security from a customer's perspective. Read the blog for a review of the research and quantified findings. Read More...

This Microsoft report explores findings from a survey of 9,600 frontline employees and managers and reveals that despite their essential role in every industry, these workers have traditionally been underserved by technology. Read the report to see how technology adoption on the frontline is accelerating and making a difference. Read More...

2021 saw an increase in both frequency and, more importantly, sophistication of cyberattacks. Read the blog to stay on top of the changing cybersecurity landscape and learn how Microsoft continues to gain insights from the research they conduct and translate these findings into new features in their security products. Read More...

How many productivity peaks exist in your #hybridwork environment? How can @MicrosoftTeams help manage them? RT to start a conversation.

You probably already know that DocuSign simplifies the agreement process, but did you know that DocuSign can help users verify their identity while completing sensitive transactions online? The DocuSign Identity Platform makes it easy for users to verify their identity however they choose. It's globally applicable so users can verify their identity from almost anywhere in the world, from whatever device they prefer. Check out this datasheet for more on how DocuSign provides a faster and more secure agreement completion method. View: DocuSign identify platform and ID Verification

In its journey to becoming a digital-first business, British retailer Marks & Spencer embraces Microsoft Teams and deploys Surface Go 2 devices to frontline workers across hundreds of stores in the United Kingdom. Watch this video to discover how Microsoft helps Marks & Spencer empower frontline workers to spend more time interacting with customers and co-workers on the shop floor while reducing paper use and improving work/life balance.

This analyst report from IDC analyzed offerings from 18 different vendors and interviewed over 30 customers using UEM products. Assessing UEM vendors relative to one another, the report highlights features and factors most significant to achieving success. Download the report to reference when evaluating UEM solutions and vendors for your enterprise. View: IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Unified Endpoint Management Software 2021 Vendor Assessment

This solution showcase highlights Microsoft Surface capabilities that ensure the highest level of security and control. With built-in protection at every layer of the device, you can be confident that you have the best, most streamlined implementation of Microsoft's security stack. Contact us today to learn more about endpoint security. View: From Chip to Cloud: Endpoint Security for the Modern Workplace

This blog examines Microsoft's latest efforts to tackle what it sees as a growing gap between the security and popularity of AI systems. Microsoft's ML team recently published a framework that explains how organizations can gather information on their use of AI, analyze the current state of their security, and create ways of tracking progress. The blog also provides a link to that report. Read More...

The cyberthreat landscape has changed dramatically over the years and having a strong response strategy in place is critical. Read the blog to learn how Microsoft Defender for Cloud continues to stay one step ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape. Read More...

Having a team in which some employees are co-located in an office and others are doing their jobs remotely presents several challenges for managers. Read the blog for insights and answers from Microsoft to those challenges. Read More...

The IT industry has learned the hard way that there's no substitute for defense-in-depth. But what exactly does that mean when it comes to endpoints? Microsoft's "A Modern Blueprint for Endpoint Protection" eBook provides an excellent overview of the key components of an effective, multi-layered endpoint security strategy: the device itself, access to the device, and device deployment and management. It discusses the technologies required in each area to heighten security, including capabilities provided with Microsoft Surface. For more information on endpoint security, contact us today. View: A Modern Blueprint for Endpoint Protection

Today's signers need to be able to prove who they are, from wherever they are. When more sensitive transactions are completed online, signers need a secure and convenient way to do business and complete agreements. DocuSign ID Verification provides a digital method for easily verifying government-issued IDs for a seamless digital signing experience.

The critical element enabling the workforce of the future is an infrastructure that supports a distributed workforce. This interactive infographic highlights the basics of leveraging technology to drive efficiency, security and connectedness in the age of remote work. Click for a walkthrough. Read More...

Don't let AI security risks outweigh the benefits it brings to your organization. @msftsecurity is moving faster than the adversaries. #BeFearless #MicrosoftSecurity

This blog highlights the push at retail to drive positive outcomes for employees, as this will ultimately also improve the shopping experience for customers and boost the bottom line. At the center of this push is a prioritization of culture and an investment in technology that enables frontline workers to thrive. Read the blog to dive into the details. Read More...

Did you know healthcare, tech and finance are the 3 industries most targeted for #cyberattacks? Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help with your cybersecurity priorities with a @Microsoft Defender for Cloud expert.

What's your secret to creating happy, hybrid teams? @Microsoft has some best practices to follow. Check regularly for updates. @MicrosoftTeams #hybridwork