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 Omnitracs Builds Digital Logistics Platform, Agile Development Approach With Red Hat

When Omnitracs, a pioneer in transportation technology, was ready to modernize development practices to deliver new features to market more rapidly, they chose Red Hat OpenShift. Read their story to learn how their team used collaborative practices and modular technology to increase innovation and expand business opportunities. View:  Omnitracs Builds Digital Logistics Platform, Agile Development Approach With Red Hat

Are you part of the Microsoft Dynamics community? RT to share questions and concerns with other Dynamics 365 members.

Are you part of the Microsoft Dynamics community? RT to share questions and concerns with other Dynamics 365 members.

Hybrid Work - The new Microsoft Office in Vienna

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Hybrid working models that focus on people's needs are the new reality. Watch the video to gain insight on Microsoft Austria's office that highlights social places for creative and focused work as well as space and time for mental health.

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Receives Highest Award in SE Labs Enterprise Email Security Services Test

Cyber-criminals have sophisticated tools and tactics for breaking into enterprise systems. Yet email is still a top attack vector. Why? Because humans can be easily tricked into giving out confidential information. While malware attachments are still common threats, attackers also use tactics such as impersonating top executives, launching multi-step attacks using trusted utilities, and phishing campaigns to con employees into providing login credentials or other sensitive data. This blog article discusses email attacks and explains the security capabilities of Microsoft's Defender for Office 365, which received an AAA Protection Award. Read More...

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...

What's Holding Up Progress in Machine Learning and AI?

While many companies are making some gains by putting machine learning (ML) and AI into production, they'd make more by preventing data management barriers from getting in the way. This article highlights how data management and other challenges impact ML and AI progress. Read the article to explore how issues of transparency, traceability and data flow hinder the operationalizing of machine learning and AI applications and what to do about it. Read More...

Beazley warns of cyber risk complacency

There is growing concern about complacency around active cyber risk management and maintaining resilience to cyber threats. Read the blog to gain insight on the factors fueling these concerns. Read More...

Microsoft cloud leader Scott Guthrie says companies aren't holding off on cloud spending as inflation mounts

Despite an uncertain economy with looming fears of a recession, Microsoft's top cloud executive Scott Guthrie claims he has not seen organizations slow their efforts to move software programs to the cloud in the past few months. Read the article for additional insight on Guthrie's thoughts. Read More...

Managing the Technology Challenges of a Distributed Workforce

Most businesses continue to tweak their tech stacks to better align with the demands of the hybrid workforce. But as the vice president of product marketing at Catchpoint argues in this article, tweaking might not be enough. See why a new strategic framework for tech procurement—rather an ad hoc approach—is needed. Read More...

8 Ways to Balance Your Home Life and Remote Work (And Stay Productive)

Let's face it, we can all use a productivity booster. And while that's true whether we're onsite or remote, the distractions we face at home can be particularly tempting. This article offers some great tips on how to balance your home life and remote work. Read More...

Free Supply Chain Management Consultation

We understand that dealing with supply chain management challenges is stressful. We're experienced in helping customers organize and manage resources around the supply chain. Schedule your complimentary Supply Chain Management Consultation with one of our experts today. View: Free Supply Chain Management Consultation

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...

Introducing Surface Pro 9

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Get to know the Surface Pro 9 in this video. It's selling fast, so be sure to get yours quickly. To learn more or place an order, feel free to get in touch with us now!

AI Strategy Session

It's time to take a closer look at what AI can bring to your organization. Schedule a free strategy consultation with an AI expert at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to see how the power of AI can take your organization in new, more profitable directions. View: AI Strategy Session

Cloud Consultation: Defining Your Unique Set of Needs

How do you select the right cloud provider? By defining your organization's specific and unique set of needs. Schedule a cloud consultation with the experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to discuss our cloud solutions and how they can work for you. View: Cloud Consultation: Defining Your Unique Set of Needs

Carrier network virtualization leads to enterprise services

Supporting multiple users, lowering costs and raising profits for telecommunications carriers, network virtualization is an important tool for advancing a diverse mix of enterprise needs—including #5G enablement and management. Learn more: Read More...

What Remote Work Debate? They've Been Back at the Office for a While

With the debate over the pros and cons of remote work continuing to rage across boardrooms (and living rooms), this New York Times article offers a somewhat contrarian take: Read More...

AI Steve Jobs interviewed by AI Joe Rogan - The Big Picture

Only through the magic of AI can Joe Rogan interview Steve Jobs. Check out this AI-generated podcast to listen to how it went. Read More...

How to Choose the Best Cloud Computing Software for Your Small Business

Read this article for a brief orientation on how SaaS, PaaS and IaaS work, as well as some tips on how to choose the optimal option for your business. Read More...

Schedule a Free Enterprise Information Management Assessment

The ability to efficiently and securely govern information assets across the entire organization is a critical IT capability. Find out how you stack up against your competitors by scheduling a free assessment with an expert at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. View: Schedule a Free Enterprise Information Management Assessment

Assess Your Hybrid Work Environment

The hybrid work model continues to rapidly evolve—and businesses that are not keeping up with the latest trends risk losing talent. Sign up for a free assessment with a consultant from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to make sure you're not lagging competitors. View: Assess Your Hybrid Work Environment

Transformation Takes Practice

What is open transformation? This eBook is a vital resource for planning and executing the cultural changes at the heart of a transition with Red Hat. Get the eBook for a look at the five key components for successful transformation, what it takes to achieve a continuous discovery to delivery cycles, how to track open processes and more. View: Transformation Takes Practice

Free Phishing Security Training Consultation

Prevent data theft. Book your free Phishing Security Training Consultation today. #cybersecurity #Phishing @Microsoft View: Free Phishing Security Training Consultation

Modernize Endpoint Protection and Leave Your Legacy Challenges Behind

As malicious actors find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, legacy endpoint security tools have proven ineffective. Instead, IT managers need modern endpoint security solutions to protect the endpoints in their organizations. Read this eBook to learn how to stop sophisticated threats with the modern endpoint security solution, VMware Carbon Black Cloud™ View: Modernize Endpoint Protection and Leave Your Legacy Challenges Behind

Microsoft New Future of Work Report 2022: Organizational wellbeing

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People who feel valued at work are less likely to suffer burnout or quit. Discover how enthusiastic workers in a strong workplace culture can help an organization flourish. Watch this video to get an overview of Microsoft's New Future of Work Report 2022.

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

We are entering a new era for AI-powered robotics

Could we be less than a decade away from seeing personal robots into mainstream life? Read the article to learn how Elon Musk's Optimus might be on schedule for exactly this. Read More...

What do you see as the major risks and challenges in your cloud journey? What are you doing to overcome them? #cloudmigration

What do you see as the major risks and challenges in your cloud journey? What are you doing to overcome them? #cloudmigration

Air Force awards $5.7B contract for enterprise IT as a service

Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS) is quickly gaining traction as a strategy that enables organizations to free up IT staff to focus on more specialized roles like cyber defense. See how the Air Force is executing this strategy. Read More...

Is remote work over? Two experts debate return to office mandates

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Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton and venture capitalist and TV star Kevin O'Leary debate about the state of remote work, as a growing number of major companies are requiring workers to return to the office.

Enable flexible work with Surface for your workforce and customers

In this portfolio, you'll discover the new technology, new features, and great new devices that feature in this Surface launch. Get your devices soon—they're going to sell out fast! Contact us today for more information on devices or to place your orders. View: Enable flexible work with Surface for your workforce and customers

The Trellix Approach to Effective Cloud Security

Assets on the public cloud continue to be compromised in similar ways to those stored in traditional data centers. Download the whitepaper to gain insight on the Trellix approach to effective cloud security. View: The Trellix Approach to Effective Cloud Security

Is your organization still feeling like the potential of #AI technology is just out of reach? What do you see as the major obstacles to adopting AI?

Is your organization still feeling like the potential of #AI technology is just out of reach? What do you see as the major obstacles to adopting AI?

Which cloud is for you?

When it comes to choosing which cloud provider is right for your organization, some serious digging is required. Read the article to see why despite all their commonalities, the big three cloud providers have some important personality differences that should factor into your decision. Read More...

Many orgs are investing significant resources in enterprise information modernization, prioritizing speed, security & efficiency. Is this something your organization is tacking as well? What are some of the biggest sticking points in this effort? #EnterpriseTech

Many orgs are investing significant resources in enterprise information modernization, prioritizing speed, security & efficiency. Is this something your organization is tacking as well? What are some of the biggest sticking points in this effort? #EnterpriseTech

Is having your employees onsite important enough that you would consider offering raises to entice workers to return to the office? It's a tradeoff many companies are considering. Share your thoughts! #FutureOfWork

Is having your employees onsite important enough that you would consider offering raises to entice workers to return to the office? It's a tradeoff many companies are considering. Share your thoughts! #FutureOfWork

Four Customer Challenges Addressed by Red Hat

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Looking to exceed business expectations and fuel rapid innovation? Watch this Red Hat Director explain how the Red Hat portfolio addresses four common customer challenges: Digital transformation, working in multi cloud environments, dev ops for container-based technologies and the shift from proprietary to open source technologies.

Vulnerability Assessment Survey

The security operations maturity self- assessment helps you evaluate how prepared your security operations team is to detect, respond and recover from cyber-attacks. Use this tool to determine the stage in security maturity model you've reached and get recommendations for processes and tooling that can increase preparedness. Read More...

Next-gen threats require next-gen protection. What are your next-gen #cyber-security challenges? Reply to ask our experts how best to meet those challenges.

Next-gen threats require next-gen protection. What are your next-gen #cyber-security challenges? Reply to ask our experts how best to meet those challenges.

Complimentary Hybrid Work Readiness Assessment

Preparing to support hybrid work? When creating a hybrid work environment, you need to consider employee behavior and preferences in addition to technology. Receive a free Hybrid Work Readiness Assessment with one of our consultants when you schedule direct. View: Complimentary Hybrid Work Readiness Assessment

Announcing a New Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Consultant Functional Consultant Expert Certification

Looking to update your supply chain management skills? Microsoft announced a new Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Expert certification for consultants, IT professionals and developers. Read the blog for details on requirements and how to stay up to date. Read More...

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...

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?

Cloud Computing Ultimate Guide with beautiful Sketchnotes

Sometimes it's a good idea to take a step back and get a simple definition of something as complex as cloud computing before moving forward. This article provides exactly that and breaks down the many factors surrounding cloud computing. Read More...

Microsoft's Copilot AI is making rapid progress. Here's what its human leader thinks about it GitHub's Copilot AI can currently write up to 40% of the code for programmers and is heading up to 80% within five years. Read the article to learn how GitHub CEO

GitHub's Copilot AI can currently write up to 40% of the code for programmers and is heading up to 80% within five years. Read the article to learn how GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke feels about it and what this all means for coders. Read More...

Information Enterprise Modernization Is an Important DOD Priority

Discover what the DoD is doing to significantly improve its ability to deliver information efficiently and securely, and the strategies underlying these efforts. Read More...

Nearly Half of Workers Are 'Definitely Looking' to Work Remotely

According to a study by the SHRM Research Institute, nearly fifty percent of workers say they're definitely looking to work remotely in their next job but would consider an onsite position in exchange for a raise ranging from 10-20% depending on their commute time. Read More...

VMware Global Incident Response Threat Report 2022

This year's "Global Incident Response Threat Report" from VMware takes you on a deep dive into types of cyber-attacks including zero-day exploits, lateral exploits, deepfakes, business email compromises and extortionary ransomware attacks. The report offers you a detailed overview of emerging threats, potential vulnerabilities ripe for exploitation, and potential defenses. Download the report here: View: VMware Global Incident Response Threat Report 2022

Hybrid Teamwork: A Guide to Flexible Work

Microsoft offers this comprehensive guide to help organizations improve teamwork and collaboration skills. Read it to gain insight on how to empower your employees to do their best work, no matter where they are. View: Hybrid Teamwork: A Guide to Flexible Work

Six Trends That Are Shaping Supply Chain Transformation for Manufacturers

Supply chains have achieved major importance in manufacturing. Like other manufacturers, you depend on implementing the right supply chain strategies and technologies to stay competitive. In this report, you'll learn about six emerging trends that are shaping how supply chain leaders succeed. With an understanding of these trends and their impacts, you can identify opportunities to be more agile, efficient and competitive. Read the report here. View: Six Trends That Are Shaping Supply Chain Transformation for Manufacturers

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Give your security staff the right tools and intelligence with @Microsoft's Sentinel and 365 Defender. Reply to discuss how we can help.

Executive Summary — Teaching an Elephant to Dance

Your goal may be digital transformation, but what will that mean in practice? Avoid the pitfalls and help secure your investment; read this collection of best practices and customer stories. The elephant in the room is your organization's current technical landscape. As you prepare your elephant to dance, learn how culture and processes set the stage for success. View: Executive Summary — Teaching an Elephant to Dance

Complimentary Cyberthreat Assessment

Security leaders often wrestle with the question of whether their organization is secure enough. With a cyberthreat assessment, Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can work with you to evaluate cyber risks and measure and ensure the effectiveness of your security controls. Receive a free cyberthreat assessment when you schedule direct. View: Complimentary Cyberthreat Assessment

AI Strategy Consultation

The ways in which AI is helping organizations become more efficient and innovative while also reducing costs is astounding. Schedule a free AI strategy consultation with one of our experts to learn more. View: AI Strategy Consultation

Free Collaboration Tech Assessment

How does your collaboration tech stack up against the competition? Book a free consultation with an expert from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to assess your capabilities. View: Free Collaboration Tech Assessment

Cloud computing: Ascending the procurement mountain

There are advantages to cloud procurement systems but there's a bit of a mountain to climb first. Read the blog for insight on ascending that mountain. Read More...

Hybrid Work: How Can Businesses Make it Work?

Streamlining and consolidating tech is a popular strategy for eliminating the silos exacerbated by distributed networks and hybrid work. See all the other ways in which forward-thinking businesses are optimizing hybrid work. Read More...

Avoiding Digital Transformation Failure

This brief datasheet is required reading when undertaking a digital transformation. Understand the five elements of a successful transformation: Leadership, product, development, architecture and operations, as well as the capability of and what failure looks like for each. Get the datasheet for guidelines to help your team plan for the culture shift needed to support technical change. View: Avoiding Digital Transformation Failure

Trends in IAM: Key Findings from the 2022 Thales Access Management Index

The impact of remote work throughout the pandemic has made security professionals and the average technology more aware of security concerns and ways to address them. Based on data from a survey of nearly 2,800 respondents in more than 15 countries, the 2022 Thales Access Management Index looks to identify the extent of these trends as well as the state of access management and access security plans across a range of industries. This webinar shares insights from the report gleaned from survey data and explores the impact on identity and access management (IAM) security strategy and planning. Register for this free event to examine these findings and other topics including the pace of zero trust adoption across industries. Read More...

Navigate Cloud Cost Complexities

Let the experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. help you reduce waste and control your cloud costs. Book your free consultation. View: Navigate Cloud Cost Complexities

Schedule a Free Hybrid Work Assessment

Interested in finding out how your hybrid work model stacks up against your competitors? Schedule a free assessment with the experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to see where you excel and the areas where you could improve. View: Schedule a Free Hybrid Work Assessment

Who Benefits from AI Writers?

Suffering from a bad case of writer's block? Read the blog to learn how AI is creating "error-free" content for myriad applications. Read More...

The Gen Z Enterprise Tech Wish List

Gen Z's expectations regarding work and enterprise applications are different from those of previous generations. Here are the survey results on the tech attributes younger workers expect. Read More...

Surface Duo for healthcare

This video explains how a mobile device, able to fit snug within a whitecoat pocket, is redefining what's possible in telehealth. Before, virtual consultations with healthcare providers were on option. Today, they're imperative. With the Microsoft Surface Duo, physicians enjoy true mobility, real-time information, and immediate engagement with patients and other providers to coordinate care plans and diagnose and treat conditions from anywhere. Contact us today for more information.

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...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords

Human cybersecurity awareness: It's easy to write about but complicated to achieve. Cybersecurity is complex and our cognitive domain even more. The blog, "Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords," provides an overview of the complexity of cybersecurity in the context of human behavior. Read the blog to discover more. Read More...

AI can tell which buildings are energy efficient from the outside

By analyzing existing data, like images from Google Street View and satellites, AI can determine whether a building is energy efficient. Read the article to learn how this could guide investments in reducing energy waste and fighting climate change. Read More...

What are some of the #EnterpriseTech innovations on the horizon that you're really excited about, either because they could be industry game changers or can solve a specific business challenge?

What are some of the #EnterpriseTech innovations on the horizon that you're really excited about, either because they could be industry game changers or can solve a specific business challenge?

Cloud Computing Adoption Fuels Huge Data Center Capex

With global data center capex expected to top $377 billion by 2026, the data center of the future should enjoy an interesting evolution. Read the article to learn more about the new accelerated computing architectures on the horizon. Read More...

Best practices to build a sustainable hybrid work model

To ensure that your hybrid work model is sustainable and optimized for employee performance, productivity and morale, you should consider the best practices explored in this blog. Read More...

Surface for Healthcare

This infographic highlights how Microsoft Surface is empowering the digital transformation in health. As telemedicine becomes more common, Surface devices can support workflows from in-home visits to physician offices, while their superior hardware, functionality, and cloud-based security ensure streamlined performance, reduced IT time, and patient and data confidentiality. Contact us today for more information and to learn how Microsoft Surface is leading the healthcare transformation. View: Surface for Healthcare

The question to ask about #AI is not whether to use it — but rather where it delivers the biggest competitive advantage. Reply to start a conversation with one of our experts.

The question to ask about #AI is not whether to use it — but rather where it delivers the biggest competitive advantage. Reply to start a conversation with one of our experts.

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What are some NON-tech oriented strategies you're incorporating into your #hybridworkforce model? Training managers to empathize and listen? Formalizing informal habits, like sharing personal "wins" along with work wins during staff meetings? Share your thoughts!

What are some NON-tech oriented strategies you're incorporating into your #hybridworkforce model? Training managers to empathize and listen? Formalizing informal habits, like sharing personal "wins" along with work wins during staff meetings? Share your thoughts!

Edge Computing and 5G: What's Next for Enterprise IT?

Experts anticipate a major tech breakthrough vis a vis pairing edge computing and 5G in the enterprise. See why and discover what it means for your business. Read More...

Accelerate Your Transformation Journey with Red Hat

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Take a quick tour of the Red Hat platform and accelerate your digital transformation. Watch the video to see how to create high-performing teams, improve developer productivity and operational efficiency, and build your own cloud native applications — all while utilizing intuitive dashboards that help you track market agility and reliability in real time.

Lateral Movement in the Real World: A Quantitative Analysis

Cyber-attacks usually start with a single compromised endpoint. But the attacker then usually moves upward to higher levels of access. A newer trend in cyber-attacks is lateral attacks. These attacks don't move upward but outward to gain access to a wide range of hosts, user accounts and applications. These types of attacks can be exceedingly difficult to spot as they move inside your system, often using trusted utilities that aren't scanned by security tools. This article from the VMware Security Blog explains how lateral attacks work and how to spot them. Read the article here: 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.

Mesh for Microsoft Teams aims to make collaboration in the 'metaverse' personal and fun

As it turns out, remote/hybrid workers are far more efficient than most thought they would be. Read this blog to gain insight on how Mesh for Microsoft Teams is prepared to take remote/hybrid work collaborations to new heights as the metaverse era fast approaches. Read More...

Strike a Strategic Inventory Balance

Demand driven material requirements planning (DDMRP) is the next evolution in materials requirements planning. DDMRP is also the latest feature in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Learn more about DDMRP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 in this Microsoft blog article. Read More...

2022 Consumer Digital Trust Index

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New research from Thales reveals there's a lack of consumer trust across industries to protect personal data. The 2022 Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index: Exploring Consumer Trust In a Digital World, finds that Social Media companies (18%), Government (14%) and Media & Entertainment organizations (12%) all have the lowest level of consumer trust when it comes to keeping personal data secure. Watch the video to learn more about consumer trust in the digital world.

Big Tech Seen Cutting Back On Cloud Computing Spending In 2023

Will big tech continue to spend aggressively on building cloud computing infrastructure? See why some analysts expect a reduction in investment in 2023 and beyond. Read More...

Test your team's security readiness with the Gone Phishing Tournament

Eighty-two percent of breaches include employee mistakes, such as falling victim to a phishing scam. Phishing is the cheapest and most reliable way for an attacker to get a foot in the door of an organization. Explore Microsoft's and Terranova Security's Gone Phishing Tournament to test your company's behaviors using real-world simulations. Read More...

Solving The Enterprise Data Dilemma

The proliferation of data can be a double-edged sword for the modern enterprise: while greatly enhancing the ability to make optimum business decisions, the sheer volume of data can undermine operational efficiency, create new security vulnerabilities, and raise costs. Read on to discover how your business can get the most value out of its data. Read More...

The Future of Work Isn't Fancy Tech

The seemingly endless advancement in tech makes it easy to overlook the non-tech elements driving the modern workforce. This article highlights a few crucial strategies to help you optimize your hybrid work model. Read More...

Jay Richards Addresses Whether AI Machines will Replace Most Human Worker

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Will artificially intelligent machines someday make people obsolete? Watch the video to see what philosopher Jay Richards has to say about this fear.

3 Reasons Digital Transformation is Essential for Business Growth

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This mashup of customer testimonials can help you envision your own digital transformation. Watch the video to see how with Red Hat, real-world customers reduce development time from months to weeks, increase work volume and transaction volume, and accelerate business growth.

Data Breach Investigations Report 2008-2022: Summary of Findings

IT managers face no shortage of cybersecurity threats, from ransomware to insider data breaches. One thing that never seems to change is the human element in security failures. Cyber criminals are adept at tricking employees into revealing user account credentials, bank account data, intellectual property and other confidential information. This year 82% of breaches involved the human element. How does your organization compare? Read the executive summary in Verizon's "Data Breach Investigations Report 2008-2022" to learn the most common vulnerabilities in corporate IT and how your company compares. View: Data Breach Investigations Report 2008-2022: Summary of Findings

Complimentary VMware Horizon Consultation

With remote and hybrid work here to stay, boosting employee experiences across devices wherever they work needs to be a priority. Relying only on on-premises VDI delivery and management is no longer an option. With VMware Horizon, Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help you optimize VDI for the future with hybrid cloud management and deployment. Receive a complimentary VMware Horizon Consultation when you schedule direct. View: Complimentary VMware Horizon Consultation

Free Hybrid Work Consultation

While you may not be ready for that entire AI/metaverse stuff just yet, hybrid work remains a need and a challenge. We have our hybrid work consultants standing by to help you resolve your stress. Schedule your consultation today and we promise you'll meet with a real person. View: Free Hybrid Work Consultation

Free Consultation on Driving Innovation

Let the experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. help you leverage cloud computing to drive innovation and improve your competitive position. Book a free meeting to discuss the best options for your organization. View: Free Consultation on Driving Innovation

A Free Assessment of Your Hybrid Environment

Interested in finding out if your organization has the necessary processes and tech for your employees to thrive in the new workforce? Book a free assessment today to see how your business stacks up against the competition. View: A Free Assessment of Your Hybrid Environment

Complimentary Cybersecurity Awareness Training Consultation

With people being the primary vector for cyberattacks, creating a cyber-aware employee culture is a priority for many organizations. Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. offers security and privacy awareness training to help customers stay safe and comply with regulations. Receive a Complimentary Cybersecurity Awareness Training Consultation when you schedule direct. View: Complimentary Cybersecurity Awareness Training Consultation

Free Data and Analytics Services Consultation

Making the most of your data starts with an effective strategy. Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.'s data and analytics consultants can work with you to create a plan that identifies the people, practices and technology you need to achieve goals with a data-focused approach. Receive a free Data and Analytics Services Consultation when you schedule direct. View: Free Data and Analytics Services Consultation

Five challenges that remain consistent for CISOs and CIOs

Driven by distributed networks and a work-from-anywhere environment, the new cybersecurity landscape presents unprecedented threats to companies across every industry. Here are the 5 consistent challenges that virtually all CISOs and CIOs are grappling with. Read More...

IT Management Process & Infrastructure Review

Management inefficiencies contribute in a big way to unforeseen costs. Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help you minimize costs and maximize efficiency. Receive a free IT Management Process & Infrastructure Review when you schedule direct. View: IT Management Process & Infrastructure Review

SANS 2022 Security Awareness Report:™ Managing Human Risk

People are the primary attack vector for cyber attackers worldwide. Security awareness programs, and the professionals who manage them, are key to managing that human risk. The SANS 2022 Security Awareness Report analyzes data provided by more than a thousand security awareness professionals from around the world to identify and benchmark how organizations manage human risk. Get your free report for a look at actionable steps and resources you can put into practice to mature your awareness programs and benchmark them against others. View: SANS 2022 Security Awareness Report:™ Managing Human Risk

Gov EO Creates New Data, Analytics Division in DTMB

Michigan's governor signed an executive order creating the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics to analyze cross-departmental information for the purpose of improving efficiency and measuring evidence-based project results. Read the news to explore expected impact. Read More...

Making Cloud Environments Work for Education

This is a crucial time to ensure that teaching and learning environments are safe, secure and optimized for student and teacher engagement. Read the article to gain insight on how cloud-enabled technologies for education advance this goal. Read More...

Schedule a Free Demo of New Collaboration Tools

Collaboration tech is rapidly evolving, and if your organization is using outdated solutions, you risk falling behind your competition. Discover the tech that's changing the way companies communicate by booking a free demo with an expert at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Schedule a Free Demo of New Collaboration Tools

The future belongs to businesses that can evolve with an adaptive workforce

To maintain a long-term competitive advantage, businesses must build a corporate model that integrates, organizes and optimizes independent talent at scale in more agile ways. Read More...

Five ways the right hardware helps your team

This eBook demonstrates how Microsoft Surface makes your team's work easier and more enjoyable by providing powerful mobile collaboration tools with the right software and features to do their jobs well. Learn more by contacting Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. today. View: Five ways the right hardware helps your team

Announcing General Availability of Scheduled Agent Updates on Azure Virtual Desktop

Read the Microsoft blog to learn about a feature that gives IT admins control over when the Azure Virtual Desktop agent, side-by-side stack and Geneva Monitoring agent get updated. Read More...

Delivering Personalized Experiences in Times of Change

Providing an exceptional, relevant customer experience is no longer an option, it's a necessity. Businesses need critical insight to attract new customers, keep existing ones happy, and optimize business operations. This eBook explains how to collect and learn from your customer data, and what Microsoft Dynamics 365 can do to make it possible. Read the eBook here. View: Delivering Personalized Experiences in Times of Change

The dread, sincerity and comedy of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Ever since 2004, October has been Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an effort by the Department of Homeland Security and the nonprofit, industry-sponsored National Cybersecurity Alliance to promote awareness of cybersecurity. The occasion promotes a flurry of mixed reactions. This Washington Post article highlights a selection. Read the article for an understanding of the dread, sincerity and comedy it evokes. Read More...

Pittsburgh's New Budget Took Makes Data More Accessible

The city of Pittsburgh's budget transparency tool from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the latest way the city is leveraging data transparency to empower and inform constituents. Read this blog to learn more about the scope of the city's data work and the range of enhancements it's enabled. In addition, learn how the budget transparency tool will improve how users leverage real-time data to gain insights on how money is spent. Read More...

🤔What are your biggest roadblocks when it comes to efficient cloud-native app development? How is your organization overcoming these challenges? #cloudapps

🤔What are your biggest roadblocks when it comes to efficient cloud-native app development? How is your organization overcoming these challenges? #cloudapps

How democratized technology is redefining the CIO landscape

The decline in tech talent is compelling CIOs to look beyond their traditional pool of IT professionals and recruit new talent that brings together low code/no code "citizen developers" with their professional counterparts. Read on to learn more about the changing CIO landscape. Read More...

Has your organization made any noticeable cultural changes to adapt to the #newworkforce? If yes, what are they? If not, is it because you're not sure where to start or because you don't see a need? Love to get your feedback.

Has your organization made any noticeable cultural changes to adapt to the #newworkforce? If yes, what are they? If not, is it because you're not sure where to start or because you don't see a need? Love to get your feedback.

Improve productivity, reduce IT complexity, and cut costs with Surface and Microsoft 365

This infographic illustrates how pairing Microsoft 365 with Surface devices increases productivity and reduces IT and security costs by providing software capable of handling large jobs running on hardware designed to be stable and secure. For additional information, please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. today. View: Improve productivity, reduce IT complexity, and cut costs with Surface and Microsoft 365

Digital Transformation the Open Source Way

"Digital Transformation the Open Source Way" is chock full of data, case study examples and illustrations of Open Source's capacity to unlock enormous potential for innovation. Get this eBook from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to discover how to: -Transform and improve your organization -Understand the five elements of digital transformation -Adopt an open approach -Practice open transformation -Transform together with digital services View: Digital Transformation the Open Source Way

As an organization in industry, what can you do to "See Yourself" as part of the solution not only during #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth but every month? Reply if you'd like to discuss your ideas with one of our experts.

As an organization in industry, what can you do to "See Yourself" as part of the solution not only during #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth but every month? Reply if you'd like to discuss your ideas with one of our experts.

How does your public sector organization use Big Data to improve services and get results? RT to start a conversation.

How does your public sector organization use Big Data to improve services and get results? RT to start a conversation.

Tackling greenwashing with cloud technology

Businesses today are held to a new wave of sustainability standards, and some have acted unethically to stay afloat. Read the blog to learn how many businesses are guilty of greenwashing their efforts to be environmentally conscious. Read More...

Many businesses report CIOs and CTOs expanding their roles to cover areas such as designing new business models and minimizing siloes. How has the #CIO or #CTO role changed at your organization over the last several years?

Many businesses report CIOs and CTOs expanding their roles to cover areas such as designing new business models and minimizing siloes. How has the #CIO or #CTO role changed at your organization over the last several years?

How to promote culture in a remote workplace

To recruit and retain the best talent in today's distributed workforce, employers must build a corporate model that promotes seamless collaboration between all employees—regardless of where they're located. Here's some timely advice from corporate leaders who are excelling in building a thriving remote work culture. Read More...

Open Possibilities with Red Hat

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Change is inevitable. Watch this quick video to discover how to open your process, culture and possibilities with open technology from Red Hat. Contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. when you're ready to put digital transformation into practice with our open technology solutions from Red Hat.

Tired of policing silos of #data and applications? Your organization needs to integrate and streamline IT systems. RT to share your challenges and approaches to IT security.

Tired of policing silos of #data and applications? Your organization needs to integrate and streamline IT systems. RT to share your challenges and approaches to IT security.

What is the metaverse?

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There's lots of interesting definitions of the metaverse floating around. With global companies like Microsoft and Facebook busy creating technology to develop the metaverse, it's time you discover exactly what it is. Watch this video for starters.

Simplify IT Management

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This infographic illustrates how with Azure Virtual Desktop, IT teams can focus more on users, apps and OS images instead of hardware inventory and maintenance.

Valencia CF Creates Meaningful, Hyper-Personalized Fan Experiences with Dynamics 365

All businesses need to understand their customers to be successful. The Valencia Club de Futbol (CF) club leveraged Microsoft Dynamics 365 to gain actionable insights into what their fans want. From deploying an app to speed food orders in the stadium to checking-in with 1,500 season ticket holders who missed in-person games during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Valencia has used the insights from its customer data to make fan experiences more rewarding. Learn what and how the Valencia CF accomplished in this customer story. Read it here. Read More...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) lead a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise cybersecurity awareness nationally and internationally. Read this blog for an overview of what Cybersecurity Awareness Month is all about and action steps you can take. Read More...

Top 15 Most Popular SaaS, Cloud Apps for Business 2022

Read the blog to learn about the 15 most widely used SaaS and cloud applications. Read More...

States speed traffic data to drivers

States are partnering with Waze, Google's crowdsourced navigation app, to improve real-time road and highway information to drivers. Read this blog to explore how the collaboration between public and private sector organizations has the potential to improve road safety and accelerate reopenings in the event of closures. Read More...

CIOs and CTO's roles in modern enterprises

Digital transformation and hybrid work have fundamentally changed the roles of CIOs and CTOs. The tech executive's traditional focus on development and IT is expanding to cover areas such as designing new business models, building cross-functional teams, minimizing silos and digitizing products. Read More...

Tips for Building an Inclusive Hybrid Workplace

One of the biggest challenges of building a strong hybrid work culture is ensuring that remote workers do not feel alienated and continue to perform at a high level. Here are some tips to ensure your hybrid workforce remains motivated and productive. Read More...

Eliminate contract stall and close deals faster

Did you know? 64% of companies say the contract approval process causes lost or stalled deals. And that's primarily because companies haven't updated their contracting procedures in decades. Rather than wasting time negotiating over sales documents and eventually chasing down wet signatures, deliver a modern system of agreement that closes sales fast for a great experience all around. Learn more in this solution brief. View: Eliminate contract stall and close deals faster

Edge in Retail: Investment versus Expense

A challenge faced by many retailers is getting consumers back in stores and gaining back their trust and loyalty. Read the blog for insight on how retailers use the edge to improve operational efficiency and better understand their customers. Read More...

Security Threat Detection & Prevention Consultation

Protecting your infrastructure from adversaries is a constant battle. A Microsoft partner, Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help your organization tackle all your security challenges. Schedule a free Security Threat Detection and Prevention Consultation with one of our Microsoft Security experts. View: Security Threat Detection & Prevention Consultation

Free Cybersecurity Assessment

The pervasive use of technology in hybrid and remote work environments raises important cybersecurity questions and challenges. Approaching these questions and challenges can feel daunting. With our complimentary Cybersecurity Assessment service, Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help by collaborating with you to measure the maturity, resiliency and strength of your cybersecurity posture. Schedule your free Cybersecurity Assessment here to get started. View: Free Cybersecurity Assessment

Assess Your Remote Work Capabilities

Are you getting the most out of your remote employees? And are you confident your remote staff doesn't feel alienated from their onsite counterparts? We can help you answer these crucial questions with a free assessment of your remote work capabilities. Sign up today. View: Assess Your Remote Work Capabilities

Leveraging the cloud and AI to transform the patient experience

Cloud technologies and AI are improving call-center operations and employee/patient experiences in the healthcare sector. Read the article for insight on exactly how. Read More...

Book a cloud consultation

As cloud adoption and spending have reached new heights, it's time for your organization to meet with the cloud experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to discuss our cloud solutions and how they can work for you. View: Book a cloud consultation

Australia's Telecom Giant Optus Avoids Ransom Demand as Attacker Reverses Course

An alleged cybercriminal leaked records on 10,000 customers of Australia's telecom giant, Optus, then backed off its $1 million ransom demand. What is the takeaway for organizations tasked with protecting customers from identity fraud? Read this blog for a summary of the hack, its significance and steps being taken to remediate impact. Read More...

Labor Secretary Walsh on remote work: Flexibility is key

Every industry is trying to figure out how to best navigate the new remote work environment—and government is no exception. See why the U.S. Secretary of Labor believes flexibility is key to remote work success. Read More...

Reimagining the future of work with Microsoft Surface

This flyer explains how Surface devices optimize the software and cloud solutions businesses rely on by providing a scalable, secure, and innovative environment that promotes greater accomplishment. Please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. for more information about Surface devices. View: Reimagining the future of work with Microsoft Surface

🤔 What is your ONE biggest challenge in overseeing/managing the #remoteworkforce?

🤔 What is your ONE biggest challenge in overseeing/managing the #remoteworkforce?

The quantum internet has taken a major step forward

According to research from a team at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, the development of a so-called quantum internet may have just seen a significant breakthrough. Check out this blog to gain insight on what the researchers are claiming would be a huge step forward for quantum computing. Read More...

The impact of the metaverse on the Supply Chain

For businesses, the metaverse will be all about new ways to simplify customer lives. One is by making it easier to anticipate and predict market changes and associated risks across the supply chain network. Read the blog for additional insight on how the metaverse can intermix the best of a store experience and customer service with the opportunity of buying at home. Read More...

Cybersecurity: Joint Statement by the French and German Ministers for Foreign Affairs

Cybersecurity is one of the determining policy areas of our time, the French and German ministers for Foreign Affairs asserted at the 77th United Nations General Assembly event, "Shaping Global Cybersecurity: A Call for Action to Promote Responsible State Behaviour and Capacity-Building." Read this article for an overview of the proposal and what it needs to address. Read More...

DocuSign for Dynamics 365

Wouldn't it be easier if you could send, sign, track, and store sales documents in one centralized place? DocuSign for Dynamics 365 helps your sellers be more productive and efficient by moving all aspects of the agreement process to the cloud. No more retyping data or printing out contracts for signature. Customers can simply review and sign documents from any web browser within minutes. Check out this datasheet to see how you can close business faster and automatically track agreements in real time from inside Dynamics 365. View: DocuSign for Dynamics 365

Zero-Touch Deployment: A cornerstone of modern device management

This eBook explains how Microsoft is pioneering a zero-touch deployment model and how Surface devices can support this model through a 3-step process, and describes the benefits of leveraging this process. Please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. for more information about Microsoft's zero-touch deployment model. View: Zero-Touch Deployment: A cornerstone of modern device management

CSP's and Enterprise: Harnessing the Power of Multi-Cloud Edge

From the digital architecture they rely on to the workforce that powers their business, organizations today are increasingly distributed. Read the blog to gain insight on how they leverage the edge to tackle those challenges and to deliver immersive digital experiences for their employees and customers. Read More...

Your competitors are modernizing operations, expanding IT capabilities and disrupting markets in the #cloud. How about you? Let us know how you leverage #cloudtech to run your business.

Your competitors are modernizing operations, expanding IT capabilities and disrupting markets in the #cloud. How about you? Let us know how you leverage #cloudtech to run your business.

What actions are the public and private sectors taking to combat cybercrime around the globe? RT to start a conversation.

What actions are the public and private sectors taking to combat cybercrime around the globe? RT to start a conversation.

Curious 🤔how successful organizations use #edge computing in multi-cloud environments? Visit regularly for insights from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. on strategies and solutions including our @VMware offerings.

Curious 🤔how successful organizations use #edge computing in multi-cloud environments? Visit regularly for insights from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. on strategies and solutions including our @VMware offerings.

How To Make Sure You're Using Asynchronous And Remote Work Effectively

With remote work shattering the 9-to-5 schedule, employers must adapt to the new workforce model or risk losing talent and stifling business growth. Here are the key factors to keep in mind as you optimize your hybrid work landscape. Read More...

The future of cloud computing

Initially sold as a convenient and scalable place to store data, cloud computing has evolved into an effective and efficient way to deliver services. See how the institutionalization of hybrid work is once again shifting the cloud's role. Read More...

New European Union Cybersecurity Proposal Takes Aim at Cybercrime

Lawmakers are seeking to strengthen cybersecurity across the European Union, advancing new legislation to bolster security requirements for all digital hardware and software products. The proposed law, titled the Cyber Resilience Act, aims to curb cybercrime, which cost the global economy an estimated €5.5 trillion in 2021. Read this blog for an overview of what the proposal covers, factors motivating the legislation and the expected impact. Read More...

5 Keys to Successful Remote Work

As the popularity of remote work skyrockets, businesses may be reluctant to broach some of its drawbacks out of fear of losing talent—especially among the younger generation. But not talking about it won't solve the very real remote work challenges businesses must confront. Here are 5 keys to help you and your teams thrive in the new normal. 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.