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I'm a copywriter. I'm pretty sure artificial intelligence is going to take my job

It took ChatGPT 30 seconds to create, for free, an article it would have taken copywriter, Henry Williams, hours to write. Read this article for Williams' perspective on impact. Read More...

Going to the office is the new 'remote work'

As companies call workers back to the office, many employees are pushing back, with the majority saying they'd consider looking for a new job if required to return to the office full-time. Efforts to issue mandates or lure employees back with onsite amenities and perks miss a critical psychological piece of RTO resistance: Working at the office is the new remote. Read this for insight. Read More...

OpenSSF GM talks funding, legal software supply chain issues | TechTarget

Brian Behlendorf, OpenSSF GM, is laying out plans to fund open source supply chain security in a slowing economy and speak out against the EU's Cyber Resilience Act. Read this blog for insight. Read More...

Introducing the new Surface Laptop Go

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This short video shows the features of the new Surface Laptop Go—including the 12.4" PixelSense™ touch display, fingerprint sign-in, 10th Gen Intel® Quad Core™ processor, all-day battery life, Omnisonic speakers, HD camera, studio mics, USB-C and USB-A ports, OneDrive Personal Vault, and precision trackpad. Please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to learn more about the new Surface Laptop Go.

What does ChatGPT look like to you? RT if you consider it an opportunity.

What does ChatGPT look like to you? RT if you consider it an opportunity.

Why the shift from #cybersecurity to #cyberresilience? Reply to start a conversation on trends and ideas.

Why the shift from #cybersecurity to #cyberresilience? Reply to start a conversation on trends and ideas.

How is #hybridwork and #remotework, working for your organization? How do you plan to adapt to changing employee work demands going forward? Reply to share your thoughts.

How is #hybridwork and #remotework, working for your organization? How do you plan to adapt to changing employee work demands going forward? Reply to share your thoughts.

How Hybrid Cloud Technology Can Improve Healthcare

When it comes to modernization, the healthcare industry faces unique challenges. Decades of growth through mergers and acquisitions have resulted in old, redundant applications that are putting a strain on many hospital systems. This has led to rising costs and a need for infrastructure modernization that improves resilience and efficiency in how patient care is delivered. In this article, MedStar Health shares its experience working with a consultant to tackle IT modernization. Read the article for lessons learned. Read More...

Tech Leaders Will Double Down On Cloud-Native In 2023

Tracking the public cloud market can be dizzying. To gain perspective, you need to step off the service adoption treadmill and consider the wider world of cloud computing. Explore 3 top predictions based on Forrester engagements with clients and service providers as well as observations on the economic and geopolitical trends shaping technology. Read More...

Manufacturers Can Scale Edge Computing with Hybrid Cloud

Take a deep dive into digital manufacturing including the challenges of merging information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) and the benefits of hybrid cloud computing. With a focus on security and efficiency, this brief offers stakeholders an in-depth look at the possibilities and proven performance of Red Hat's portfolio in the manufacturing sector. Download the brief. View: Manufacturers Can Scale Edge Computing with Hybrid Cloud

Complimentary Workspace ONE Demo

Employees use various smart devices —laptops, tablets, cell phones and handheld scanners —to do their jobs. Many of those devices are unsecured. That's an invitation to cyber-attackers who use vulnerable endpoints to gain a foothold into your company's data and applications. You can protect them with a universal endpoint management (UEM) platform. VMWare's Workspace ONE provides a flexible UEM platform for managing and securing endpoints. Find out more about UEM and VMware. Sign-up for a free demo of Workspace ONE. View: Complimentary Workspace ONE Demo

From data silos to holistic, analytical sales management and data-driven customer service: Power equipment manufacturer STIHL relies on Dynamics 365 in sales, marketing and service

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...

SMBs must adapt and evolve to survive, according to the latest Microsoft research

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...

Great Expectations: Making Hybrid Work, Work

From when to go to the office to why work in the first place, employees have a new "worth it" equation. Findings from a recent Microsoft Work Trend Index Annual report suggest there's no going back. Read this blog post summarizing the report to explore top take-aways for business leaders tasked with the challenge of making hybrid work, work. Read More...

Dynamics 365 helps build the retail supply chain of the future

A recent Gartner® report found that an effective way to achieve supply chain excellence is to hold distribution center inventory in a channel-agnostic manner that enables more flexible use of fulfillment of online and in-store inventory. Achieving this level of flexibility requires a system with rules-based order orchestration that leverages AI and real-time omnichannel inventory data to proactively address constraints and profitably fulfill orders on time and in full. Microsoft is at the forefront of these efforts with solutions like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management that help retailers reimagine the future of global supply chains and turn order fulfillment into a competitive advantage. Read this blog for insight. Read More...

The best AI writers of 2023: ChatGPT and alternatives

AI writing tools can help lighten your workload by writing emails and essays and even doing math. They use artificial intelligence to generate text or answer queries based on user input. ChatGPT is one popular example, but there are other noteworthy AI writers. Read this article for examples. Read More...

Gartner Highlights 10 Common Cloud Strategy Mistakes

A cloud strategy is a concise viewpoint on the role of cloud computing in an organization. Gartner findings show business and IT leaders continue to make 10 common mistakes when crafting cloud strategy. Read this article for lessons learned and insight on why the most effective cloud strategies coexist with other initiatives. Read More...

Latest CIO survey shows steady deceleration in tech spending

Chief information officers are tapping the brakes on spending, but levels are still well above historical norms. In this blog, David Vellante, Chief Analyst of The Wikibon Project, the world's leading open source IT research community, provides updates on the latest macro tech spending data from Enterprise Technology Research. Read the blog for a look at the trends including the IT project categories getting the most traction. Read More...

POV: Hybrid may not be the golden solution we thought. Here's why

How can you unleash the full potential of your distributed workforce? Go 'remote-first,' advises entrepreneur Job van der Voort in this Fast Company article. Read More...

Strengthening Cyber Resilience in the Oil and Gas Industry

The oil and gas industry uses a variety of complex systems and technologies that are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Now, through the Cyber Resilience Pledge, more than 20 global CEOs have committed to work together to improve cyber resilience across the ecosystem. Read about their collective efforts in this Journal of Petroleum Technology blog post. Read More...

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Transforms the Edge in Oil and Gas

Red Hat Enterprise Linux eliminates barriers faced by energy companies in edge computing, including: • device classification • cybersecurity • infrastructure security • operational reliability This solution brief explains how Red Hat helps you manage the edge to maximize efficiency and innovation. View: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Transforms the Edge in Oil and Gas

Complementary UEM Consultation

How do you manage and secure mobile devices and other endpoints? Endpoints can be the most vulnerable attack vectors in an enterprise. Unified endpoint management (UEM) can help secure, control and manage hundreds of endpoints, from smart phones to printers. Take advantage of our complementary UEM consultation and let our mobility and security experts help evaluate your UEM needs. Schedule a free consultation today! View: Complementary UEM Consultation

Free Hybrid Work Consultation

To the future of work, work-life balance and employee wellness are priorities. How do you deliver it with the right combination of technology, process and culture? Experts in designing and implementing hybrid work environments, Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help you plan and deliver a hybrid work strategy for your organization. Receive a free consultation when you schedule direct. View: Free Hybrid Work Consultation

Free Cloud Readiness Assessment

Setting clear expectations and performance goals for cloud infrastructure is critical to its success. Experts in cloud infrastructure strategy and implementation, Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help establish goals and identify opportunities and areas for improvement to maximize the value of your cloud infrastructure investment and ensure it meets the needs of users and customers. Receive a free Cloud Readiness Assessment when you schedule direct. View: Free Cloud Readiness Assessment

Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP

Product-centric organizations are rapidly adopting cloud ERP applications with superior process automation and analytic capabilities. Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product Centric-Enterprises evaluates vendors and ranks them on core capabilities including operational ERP and financial management functionality. Get this report to see why Gartner ranks Microsoft Dynamics 365 as a leader. Read More...

Free AI Readiness Consultation

Need help getting started or moving further along on your AI journey? We're ready to help you prioritize your efforts with a complimentary AI readiness consultation. View: Free AI Readiness Consultation

Free Cyberrisk Assessment

Ensure the #cybersecurity controls you implement are a match to the risks you face. Receive a free cyber risk assessment when you schedule direct. View: Free Cyberrisk Assessment

Free Tech Stack Assessment

Enterprise tech experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help you refine and modernize your tech stack and strategy. Schedule your free consultation today. View: Free Tech Stack Assessment

Improve security with remote access and verifiable ID's

Among the many benefits of Microsoft Entra Verified ID is that it can help ensure organizations consistently match the most qualified person with the right project. Request a free consultation with one of our experts to discuss how Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help you improve security with remote access and verifiable IDs enabled by technology solutions like Microsoft Entra. View: Improve security with remote access and verifiable ID's

Free Hybrid Cloud Consultation

Need clarity on the different forms of #cloudcomputing? Book a free consultation with the cloud experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to assess your cloud capabilities. View: Free Hybrid Cloud Consultation

Hybrid Work: Beyond the Point of No Return

Employees around the globe don't want to go back to working from the office five days a week. They want a hybrid work arrangement with the choice to work in the office, at home or any other place. This presents challenges for employers on multiple fronts. Read this Forbes Technology Council Post to explore the challenges and ways to address them with tech leader, Viswanathan Iyer. Read More...

IBM Cloud: Hybrid Clouds Offer Innovation, but Not Without Challenges

As tech leaders move towards hybrid cloud computing, they struggle with challenges including security, labor skills and regulatory compliance. These findings are highlighted in the report, "IBM Transformation Index: State of the Cloud." Read this blog for a summary. Read More...

The Gen Z Enterprise Tech Wish List

Younger employees are ready to innovate, but employers will need to find technology that lets their creativity run wild, right out of the box. Read this article for top business takeaways. Read More...

Overrated and underrated trends in analytics | TechTarget

Strong data governance frameworks are seemingly always underrated, while new data architectures such as data mesh and the promise of automated machine learning might be overrated. Read this blog for a look at the trends. Read More...

Cost of data breaches to global businesses at five-year high

Research from business insurer Hiscox shows that the cost of dealing with cyber events for businesses has more than tripled. Read this blog for an overview of the financial toll of cyber incidents and the best way to reduce your risk and limit impact. Read More...

Free Hybrid Work Strategy Assessment

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: Free Hybrid Work Strategy Assessment

Four key elements for building a successful hybrid workplace

This infographic details key elements for building a successful hybrid workplace and outlines how investing in Microsoft technology comes with a real return on investment. To learn more, contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. today. View: Four key elements for building a successful hybrid workplace

Azure Virtual Desktop Essentials

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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.

RaaS market growing as firms adopt cloud-based RPA models

Growing in popularity, Robotics-as-a-Service is predicted to grow to over $1 billion as organizations adopt subscription-based RPA models. Read this blog for a look at the factors fueling growth. Read More...

Vendors and customers alike are facing some frank discussions about their relationships

"It's not you, it's me." Breaking up is never easy. Claus Jepsen of Unit4 considers how vendors can review their relationships with customers that have reached a crossroads. Read More...

Remote work or in the office? Why the tide could turn again

The row about where and when we get our jobs done will rage for years. But a change could bon the way. Read this blog for insight on the smart way to approach decisions about remote, hybrid and in-office work. Read More...

Data gravity: Understanding and managing the force of data congestion

The concept of data gravity is simple and powerful: It's the tendency for data and related applications to congregate in one location. How does the concept apply to the real world of data and technology? Read this blog for answers and to see how data gravity can unlock the full potential of data and drive strategic decisions to give your business a competitive edge. Read More...

How do people perceive #cybersecurity? Why is cybersecurity awareness so hard to achieve? RT to start a conversation.

How do people perceive #cybersecurity? Why is cybersecurity awareness so hard to achieve? RT to start a conversation.

The debate between remote work advocates and nay-sayers continues to rage. What side are you on? Reply with your thoughts.

The debate between remote work advocates and nay-sayers continues to rage. What side are you on? Reply with your thoughts.

Surface and the Hybrid Workplace

This eBook outlines what is needed for a modern hybrid work environment and shows Microsoft's variety of flexible solutions for the hybrid workplace, including Surface devices and Microsoft 365. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. today. View: Surface and the Hybrid Workplace

What cloud computing trends are you most interested in tracking? Reply with your thoughts and one of our experts just may get in touch.

What cloud computing trends are you most interested in tracking? Reply with your thoughts and one of our experts just may get in touch.

What's more difficult to navigate when making #enterprisetech decisions? Provider relationships? Employee preferences? Reply to share your ideas and concerns.

What's more difficult to navigate when making #enterprisetech decisions? Provider relationships? Employee preferences? Reply to share your ideas and concerns.

RT to start a conversation about how to get more value from #AI. You might get some great ideas.

RT to start a conversation about how to get more value from #AI. You might get some great ideas.

Cyber, business interruption remain top global corporate risks

A report by Allianz Group's corporate insurance unit, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, shows cybersecurity risk is a top concern at the most senior levels of corporations worldwide. Read this blog for a dive into findings from the report including top threats, cybercrime costs and factors fueling concerns around data breaches. Read More...

Red Hat Enterprise Linux at the Edge

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Understand why businesses are moving to the edge with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This overview video outlines the challenges and opportunities of computing at the edge.

Top Use Cases for Frontline Workers

Frontline workers rely heavily on mobile technologies. Smart phones, tablets, medical devices, laptops and other devices enable them to access the information and applications they need to do their jobs. These mobile endpoints also need to be secured and managed. Unified endpoint management (UEM) is essential. Read this infographic to learn how different industries use mobile technologies and UEM on the front line. View: Top Use Cases for Frontline Workers

Microsoft Secures Azure Enclaves with Hardware Guards

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...

CEO Insights

Employee well-being is hugely important to Marty Flanagan, President and CEO at Invesco, Ltd. In this short video, Flanagan shares highlights from an interview with two of Invesco's rising career employees on how hybrid work environments provide the flexibility people need to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Watch the video on LinkedIn and get access to the full conversation. Read More...

Cloudy with a chance of success: Moving your contact centre to the cloud

The cloud is transforming organizations, unleashing $1 trillion in value for Fortune 500 companies. That's why now is the time to migrate to cloud contact centers that give you the scalability and flexibility to deliver personalized experiences and adapt to changing customer preferences faster and more cost-effectively. Read this blog for insight. Read More...

Cloud Computing: SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS

With the expanded notoriety of distributed and cloud computing, organizations across the globe are getting away from the customary on-premises IT services they have come to depend on for a while. This article explores cloud computing forms including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Read the article to learn what each means and how they compare. Read More...

Golden State Foods modernizes manufacturing and operations with Dynamics 365

When Golden State Foods (GSF) needed to modernize a 25-year-old legacy ERP system, it turned to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. In this customer story, Carol Fawcett, GSF Corporate VP and CIO, shares the food industry leader's experience using Dynamics 365 to create a modern, common platform with shared data, centralized reporting and standardized processes. Read the story to learn from GSF's experience. Read More...

The Enterprise App Wars are Here

Salesforce will have to rely on ISVs and other partners to help push Genie. But with a plethora of competing marketplaces now available, the company has to sell its vision to the ecosystem harder than before. Read this blog to explore the risks and opportunities along with the types of enterprise tech partnerships that are poised to play a role in bolstering software sales and maximizing user retention for platform providers. Read More...

Tech Companies Continue to Embrace Remote Work

Stanford economics professor, Nicholas Bloom, has been studying remote work for almost 2 decades. He's found that working from home increases productivity 3% to 5%. In this blog, Bloom shares findings on the two major upsides of fully remote work. Read the blog for insight. Read More...

The Rise of AI Orchestration

To get more value from AI, you need to integrate it with other AI systems. Deloitte Consulting Cloud Strategy Chief, David Linthicum, says this is the way to realize the full potential of AI orchestration. Read this article for deeper insight. Read More...

Cybersecurity and the Myth of Quiet Quitting

People are working harder than ever. They're not happy about it, and that might be bad for business. A dissatisfied workforce increases the potential for insider threats. Read this blog to learn why and how. Read More...

Avanade Reimagines Access to Training and Skills Management Using Microsoft Entra Verified ID

Oftentimes the best and most creative ideas come from within an organization, as professional services and technology provider Avanade recently found out. Read the blog to gain insight on how Microsoft Entra Verified ID helped enable this as the company shifted from owning all the identities and credentials to the users controlling their own credentials—when they want to use them and what they want to share. Read More...

Giant Eagle reimagines communications, supports hybrid work model with Microsoft Teams

When U.S. grocer, Giant Eagle, decided to host a company-wide event to address corporate values, it turned to Microsoft Teams. In this customer story, Giant Eagle shares its experience using Teams live events to bring the event to about 17,000 team members at two store locations. Get the story on how Microsoft Teams enables the grocer with 470 retail locations and 34,000 employees emphasize corporate values around racial equality and treating each other with mutual kindness and respect. Read More...

Free Virtual Desktop Consultation

Try before you buy is always good advice. That's why you should take advantage of a free consultation with one of our experts on Azure Virtual Desktop and how it can help you create a secure, flexible and adaptive hybrid cloud environment. Sign up for the Free Azure Virtual Desktop consultation today. View: Free Virtual Desktop Consultation

Complimentary Cloud Reliability Consultation

Understanding the reliability of your cloud infrastructure is essential to identifying opportunities, areas for improvement and risks. In addition, it can help you establish performance goals to ensure your cloud infrastructure meets the needs of users and customers. Experts in cloud infrastructure planning and implementation, Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help you assess the reliability of yours. Receive a Complimentary Cloud Reliability Consultation when you schedule direct. View: Complimentary Cloud Reliability Consultation

Data as a Differentiator: How Retail Banks are Rethinking the Customer Experience

Retail banks have reached a tipping point. Pressured by competition and the increasing sophistication of customers, they must seek out new ways to differentiate themselves. With financial products and services largely the same across the industry, creating a superior customer experience has emerged as the best way to stand out. To do so, banks must be able to use data to drive personalized solutions and services at scale. Download this eBook for a deeper look at these trends and how you can use data to differentiate customer experiences at your bank. View: Data as a Differentiator: How Retail Banks are Rethinking the Customer Experience

Schedule a free demo of the hottest trending tech

If you're currently in the market for a tech solution to help you modernize your IT infrastructure or accelerate your cloud adoption, experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can show you a free demo of one of the many leading solutions in our diverse portfolio. Book today. View: Schedule a free demo of the hottest trending tech

Discussion on Doing Big Data Right

Looking for a more effective way to use #BigData and #analytics to inform strategic and operational decisions? Schedule a consultation with one of our data analytics experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to discuss the best strategy for your organization. View: Discussion on Doing Big Data Right

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...

Assess Your Remote Work Capabilities

With the U.S. workforce attrition rate at a record high due to many companies not meeting the needs of employees who value hybrid work, businesses have no choice but to address this growing divide. One key solution is to ensure that your business is equipped with the capabilities to enable flexible work options. Schedule a free capabilities assessment with Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.! View: Assess Your Remote Work Capabilities

Why Error Handling Needs to Be Part of Data Integration

Duplicate data and data errors are common, and having clean data is critical to any integration project. Read the article to learn how organizations are managing their error handling and data integration challenges as data volume proliferates. 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

Poor integration is impacting the benefits of mobile tech

Despite its massive growth, mobile technology still presents a major challenge for companies trying to integrate mobile tech with legacy tech. Read More...

Demand for hybrid work may be behind record-high attrition

According to Gartner, voluntary turnover for U.S. employees is expected to increase by nearly 20% in 2022—and potentially keep rising thereafter. The key reason? Divergent interests between employees who want flexible work options and employers who are eager to get employees back to the office. Read More...

Working harder just became easier

This flyer introduces the Surface Laptop Go and lists some of its most important features. It also discusses the Surface Laptop Go's ability to maximize the organization's investment in Microsoft 365, Windows 10 Pro, Microsoft Mobility + Security, and Office 365 apps. Please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. for more information about the Surface Laptop Go's ability to maximize the organization's investment in Microsoft 365, Windows 10 Pro, Microsoft Mobility + Security, and Office 365 apps. View: Working harder just became easier

Manufacturers Can Scale Edge Computing with Hybrid Cloud

As manufacturing companies face an increase in cyber-related incidents, information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are converging to address security, efficiency and investment. This in-depth solution brief shows the way forward. View: Manufacturers Can Scale Edge Computing with Hybrid Cloud

West Midlands Police Protects and Serves the Public with Enhanced Mobility

The West Midlands Police in England wanted to empower officers to spend more time in their community by reducing paperwork. The department launched a mobility and device management transformation using VMware Workspace ONE. Today, some 10,000 officers and other employees on the front line use mobile devices to collect and share evidence. Read this customer story to learn how they did it. View: West Midlands Police Protects and Serves the Public with Enhanced Mobility

How to Optimize the Modern Data Stack with Enterprise Data Observability

Organizations are turning to data observability methods to get a continuous, comprehensive and multidimensional view into all their data activity. Read the article to gain insight on how the business world is handling the demand and cost for even more (and, in many cases, rawer) data. Read More...

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...

Reasons Why Enterprise Technology Fails and How to Break the Cycle

Tech's ability to accelerate innovation, boost productivity and streamline operations is a double-edged sword. Why? Because when tech breaks down, tech-dependent businesses experience severe operational gaps they have a hard time filling. Check out some excellent insight on navigating this growing problem. Read More...

With 90% of employees saying they prefer #remotework options, are you finding it challenging to strike a balance between encouraging a return to the office & retaining a flexible work schedule? Share your thoughts 👇

With 90% of employees saying they prefer #remotework options, are you finding it challenging to strike a balance between encouraging a return to the office & retaining a flexible work schedule? Share your thoughts 👇

Azure Defender for IoT helps Global Geological Materials Company Secure Production and Bridge the IT/OT Gap

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...

Meet the New Surface Laptop Go for Business

This infographic depicts why the new Surface Laptop Go for Business is the best solution for businesses to enable secure, remote work for their employees. It highlights the device's awesome features such as its 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor, 13 hours of battery life ,and biometric sign-in—and shows how the device unlocks more value with streamlined deployment; modern device management; and built-in, cloud-powered security. Please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. for more information about the new Surface Laptop Go for Business. View: Meet the New Surface Laptop Go for Business

#BigData helps companies resolve core business issues and bolster their #security. What can it do for your organization?

#BigData helps companies resolve core business issues and bolster their #security. What can it do for your organization?

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What are some of the challenges you frequently encounter when navigating today's complex and dynamic #enterprisetech landscape? Cost? Talent? Integration? Fear that today's tech will be obsolete tomorrow? Share your thoughts or experiences 👇

What are some of the challenges you frequently encounter when navigating today's complex and dynamic #enterprisetech landscape? Cost? Talent? Integration? Fear that today's tech will be obsolete tomorrow? Share your thoughts or experiences 👇

Remote work remains priority for job seekers

With nearly 90% of employees saying they prefer a role with remote options, companies have no choice but to weigh the benefits and risks of asking employees to return to the office. What's a good strategy for striking the right balance? Read on: Read More...

Transforming Manufacturing with Edge Computing and Red Hat OpenShift

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For team members with less technical background, this quick video explains how using the edge, AI and ML can help businesses avoid expensive errors. Detect and manage problems locally by bringing analytics to your data.

Empower Frontline Workers with VMware Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

Frontline workers rely heavily on a variety of mission-critical mobile devices — from rugged mobile computers to mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) devices and head-mounted wearables — to do their jobs. But often technical glitches and security concerns can hurt their productivity. This eBook explains how a unified endpoint management (UEM) platform helps both IT staff and frontline workers to be more productive, with less downtime and fewer security scares. Read the eBook here. View: Empower Frontline Workers with VMware Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

Does the Future of Work Include a Shift to Hybrid Work?

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...

Measuring the value of moving to the cloud — and innovative ways to get there

With the financial services industry facing challenges in data management reliability, governance and security, there is no time to waste on moving to the cloud. Organizations that act decisively in cloud adoption will quickly discover new paths to innovation. In this Microsoft Industry Blog post, Microsoft CTO Laurent Verdier outlines the transformative benefits of moving to the cloud and provides tips for determining and taking the best path. Read the blog for ideas on how cloud adoption can set you up for long-term success. Read More...

What is Azure Virtual Desktop?

Azure Virtual Desktop is a desktop and app virtualization service that runs in the cloud. A 2-minute read, this article shows 6 tasks you can do when you run Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure. Read the blog for a walkthrough. Read More...

4 ways to deliver a personalized banking experience

Today's bank customers want personalized banking with the ubiquitous access that comes from a seamless, omnichannel experience. What should a personalized customer experience look like at your bank? This Microsoft Industry Blog gives you a look. Read it for an at-a-glance of the 4 pillars of a seamless banking customer experience and how Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services helps deliver it. Read More...

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...

The Total Economic Impact™ Of Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform

In the post-pandemic, digital-first world, distributed workplaces and remote work routines create new security vulnerabilities for employers. As the IT landscape becomes increasingly complex, organizations must rethink their data security strategy to protect valuable customer data while demonstrating compliance with ever-evolving privacy and compliance regulations. In the TEI report, you will discover how The Thales CipherTrust Platform not only protects your assets on-premises and in the cloud, but also simplifies policy management and reduces your cost of compliance. The cybersecurity experts from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help your organization take advantage of the cost savings and business benefits of Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform. View: The Total Economic Impact™ Of Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform

Your Options for Big Data and What They Can Bring to Your Business

Organizations are constantly dealing with the problem of data flowing in from a large number of data sources. Read this article to gain insight on how to harness the power of Big Data for better business outcomes. Read More...

Free Cybersecurity Best Practices Consultation

Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. offers cybersecurity technology and expertise to help you deal with the complex security vulnerabilities caused by post-pandemic distributed workplaces and remote work routines. Get a complimentary cybersecurity consultation when you schedule direct. View: Free Cybersecurity Best Practices Consultation

How AmerisourceBergen ensures customer trust in the highly-regulated Healthcare Industry

Ranked #8 on the Fortune 500 with over $200 billion in annual revenue, AmerisourceBergen works to create healthier futures by providing unparalleled access, efficiency and reliability for human and animal health in the vast majority of U.S. hospitals. Read the customer story to discover how Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform protected and managed all AmerisourceBergen's sensitive patient Personal Health Information (PHI) Personal Identifiable Information (PII) vendor data, the privacy of all PHI and PII collected data, while keeping in compliance with regulations such as HIPAA. Contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to start building peace of mind into your cybersecurity system with the Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform. View: How AmerisourceBergen ensures customer trust in the highly-regulated Healthcare Industry

Increased expectations see burnout on the rise among enterprise tech teams

One overlooked byproduct of the accelerated digital transformation is burnout among DevOps, ITOps and customer service representatives managing complex systems and multiple stakeholders. To ensure your best talent doesn't get demoralized and start looking for a new job, it's critical for you to gain insight into this phenomenon. Read More...

The confusing job market

While the hospitality industry is accelerating hiring after the pandemic forced massive layoffs, tech companies that hired most aggressively during COVID find themselves overstaffed. Here's how the job market is playing out during these unprecedented times. Read More...

Economic Impact of CipherTrust Platform

Thales commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying the CipherTrust Platform. The study illustrates how Thales' CipherTrust Data Security Platform's next-generation unified data protection, discovers, protects and controls sensitive data anywhere. After reading it, you'll understand why Frost & Sullivan named Thales Software Monetization as the 2022 Market Leader in global software licensing and entitlement management. Ready to talk improving cybersecurity and boosting your company's ROI? Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help you get started with a complimentary cybersecurity consultation. View: Economic Impact of CipherTrust Platform

Growth Opportunity Analysis of the Global Software License Management Market

The continual demand for SaaS products and Intelligent devices has created the need for more robust entitlement management. Read the report for an in-depth analysis of the SLM market, emerging trends and challenges, an overview of solutions and opportunities available across the global market. Then contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to get started with Thales, the market leader in global software licensing and entitlement management. View: Growth Opportunity Analysis of the Global Software License Management Market

New Research Shows IoT and OT Innovation is Critical to Business but Comes with Significant Risk

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...

NASA Case Study — Edge Computing in Action: Space

Whether in an EVA outside the space shuttle or on the International Space Station, seconds count. Learn how NASA is leveraging AI and ML at the edge to make decisions locally and avoid lag in this supernova case study. View: NASA Case Study — Edge Computing in Action: Space

Get Started with Teams for Retail

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...

Hybrid work from home policy shows fewer hours, more productivity

The debate on the relative productivity of remote vs onsite employees is going to continue for years to come. But with most of the workforce ranking the option to work from home right behind compensation and advancement opportunities in order of importance, employers have little choice but to implement policies that optimize remote work productivity. Read More...

Giant Eagle reimagines communications, supports hybrid work model with Microsoft Teams

When Giant Eagle wanted to emphasize corporate values around racial equality and treating people with kindness and respect, it turned to Microsoft Teams live events. In this customer story, Giant Eagle shares its experience using Teams to bring presentations from two store locations to almost 17,000 team members. Get the story to see how Microsoft Teams helps the grocer create virtual and physical spaces that bring people together in new ways. Read More...

AI Readiness Assessment

Organizations from the private and public sector are realizing the power of AI and data analytics. Schedule a one-on-one AI Readiness Assessment with one of our experts to help your organization stay in front of these technologies. View: AI Readiness Assessment

Complimentary Cybersecurity Compliance Consultation

Let the experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. help your organization ensure adherence with all relevant cyber regulatory requirements and cyber laws. Receive a complimentary cybersecurity compliance consultation when you schedule direct. View: Complimentary Cybersecurity Compliance Consultation

What private emerging tech companies don't tell you about their business

While public tech companies are required by law to disclose tons of data that can help analysts make informed decisions about their trajectories, private companies don't have to share nearly as much. Now, thanks to the Emerging Technology Survey, you can access sentiment and performance data based on surveys of more than 1,000 chief information officers and information technology buyers covering more than 400 private companies. Check out this fascinating report for metrics that help predict private tech success or failure. Read More...

Free Cloud Assessment Consultation

Let Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. help you explore ways to optimize cloud computing and overcome common challenges. Schedule a meeting with our cloud experts to discuss the specific path forward for your organization. View: Free Cloud Assessment Consultation

Imagine Nation ELC 2022: Former CIOs Reflect on Their IT Modernization Journeys

The E-Government Act provides guidelines on how government agencies use IT to handle personal information. Get insight from federal CIOs whose reflections on their IT modernization journeys are highlighted in this article. Read More...

Cybersecurity Labor Shortage Grows Worse in US and Worldwide

Despite the training and hiring of hundreds of thousands of new workers, the cybersecurity industry's labor shortage is only growing worse. Read the article to learn how demand for talent continues to outstrip supply as companies around the world scramble to shore up security amid growing threats of cyber attack. 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

A Free Tech Assessment

Can your current tech stack catapult your business into the future or are you at risk of falling behind more forward-thinking competitors? As sellers of the newest, most innovative enterprise tech from world-class vendors, Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help evaluate your tech capabilities. Schedule your free assessment today. View: A Free Tech Assessment

Assess Your Workforce Productivity

The question of the difference in productivity between onsite and remote workers continues to ignite much debate. To help you understand how your remote workers perform compared to their onsite counterparts, schedule a free consultation with an expert from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Assess Your Workforce Productivity

Verizon Details How to Overcome SASE Challenges

The emergence of virtual networking and multi-cloud environments has created networking and security complexity. Consider this take on simplifying IT management. Read More...

Bohn Jsell Case Study

This engaging ActivGraphic℠ shows that the sustainable womenswear brand Bohn Jsell relies on the Microsoft Surface Pro during every phase of their creative and business processes. For more information about the Microsoft Surface Pro, please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Bohn Jsell Case Study

mobilezone Offers Employees Intelligent Endpoint Management

When Swiss telecommunications provider mobilezon began updating the IT services at its retail shops, the company was initially stymied by an outdated endpoint management solution. Mobilezone wanted better control over store tablets and laptops. How they successfully solved their problem with VMware Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and ensured a superior customer service experience is described in this customer case study. Learn about mobilezone's new endpoint management strategy. Download the case study here. View: mobilezone Offers Employees Intelligent Endpoint Management

AI is Ready for Business, but are Businesses Ready for AI

While AI is now clearly seen as a compelling solution that can vastly expand business intelligence, the business world doesn't appear ready for AI and the infrastructure it requires. Read the blog to learn about the gap and ideas for bridging it. Read More...

What the industry wants to improve on NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was meant to be a dynamic document that is continuously revised, enhanced and updated to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape. Read the article to learn about the most recent and most significant update, CSF 2.0. Read More...

Forrester TEI of Dynamics 365 Remote Assist

Mixed reality is an important part of organizations' arsenal to survive, adapt and succeed in the hybrid work era. In this Microsoft-commissioned Total Economic Impact™ study, Forrester examines the potential ROI manufacturing organizations can realize by deploying Dynamics 365 Remote Assist with HoloLens and mobile devices. Download the report for highlights of key findings and quantified benefits. View: Forrester TEI of Dynamics 365 Remote Assist

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...

The Top 10 Reasons Why Businesses Will Fail Over The Next 10 Years

Business failure is not a new concept—50% of the Fortune 500 companies that existed 20 years ago have disappeared. But the reasons causing modern businesses to close are changing. Here's insight to help your business avoid the most dangerous pitfalls. Read More...

Stipends for remote work emerge as polarizing issue

Should remote workers be compensated for home office expenses, like internet and electricity? Prior to the pandemic, most remote employees were eligible for some reimbursement, but employees forced to work from home since 2020 are generally not reimbursed for such expenses. It's a tricky issue and one, as it turns out, with legal implications. Read More...

It's time to fortify your data! Get a free 1-on-1 risk assessment

Protecting an organization's network and data is paramount. Employees are at risk too if their passwords are compromised and access is not restricted in the event of a cyberattack. View: It's time to fortify your data! Get a free 1-on-1 risk assessment

What have been the top 3 challenges your organization has faced with #cloud adoption and management?

What have been the top 3 challenges your organization has faced with #cloud adoption and management?

City of Calgary Case Study

This awesome ActivGraphic℠ explains that you can quickly and easily transition your onsite workforce to work from home with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Surface. Please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. for more information about Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Surface. View: City of Calgary Case Study

Edge Computing for the Department of Defense

When the Department of Defense needed speed, stability and scale at the edge, it turned to Red Hat for the information advantage. Read the case study to understand the scope of the undertaking. View: Edge Computing for the Department of Defense

Has your organization updated your #cybersecurity defenses? As the threat landscape continues to change, keeping pace is critical. Reply to stay informed of the latest cybersecurity trends and ways to address them.

Has your organization updated your #cybersecurity defenses? As the threat landscape continues to change, keeping pace is critical. Reply to stay informed of the latest cybersecurity trends and ways to address them.

What's holding you back on your #AI and #BigData journey? Reply to start a conversation about where you'd like to be on the path to AI-driven IT modernization.

What's holding you back on your #AI and #BigData journey? Reply to start a conversation about where you'd like to be on the path to AI-driven IT modernization.

As the pandemic winds down, do you think the rate of digital transformation & innovation—accelerated by the demands of the pandemic-driven hybrid workforce—will decrease? How can tech companies sustain momentum? #EnterpriseTech

As the pandemic winds down, do you think the rate of digital transformation & innovation—accelerated by the demands of the pandemic-driven hybrid workforce—will decrease? How can tech companies sustain momentum? #EnterpriseTech

How, if at all, has the #hybridworkforce impacted your compensation scale? For example, there's evidence that remote work is closing the geographic pay gap between urban and rural areas. Love to get your feedback on any new patterns you're seeing in your company or industry.

How, if at all, has the #hybridworkforce impacted your compensation scale? For example, there's evidence that remote work is closing the geographic pay gap between urban and rural areas. Love to get your feedback on any new patterns you're seeing in your company or industry.

Fortify Your Data Against Threats

Unmatched volumes of data inform Microsoft security solutions. Check out this infographic to see how Microsoft helps prevent security risks and protect corporate data regardless of volume. View: Fortify Your Data Against Threats

Healthcare IT leaders on cloud adoption challenges

Healthcare IT leaders have been faced with several cloud adoption challenges over the last few years. Read the article to learn why security and compliance issues have become leading barriers. Read More...

How Government Might Benefit from Edge Computing

Find ways edge computing can help government be more efficient, insightful, and cost-effective in this blog post from Red Hat. Hint: Responsive technology streamlines more than traffic lights. Read the blog to start exploring! Read More...

How do you manage a diverse collection of smart phones, laptops, servers and even printers? Share your thoughts on intelligent endpoint management. @VMware, #ITsecurity, #cybersecurity

How do you manage a diverse collection of smart phones, laptops, servers and even printers? Share your thoughts on intelligent endpoint management. @VMware, #ITsecurity, #cybersecurity

Public expectations have put pressure on agencies to deliver experiences that are equal or better than those offered by the private sector

The vast majority of citizens expect government agencies to provide service levels that meet or exceed those they get from private businesses. Read the article to gain insight into the steps that the public sector can take to make effective citizen-centric government a reality. Read More...

Will new CISA guidelines move the needle on cyber defense?

CISA is set to release a long-anticipated list of cyber performance goals for critical infrastructure. Read the article to learn how much impact this list will have on further regulation while Congress and the White House remain divided. Read More...

How Mercedes-Benz Transforms Technician Support

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A global automotive icon, Mercedes-Benz is laser-focused on delivering the ultimate customer experience through the design and production of premium vehicles and superior service. This video highlights how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist technology and HoloLens 2 helps Mercedes-Benz improve technician efficiency, speed problem resolution and reduce the impact of service-related travel on costs and the environment. Watch the video to see the connection between these capabilities and the ability of Mercedes-Benz to drive its customer experience goals.

Technology Can Help Unlock a New Future for Frontline Workers

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...

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.

2022 technology industry outlook

Taking cloud and everything-as-a-service to the next level and creating the supply chain of the future are just two of the ways forward looking tech companies are laying the foundation for long-term growth. Read the blog for a complete analysis on how tech companies can sustain the digital transformation momentum post-pandemic. Read More...

Why remote work is causing a massive shift in salaries around the country

The massive growth in the remote workforce is helping to close the geographical pay gap, with employees in cities like Dallas and Minneapolis now approaching the average salaries of employees in New York and San Francisco. Lots of interesting info here on the seismic shift in compensation. Read More...

Want better security with enhanced access control? Monitor apps and services, protect data and control access to resources with @msftsecurity solutions from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc..

Want better security with enhanced access control? Monitor apps and services, protect data and control access to resources with @msftsecurity solutions from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc..

Disadvantages of cloud computing

Cloud computing currently has a positive global market outlook, but could some of its inadequacies render it redundant in the future? Read the article to learn how new technology trends such as the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, and the growing application of artificial intelligence and machine learning are exposing some cloud inadequacies. Read More...

Free Work Trends Consultation

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

REI Connects with Customers for Virtual Outfitting

Outdoor apparel retailer REI modernizes the frontline worker experience by equipping employees on the shop floor with iPads and other Apple mobile devices and Microsoft 365 productivity tools. This customer story highlights REI's creative use of Microsoft Teams to create an online virtual outfitting solution. Get the story for a look at results including high customer satisfaction and improved agility. Read More...

Schedule a free 1-on-1 risk assessment

Give us a few minutes and we will review your current security posture and future needs. View: Schedule a free 1-on-1 risk assessment

Complimentary Data Analytics Consultation

Data-driven decisions are key to increasing revenue, reducing operating expenses and driving profit. Schedule a free data analytics consultation with one of our experts to learn how you can maximize the value of your data. View: Complimentary Data Analytics Consultation

Cyber Resiliency Consultation

How prepared is your organization to accelerate remediation and minimize disruption when a breach occurs? Let the experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. help you improve your cyber resilience strategy by scheduling a complimentary cyber resiliency consultation. View: Cyber Resiliency Consultation

Get More Value from Your Cloud Spend

Making sure your organization is getting the most bang for your cloud spend buck requires some strategic thinking. Let the experts at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. help you with a cloud cost analysis to get your cloud ROI where it needs to be. Schedule a free consultation today. View: Get More Value from Your Cloud Spend

What private emerging tech companies don't tell you about their business

While public tech companies are required by law to disclose tons of data that can help analysts make informed decisions about their trajectories, private companies don't have to share nearly as much. Now, thanks to the Emerging Technology Survey, you can access sentiment and performance data based on surveys of more than 1,000 chief information officers and information technology buyers covering more than 400 private companies. Check out this fascinating report for metrics that help predict private tech success or failure. Read More...

Apple Hybrid Work Policy Drives High-Profile Departure

As businesses increasingly urge employees to return to the office, they risk alienating some staff, as well as retaining and recruiting talent. And no business is immune, as evidenced by the resignation of Apple's director of machine learning over the company's hybrid work policy. Read on for an overview of how to navigate the new work landscape. Read More...

Transform Your Legacy Desktop Virtualization Environment with VMware Horizon

Today's distributed workforce is putting more demands on your virtual desktop environment. To keep up with these demands, you need a truly modern VDI platform that enables secure access to business-critical apps on any device and across any cloud. Read this brief to learn how VMware Horizon not only provides the modern platform you need, but also helps reduce capital and admin costs while delivering a top-notch end-user experience. View: Transform Your Legacy Desktop Virtualization Environment with VMware Horizon

Digitally Mature Providers Glean More Value from Analytics, AI Adoption

A Frost & Sullivan report shows that healthcare providers who achieve high digital maturity are seven times more likely to get value from artificial intelligence than less mature peers. Read this article to explore the links between US health system digital maturity and digital transformation performance. Read More...

NCSC publishes supply chain security guidance

In response to a growing trend in supply chain attacks, the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has published new guidance for organizations on assessing defenses and resilience in supply chains. Read the blog for additional insight. Read More...

Companies search for ROI from cloud spending

Experts now say the speed with which companies headed to the cloud left little room for strategic thinking and has resulted in many companies paying for more cloud resources than they need. Read the article to learn more about how companies are reevaluating cloud spending to achieve better ROI. Read More...

A Free Tech Assessment

Can your current tech stack catapult your business into the future or are you at risk of falling behind more forward-thinking competitors? As sellers of the newest, most innovative enterprise tech from world-class vendors, Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help evaluate your tech capabilities. Schedule your free assessment today. View: A Free Tech Assessment

Get a free assessment of your hybrid work model

Designing a new work model is never easy. If you would like a free assessment of how your hybrid work capabilities stack up against the competition, schedule your free assessment with a consultant from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Get a free assessment of your hybrid work model

It's Time to Create a Modern Digital Workspace Experience

Is your organization's IT approach to desktop and app management ready for digital transformation? Download this Microsoft eBook to learn how to strike the perfect balance between user experience, security and IT overhead. View: It's Time to Create a Modern Digital Workspace Experience

University of South Florida Case Study

This ActivGraphic™ shows that the Medical School of Innovation was built on Surface devices and Microsoft Teams to provide students and faculty with a hands-on environment where next-generation technologies enable collaboration and drive learning outcomes. Please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. for more information about using Surface devices and Microsoft Teams to enable learning. View: University of South Florida Case Study

Edge Computing in Healthcare

Considering edge computing in a healthcare setting? This solution brief looks at improving healthcare outcomes by analyzing data at the point of care. Download the solution brief for an overview of benefits including better security, lower costs and an extensive network of partners. View: Edge Computing in Healthcare

Leading College Delivers Secure, Anytime, Anywhere Digital Access to Learning

The College of New Jersey wanted to give its 7,400 students a modern, high caliber learning experience accessible from anywhere on or off campus. The college created its secure, virtual desktop infrastructure with VMware. Get the story to learn from the institution's experience creating a more scalable, agile approach to delivering secure digital access to education with VMware solutions including VMware Horizon. View: Leading College Delivers Secure, Anytime, Anywhere Digital Access to Learning

The 7 Best University Data Science Bootcamps for 2022

The growth of data science as a career field is increasing as organizations look to make sense of increasingly large and complex volumes of data. Read the article to check out a list of the best data science courses and online training to consider when looking to advance your organization's predictive analytics skills. Read More...

The proposed EU Cyber Resilience Act: What it is and how it may impact the supply chain

The proposed EU Cyber Resilience Act sets out new cybersecurity related requirements for products with "digital elements". Read the blog to learn what these security regulations entail. Read More...

Do you have a cohesive framework for calculating your cloud computing ROI? Or are you—frankly, like most businesses—struggling to make a compelling, quantitative case? Share your thoughts!

Do you have a cohesive framework for calculating your cloud computing ROI? Or are you—frankly, like most businesses—struggling to make a compelling, quantitative case? Share your thoughts!

The Top 10 Reasons Why Businesses Will Fail Over The Next 10 Years

Business failure is not a new concept—50% of the Fortune 500 companies that existed 20 years ago have disappeared. But the reasons causing modern businesses to close are changing. Here's insight to help your business avoid the most dangerous pitfalls. Read More...

Hybrid Work Should Be an Exercise in Design Thinking. Here's Why

When it comes to designing your hybrid work strategies, if you're either mirroring your competitors or basing decisions on your own preferences, you're making a mistake according to some experts. See why experimentation could be an immensely valuable strategy in your efforts to create the best possible hybrid work environment. Read More...

VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure

Delivering a secure remote work platform that increases user productivity and remains cost effective isn't an easy task. Read the datasheet to learn how VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure is enabling remote work from the cloud quickly and securely. View: VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure

ChemTreat Digitally Transforms its Manufacturing and Service Operations with Dynamics 365

ChemTreat, Inc. provides water and process treatment services to a wide range of industries. When it needed a better way to keep pace with growth and advancing technology, it adopted Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and Dynamics 365 Finance. Read this customer story to learn how Dynamics 365 helps ChemTreat, Inc. improve processes, transform operations and modernize supply chain management. Read More...

Hacker Hunting and Built-in Protections with Microsoft Azure

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Microsoft Azure automatically uncovers attack vectors that can lead to broader exploits, offering full protection from any attack on your system. Watch this video showing how Microsoft Azure can detect and stop attacks on your IT infrastructure on demand.

What's New in Microsoft Teams

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...

Biomedical University of Rome Case Study

This interactive ActivGraphic™ shows that the Biomedical University of Rome combined Microsoft solutions with Surface Hub 2S to respond to the COVID e-learning urgency. For more information about combining Microsoft solutions with Surface Hub 2S for e-learning, please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Biomedical University of Rome Case Study

Is your organization skipping the step between data collection and insight extraction? Reply to start a conversation about the importance of data management to advancing #ML and #AI.

Is your organization skipping the step between data collection and insight extraction? Reply to start a conversation about the importance of data management to advancing #ML and #AI.

Have you been fine tuning your #cybersecurity "A" game? The stakes have never been higher. Reply to learn why.

Have you been fine tuning your #cybersecurity "A" game? The stakes have never been higher. Reply to learn why.

Companies are still waiting for their cloud ROI

The most common reason organizations jump to cloud computing is to save money. Unfortunately, because most businesses do not optimize cloud implementation, they end up missing the promised ROI. Read More...

As the pandemic winds down, do you think the rate of digital transformation & innovation—accelerated by the demands of the pandemic-driven hybrid workforce—will decrease? How can tech companies sustain momentum? #EnterpriseTech

As the pandemic winds down, do you think the rate of digital transformation & innovation—accelerated by the demands of the pandemic-driven hybrid workforce—will decrease? How can tech companies sustain momentum? #EnterpriseTech

Thinking about your #hybridworkforce, have you had to adjust your management style (e.g., incentive structure, training, feedback loop, etc.) to more effectively support the new landscape?

Thinking about your #hybridworkforce, have you had to adjust your management style (e.g., incentive structure, training, feedback loop, etc.) to more effectively support the new landscape?

Advances in Health Care Delivery: New Applications at the Edge

ACG Research takes on the question of what edge computing can do to improve healthcare in the detailed report, "Advances in Health Care Delivery: New Applications at the Edge." Whether by using AI enhanced image analysis and diagnoses, improving collaboration among practitioners, or detecting risks within the hospital, the edge can be leveraged to improve outcomes and control costs. Download the report, compliments of Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Advances in Health Care Delivery: New Applications at the Edge

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...

3 CFO tips for finding value in cloud transformation

According to a recent survey, seven out of 10 executives managing cloud operations think it's difficult to realize the full potential of digital transformation without having hybrid cloud. Read the article for additional insights on how CFOs feel about cloud adoption. Read More...

2022 technology industry outlook

Taking cloud and everything-as-a-service to the next level and creating the supply chain of the future are just two of the ways forward looking tech companies are laying the foundation for long-term growth. Read the blog for a complete analysis on how tech companies can sustain the digital transformation momentum post-pandemic. Read More...

Free Cloud Adoption Assessment

What are your digital workspace options? Meet with a Microsoft Azure expert to discuss. View: Free Cloud Adoption Assessment

Cisco's Hybrid Work Model Is Built For Flexibility And Success

Francine Katsoudas, the tech giant Cisco's executive vice president and chief people, policy and purpose officer, argues that flexible, empathetic leadership should underlie a successful hybrid work model. Read on for more original insight. Read More...

Retail Day in the Life with Microsoft Teams

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Microsoft Teams empowers retail workers to be connected, productive, and focused on customers and tasks at hand. Watch the video for a quick look at the capabilities that make it all possible including shift management, task management and push-to-talk communications.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Migration Program

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The Dynamics 365 Migration Program enables on-premises customers to simplify and accelerate the move to the cloud. The program offers end-to-end migration support working directly with Microsoft migration advisors and partners. Watch this video for an overview.

Ransomware by Industry Image

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What 3 industries are hit hardest by ransomware? Take a guess and check back next week for insight. 💡 Like this post if you'd like help assessing your cloud needs and how @Microsoft #Azure can address them with a Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. expert.

How to Fine-Tune Meetings for Hybrid Work Settings

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