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AI's potential to transform your business depends in large part on the data quality used to train it. Schedule a complimentary meeting with an AI expert from Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. to discover the data strategy tailored to your business needs. View: A data strategy for optimizing your AI performance—free demo

Struggling to improve collaboration between your remote and in-person workforce? We have a solution from a world-class vendor that can help. Book a free demo today. View: Optimize hybrid work collaboration—free demo

While AI promises to transform healthcare, data quality is key to AI's performance—and with access to medical data governed by strict regulations, getting the right data is a big hurdle to AI's efficacy. Read More...

The era of "big data" and data analytics was supposed to simplify our lives and make businesses more effective. However, for most companies and their employees, it has created a stressful, costly and complex environment. As a result, Chief Data Officers (CDOs) find themselves under increasing pressure from CEOs and CFOs, who are rightly asking... Read More »Enterprise Data Is Broken - Here's How to Fix It Read More...

According to a Microsoft Work Trend Index Special Report, 85% of business leaders say hybrid work makes them feel less confident about employees' productivity. This makes it critical that you help employees work smarter by staying focused on the work that's most important. The Microsoft eBook, "Work smarter: 3 practical ways to increase productivity for your small business," provides guidance. Download the eBook for tips and how to put them to work. View: Work smarter: 3 practical ways to increase productivity for your small business

This is uncharted territory but a solvable problem if we innovate now and evolve toward a resilient future. Read More...

Remote work is driving organizations like yours to seek new strategies and technologies for delivering secure access to company resources and data. Virtualization is one approach. As it gains traction as a means to deliver seamless access to desktops and apps with persistent user experience, cost optimization and scalability, cost optimization and scalability become increasingly important. VMware Horizon® Cloud next-gen is a desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) architecture that can support your remote workforce with a modern hybrid and multi-cloud desktop and app virtualization platform built on Microsoft Azure. This datasheet provides an overview of architecture building blocks and benefits. Download the datasheet for an at-a-glance of how it lowers costs, increases scalability, and improves visibility and troubleshooting. View: VMware Horizon Cloud Next-Gen

Uncover, investigate and respond to threats, then summarize your work in minutes. See how it's done. Watch this demo video to see Microsoft Security Copilot in action.

In the Microsoft Security eBook, "3 Reasons to Shift to Integrated Threat Protection," explore the benefits of leaving behind disjointed, bolted-on security solutions. Learn how an integrated approach empowers your SecOps team, enhances employee productivity and provides comprehensive threat protection with SIEM and XDR. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook and discover how to defend against modern attacks by building in security with an integrated, end-to-end, cloud-native solution. View: 3 Reasons to Shift to Integrated Threat Protection

In this infographic, you will learn how Surface plus Intel® devices help workers to better collaborate and accomplish more. For additional details, please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Define what's next

See how Red Hat powers innovation, drives efficiency and delivers a competitive advantage, even for organizations without a robust IT infrastructure. Tour the portfolio and possibilities in this short overview video. Contact us for a quote and implementation details.

There's a case for and against using your data warehouse as a customer data platform. Here are three ways to make it work. Read More...

Effective communication training is crucial for successful hybrid work. Improve productivity, address challenges, and embrace video communication Read More...

451 Research considers the impact of a Kubernetes platform on digital transformation. With its ability to secure, scale and optimize workloads, this container technology can be leveraged to meet the data demands of users while reducing costs. View: Managed Kubernetes Platforms Can Accelerate Digital Transformation

Learn what CIOs and other leaders should remember when creating an enterprise data management strategy. Read More...

Like many organizations, your enterprise may choose to run some or all of its workloads in an on-premises data center. With VMware vSphere,+ you can bring the benefits of cloud infrastructure services to your on-prem workloads. View this infographic to see how. View: Drive your on-premises workloads to the checkered flag, fueled by vSphere+

At Autoliv, Surface HoloLens 2 technology is transforming operations and employee training procedures. Check out this case study to learn how you can leverage mixed reality to improve your own operations. View: DataMesh AutoLiv Case Study

Discover the future of cybersecurity with Microsoft Security Copilot, a groundbreaking security solution that empowers defenders to combat advanced threats at the speed and scale of AI. In Microsoft blog post, learn how Security Copilot empowers defenders with real-time threat intelligence, proactive response capabilities and seamless integration into security infrastructure. Gain valuable insights into the next cybersecurity frontier. Read "Introducing Microsoft Security Copilot: Empowering defenders at the speed of AI," right here. Read More...

At Providence Swedish, neurosurgeons are leveraging the Microsoft Surface HoloLens 2 to visualize complex neurosurgical procedures prior to the operation. Check out this case study to learn more about how Providence is leveraging this technology—and for inspiration to help you innovate with the HoloLens 2. View: Medivis Case Study

Dish TV India - the country's leading provider of home satellite services - needed to increase scalability while ensuring a high level of security. When technology began constraining Dish TV's ability to offer live event streaming, the company migrated to Microsoft cloud-based applications with Microsoft Unified Support for Azure. With Microsoft Unified for Azure, Dish TV today gets access to superior technology, world-class cloud expertise from a designated team. Read the customer story to learn more. Read More...

Like many, your organization may keep some data, applications and workloads in on-premises servers and data centers. VMware vSphere+ enables you to enhance these workloads with cloud services. This solution brief shows how. Download the solution brief for an overviiew of how VMware vSphere+ helps customers achieve a unified and consistent VMware Cloud experience for all workloads, no matter where they run. View: Get Benefits of the Cloud for Your On-Premises Workloads

Ars chats with law philosopher Scott Shapiro about his new book, Fancy Bear Goes Phishing. Read More...

Ready to move towards cloud native applications? This video shows the way and includes a list of 8 best practices for beginning the journey.

Our friends over at Scale are excited to introduce the 2nd edition of Scale Zeitgeist: AI Readiness Report! The company surveyed more than 1,600 executives and ML practitioners to uncover what's working, what's not, and the best practices for organizations to deploy AI for real business impact. Read More...

Researchers find 250 million artifacts and 65,000 container images exposed in registries and repositories scattered across the Internet. Read More...

This article highlights the increasing security threats faced by the food and agriculture sector, emphasizing the need for an Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) to improve information sharing, collaboration, and protection against cyber and physical attacks. It discusses the history of ISACs, the importance of establishing one for the food and agriculture sector, and outlines the steps involved in creating an effective ISAC. Read More...

If you're still trying to finetune your hybrid work model and ensure that your workforce is optimized for seamless communication and collaboration, we can help you identify any gaps that are holding you back and recommend fixes—free of charge. Sign up today. View: A complimentary assessment of your hybrid work capabilities

This video showcases the Microsoft Surface Go 2, a device that features the versatility students need. If you would like additional details, please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc..

2023 has been the year of AI breaking through in the enterprise. But before your CIO gets fixated on ChatGPT, here are five things to know. Read More...

The pandemic demonstrated that people with PCs can work just as effectively at home as in the office. Desktop IT now needs a rethink. Read More...

Discover the game-changing potential of migrating and modernizing applications on Microsoft Azure. Download the Executive Summary of the IDC White Paper, "The Business Value of Migrating and Modernizing to Microsoft Azure." Get your complimentary copy of the Executive Summary to learn how organizations like yours achieve an annual average value of $30.31 million by embracing Microsoft Azure. Be inspired by the possibilities of reducing infrastructure costs, automating IT, increasing innovation, enhancing security and growing revenue. Don't miss out on this invaluable insight. View: The Business Value of Migrating and Modernizing to Microsoft Azure

Explore the impact of Red Hat OpenShift and discover how cloud-native applications can streamline processes and reduce time to market. Contact us when you're ready to discuss implementation. View: Add Speed and Agility to Application Development

The volume and complexity of modern workloads are increasing, which is driving demand for infrastructure services that provide key underlying functionality for these workloads. VMware vSphere 8, the enterprise workload platform, brings the benefits of cloud to on-premises workloads and supercharges performance. Read the blog post to learn more. Read More...

The tech giants are going all in on artificial intelligence. Each is doing it its own way Read More...

Netskope looks to deliver consistent security and superior user experience for hybrid workers through reduced costs and complexity from extended borderless SD-WAN and SASE. Read More...

Discover how Co-Op, a retail industry pioneer, transformed infrastructure with Microsoft Azure. In this inspiring customer story, you'll learn how Co-Op leveraged Azure's scalable solutions to revolutionize operations, streamline processes and boost productivity. Gain valuable insights into the retailer's journey from implementation to results. Discover the remarkable benefits of Azure. Get the story and envision the possibilities of Azure for your business. Read More...

In today's digital landscape, protecting your business from cyber threats is paramount. Our latest blog post delves into the crucial role of threat intelligence in safeguarding your organization. Gain valuable insights into the importance of proactive threat protection, how advanced tools enhance security and why you need a robust threat intelligence strategy. Reading this blog post is one step towards staying ahead of cyberthreats. Read the blog and take the lead. Read More...

Successful BEC (business email compromise) attacks cost organizations hundreds of millions of dollars annually. What are the most common types of BEC attacks? View this infographic for an at-a-glance.

Get a glimpse of some top reasons for choosing a Kubernetes platform to gain efficiencies in this 2-page overview. Want more information, including pricing details? Our Red Hat experts are happy to answer all your questions. Get in touch today for a free consultation. View: 6 Considerations for Choosing the Right Kubernetes Platform

If you're struggling to effectively manage the increasing data volumes your organization is generating, it may be time for a data strategy overhaul. We can help you get there. Schedule your free consultation today. View: Retool your data strategy—free consultation

Is your tech stack ready to meet today's challenges and is it optimized for innovation and growth? It's not easy keeping up with the rapidly evolving tech landscape, which is why we're offering a free assessment of your tech capabilities to help you determine if you're falling behind your competitors. Book today. View: Schedule a complimentary assessment of your tech capabilities

How secure are your networks, devices and other assets against sophisticated cyberattacks? We can help you assess your #securityposture—free of charge. Schedule your consultation today. View: Free Cybersecurity Assessment

Cloud-first strategies may be hitting the limits of their efficacy, and in many cases, ROIs are diminishing, triggering a major cloud backlash. Read More...

Despite the challenges, many companies find that bringing data in-house is worthwhile. Before transitioning, companies should evaluate the cost of bringing data in-house versus using a cloud provider. Read More...

What one woman learned from her year of remote working: while having the choice of where to work can contribute to one's overall job satisfaction, what people really need to feel fulfilled is to do the work they actually want to be doing. Read More...

This video showcases the Surface Laptop Go, a small, ultra-portable laptop with all-day battery life and a variety of features that make it the ideal device for K-12 students and teachers. For more information, please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. 

Hybrid work is not simply a way to maintain work-life balance or cope with a crisis. It's a powerful tool that can help to reimagine entire organizations—for greater efficiency, engagement and innovation. Through a strategic partnership, Microsoft and VMware can help your organization transform hybrid work into a high-value asset by enabling a productive anywhere workspace. The eBook, "Hybrid Work is Here to Stay," explores how Microsoft and VMware can help you create a hybrid workplace that accelerates innovation with the right technology, culture and leadership. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook now. Contact us to learn how Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. can help you develop the vision, strategy and flexible IT infrastructure needed to adapt to new, more flexible ways of working. View: Hybrid Work is Here to Stay

Analysts forecast cybersecurity spending among critical infrastructure organizations to grow from an estimated $129 billion in 2022 to almost $236 billion by 2027. Read More...

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration application that helps you, your employees and customers stay connected, share files and work together. This short video shows how you can use Teams in your business. Watch the video for a quick demonstration of using Teams to reach people in a hurry, chat one-to-one or in groups, see who's available and busy, make audio and video calls, schedule meetings with anyone, and organize and collaborate on projects. Ready to start using Teams in your business? Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.'s Microsoft collaboration and productivity experts are ready to help. Contact us.

Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, and Premium include anti-phishing, antispam and antimalware protection. Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes even more security capabilities, such as advanced threat protection for devices (also referred to as endpoints), email and collaboration, and information protection. This article and table summarize recommendations for securing your business data with various Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Read More...

Explore the benefits of Kubernetes-native security in this in-depth whitepaper. Contact a Red Hat expert at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. for details on how the Kubernetes container orchestration system provides deeper insight, faster analysis, and simpler operations. View: Kubernetes Native Security

The NVIDIA GTC showed the company's support for AI modeling and inference infrastructure as well as new software and service offerings. This infrastructure requires significant storage and memory to train and run these models. DDN showed their latest storage appliance for the DGX H100 systems. Read More...

Many say to cut cloud computing in a slowing economy, but it's not that simple. Use these strategic moves to position yourself to lead the recovery. Read More...

Organizations are partnering with tech providers to build end-to-end solutions, encompassing strategic planning, systems implementation, and iterative tuning for long-term business growth. Read More...

Since the onset of Covid-19, labor shortages have plagued major economies and intensified inflationary pressures, but economists expect this trend to finally abate. Read More...

Children 's charity The Make-A-Wish Foundation depends on its website and its distributed IT systems to carry out its mission of granting wishes to seriously ill children. Recently, the Make-A-Wish Foundation needed to streamline its IT systems and improve the reliability of its website. The foundation's IT team used VMware's Cloud Provider Platform to create an enterprise-wide project to standardize the infrastructure for all its U.S. chapters and enable cloud services at its headquarters. Read the full story. View: Make-a-Wish Moves to the Cloud to Grant Wishes Faster

Microsoft Dynamics 365 helps Lufthansa Cargo manage its complex logistics operations with a unified platform for customer relationship management (CRM), order management and financial reporting. With Dynamics 365, Lufthansa Cargo has been able to streamline processes, reduce manual work and improve customer satisfaction. Get the story on how Lufthansa Cargo benefits from a Dynamics 354 platform that delivers real-time insights on shipment status and financial performance to enable data-driven decisions while boosting operational efficiency. Read More...

AI on the brain? Contributing editor Bill Kleyman breaks down the role ChatGPT and other AI tools will play in the data center. Read More...

Understanding the role underlying technologies play in advancing enterprise adoption and innovation Read More...

About a third of workers with jobs that can be done remotely are working from home all the time, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Read More...

In 2022 alone, a total of 4,100 publicly disclosed data breaches occurred, comprising some 22 billion records that were exposed. All this despite the fact that organizations around the world spent a record-breaking $150 billion on cybersecurity in 2021. How should companies go about securing their software and data? What companies aim to achieve from their security programs must evolve, just as the way that companies' use of data and software has evolved. It is past time for their cybersecurity efforts to change. This article covers three such changes that companies can make to adapt to the growing insecurities of the digital world. Read More...

How can cutting-edge technology and strategic collaboration revolutionize your business? Learn from the remarkable success story of Thread Professional Services. By leveraging the power of Microsoft Azure and OpenAI services, Thread Professional Services achieved unprecedented growth and overcame significant challenges. Get the story for highlights of benefits and to discover the secrets of Thread's success using the transformative power of Azure and OpenAI to drive innovation, efficiency and growth. Read More...

In this eye-opening Microsoft Security Insider article, explore the shifting tactics employed by cybercriminals in business email compromise attacks. Read "Shifting tactics fuel surge in business email compromise" to gain valuable insights into cybercriminals' strategies, techniques and motivations. Discover three steps you need to take to fortify defenses and mitigate potential risks. Knowledge is power. Build yours with this 9-minute read. Start now. Read More...

A primer on containers, this overview goes beyond explanations, describing the bottom-line value proposition. Learn how Red Hat can decrease your time to market, help you react to business opportunities more quickly, and reduce both man hours and capital costs. Contact a Red Hat expert at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. for details on getting started. View: Embracing Containers

What can AI do for you? From streamlining operations to improving cyber resilience, AI tech can be an invaluable asset to your business. See for yourself by scheduling a free demo of our cutting-edge AI solution. View: Demo the latest AI tech

The new hybrid work landscape requires companies to rethink many of the traditional elements that defined their business culture. Failure to adapt can significantly impede growth and talent retention. We can help you understand what you can do to better align your company culture with the modern work landscape. Book a complimentary consultation with one of our experts today. View: Get a free assessment of your hybrid work culture

Citrix Virtual Desktops service simplifies Windows deployment. You can deploy desktops quickly, manage at scale and deliver a rich user access experience from a single management plane. Read this super-short blog for a quick-hitting list of what you can do with Virtual Desktops on Microsoft Azure and how you can get started. Read More...

Free up your IT team to drive innovation by automating mundane, time-consuming tasks. Schedule a complimentary AI-powered automation solution demo. View: Automate IT—a free demo

A majority of CISOs report being stressed at work, with 65% admitting work-related stress issues are compromising their ability to protect their organization. Read More...

Why is the world so worried about AI? Fears of economic disruption, chaos, and a world of misinformation are likely unfounded. Here's why. Read More...

The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public feedback about the market power of cloud computing providers, among other information. Read More...

From employee pay to total rewards to systemic rewards, the future of employee compensation is here, and it's vital to business success. Read More...

In this flyer, you will learn how various accessories for Microsoft Surface devices help make communications easier. This includes headsets, a webcam, and a USB-C speaker. For more information, please contact Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Surface Team Accessories Healthcare

Printer manufacturer Lexmark needed a centralized platform to help manage its network of digitally managed, customer-owned printers distributed around the globe. Each Lexmark printer has as many as 125 sensors that provide data on everything from optical instruments and ceramic heating elements to paper feed pressure. This data informs Lexmark's supply chain and predictive maintenance service. This customer story explains how VMware's vSphere+ delivers a single locus of control, enabling Lexmark to manage all its distributed data centers as one. Read the customer story to learn from Lexmark's experience. Read More...

Most cybersecurity founders get slowed down by the same six challenges with building products, but there are ways to overcome them. Read More...

Strabag SE, a global construction company, has partnered with Microsoft to drive digitalization and innovation in the construction industry. Recognizing the need for operational efficiencies through data, Strabag built a Data Science Hub in collaboration with Microsoft. This central entity enabled them to collect and leverage decentralized data for valuable insights. One notable success is their AI-based risk management solution, which uses algorithms to identify at-risk construction projects. By predicting potential failures, Strabag saves time and reduces financial losses. The algorithm has achieved an impressive 80% accuracy in risk prediction with just three months of data. Through Microsoft's Intelligent Data Platform, Strabag established a centralized system to connect and analyze data from various sources. This paved the way for developing use cases to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs globally. Read More...

The process of setting goals in a systematic way before managing and sharing progress is the nucleus for organizational accomplishment. Goals are created to define and attain success, but they are only useful when they are documented clearly and referred to regularly. In December 2022, Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the goal setting and management process within enterprise-sized companies globally, to understand the role that clear goal setting and management frameworks and outcomes play in business success and employee experience (EX). Download your complimentary copy of the Forrester report to explore key findings. View: 2023 State of Goal Setting Report

This flyer gives you an overview of the Microsoft Surface 2+ headset, the Microsoft Modern USB-C speaker, and the Microsoft Modern webcam, which help you enable remote work in manufacturing. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Surface Team Accessories Manufacturing

Find out why Gartner predicts that by 2022, more than 75% of global organizations will be running containerized applications in production. Hint: modernizing your approach is key. Want more details? Contact an expert at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc.. View: Transform your Organization with Containers

From Alexa to a robot running amok in the movie 'M3GAN', artificial intelligence is part of everyday life and is capturing our imagination. Johns Hopkins AI expert Rama Chellappa helps us sort out fact from fiction, and whether we should embrace the 'AI spring'. Read More...

Amid economic turbulence, SMBs stay hopeful as side hustles and AI demand soar, a DigitalOcean cloud report finds. Read More...

Employers need to rethink the way they've been operating - because the workplace has been evolving at a rapid pace. In order to stay competitive in the marketplace and offer your employees the kind of... Read More...

This eBook explores the value of a Kubernetes powered container system and offers an in-depth discussion of Red Hat's solution. Check it out and then contact an expert at Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. for information on getting started. View: Gain a Competitive Edge with Your Container Strategy

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales helps sales teams be more collaborative, efficient and effective— saving your organization time and money by streamlining workflows and automating manual tasks. Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to study how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales enables organizations to increase incremental operating profit and productivity while decreasing onboard time. Download your complimentary copy of "The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales to explore key findings including return on investment, efficiency improvements and cost savings. View: The Total Economic ImpactTM of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Generative AI's poetic hallucinations might clash with data science rigor: The tech industry's growing catalog of generative AI app integration raises questions about performance and adoption best practices. Read More...

Cloud computing allows companies to easily access and deploy new applications, services, and technologies, helping them stay ahead of the competition Read More...

The new hybrid work environment is forcing companies to rethink their corporate culture--and everything from tech stacks to employee KPIs is being reevaluated. Read More...

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules on cyber-risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure are coming. A plethora of data indicates that most boards are not ready to meet these new standards. Read More...

See how Microsoft Azure integrates with Citrix to enable hybrid multi-cloud, giving Citrix Virtual Desktop users broad support for resources on-prem and in Azure with a streamlined management interface. The result is a speedier, more cost-effective transition to Azure, so your business benefits faster. Watch the video for insight.

Azure OpenAI Service enables developers to use large-language generative AI models in enterprise-grade application development. This Microsoft Azure infographic highlights generative AI trends, top use cases and responsible AI principles. Download the infographic for an at-a-glance. View: What is Azure OpenAI Service?

CAI helps clients design, deliver, operate, and maintain quality, critical manufacturing facilities by pooling the global resources of more than 800 employee-owners. As the company grew and expanded its services and delivery capabilities, the need for more modern goal setting and management approaches became apparent. That's when CAI adopted Microsoft Viva Goals. Viva Goals is a module in the Microsoft Viva customer experience platform designed to enhance productivity, collaboration and employee wellbeing. Read this customer story to learn how CAI benefits from Viva Goals and its seamless integrations with Microsoft Teams and Power BI to better plan, manage and communicate objective and key results (OKR) frameworks to ensure alignment with business strategy. Read More...