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Cloud sticker shock: that's what many CFOs experience after a period of time with cloud services, as usage and data transfer and storage costs mount. Those savings from "renting" compute services and applications versus buying it all quickly vanish. But it's not about the money saved — instead, it's about the money made through agility, speed to market, and innovation. Read More...

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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

Book a free demo of an AI tool that can significantly improve your cloud ops, while reducing your cloud costs. View: Facilitate cloud ops with this AI tool

Your business's long-term growth depends in large part on the ability to innovate quickly and at scale. Book a free demo of an AI-powered solution designed to accelerate your product development. View: Accelerate innovation with a new AI-powered solution—free demo

One of the most compelling benefits of emerging AI tech is its ability to accelerate automation capabilities. Book a free demo of a world-class AI-powered automation solution to discover how you can significantly boost productivity and efficiency. View: A free demo of an AI powered automation solution

Welcome back!To help readers track the frenzy around generative artificial intelligence, we launched The Information's Generative AI Database, listing 39 startups that make AI models or build services on top of them. Together, those companies have raised more than $15 billion from more than 50 ... Read More...

New evidence supports the claim that flexible, hybrid work models can extend the average employee tenure. Read More...

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Windows 11 is designed with layers of security enabled by default, so you can focus on your work, not your security settings. Out-of-the-box features such as credential safeguards, malware shields and application protection led to a reported 58% drop in security incidents. View: Windows 11 Security Guide: Powerful Security by Design

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Security is a leading issue for most organizations, and for good reason. With sophisticated attacks targeting remote workers and distributed networks on the rise, security automation can mean the difference between a secure IT infrastructure and dangerous security gaps. Read this eBook to learn how to make things a little easier by automating the manual tasks associated with maintaining the security posture of your business. View: Simplify your security operations center

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...

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Despite escalating cyberattacks, many businesses are reducing security spending as part of overall cost cutting initiatives in a time of economic uncertainty. But the wrong cuts could leave you vulnerable to attacks with devastating financial implications. We can help you put together a cost-effective cybersecurity plan that will keep your business safe. Book your free consultation today. View: Planning a cybersecurity budget—free consultation

From separating application services to a security strategy, building the right cloud computing architecture will have a long-term impact on your business. Read More...

Some large US firms are beginning to embrace ChatGPT and other AI technology. Still, questions about accuracy and data privacy have led some to bar its use. Read More...

While tech layoffs make splashy headlines, other industries like health care, financial services, and education are eager to scoop up tech workers. Read More...

With Microsoft Surface devices, your nonprofit organization can make the shift to hybrid work. Read through this flyer to see how these devices empower hybrid workers. View: A shift to hybrid work in nonprofits

The uncertain economy has hit cruise company Carnival and logistics giant FedEx in very different ways. Their respective cybersecurity chiefs discuss what that means for their budgets. Read More...

Make informed decisions to drive front-office transformation and customer obsession. In this 31-criterion evaluation of CRM suites providers, Forrester identified the nine most significant — including Microsoft. Get this summary of the report to see how each provider measures up and help select the right one for your organization's needs. Read the summary, "The Forrester WaveTM CRM Suites, Q32022. Read More...

Discover the Surface devices that can help your nonprofit organization succeed in a hybrid world. This solution brief has the details. View: Surface for Nonprofit

Windows 11 is designed with layers of security enabled by default, so you can focus on your work, not your security settings. Out-of-the-box features such as credential safeguards, malware shields and application protection led to a reported 58% drop in security incidents. View: Windows 11 Security Guide: Powerful Security by Design

Is your organization ready for all the benefits automation can bring? Schedule a meeting to learn about Red Hat Ansible Platform certification and training. View: Free Technology Readiness Assessment

Are you looking ahead to the solutions of tomorrow? Get a look at them today by watching this eye-opening video showing how large language models work. See what happens when you can connect them to your organization's data in a manner that's safe and aligns with your organization's security, compliance and privacy policies.

There are unique endpoint security challenges associated with cloud-based systems. Here are some strategies to address them. Read More...

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The question facing nearly every business leader is how can AI-driven innovations drive their organization forward? If this describes your situation, download this exclusive eBook showing the path to a successful transformation with generative AI that promotes trust among employees, customers, partners and other stakeholders. View: Building a Foundation for AI Success: A Leader's Guide

When Zurich Insurance Group faced a challenge familiar to many: Optimizing customer engagement across business units. With Microsoft Dynamics 365, the insurance provider has been able to address the challenge by transforming engagement — a move that had resulted in more personalized customer experiences and an incredible 40% boost in lead quality. Zurich Insurance Group shares lessons learned in this customer success story. Get the story, here. Read More...

With the threat of recession looming, chief information security officers (CISOs) will increasingly see cybersecurity budgets constrained. So how can companies focus their limited cybersecurity investments on the controls that matter most? This article breaks cybersecurity investments into three categories: 1) controls that defend against threats in a particularly impactful way, 2) measures that validate that these controls are operating as intended and 3) capabilities that automate (1) and (2). All three of these categories will be important to consider moving forward, as business profile, attack surface complexity, and related threats change. This article discusses the elements of a good cybersecurity program, resources you can use, and how to determine the controls that will matter most for your own company. Read More...

Complaints about poor data quality are ubiquitous across every industry. Here's how to ensure your company can gain meaningful data insights, leverage data at scale, gain agility, and make better-informed decisions. Read More...

To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with Windows 11, research firm Forrester interviewed organizations with experience using new Windows 11 Pro devices. In this report, Forrester lays out the benefits of Windows 11 such as improvements in security risk profiles and the accelerated deployment and provision of the devices. The report also looks at the costs and challenges of adopting Windows 11 Pro devices. Read the executive summary of the report. View: Executive Summary, Forrester TEI of Windows 11 Pro Devices

From streamlining more complex processes to solving the pressing data management problem, AI's applications extend beyond the ubiquitous chatbot. Good read: Read More...

With 4 generations active in today's workforce, building an age-diverse team is a smart way to advance inclusivity efforts, foster professional development & drive growth. Here's how to advance this goal in the hybrid work age: Read More...

Navigating the complexities of remote work security? Microsoft's insightful blog post, "Deploying Stronger Security for Flexible Work," is your essential read. It tackles the critical balance between enabling flexible work arrangements and ensuring ironclad security against rising cyber threats. Read the blog post and gain practical tips on enhancing your digital defenses without sacrificing the agility your team needs. Read More...

Automation is an operational imperative, but to maximize its impact organizations must apply it to complete workflows, not simple tasks. Let Red Hat partner Five Nines IT Solutions Inc. assess your level of readiness and help you adopt cost-effective, productivity-boosting automation faster. Schedule your free assessment today. View: Free technology readiness assessment

This datasheet showcases how Surface devices can address the unique challenges faced by various roles in manufacturing. View: Surface in Manufacturing

Businesses are entering a formidable new era where employee teams are challenged to increase productivity and efficiency. Read this eye-opening blog about how Microsoft 365 Copilot uses the context and intelligence of the web as well as your work data and insights to give employee teams the assistance they need for a competitive edge. Read More...

Explore how businesses like Contoso Coffee are reshaping service strategies and moderning customer experiences with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Service. Benefit from faster problem resolution, collaborative tools and a seamless journey that leave customers and employees satisfied. Take the tour. Read More...

Businesses worldwide are moving toward secure-by-design and secure-by-default strategies, which treat security as a business requirement, not just a technical feature. With a secure-by-default strategy, businesses can proactively reduce risk and exposure to threats because products have security features already built in and enabled. We're happy to tell you that Microsoft built Windows 11 to be secure by design and secure by default. Because in Windows 11, hardware and software work together to shrink the attack surface, protect system integrity, and shield valuable data. Windows 11 is designed with layers of security enabled by default, so you can focus on your work, not your security settings. Out-of-the-box features such as credential safeguards, malware shields and application protection. Download this Windows security guide to learn more about how Windows 11 supports Microsoft's security-by-design and default strategy. View: Windows 11 Security Guide: Powerfu

Generative AI brings unprecedented opportunities to all organizations as well as incredible responsibility. It has a direct impact on business operations at all levels and brings the potential of unlimited growth. It also brings up legitimate concerns about data privacy, security and governance. Read this IDC MarketScape Report about the landscape of responsible AI management, including tips for AI platform buyers. View: Worldwide AI Governance Platforms 2023

Companies like Campari Group, Leatherman Tool Group and Northrop & Johnson are harnessing the transformative power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot to break down data silos and enhance customer interactions. From uniting CRM and ERP to empowering sellers with AI-driven insights, Dynamics 365 Copilot is giving service experiences a major facelift. Read this blog to discover why an incredible 63,000+ customers are experiencing Copilot in Microsoft Dynamics 365. Read More...

Picture your employee teams accessing a new knowledge model that helps create a powerful productivity tool. Watch this video about Microsoft 365 Copilot, the new AI solution that uses the power of large language models with your data in the Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 apps to improve your daily operations.

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Powerful, out-of-the-box security with Windows 11 Pro devices gives you AI-powered phishing protection, fewer security incidents and efficient, cost-effective management capabilities. Read how Windows 11 Pro devices enable you to innovate and seize opportunity. Download this infographic. View: Gain agility without exercising. Be fit for the future. Upgrade to a new Windows 11 Pro device

How do you get started with IT automation? Our experts in Red Hat automation solutions can offer you a free IT infrastructure assessment and recommend automation solutions tailored to your unique operational needs. View: Free IT infrastructure assessment

Apps that meet users in their natural flow of work are most likely to engage employee teams. Read this informative blog about how Workday, a leading enterprise cloud software provider for HR and finance built a collaborative app for Microsoft Teams that engages with employees organically. Read More...

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

Are you navigating the challenges of hybrid work? "How to Make In-person Time Count" is an eBook that provides expert strategies on balancing remote and in-person collaboration to everyone's benefit. Learn how to redefine the role of in-person time, strengthen team bonds, and reconnect with your company's mission and culture. With clear guidance and practical tips, this guide will transform the way you approach hybrid work and enable you to make the most of teams' in-person time. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook, "How to Make In-person Time Count." View: How to Make In-person Time Count

Over the years, Microsoft has continued to develop hardware and software tools to help people with disabilities get more value from their Microsoft computers and applications. This article details some of the key enhancements in accessibility, both existing and brand new. Read More...

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This solution brief answers questions about the purpose and design, performance and features, hardware specifications, and connectivity and software. View: Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 Flyer

Clear communication between management and the workforce boosts profits, increases employee retention and prepares organizations for future growth. Read this Microsoft Work Trend Index Special Report to see how next-generation AI can help employee engagement and help organizations prepare their workforces in the years ahead. Read More...

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Boston architectural company, Payette incorporated Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery into its toolkit of disaster recovery solutions, expanding protection from on-premises into the cloud. "The added threat monitoring capability of using the Azure platform in our security operations for detecting those data anomalies really gives us peace of mind," noted Dan Gallivan: Payette's director of IT. Read the story here. Read More...

At the Kent School District in Washington state, Microsoft Surface laptops with Microsoft Windows 11 and Teams are helping students prepare for their future, whether that's college, a job after graduation, or vocational studies. By providing modern education tools that enable accessibility and digital citizenship, the district gives all students the necessary tools and skills to thrive in their lives beyond high school. Learn how this innovative school district employs Microsoft solutions in their classrooms in this customer story. Read More...