Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Vattenfall Streamlines service, scaled for sustainability and growth with Dynamics 365

Vattenfall AB, a leading European energy provider, embarked on a transformative journey using Microsoft Dynamics 365. This case dives into how they optimized sales, services, and customer engagement, fostering trust and aligning with their Net Zero goals. Discover their success story and how Dynamics 365 can reshape your customer insights.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights Guided Tour

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights reimagines how teams manage and act on customer data. From a comprehensive 360-degree view to real-time journey orchestration, learn how to harness next-gen AI for deeper insights and stronger customer relationships.

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Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Over the last year, threats to digital peace have reduced trust in technology and highlighted the urgent need for improved cyber defenses at all levels. In this fourth annual edition of the "Microsoft Digital Defense Report," explore insights on how the threat landscape has evolved and the shared opportunities and challenges we all face in securing a resilient online ecosystem. Download the report for a unique and in-depth perspective on cybersecurity threats, challenges and defenses.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Introducing Microsoft Clipchamp: Unlock the power of video at work

Unlock the power of video at work with Microsoft Clipchamp. With Clipchamp, you can easily create professional-looking videos without any prior experience. The intuitive interface and useful tools make it simple for anyone to confidently create, edit and produce high-quality videos. Whether you need to explain a process to teammates, onboard new employees or send updates to clients, Clipchamp is the perfect tool for delivering impactful messages through video. Read this blog for a walkthrough of capabilities including how Clipchamp integrates with existing workflows and makes video production easy with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and tools.

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Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot

Get ready for the next generation of AI with Dynamics 365 Copilot. Watch this informative video showing how this handy tool helps drive efficiency, improve customer experiences and deliver insights into your enterprise.

Windows 11 Pro lets SUSI&James transform business communication

SUSI&James, a German developer of an AI-powered voice assistant, uses machine learning, natural language processing and deep learning to handle a range of communication-heavy tasks from office admin to self-driving vehicles. Naturally, security is a constant concern for SUSI&James with its valuable intellectual property and sensitive customer and business data to secure. Fortunately, SUSI&James found Windows 11 Pro, which helps keep the developer environment secure with layers of out-of-the-box security including hardware-backed protection. As Marcel Martini, SUSI&James' managing director notes, "Our software is our only asset, so it's really important to keep that as secure as possible." Read the full story. 👇

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Introducing Copilot in Windows 11, new AI tools, and more

The new Windows 11 update brings nearly 200 new features to your business, but the most exciting is your everyday AI assistant: Microsoft Copilot. Watch this engaging video highlighting how using Microsoft Copilot will add to your Windows 11 experience and increase your productivity and efficiency.

Onward with security that lets HUG HUB bring insurance into the digital age

Windows 11 Pro is more than just a simple upgrade from Windows 10. Read this absorbing customer story about how HUG HUB, an innovative London-based insurance platform, has used Windows 11 Pro to build its successful portal allowing customers to buy and manage policies on their own.

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Global State of Customer Service Sophistication

When assessing your organization's customer service sophistication, it's helpful to consider the number of agents in proportion to the overall number of employees. Because while agents are often great experts, they can be even more effective and efficient when they have the freedom to focus on complex scenarios. The Microsoft report, "Global State of Customer Service Sophistication," focuses on the opportunities for automated self service at organizations where reliance on agent support is high. Download the report for insight on how you can unleash the full potential of agents by freeing up their time with the support of chatbots, web portal knowledge resources and personalized support across these channels.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

IBM Security 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report

IBM's 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report — conducted by Ponemon Institute and sponsored by IBM— examines the root causes and both short-term and long-term consequences of data breaches. The report includes information from 553 organizations impacted by data breaches that occurred between March 2022 and March 2023 and explores the various factors and technologies that either limited or increased the costs of a breach. Download the report and learn what works, and doesn't, in preventing data breaches.

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How to Make In-person Time Count

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."

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Xiaomi improves its customer service and post-sales supply chain management with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform

When global tech leader Xiaomi encountered challenges scaling customer service across 100+ markets, it turned to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Get the story on how integrating the two helped Xiaomi reenvision its service model to create efficiencies and delightful customer experiences.

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Top insights and best practices from the new Microsoft Data Security Index report | Microsoft Security Blog

Data security is a constant concern of CISOs and business executives. To better understand the security issues, Microsoft partnered with the independent research agency Hypothesis Group to conduct a multinational survey involving more than 800 data security professionals. Our collaborative effort has resulted in the publication of the Data Security Index report, designed to offer valuable insights into current data security practices and trends. Moreover, it aims to identify practical opportunities for organizations to enhance their data security efforts. In this article, you'll learn some of the key findings from the report, including: - Data security incidents remain frequent - Vulnerabilities manifest in various dimensions due to a diverse set of factors - How a fragmented solution landscape can weaken an organization's data security posture

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Microsoft a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service

Before you buy a desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) solution, you need to know the pros and cons of the leading solutions. Read the full report on Gartner 's Magic Quadrant for DaaS vendors — which includes digital workspace leaders like Microsoft Virtual Desktop. Get the free report. 👉

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Windows 11 Security Guide: Powerful security by design

Did you know that nearly three in four security breaches are sparked by human error, privilege misuses, stolen credentials, or social engineering? Most attackers rely on stolen credentials, phishing campaigns, and exploitation of vulnerabilities are the primary attack vectors. Find out how Microsoft built Windows 11 to be secure by design and secure by default. Windows 11 devices arrive with more security features enabled out of the box. Download this useful guide to Microsoft Windows 11 security.

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Unlocking the power of collaboration

As innovations shape a changing workplace landscape, certain core business priorities remain. Your organization needs to bring people together to strategize, solve problems, and plan for business initiatives and growth. In an increasingly hybridized work environment, it's more important than ever to find ways to stay connected, increase efficiency and boost productivity — all while keeping costs under control. Enter Microsoft Teams Rooms, a Microsoft Teams innovation that removes the barriers between locations and people to delivery hybrid meeting experiences that improve equity and inclusion with tools that work the same anywhere. The eBook, "Unlocking the power of collaboration," provides insight. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook to discover how your organization can maximize hybrid work with Microsoft Teams Rooms.

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The Alabama Appellate Court System accelerates the wheels of justice with Windows 11 Enterprise

The Alabama Appellate Court System relies on technology to keep the wheels of justice turning. The court's150 employees, including judges, administrative staff and attorneys have increasingly worked in diverse locations such as their homes and remote offices and all while traveling. When it became challenging to manage, the court decided to create an updated technology environment to improve ease of use while also ensuring sensitive case information remained secure. Read this case study of the Alabama Appellate Court's IT solution based on Windows 11 Enterprise and Microsoft 365 Government.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Complimentary Cloud Migration Consultation

Migrating to the cloud is stressful, no matter the size of your organization. A cloud migration can be stress-free with expert guidance from an experienced cloud provider. We have the experience, the strategies and technology solutions to help your cloud migration succeed. Schedule a complimentary Coud Migration Consultation today.

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Payette secures and extends on-premises BCDR while preparing for a cost-effective cloud future with Azure

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.

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The Total Economic ImpactTM of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

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.

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Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms: A more inclusive and collaborative vision for hybrid meeting rooms

Discover how to create more inclusive and collaborative hybrid meeting spaces with Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms. Read this blog and watch the short video to learn from Microsoft's journey using Teams Rooms to deliver hybrid meeting experiences that all employees want to attend, no matter where they join. See how thoughtfully arranging displays, cameras, audio devices and furniture enhances engagement. Learn how Signature Teams Rooms facilitates seamless communication and connection with AI-powered intelligent cameras that help remote participants feel like they are physically present and enable in-person attendees to follow the chat without distractions. Get the flexibility to adapt hybrid meeting spaces to support a wide range of employee experiences — even as your workplace evolves. Reach out to Inner-City Cubes to learn more.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Orkide Oils increased productivity with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

Orkide Oils increased productivity, efficiency and security by using Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), Microsoft 365 Defender and Endpoint Defender services. Read the customer story to learn more.

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Lynk & Co is "changing mobility forever" with a customer-focused business driven by Dynamics 365

Lynk & Co, driven by a mission to change mobility forever, uses Microsoft Dynamics 365 to deliver unmatched customer experiences. From offering flexible vehicle acquisition methods to launching community-centered clubs, discover how this company revolutionized market strategy. Get the story.

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How Microsoft 365 Copilot works

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.

Announcing Public Preview of Personal Desktop Autoscale on Azure Virtual Desktop

If you've been hoping to try out the new Personal Desktop Autoscale on Azure Virtual Desktop - now's your chance! Read this article to find out how to access and use this new capability.

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