Azure Virtual Desktop Essentials: Intro and Full Tour


Azure Virtual Desktop works across your devices and apps to deliver full-featured experiences for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. The web client also allows you to access remote desktops and apps from almost any modern browser. This demo video takes you on a tour of Azure Virtual Desktop essentials. Watch the video for a walkthrough of what it is, how it works and configuration options.

Hybrid Work: A Guide for Business Leaders

Microsoft has discovered that understanding and keeping pace with new employee expectations are key to making hybrid work, work. Read the eBook for additional insight on how to make the hybrid work environment work for your organization.

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Beiersdorf builds on decades of skin care research and accelerates innovation with Azure AI

Discover how Beiersdorf, a leading consumer goods company, tackled the challenge of efficient data management with Azure Cognitive Search. Their customer story showcases the power of AI-driven insights in transforming business operations. Learn how Beiersdorf harnessed advanced search capabilities to unlock valuable information, enhance decision-making, and boost productivity. Explore the company’s remarkable journey and gain valuable insights by reading the full customer story. Get inspired by the potential to accelerate innovation and take your business to new heights.

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Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave: Data Security Platforms, Q1 2023

Organizations need to protect sensitive data including intellectual property, trade secrets, customer data and personally identifiable information from both insiders and external cyber attackers. A complex regulatory environment makes the protection of sensitive data and prevention of data exfiltration all the more urgent. To help customers navigate complex data landscapes, Microsoft focuses on delivering secure and intelligent, user-centric solutions to improve visibility and mitigate risk. We are excited to share that Forrester listed Microsoft as a Leader in its 2023 WaveTM for Data Security Platforms. Read this blog for a summary of the report which provides a detailed overview of vendor offerings, strategies and market presence.

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Siemens Mobility takes a transformative approach to the way teams work together and serve customers


Friedrich Beyer, VP of IT Product Line Analytics & Functions at Siemens Mobility shares his insights on how Dynamics 365 and Teams transform the ways teams work together. Watch the video and be inspired by the company’s projection that it will save more than 10,000 productivity hours per month.

How Aker Solutions is using cloud technology to empower its disparate workforce

Global integrated energy services company Aker Solutions is determined to bring about sustainable change in the energy sector. With a strategic focus on low-carbon and renewable solutions, and an ambitious target of having net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the company is prioritizing digitalization as a means to achieve goals. Transitioning to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) exemplifies this drive. This customer story describes why Aker Solutions chose AVD to help address latency and workload challenges while empowering remote workers with the high-performance compute functions they need to succeed. Read the story to learn how AVD helps Aker unify its disparate workforce as it leads in the transition to global energy.

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Enable secure and productive remote work on any device


The rise of remote work and hybrid work has increased the demand for systems that employees can access from anywhere. Check out the infographic to gain insight on how Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop enables secure and productive remote work on any device.

Will AI Fix Work?

The pace of work is outpacing our ability to keep up. AI is poised to create a whole new way of working. Read this summary of the Microsoft Work Trends Index Annual Report to explore key findings based on a global survey of 31,000 people, analysis of trillions of Microsoft 365 productivity signals and LinkedIn labor trends.

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Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program

The risk landscape has changed dramatically with the growth of the digital landscape. The amount of data captured, copied and consumed is expected to rise to more than 180 zettabytes in the near future. Traditional ways of identifying and mitigating risks simply don’t work. Historically, organizations have focused on external threats; however, risks from within can be just as prevalent and harmful. These trends make it imperative to think about insider risk as a core part of your data protection strategy with a holistic approach including the right people, processes, training and tools. The Microsoft Security report, “Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program: 5 elements that help companies have stronger data protection and security while protecting user trust,” provides insight. Download the report for an inside look at how Microsoft shifted from focusing solely on risk management to thinking about building value and security culture and benefits it gained as a result.

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What is Microsoft 365 for Business?


With a subscription to Microsoft 365 for Business, you can run your business in the cloud and get your work done with more efficiency. Watch this short video for an overview of productivity apps, business-class communication tools and cloud storage capabilities. Contact us to speak with a Secure-IT Pro Microsoft expert about your subscription options.