Six Trends That Are Shaping Supply Chain Transformation for Manufacturers

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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.

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

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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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Is a Return to Office a Return to Creativity?

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In the aftermath of Covid-19, many professionals, including researchers, have transitioned to hybrid work. A concern arising from this trend is the perceived cost to creativity. To test the validity of the perception, the Microsoft Research team interviewed 24 researchers at different levels of seniority across various disciplines and research labs about their hybrid work habits and inspirations for creativity. The report — “Is a Return to the Office a Return to Creativity? — highlights findings. Download the report for an understanding of how hybrid work is turning long-held beliefs about creativity and productivity on their head.

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The Best of Both Worlds: Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid Work for Software Engineers

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Learn from Microsoft’s recent findings on the dynamic landscape of hybrid work for engineers. Read the blog for a summary of Microsoft’s in-depth research on hybrid work challenges, opportunities and practical solutions for engineers.

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3 trends will shape the future of work, according to Microsoft’s CEO

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Microsoft’s CEO on the future of work and technology that will shape it. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft shared his views on the future of work at Davos 2023. This blog post from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals the trends topping Nadella’s list of predictions. Read the blog for insight from one of the world’s most influential tech business leaders and innovators as well as findings from the WEF’s Future of Jobs report.

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Strike a Strategic Inventory Balance

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Demand driven material requirements planning (DDMRP) is the next evolution in materials requirements planning. DDMRP is also the latest feature in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Learn more about DDMRP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 in this Microsoft blog article.

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2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service – Free Offer

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You need to know the pros and cons of the leading desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) solutions before you buy. Read the full inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for DaaS vendors, including digital workplace leaders like Microsoft Virtual Desktop.

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Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program

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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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Gartner Forecasts 39% of Global Knowledge Workers Will Work Hybrid by the End of 2023

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With 39% of global knowledge workers going hybrid, the future of work is now. This article highlighting Gartner research on global knowledge workers provides insight on trends and an overview of strategies you can adopt to make this inevitable shift at your organization. Read the article for a deeper look including why flexibility, collaboration and human-centric design are so important.

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​​Centro Hospitalar builds up resistance to threats, analyzes 48 million logs a day with Microsoft Security solutions​

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When Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro needed a way to protect sensitive, highly confidential patient data and applications in its hybrid environment, it chose Microsoft Security solutions.

Get the story for lessons learned on the hospital system’s future-forward strategy based on a dynamic, cloud-based security approach that stays on top of threats and positions the provider for cloud migration. Learn what the provider gains by having a centralized view of security events with Microsoft Sentinel, increasing frontline defense with Azure Automation and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

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