The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Windows PCs for Business

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This report by Forrester Consulting evaluates the benefits of Microsoft Windows-based PCs vs non-Windows desktops and devices. Forrester evaluated savings on IT support, hardware expenses and third-party licenses and examined other important potential benefits of deploying Windows PCs vs alternative endpoint devices.

The report also provides a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of Windows PCs on their organization as compared to refreshing with alternative end-point PCs and devices. Download the report, “The Total Economic ImpactTM of Microsoft Windows PCs for Business.”

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Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features

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Thanks to customer input, recent enhancements to communities in the free version of Microsoft Teams make it easier than ever for people to come together, connect, share and collaborate. This blog post delves into features and how they work. Read the blog to learn how enhancements to the free version of Teams give community owners more control with features that streamline approving requests to join, assigning controls, sharing posts, and sending invitations to multiple emails and phone numbers. See how Microsoft Teams accelerates creativity with features like Microsoft Designer, an AI-powered tool for designing banners and community announcements, and camera functions for simpler video recordings. Read “Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features and contact Secure-IT Pro to learn how we can help you make the most of Microsoft Teams’ community-building capabilities.

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

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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.

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

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Hybrid workspaces and the rise of AI in company operations are a topic on the minds of organization leaders around the world. Read this insightful blog that highlights the thoughts of Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft on the future of the workplace.

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Evolve the service level of sophistication with Dynamics 365 Customer Service

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Service leaders face challenges trying to adapt to customer needs. This blog from Microsoft showcases how service leaders can utilize Dynamics 365’s tools and strategies to meet evolving customer expectations and provides sthought leadership from industry experts.

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Planning a PC refresh? It pays to know the ROI you can expect before you spend the money. Reply if you’d like one of the experts at Secure-IT Pro to help assess your potential ROI. @Microsoft

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Planning a PC refresh? It pays to know the ROI you can expect before you spend the money. Reply if you’d like one of the experts at Secure-IT Pro to help assess your potential ROI.

@Microsoft

Microsoft Digital Defense Report

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Cybersecurity professionals need to keep up to date on the latest cyber-threat trends. This report from Microsoft analysts covers the threat landscape from IoT and infrastructure threats to disinformation campaigns, ransomware, and guidelines for thwarting these complex new threats.

Each chapter provides the key lessons learned and insights based on Microsoft’s unique vantage point. The trillions of signals that Microsoft analyzes from its worldwide ecosystem of products and services reveal the ferocity, scope, and scale of digital threats across the globe.

You and your security team can read this comprehensive report on threats and Microsoft technologies that identify and block billions of phishing attempts, identity thefts, and other cyber-threats to Microsoft customers.

View: Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Microsoft Pluton security processor

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The Microsoft Pluton cryptographic processor is a chip-to-cloud security technology built with Zero Trust principles at the core.

This article will give you a detailed overview of how Microsoft Pluton provides hardware-based root of trust, secure identity, secure attestation, and cryptographic services.

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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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Stamford Remote Work Expert: The Return to Office Wars Are Over. Hybrid Work Won

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Discover the benefits of hybrid work for engineers with expert insight from Stanford’s Nick Bloom and Microsoft. This essential read from Inc. shows how a well-managed hybrid environment fosters flexibility, talent attraction and in-person collaboration with a balanced approach to work and life.

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