Monday, December 26, 2022
The 5 Biggest Business Trends In 2023 Everyone Must Get Ready For Now
The business landscape will likely hold more changes and challenges in 2023. Read this for a look forward.
The 5 Biggest Business Trends In 2023 Everyone Must Get Ready For Now
The business landscape will likely hold more changes and challenges in 2023. Read this for a look forward.
From Medical Advances to Disney Magic, 23 Things to Look Forward to in 2023
Newsweek's annual round-up of the events, innovations, products and developments that will inform, inspire and delight us in the New Year.
From Medical Advances to Disney Magic, 23 Things to Look Forward to in 2023
Newsweek's annual round-up of the events, innovations, products and developments that will inform, inspire and delight us in the New Year.
Happy Holidays from Contoso Technical Solutions
Happy Holidays from Contoso Technical Solutions
Sunday, December 25, 2022
The Future Of Wi-Fi: Getting Your Enterprise Ready For The Internet Of Things
As your enterprise's IoT device inventory continues to grow, the need for streamlined, easy-to-deploy and secure connectivity will only rise up your priority list. Wi-Fi HaLow was designed from the ground up in anticipation of this.
Saturday, December 24, 2022
A cloud isn't smart unless it's secure
The Cloud Smart strategy has been around three years: here are four ways we can move to a Cloud Secure model.
Microsoft Surface business value: Solution guide series
Microsoft Surface devices are ideal as a business investment, helping you realize the value of your device purchases. Read this solution brief to discover how these devices pay dividends.
View: Microsoft Surface business value: Solution guide series
Hybrid Work: A Guide for Business Leaders
Check out this guide to learn how you can make hybrid work a reality. It'll show you Microsoft's approach—plus actionable steps you can take.
Executive Summary — Teaching an Elephant to Dance
Your goal may be digital transformation, but what will that mean in practice? Avoid the pitfalls and help secure your investment; read this collection of best practices and customer stories. The elephant in the room is your organization's current technical landscape. As you prepare your elephant to dance, learn how culture and processes set the stage for success.
Assess Your Strategic Cloud Position
Interested in finding out how your cloud tech and spend stack up against competitors? Book a free assessment with the cloud experts at Contoso Technical Solutions to help clarify your cloud computing strengths and weaknesses.
Friday, December 23, 2022
Free Cybersecurity Assessment
Contoso Technical Solutions offers cybersecurity technology and expertise to help organizations build resilience against cybers threats. With cybersecurity solutions and strategies tailored to your business goals, we help you protect data and systems from cyberattacks. Receive a complimentary cybersecurity consultation when you schedule direct.
AI Ethics Consultation
While AI holds great promise, there are ethical concerns to consider. Schedule a free AI ethics consultation with one of our experts from Contoso Technical Solutions to sort through these concerns as you transition to AI.
Avoiding Digital Transformation Failure
This brief datasheet is required reading when undertaking a digital transformation. Understand the five elements of a successful transformation: Leadership, product, development, architecture and operations, as well as the capability of and what failure looks like for each. Get the datasheet for guidelines to help your team plan for the culture shift needed to support technical change.
Overcome Barriers to Innovation
In an ideal world, every company would continuously innovate to gain a competitive advantage. Unfortunately, for most businesses a multitude of obstacles stand in the way—from budget constraints to talent shortage and tech gaps. We can help assess your organization's capacity for innovation by auditing your tech stack, IT infrastructure and processes. Book your free consultation today.
A Free Demo of Hybrid Work Solutions
The rapid pace of technological change can overwhelm SMBs trying to manage a hybrid workforce as cost-effectively and securely as possible. Fortunately, our extensive portfolio of tech solutions tailored to the hybrid workforce has something to meet every need and budget. Schedule a free demo to learn more.
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Why Cybersecurity Education Is Critical in the Acceleration Economy
In this video, Kieron Allen explains why cybersecurity training and education on cybersecurity issues and prevention is paramount.
Three tech trends on the verge of a breakthrough in 2023
The next year will see big leaps ahead for some technologies, and tiny but important steps for others.
3 Ways to Tame ChatGPT
Governments around the world are pushing AI regulation that has nothing to say about generative models. That could be dangerous.
How Industry Convergence Is Driving Competition & Innovation
Industry convergence is a critical business opportunity for tech companies looking to diversify their services, fend off competition and adapt to uncertainty.
Your Business Has Decided on Hybrid Work... Now What?
Supporting a hybrid workforce requires important considerations from a technology perspective. With hybrid a preferred model for many, IT leaders are taking steps to ensure the environment is safe, secure, and enjoyable.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
In the next 12-24 months, do you see your investment in #cloudtech decline, increase or stay roughly the same? What are some of the key market dynamics driving your projections?
In the next 12-24 months, do you see your investment in #cloudtech decline, increase or stay roughly the same? What are some of the key market dynamics driving your projections?
3 Strategies for Healthcare Merger, Acquisition Cybersecurity Due Diligence
Assessing the target company's cyber resiliency and establishing a list of non-negotiables are among the top strategies for conducting healthcare merger and acquisition cybersecurity due diligence.
Meet Ghostwriter, a haunted AI-powered typewriter that talks to you
This custom typewriter hack uses Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and GPT-3 to dramatic effect.
Are there persistent barriers to #innovation that you regularly encounter? Can you share an example and offer some insight into your strategy for overcoming these barriers?
Are there persistent barriers to #innovation that you regularly encounter? Can you share an example and offer some insight into your strategy for overcoming these barriers?
Which tech solution have you adopted in the last 24 months that you feel has made the biggest impact on your #hybridworkforce and why? Love to get your feedback.
Which tech solution have you adopted in the last 24 months that you feel has made the biggest impact on your #hybridworkforce and why? Love to get your feedback.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
How much trust should you put in #AI-powered chats and content generation? RT to start a conversation.
How much trust should you put in #AI-powered chats and content generation? RT to start a conversation.
What best practices do you recommend for maximizing #cybersecurity? Reply to share your tips or let us know if you'd like to discuss ours.
What best practices do you recommend for maximizing #cybersecurity? Reply to share your tips or let us know if you'd like to discuss ours.
What to do in a cloud computing recession
Whether we're in a definite cloud spending downturn or not, strategically using periods of uncertainty can prepare the business for the future.
What is Microsoft Cloud for Retail?
This blog examines how Microsoft Cloud for Retail makes it possible to seamlessly connect your customers, people and data. The blog also runs down how the platform empowers store associates with solutions that increase customer satisfaction, while reducing the burden on these frontline workers so investments can be made in team growth.
Accelerate Your Transformation Journey with Red Hat
Take a quick tour of the Red Hat platform and accelerate your digital transformation. Watch the video to see how to create high-performing teams, improve developer productivity and operational efficiency, and build your own cloud native applications — all while utilizing intuitive dashboards that help you track market agility and reliability in real time.
What does a productive, #hybrid meeting experience look like to you? Reply to share your ideas and discuss them with one of our @MicrosoftTeams experts.
What does a productive, #hybrid meeting experience look like to you? Reply to share your ideas and discuss them with one of our @MicrosoftTeams experts.
How to overcome barriers to innovation in your IT organization
Fostering a culture of innovation in today's hybrid and remote business environment takes strategy. Consider these expert tips to break down common barriers.
Monday, December 19, 2022
Scale Virtual Desktops Faster and Provision Virtual Apps More Easily with VMware Horizon and VMware App Volumes
As desktop and app virtualization becomes the de facto standard for office computing, many IT admins may find the process of provisioning and managing numerous virtual sessions to be onerous.
A VMware Horizon 8 VDI environment allows IT admins to deploy and provision virtual desktops and accompanying apps quickly and easily, potentially saving time in an admin's workday. Additionally, Horizon can enable remote workers to be more productive by reducing time spent trying to access essential resources.
16 Expert Tips To Help Tech Leaders Ensure Remote Work Arrangements Succeed
Tech leaders and professionals must not only learn to build and sustain a cohesive culture in a digital environment, but they must also maintain the challenging pace and quality standards their work has always demanded.
Improving Production Efficiency of TDS
Because of continuous business growth, TDS—a Tianjin-based subsidiary of Denso Group—decided that it needed a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for office workers. TDS built its virtual desktop solution on VMware's Horizon to improve efficiency and accelerate the company's digital transformation. Read the customer story to learn how.
Cybersecurity Disclosures What Progress has been made?
Disclosures on cybersecurity practices for the S&P 500 and the remainder of the Russell 3000 are inching forwards in the face of increased expectations to be introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in early 2023.
Microsoft Cloud For Retail
This video runs down how Microsoft Cloud for Retail helps retailers connect experiences across the end-to-end shopper journey and deliver more relevant and personalized experiences for their customers. The platform also uses industry leading AI to truly understand and engage customers. Watch the video.
The First Real Cloud Computing Recession Is Here — What It Means For Tech Stocks
For years, cloud computing has been a force unto itself; fattening the tech giants with high-profit service revenue and nourishing growth at countless smaller software and computer makers. But third-quarter earnings indicate that this megatrend may be slowing down.
Designing the New Hybrid Meeting Experience — For Everyone
The future everyone anticipated during the pandemic is here: A hybrid era with flexible work locations where everyone needs to be on equal ground no matter where they are. With people spending 148 percent more time each week in Microsoft Teams meetings than before the pandemic and 66 percent of decision makers considering redesigning physical spaces to accommodate hybrid work, making meetings more inclusive is a must. This blog tells the story about how teams from across Microsoft work together to help remote and in-person workers see eye-to-eye. Read the blog to learn from Microsoft's experience.
ChatGPT: Why Everyone Is Obsessed This Mind-Blowing AI Chatbot
This artificial intelligence bot can chat and write essays, poems and computer programs. Careful how much you trust it, though.
Saturday, December 17, 2022
3 Reasons Digital Transformation is Essential for Business Growth
This mashup of customer testimonials can help you envision your own digital transformation. Watch the video to see how with Red Hat, real-world customers reduce development time from months to weeks, increase work volume and transaction volume, and accelerate business growth.
Complimentary AI Readiness Consultation
The experts from Contoso Technical Solutions work with organizations that are exploring AI and advancing its application from a successful starting point. Schedule a complimentary AI readiness consultation no matter where you are along your AI journey.
Free Cyberthreat Assessment
Ensuring secure business operations is achieved by striking a balance between cybersecurity and efficiency and continuity. This requires organizations to regularly measure the effectiveness of security controls against real and potential threats. With our cyberthreat assessment offering, we can help you evaluate your cyber threats and ensure the effectiveness of your security controls. Receive a free Cyberthreat Assessment when you schedule direct.
Modernize Your Enterprise Tech Strategy
Your enterprise tech might be evolving to meet the demands of digital transformation, but you still may be operating under a legacy enterprise tech strategy. Enterprise tech experts at Contoso Technical Solutions can help you refine and modernize your tech strategy. Schedule your free consultation today.
Optimize Your Hybrid Work Strategy
There isn't one "right" hybrid work strategy; the strategy that works for one business might be ineffective for another—and it's not just firmographics or different business models that determine the optimal strategy; geography matters too. Want to learn more about building the hybrid work strategy that's right for your organization? Get in touch with us today for a free demo.
Friday, December 16, 2022
Cybersecurity, Cloud and AI & Robotics: The New Digital Utilities
The push to a hybrid workforce coupled with the increasingly online posture of consumers has transformed the state of the modern economy. Read the article to gain insight on the three factors that have become vital components for operating within this new normal: security, scalability and simulation.
Complementary AI Solutions Consultation
Let the AI experts at Contoso Technical Solutions help you explore the ways in which AI can improve your product and service offerings. Book a free consultation to explore the AI-based solutions we can offer your organization.
AI-powered media editing app Descript lands fresh cash from OpenAI
The former CEO of Groupon has built an AI-powered editing tool for video and audio called Descript. The project was funded by the OpenAI Startup Fund, an investment arm of the AI research and deployment company OpenAI. Read the article to gain insight on the generational change we may be entering regarding the way we create content.
Cloud Certifications: A Differentiating Factor in the Tech Industry
Accelerating your cloud computing career? Consider cloud certifications. Here's how to choose a certification best suited for you and what to do to prepare.
Only one major city ranks higher than Seattle for remote work
Nearly half of working Seattleites were working from home in 2021, according to census data. The numbers show how drastically commutes have changed and how Seattle differs from other cities.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The new Surface Laptop Go 2. Sleek and portable.
This video showcases the new Surface Laptop Go 2—a sleek, portable device with lots of great features that make it ideal for businesses with hybrid workplaces. If you'd like to learn more, feel free to reach out to us today.
The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report: Retail Edition
Retail organizations have long been targeted by cyber criminals attracted to the industry for its size, large quantities of online and point-of-sale (POS) credit card transactions, and millions of POS and IoT devices with unpatched vulnerabilities and configuration errors that make them easy targets. A dependency on high-value, constantly available systems makes them attractive targets for ransomware and other attacks that seek to compromise humans. In this report, we summarize key findings from the 2022 Thales survey of retail security leaders and practitioners worldwide. Download the report to gain an understanding of the risks to retailers and how to reduce your exposure.
🤔 Are you noticing any significant changes around #enterprisetech culture? Maybe it's a new strategy for aligning business and IT objectives or redefining the CIO and CTO roles? We'd love to hear about your experiences.
🤔 Are you noticing any significant changes around #enterprisetech culture? Maybe it's a new strategy for aligning business and IT objectives or redefining the CIO and CTO roles? We'd love to hear about your experiences.
We usually talk about the #hybridwork landscape as if it were a monolith, when in fact, hybrid work dynamics and strategies vary from city to city. Curious if you've noticed any interesting geographical discrepancies?
We usually talk about the #hybridwork landscape as if it were a monolith, when in fact, hybrid work dynamics and strategies vary from city to city. Curious if you've noticed any interesting geographical discrepancies?
MIT solved a century-old differential equation to break 'liquid' AI's computational bottleneck
The bar keeps getting higher on the capabilities of AI/ML; and now MIT researchers are making rapid progress in designing artificial intelligence technology using neural networks that imitate brain circuits. Read the article to gain additional insight.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Google Cloud launches new AI-enabled imaging technologies
Google Cloud recently announced Medical Imaging Suite, a new technology it says can help with accessibility and interoperability of radiology and other imaging data. Read the article to learn how the Suite will enable a more comprehensive way to store and access advanced medical imaging.
Discover Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
In this document, you'll discover the key features of the Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business, a powerful, compact device ideal for the hybrid workforce. To learn more, please contact us today.
Digital Transformation the Open Source Way
"Digital Transformation the Open Source Way" is chock full of data, case study examples and illustrations of Open Source's capacity to unlock enormous potential for innovation. Get this eBook from Contoso Technical Solutions to discover how to:
-Transform and improve your organization
-Understand the five elements of digital transformation
-Adopt an open approach
-Practice open transformation
-Transform together with digital services
Where do you stand when it comes to incorporating #AI into your business operations? Have you thought about ways to operationalize AI to drive business value?
Where do you stand when it comes to incorporating #AI into your business operations? Have you thought about ways to operationalize AI to drive business value?
Where do you stand regarding the #AI advancement train? Is technology moving too slowly or too rapidly? RT to start a conversation
Where do you stand regarding the #AI advancement train? Is technology moving too slowly or too rapidly? RT to start a conversation
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
3 Reasons to Invest in Your Employee Experiences
Connected and immersive employee experiences can boost productivity, retention, sustainability, and inclusion. Here's what businesses need to know.
As remote work persists, cities struggle to adapt
The shift to remote work will prompt cities to focus on broadband access and remote shared workspaces, as they contend for workers who can live anywhere.
2022 Thales Data Threat Report: Retail Edition Infographic
In the 2022 Thales threat report, 65% of retailers rank malware and 52%, ransomware, as leading sources of spikes in security attacks. What other relevant findings are revealed? This quick-hitting infographic provides an at-a-glance. Download the infographic to explore highlights from "The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report: Retail Edition" including how ransomware is changing breach economies and impacts from ransomware attacks.
View: 2022 Thales Data Threat Report: Retail Edition Infographic
Hybrid Work Consultation
How do you give employees purpose and clarity in your hybrid workforce? We recommend reviewing your processes and programs to ensure clear guidelines. Receive a free consultation with one of our Hybrid Work consultants when you schedule direct.
Open Possibilities with Red Hat
Change is inevitable. Watch this quick video to discover how to open your process, culture and possibilities with open technology from Red Hat. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions when you're ready to put digital transformation into practice with our open technology solutions from Red Hat.
Retailers are Partnering with Microsoft to Connect Customers, People & Data
This video highlights how Microsoft customers from Walgreens, Patagonia, Mattress Firm, REI Co-op, and Boots Opticians are reimagining retail and delivering seamless experiences across the shopper journey with Microsoft Cloud for Retail.
Solving brain dynamics gives rise to flexible machine-learning models
MIT researchers have unlocked faster, scalable artificial intelligence algorithms that can better adapt to changing conditions and handle real-world safety-critical tasks like driving and flying more precisely. Read the article for a deeper dive.
Monday, December 12, 2022
Reduce Management Overhead by Transforming VDI and App Management with the VMware Horizon Control Plane
Managing all your virtual desktops and apps across multiple clusters, clouds and physical locations can easily become overwhelming, time-consuming and costly. This white paper shows how VMware Horizon Control Plane can reduce VDI management costs and complexity with a single control plane for managing all your workloads, no matter where they're hosted.
Download the white paper for an overview of Control Plane Services including image management, app management and universal brokering.
Are Retailers Shopping for a Cybersecurity Breach?
Retailers are back in the spotlight on the cyber stage. No longer are attackers focused only on credit data, they also have their sights set on sensitive personal data on retailers' systems and forcing quick payouts via ransomware that doesn't require data exfiltration. The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report: Retail Edition shows almost half of respondents report an increase in cyberattack volume, severity and scope. Read this blog for an overview of top report findings.
Microsoft Cloud for Retail: Enabling Retailers to Transform Consumer Experience and Operations Through Data
Retail is undergoing a transformation with a renewed focus on the growing importance of unlocking consumer insights while balancing the need to maintain privacy. This blog examines that balance, as well as the need for tighter omnichannel experiences, the challenge of mitigating supply chain disruptions, and not compromising on sustainability.
Cloud Intelligence/AIOps - Infusing AI into Cloud Computing Systems - Microsoft Research
When legendary computer scientist Jim Gray accepted the Turing Award in 1999, he laid out a dozen long-range information technology research goals. One of those goals called for the creation of trouble-free server systems or, in Gray's words, to "build a system used by millions of people each day and yet administered and managed by [...]
Hybrid Work is Just Work. Are We Doing it Wrong?
On the topic of hybrid work, employees and employers are divided. Employees are embracing hybrid work and its benefits. Many employers on the other hand, are yearning for a return to pre-Covid office life while dealing with challenges such as shrinking budgets and tight talent markets.
To help leaders balance employee interests and organizational success, Microsoft surveyed 20,000 people worldwide and analyzed trillions of Microsoft 365 productivity signals, LinkedIn labor trends and Glint People Science findings. The data points to three pivots leaders must make to empower people for new ways of working. Read this blog to explore three pivots to help employees thrive and organizations succeed.
CIOs Face Transformation of Their Roles, Expanding Purview
With distributed workforces and rapidly evolving technologies layering complexity on the chief information officer role, additional training may be required.
Notruf Niederosterreich Achieves Flexibility in Operating Emergency Control Centers
The cloud has helped emergency call operator NNO speed response and ensure scalability during peak times.
All NNÖ workspaces are equipped with VMware Horizon, a commercial desktop and app virtualization solution, which enables the service to flexibly scale operations of its control centers and VoIP-based telephony systems. The new VMware Horizon system has saved NNO money and, more importantly, time in answering critical calls. Get the story.
View: Notruf Niederosterreich Achieves Flexibility in Operating Emergency Control Centers
Capitalizing on hybrid work, these 10 cities are ready to take advantage - American City and County
Based on metrics like housing affordability and internet speed, a new list from Extra Space Storage ranks the best 10 cities for hybrid workers.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Transform your supply chain management
Let the cloud experts at Contoso Technical Solutions help you reinvent processes at every level of your supply chain. Book your free consultation.
Top Robotic Process Automation Companies
These top RPA vendors enable enterprises to automate a wide variety of business tasks, allowing company staffers to focus on higher value work.
Holding the line in the world of hybrid work | TechTarget
The role of line managers is evolving and changing as the shift towards hybrid working increases, and it would appear the secret to success in a hybrid context is to treat all staff members as if they were working remotely, even if they are based in the office.
Free AI Feasibility Assessment
AI is a growing force in business, making existing tech smarter and unlocking the power of data organizations collect. Schedule a complimentary AI feasibility assessment with one of our experts from Contoso Technical Solutions to help demystify the power of artificial intelligence.
Friday, December 9, 2022
5 elements of successful digital transformation
Get on a successful path to digital transformation with this 2-page checklist as your guide. Download it now to walk through the 5 essential building blocks of a strong digital transformation foundation — leadership, product, development, architecture and operations. Discover how transitioning to Red Hat Ansible produces the most positive outcomes.
AI transforms smartwatch ECG signals into a diagnostic tool for heart failure
According to a report published in Nature Medicine, a smartwatch ECG can accurately detect heart failure in nonclinical environments. Read the blog to learn how researchers at Mayo Clinic recently applied artificial intelligence (AI) to Apple Watch ECG recordings to identify patients with a weak heart pump.
Manufacturers Digitize, Ditch the Paper to Meet Today's Challenges
A recent Deloitte report notes that manufacturers face a confluence of issues including increased consumer demand, rising costs of materials and shipping, and trucking driver shortages, all of which end up increasing costs, which are then passed on to consumers. Read the article for additional insight.
Schedule a Free Demo of Transformative Enterprise Tech
Our portfolio of leading enterprise tech features some truly innovative solutions that can transform how you manage and scale your business. Schedule a free demo and see for yourself.
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Assess Your Remote Work Capabilities
Could your remote work capabilities and processes be enhanced to recruit top talent in a tight labor market? Find out by booking a free consultation with the pros at Contoso Technical Solutions
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Proactive Security for your AWS environments with Trellix
Just as malicious actors continue to rise to the new challenges, businesses must continue to evolve their cybersecurity to protect infrastructure and data. Read the eBook to learn how Trellix and AWS together provide comprehensive security at different points in your cloud journey.
View: Proactive Security for your AWS environments with Trellix
Accelerating Transformation for a post-COVID-19 World
Take a deep dive into ways the pandemic has underscored the value of a digital transformation strategy in the Harvard Business Review's "Accelerating Transformation for a Post-Covid-19 World." From up-ending business goals to shifting corporate culture, companies are being driven to innovate. Process modernization and automation are central to these shifts.
MGH Researchers Develop AI Tool to Predict Melanoma Recurrence
A team of scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital has developed a new tool that uses AI to predict which patients are most likely to experience a recurrence of melanoma. Read the blog to learn how this research may lead to more effective treatment for patients in the early stages of melanoma.
Q: Do you feel like your supply chain and manufacturing processes are built for long-term resilience? Does your organization have the visibility to pivot in the face of the next major disruption?
Q: Do you feel like your supply chain and manufacturing processes are built for long-term resilience? Does your organization have the visibility to pivot in the face of the next major disruption?
The Top 5 Metaverse Trends In 2023
Metaverse technologies are continuing to make massive advances and promise to disrupt many industries. Here we look at the biggest metaverse trends in 2023.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
These are Gen Z's top work priorities—and remote isn't one of them
A new report from the National Society of High School Scholars finds that the career priorities amongst Gen Z talent have changed since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trellix Leverages Amazon GuardDuty Malware Protection for Extended Detection and Response
The cyber threat landscape has evolved to the point where organizations today must be able to monitor their environments in real time and address incidents the moment they arise. Read the Trellix blog to gain insight on the latest AWS integrations with Amazon GuardDuty's advanced Malware Protection solution.
Beauty inspired by design | Behind the scenes
When an artist from Liberty and a designer from Microsoft Surface crossed paths in London, they quickly found themselves on common ground. Conversation led t...
Diagnostic errors are some of the most common, catastrophic and costly medical errors. #AI is transforming medical diagnostics. What do you think?
Diagnostic errors are some of the most common, catastrophic and costly medical errors. #AI is transforming medical diagnostics. What do you think?
How the Cloud Makes Supply Chains Smarter and Stronger
First, Covid-19 disrupted supply chains and then the Russia-Ukraine war piled on. Read the article to learn how the cloud can help make supply chains that are stronger, smarter and more resilient.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
With new #EnterpriseTech solutions continuing to flood the market, is there one that you've encountered that really stands out—maybe because it solves an especially pressing old challenge or enables you to scale growth faster?
With new #EnterpriseTech solutions continuing to flood the market, is there one that you've encountered that really stands out—maybe because it solves an especially pressing old challenge or enables you to scale growth faster?
This is a sensitive topic, but one that's gaining a lot of attention. Are you noticing a clear generational divide between what your younger employees and more experienced employees value most in a work environment? Examples? #FutureOfWork
This is a sensitive topic, but one that's gaining a lot of attention. Are you noticing a clear generational divide between what your younger employees and more experienced employees value most in a work environment? Examples?
#FutureOfWork
Surface Pro 9 Fact Sheet
In this document, you'll discover the features, benefits, and specifications for the Surface Pro 9. Give it a read to discover the possibilities that come with the most powerful Surface device to date.
Harvard Business Review Infographic
The pandemic acted as an accelerator, and this Harvard Business Review infographic captures the importance of digital transformation in our new reality. See which shifts top business executives are prioritizing to gain competitive advantage.
Mayo Clinic creates product to test AI models for bias and inaccuracy
Algorithms are starting to play a bigger role in healthcare decisions and ensuring their accuracy is critical. Read the blog to gain insight on how the Mayo Clinic has introduced an AI product that can test AI models for susceptibility for bias and inaccuracy.
Monday, December 5, 2022
What are your top employee retention successes and challenges? Reply to share your experience.
What are your top employee retention successes and challenges? Reply to share your experience.
How Cloud Computing Can Help Develop a More Resilient Supply Chain
Supply chain disruptions came to the fore during the pandemic and have persisted ever since. Read the article to gain insight on how technology innovations are helping businesses to get a handle on supply chain issues.
What are your top #cloudmigration concerns? With @MSFTDynamics365, the journey is less complex and less costly. And you can't beat the jump in productivity! Follow us to discover how Contoso Technical Solutions can ease the transition.
What are your top #cloudmigration concerns? With @MSFTDynamics365, the journey is less complex and less costly. And you can't beat the jump in productivity! Follow us to discover how Contoso Technical Solutions can ease the transition.
IBM CEO: AI, Hybrid Cloud The 'Most Transformational Enterprise Technologies'
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna talks Red Hat, consulting, hybrid cloud, AI, quantum and other offerings during the company's Q3 results.
Where is your business on your #cloudmigration journey with @MSFTDynamics365? What challenges might you encounter? Wherever you are, Contoso Technical Solutions can help you make a smooth transition. Check regularly for updates.
Where is your business on your #cloudmigration journey with @MSFTDynamics365? What challenges might you encounter? Wherever you are, Contoso Technical Solutions can help you make a smooth transition. Check regularly for updates.
How to win and retain young talent post pandemic
The media is rife with stories on the 'Great Resignation', 'Great Attrition', 'Great Reassessment', 'Quiet Quitting', and all things talent-centric. The pandemic has changed the hiring playing field and what worked in 2019 to hire and retain talent no longer works in 2022. Remote work culture has subjected the workforce to enormous changes, resulting in a massive shift in their values of work and personal life.
How CHROs can Prevent Top Talent from Leaving
An interview with 12 CHROs and talent leaders across sectors shows HR and talent organizations have a diversity of perspectives on attracting and retaining the best talent. What is clear is that the workforce has changed, and with it, the skills needed to manage it. Read this blog for a closer look.
Mitigating the ransomware threat with Trellix Cloudvisory on AWS
Ransomware remains a significant threat to all organizations regardless of size or industry. Download the whitepaper to gain insight on how Trellix Cloudvisory delivers visibility, compliance and governance for your infrastructure.
Saturday, December 3, 2022
AI Ethics Consultation
While AI holds great promise, there are ethical concerns to consider. Schedule a free AI ethics consultation with one of our experts from Contoso Technical Solutions to sort through these concerns as you transition to AI.
Cloud computing is reinventing cars and trucks
Among the many industries the cloud is having a major impact on is the auto industry. Read this article to learn how cloud-defined, cloud-operated cars and trucks are the future of the industry.
Friday, December 2, 2022
Make the Business Case for Tech Spend
Senior executives are today more than ever interested in measuring the business value of tech investments—something that IT teams have historically not been held accountable for. We can help you make a compelling case. Book your free consultation today to learn how.
A Free Consultation on Leading Collaboration Tools
Still trying to figure out an internal communications strategy that guarantees optimal collaboration between your onsite and remote employees? Schedule a free consultation with one of our experts to explore today's leading solutions.
Complimentary Cyber Resilience Assessment
A strong security posture requires your organization to move beyond just cybersecurity to cyber resilience. How ready is your organization to make the shift? Evaluating your cybersecurity strengths, potential vulnerabilities, culture and opportunities for improvement is a first step. The experts from Contoso Technical Solutions are ready to help. Receive a free cyber resilience assessment when you schedule direct.
Be afraid, 'AI selfies' are here
There's been some fuss over text-to-image AI art generators and whether the tech unlocks creativity or simply cheapens art. Read the blog to learn about how the controversial tech is moving into the mainstream in the form of being used on selfies.
Complimentary Cloud Computing Consultation
Book a meeting with an expert at Contoso Technical Solutions to discuss your cloud journey challenges and discover new opportunities.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The importance of face-to-face
An excellent discussion on the importance of face-to-face communications for channel partners with customers and vendors.
Staggering 90% of cyber risk remains uninsured
A recent report by Swiss RE claims that 90% of cyber risks remain uninsured. Read the report to gain insight into why the total costs of handling a cyber incident for SMEs are three times more than for large corporations.
Welp, There Goes Twitter's Ethical AI Team
The initial layoffs at Twitter have included multiple members of the social media site's Machine Learning, Ethics, Transparency and Accountability (META) team. Read the article to gain insight on what effect this will have on responsible ML and AI at Twitter going forward.
How cloud computing is helping close the health equity gap
There are huge disparities in health outcomes between countries at different ends of the economic spectrum. Read the article to learn how organizations are using cloud-based innovations to help address this health gap.
How does your organization measure the ROI of new tech investments? And how do you link tech investments to business value? #TechROI #EnterpriseTech
How does your organization measure the ROI of new tech investments? And how do you link tech investments to business value?
#TechROI #EnterpriseTech
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
What is your biggest pain point when it comes to synchronizing communications between your onsite and #remoteworkers? What tools, strategies etc., are you leveraging to improve #internalcomms?
What is your biggest pain point when it comes to synchronizing communications between your onsite and #remoteworkers? What tools, strategies etc., are you leveraging to improve #internalcomms?
Cyber resilience, not just cybersecurity, is the key to managing cyberattacks
Understanding the difference between cybersecurity and cyber resilience is an important differentiation. Read the blog to gain insight on where the former begins and how the latter takes the process farther.
Microsoft Surface business value: Solution guide series
Microsoft Surface devices deliver business value in a variety of ways. Give this solution guide a read to learn how.
View: Microsoft Surface business value: Solution guide series
Datasheet - Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
This datasheet provides a quick overview of the Red Ansible Automation platform. Download it for an at-a-glance of platform components, features and benefits and integrations. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to learn how our team of experts can help you build an expansive foundation for automating at scale with Red Hat Ansible.
What moral and ethical questions come up when you consider the use of #AI at your organization? RT to start a conversation.
What moral and ethical questions come up when you consider the use of #AI at your organization? RT to start a conversation.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Are you confident that you've invested the necessary resources to optimize your #cloudops? What are the challenges that continue to pop up as you accelerate cloud adoption? Share your experience and let's start a conversation!
Are you confident that you've invested the necessary resources to optimize your #cloudops? What are the challenges that continue to pop up as you accelerate cloud adoption? Share your experience and let's start a conversation!
Rethinking asynchronous communication in remote work
Remote work has turned the internal communications process on its head, with a shift to asynchronous communication emerging as one of the cornerstones of the new environment. Here's a deep dive into navigating the synchronous-asynchronous communication spectrum.
Why is #cyberresilience more important than #cybersecurity? RT to start a conversation.
Why is #cyberresilience more important than #cybersecurity? RT to start a conversation.
Understanding The Role Of Modernized PCs In Hybrid Work Environment Optimization
Microsoft Surface devices let you modernize and optimize, delivering business value. Download this Forrester report to see why modernization is crucial—and to learn about solutions to help you optimize your workplace.
View: Understanding The Role Of Modernized PCs In Hybrid Work Environment Optimization
White House's 'AI Bill of Rights' Outlines 5 Principle
Despite the increasing role of AI in many parts of modern society, there is very little policy or regulation governing the development and use of the tech in the US. Read the article to learn about the recent release of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.
Monday, November 28, 2022
New cloud services are set to give your business a major productivity boost
According to Gartner research, two cloud technologies are expected to experience significant growth - integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) and enterprise low-code application platforms (LCAP). Read the blog for a deeper dive on the numbers.
Microsoft Dynamics Cloud Migration Overview
The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Migration Program enables you to accelerate your cloud migration journey and minimize risk in three simple steps. Watch this brief video for a walkthrough of steps and overview of how the program helps simplify infrastructure monitoring and management, improves scalability, supports remote workers, reduces operating costs and increases security.
Report: Tech spending is holding strong, though priorities shifting
While tech spending continues to accelerate despite an economic slowdown, priorities are clearly shifting, with security, data, development tools and artificial intelligence/machine learning dominating the investment landscape.
A Guide to Agile Change Management
A challenge your organization faces today is how to seamlessly support distributed workspaces without limitation or complexity.
The goal is simple: To create an agile workspace in which employees can securely work from anywhere, at any time, on any device. But achieving that goal in a cost-effective manner can be anything but simple. That's where VMware Horizon, an industry-leading desktop virtualization platform, can make all the difference.
Get this eBook to discover how VMware Horizon provides a highly flexible and cost-effective solution that leverages the hybrid cloud to enable your employees to work however, wherever and whenever they choose.
How to Boost Employee Performance in a Hybrid Work Environment
From empathy-based leadership to so-called intentional collaboration, there are steps your organization can take to boost the morale, performance and productivity of your hybrid workforce. Read this article for some terrific and timely advice.
Victoria University Digitally Transformed to Widen Students Flexible Learning Opportunities
When Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia consolidated several of its campuses into one in downtown Melbourn, it also decided to transform its learning model to smaller class sizes with remote access to coursework.
The university turned to VMware Horizon and VMware's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for its digital transformation. The result is easier and faster access to coursework for students. For the university, it's helped them to administer a larger number of classes and less money spent on expensive hardware. Any laptop or desktop can serve as virtual desktops. Download the customer story and learn how VU successfully implemented virtual desktops for remote learning.
View: Victoria University Digitally Transformed to Widen Students Flexible Learning Opportunities
How Cyber Essentials is helping to improve the cyber resilience of the UK
Julia Lopez, Minister of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport in the UK spoke at the recent Cyber Essentials showcase. Read the blog to gain insight into the UK government's efforts to build a more resilient and thriving digital ecosystem.
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Complimentary Cybersecurity Compliance Consultation
The experts at Contoso Technical Solutions can help your organization stay on top of cybersecurity rules, standards and legislation that can be challenging to comprehend and are a moving target. Receive a complimentary cybersecurity compliance consultation when you schedule direct.
AI Readiness Consultation
How ready is your organization to leverage AI-driven technologies. Let the experts from Contoso Technical Solutions help your organization evaluate your strengths and areas for improvement. Schedule a free AI readiness consultation.
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Free Cloud Assessment Consultation
Let Contoso Technical Solutions help you explore ways to optimize cloud computing and overcome common challenges. Schedule a meeting with our cloud experts to discuss the specific path forward for your organization.
Why the explainable AI market is growing rapidly
While companies are investing in AI-driven tech, there continues to be a persistent problem of trust: AI is still not fully trusted by humans. To address this challenge that can potentially stall AI adoption, enterprise leaders are turning to explainable AI.
Interest In Remote Work Is Up 556%: Here's How To Find The Right Remote Job
While most companies are offering hybrid work options, not all companies are cultivating cultures optimized for hybrid work. To ensure employees are happy in their new environments, here are the tough questions employers should be asking.
TeamWorx Trusts Trellix's Threat Detection Service Built on AWS
When data science and software engineering firm, TeamWorx needed a detection solution to deliver immediate, actionable results, they turned to Trellix. Read the case study to learn how Trellix helps TeamWorx reduce costs by 50% and lesson incident response data in10 min or less.
View: TeamWorx Trusts Trellix's Threat Detection Service Built on AWS
Book A Free Demo of Our AI Solutions
How can AI help take your enterprise tech to the next level and ensure that you're positioned to scale, innovate and adapt to change? Book a free demo with one of our experts to find out.
Friday, November 25, 2022
Assess Your Remote Work Environment
Are your remote work capabilities optimized to ensure that employees working from anywhere aren't alienated from your company's culture? There are some basic and cost-effective steps you could take to ensure your company values are being effectively instilled in your remote workforce. Schedule a free consultation with our remote work enablement experts to discuss this critical need in more detail.
AI Generated, Never Ending Discussion
Through the magic of AI, we are being treated to conversations between great minds that never actually happened. Check out this blog to learn about an AI-generated conversation between movie director Werner Herzog and philosopher Slavoj Žižek.
Verizon Details How to Overcome SASE Challenges
The emergence of virtual networking and multi-cloud environments has created networking and security complexity. Consider this take on simplifying IT management.
2022 Thales Consumer Digital Trust Analyst Report
Consumers are expecting businesses to establish digital trust and those that do will have higher success rates. Read the report to gain insight on how consumers feel about data security, their knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape and how difficult digital trust is to get back once it is lost.
EM eBook — Automate Infrastructure Workflows
Transition away from siloed, domain-centric infrastructure management practices. Use Red Hat Ansible to shift towards a holistic approach that uses automation to increase quality and productivity and save time and costs across the enterprise. Download the eBook, "Automate Infrastructure Workflows," from Contoso Technical Solutions to see the way.
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Be a Security Superhero with Trellix Helix Detect
There was a time when the largest global enterprises and organizations were the main target of cyberattacks. Read the eBook to gain insight on why threats are now moving down-market to smaller companies that lack the security tools or budgets of larger companies.
What have been the top 3 challenges your organization has faced with #cloud adoption and management?
What have been the top 3 challenges your organization has faced with #cloud adoption and management?
Science Beyond Siri
AI and machine learning (ML) are rapidly changing how data-intense scientific discovery is being done. Read the article to learn how a team of educators and computer scientists are diving deeper into ML techniques and using them to assist and automate scientific discovery of increasingly complex problems.
An architecture for mature enterprise AI
Here's your roadmap for building an architecture that can empower your organization to scale AI that is more agile, holistic and future-proof.
Remote Work Culture: Is Your Talent At Risk?
Top recruits consistently cite workplace culture as a critical consideration for accepting a job offer. But with employees increasingly working outside the office, teaching, refining and instilling company values is becoming more difficult. Here's some insight on navigating this paradox.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
2022 Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index
Consumer trust in digital varies from industry to industry and country to country. Check out this infographic for a look at the numbers that tell us where digital trust stands with consumers.
Surface Versatility
Microsoft Surface devices offer the power and flexibility to help you reshape the workday. Check out these customer stories to learn how!
Introducing new Surface devices that take the Windows PC in the next era of computing
Visit this web link to get acquainted with the new Surface devices for Windows 11. You'll also discover more about Windows 11, plus information on new tools and accessories to go with these devices.
Is your organization keeping pace with AI's rapid evolution? Reply with your assessment and to discuss where you think you should be in your AI evolution.
Is your organization keeping pace with AI's rapid evolution? Reply with your assessment and to discuss where you think you should be in your AI evolution.
How are you leveraging #AI and #ML to improve your #enterprisetech? Have you or are you planning to make major investments in AI?
How are you leveraging #AI and #ML to improve your #enterprisetech? Have you or are you planning to make major investments in AI?
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
We'd love your feedback on the brewing conflict between existing corporate culture and the reality of #hybridwork. Is this a gap that can easily be bridged through the right tech, or is a fundamental strategic overhaul necessary?
We'd love your feedback on the brewing conflict between existing corporate culture and the reality of #hybridwork.
Is this a gap that can easily be bridged through the right tech, or is a fundamental strategic overhaul necessary?
Microsoft Dynamics Cloud Migration Overview
The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Migration Program enables you to accelerate your cloud migration journey and minimize risk. Watch this brief video for an overview of how the program simplifies infrastructure monitoring and management, improves scalability, supports remote workers, reduces operating costs and increases security.
Healthcare IT leaders on cloud adoption challenges
Healthcare IT leaders have been faced with several cloud adoption challenges over the last few years. Read the article to learn why security and compliance issues have become leading barriers.
Free Behavioral Technologist Consultation
Focusing on behavior plus technology is how to address hybrid work. Where does mindfulness fit in? For insight, schedule a consultation with a behavioral technologist from Contoso Technical Solutions. We're ready to help figure out how best to make hybrid work work for you.
Faster deployments of Red Hat OpenStack Platform with Ansible Strategy Plugins
The Red Hat OpenStack Platform director is the future of automation. Get an in-depth look into the changes transforming how Ansible strategy plugins impact overcloud node deployment on a large scale. Read this blog to learn about features enabling a defined number of nodes to fail during deployment or day 2 operation.
Playbook for Your Journey to the Cloud
There are a lot of great reasons to use the cloud for desktop virtualization including high availability/disaster recovery (HA/DR), data center expansion, bursting, app colocation and business continuity. The question is, how to best get there? Read this playbook to find out. It covers the big picture of desktop virtualization, and how the VMware Horizon platform's many flexible deployment options can provide a fast and simple cloud journey that works with your current infrastructure investments and your business objectives. Download the playbook now and start planning your VDI cloud journey.
Free Cyber Threat Risk Assessment
Let the experts from Contoso Technical Solutions help you determine if your organization shows signs of compromise and security vulnerability. Receive a free cyberthreat risk assessment and report when you schedule direct.
Thank You to our Customers
Investing in the Last Mile: PayPal's Khatereh Khodavirdi
PayPal's senior director of data science, Khatereh Khodavirdi is focused on continuously personalizing the customer experience across the company's brand portfolio. Read the article to gain insight on how PayPal uses AI to create more personal and more effective customer experiences.
Monday, November 21, 2022
Moving data and apps to the cloud requires a well-researched strategy. What's your strategy for migrating to the #cloud? RT to start a conversation. Reply to get our advice.
Moving data and apps to the cloud requires a well-researched strategy. What's your strategy for migrating to the #cloud? RT to start a conversation. Reply to get our advice.
Disadvantages of cloud computing
Cloud computing currently has a positive global market outlook, but could some of its inadequacies render it redundant in the future? Read the article to learn how new technology trends such as the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, and the growing application of artificial intelligence and machine learning are exposing some cloud inadequacies.
Deliver Personalized Digital Customer Engagement With Dynamics 365
Consumers and businesses are increasingly turning to digital platforms for relevant product and service information, making it critical to effectively meet and exceed customer expectations with digital services and technology. Microsoft Dynamics 365 helps you meet this challenge by connecting and unifying commerce and marketing activities. Read the blog for a look at how real-world people and businesses bring together solutions such as Dynamics 365 Commerce and Dynamics 365 Marketing to target and deliver engaging, user-friendly digital buying experiences.
How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Will Reshape Enterprise Technology
Major changes in how companies automate processes and workflows will continue to accelerate as advanced AI and ML solutions flood the market. Here's how these innovations are reshaping enterprise tech.
From intuitive sharing with OneDrive to driving prioritization with Viva Goals — Here's what's new in Microsoft 365
When the right technology is used correctly, organizations are able to overcome communication challenges and emerge stronger. Read the blog to gain insight into how Microsoft 365 has introduced new sharing experiences in OneDrive, enabling new creation and collaboration capabilities in Microsoft Office.
The Awkward Dance Between Hybrid Work And Unprepared Corporate Culture
Corporate cultures aren't designed for the flexibility of hybrid workplaces. Read this article for ideas on how to align culture with the new hybrid workforce.
Our 67 Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes to Cook Year After Year
Your best Thanksgiving dinner ever is just a few recipes away. Happy Thanksgiving from the team at Contoso Technical Solutions.
An Afternoon with a Navy Seal
Listen to this webinar featuring Navy Seal Brent Gleeson sharing inspiring stories about combat and relating his experiences to the business world. Gain insight as he explains the importance of teamwork, persistence, adaptation and leveraging elite partnerships to achieve success.
Saturday, November 12, 2022
How to set up a VPN for enterprise use
With the number of users accessing enterprise WANs remotely rising exponentially in the age of remote work, companies need an effective strategy for deploying virtual private networks or VPNs. Here's how to do it right.
Hybrid work from home policy shows fewer hours, more productivity
The debate on the relative productivity of remote vs onsite employees is going to continue for years to come. But with most of the workforce ranking the option to work from home right behind compensation and advancement opportunities in order of importance, employers have little choice but to implement policies that optimize remote work productivity.
Microsoft Surface: Designed to power productivity
In this flyer, you'll find several customer stories discussing Microsoft Surface devices. Learn how Surface helps remote teams collaborate and communicate with ease.
Microsoft Surface: do more with less, designed by Microsoft
This flyer details several customer stories featuring Surface as a solution for modern device management. Learn how to make remote deployment, configuration, and management a reality with Surface devices.
View: Microsoft Surface: do more with less, designed by Microsoft
AI Readiness Assessment
Organizations from the private and public sector are realizing the power of AI and data analytics. Schedule a one-on-one AI Readiness Assessment with one of our experts to help your organization stay in front of these technologies.
Friday, November 11, 2022
Get More Value from Your Cloud Spend
Making sure your organization is getting the most bang for your cloud spend buck requires some strategic thinking. Let the experts at Contoso Technical Solutions help you with a cloud cost analysis to get your cloud ROI where it needs to be. Schedule a free consultation today.
Complimentary Cybersecurity Compliance Consultation
Let the experts at Contoso Technical Solutions help your organization ensure adherence with all relevant cyber regulatory requirements and cyber laws. Receive a complimentary cybersecurity compliance consultation when you schedule direct.
Microsoft Automates to Achieve More with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
When Microsoft wanted to centralize automation and save work hours by eliminating manual tasks and mitigating network downtime, they adopted Red Hat Ansible. The change has also increased collaboration and built an innovation-rich environment. Read the full story.
View: Microsoft Automates to Achieve More with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Free evaluation of your cybersecurity posture
In today's complex IT environment swarming with cybercriminals committed to breaching your defenses, you need a clear picture of where your cybersecurity gaps are. Schedule a free assessment of your cybersecurity capabilities and ensure you're prepared to fend off malicious attacks.
Assess Your Workforce Productivity
The question of the difference in productivity between onsite and remote workers continues to ignite much debate. To help you understand how your remote workers perform compared to their onsite counterparts, schedule a free consultation with an expert from Contoso Technical Solutions.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Imagine Nation ELC 2022: Former CIOs Reflect on Their IT Modernization Journeys
The E-Government Act provides guidelines on how government agencies use IT to handle personal information. Get insight from federal CIOs whose reflections on their IT modernization journeys are highlighted in this article.
Companies search for ROI from cloud spending
Experts now say the speed with which companies headed to the cloud left little room for strategic thinking and has resulted in many companies paying for more cloud resources than they need. Read the article to learn more about how companies are reevaluating cloud spending to achieve better ROI.
Cybersecurity Labor Shortage Grows Worse in US and Worldwide
Despite the training and hiring of hundreds of thousands of new workers, the cybersecurity industry's labor shortage is only growing worse. Read the article to learn how demand for talent continues to outstrip supply as companies around the world scramble to shore up security amid growing threats of cyber attack.
Security has become more difficult, IT leaders say
Evidence continues to mount that the combination of remote work and digital transformation is making it significantly more difficult to secure cloud networks being accessed by remote employees from anywhere and on any device. Here are the top things to keep in mind as your organization overhauls its approach to cybersecurity.
Stipends for remote work emerge as polarizing issue
Should remote workers be compensated for home office expenses, like internet and electricity? Prior to the pandemic, most remote employees were eligible for some reimbursement, but employees forced to work from home since 2020 are generally not reimbursed for such expenses. It's a tricky issue and one, as it turns out, with legal implications.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Do you have a cohesive framework for calculating your cloud computing ROI? Or are you—frankly, like most businesses—struggling to make a compelling, quantitative case? Share your thoughts!
Do you have a cohesive framework for calculating your cloud computing ROI? Or are you—frankly, like most businesses—struggling to make a compelling, quantitative case? Share your thoughts!
AI is Ready for Business, but are Businesses Ready for AI
While AI is now clearly seen as a compelling solution that can vastly expand business intelligence, the business world doesn't appear ready for AI and the infrastructure it requires. Read the blog to learn about the gap and ideas for bridging it.
What the industry wants to improve on NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was meant to be a dynamic document that is continuously revised, enhanced and updated to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape. Read the article to learn about the most recent and most significant update, CSF 2.0.
Ansible Automation Platform for Microsoft Windows for Public Sector
This solution brief illustrates what Red Hat Ansible and Microsoft make possible with automation. Admins work in a simple, familiar window across the enterprise — automating security, compliance and reducing manhours spent on manual tasks. Download the brief to learn how a combined Red Hat Ansible/Microsoft solution can optimize your IT investment.
View: Ansible Automation Platform for Microsoft Windows for Public Sector
With 71% of IT leaders reporting increased #databreach risks according to Gatepoint Research, has your organization embraced a strategic overhaul to cybersecurity ops or opted for small tactical tweaks? Love to hear your thoughts.
With 71% of IT leaders reporting increased #databreach risks according to Gatepoint Research, has your organization embraced a strategic overhaul to cybersecurity ops or opted for small tactical tweaks? Love to hear your thoughts.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
How, if at all, has the #hybridworkforce impacted your compensation scale? For example, there's evidence that remote work is closing the geographic pay gap between urban and rural areas. Love to get your feedback on any new patterns you're seeing in your company or industry.
How, if at all, has the #hybridworkforce impacted your compensation scale? For example, there's evidence that remote work is closing the geographic pay gap between urban and rural areas. Love to get your feedback on any new patterns you're seeing in your company or industry.
What's holding you back on your #AI and #BigData journey? Reply to start a conversation about where you'd like to be on the path to AI-driven IT modernization.
What's holding you back on your #AI and #BigData journey?
Reply to start a conversation about where you'd like to be on the path to AI-driven IT modernization.
Has your organization updated your #cybersecurity defenses? As the threat landscape continues to change, keeping pace is critical. Reply to stay informed of the latest cybersecurity trends and ways to address them.
Has your organization updated your #cybersecurity defenses? As the threat landscape continues to change, keeping pace is critical. Reply to stay informed of the latest cybersecurity trends and ways to address them.
Companies are still waiting for their cloud ROI
The most common reason organizations jump to cloud computing is to save money. Unfortunately, because most businesses do not optimize cloud implementation, they end up missing the promised ROI.
Top 7 Trends Every CEO Should Know About the Future of Retail
Sudden changes prompted by COVID-19 have driven retailers to accelerate the digitization of their businesses. In discussions with leaders across the sector, KPMG found five areas where retail executives are applying new technology and tactics to contend with a highly fluid social, economic and health environment. Download this eBook to explore KPMG's findings and what they mean to your retail business.
View: Top 7 Trends Every CEO Should Know About the Future of Retail
10 Ways to Automate Microsoft Windows with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
This checklist highlights ten common tasks your IT team manages that can be automated with Red Hat Ansible and Microsoft. Get the checklist and start automating to save time and resources.
View: 10 Ways to Automate Microsoft Windows with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Monday, November 7, 2022
How to Test Next-Generation Antivirus Solutions
Choosing an endpoint security solution can be a challenge. To help, SANS Institute created a guide to evaluating solutions. It includes core requirements to look for and preparation tips for running a test. Our technology partner, VMware, summarizes the SANS Institute guidelines in the eBook, "How to Test Next-Generation Antivirus Solutions." Download the eBook for guidance and a look at the 7 steps SANS recommends following when performing an endpoint security test drive.
Securing Your IT Estate in a Remote Work Environment
The distributed workforce is creating scores of challenges for CISOs whose teams are tasked with protecting the expanding attack surface against highly advanced cyberthreats. And with 71% of IT leaders reporting increased risk of security breaches and associated costs, the urgency to reevaluate your cybersecurity strategy has never been greater.
Carat
Check out this use case story to learn how media agency Carat was able to form the partnership that allowed Microsoft Teams to become the Official Collaboration Platform of the NFL.
Why remote work is causing a massive shift in salaries around the country
The massive growth in the remote workforce is helping to close the geographical pay gap, with employees in cities like Dallas and Minneapolis now approaching the average salaries of employees in New York and San Francisco. Lots of interesting info here on the seismic shift in compensation.
Mondelez International Use Case
When Mondelez International wanted to replace its aging, on-premises IT infrastructure and move to the cloud, it chose Microsoft Azure for its strong support of SAP deployments and overall technical capabilities. Read this success story to learn how the company's experience using Azure maximizes scalability, flexibility and agility.
Public expectations have put pressure on agencies to deliver experiences that are equal or better than those offered by the private sector
The vast majority of citizens expect government agencies to provide service levels that meet or exceed those they get from private businesses. Read the article to gain insight into the steps that the public sector can take to make effective citizen-centric government a reality.
What best practices do you follow when testing antivirus solutions? Reply if you'd like a consultation.
What best practices do you follow when testing antivirus solutions? Reply if you'd like a consultation.
3 CFO tips for finding value in cloud transformation
According to a recent survey, seven out of 10 executives managing cloud operations think it's difficult to realize the full potential of digital transformation without having hybrid cloud. Read the article for additional insights on how CFOs feel about cloud adoption.
How Microsoft Teams uses AI and machine learning to improve calls and meetings
Disruptive echo effects, poor room acoustics and choppy video are some common issues that hinder the effectiveness of online calls and meetings. Read the blog to learn how Microsoft Teams is improving such audio and video challenges through AI and machine learning.
Will new CISA guidelines move the needle on cyber defense?
CISA is set to release a long-anticipated list of cyber performance goals for critical infrastructure. Read the article to learn how much impact this list will have on further regulation while Congress and the White House remain divided.
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Introducing Surface Pro 9
Get to know the Surface Pro 9 in this video. It's selling fast, so be sure to get yours quickly. To learn more or place an order, feel free to get in touch with us now!
Complimentary Data Analytics Consultation
Data-driven decisions are key to increasing revenue, reducing operating expenses and driving profit. Schedule a free data analytics consultation with one of our experts to learn how you can maximize the value of your data.
Cyber Resiliency Consultation
How prepared is your organization to accelerate remediation and minimize disruption when a breach occurs? Let the experts at Contoso Technical Solutions help you improve your cyber resilience strategy by scheduling a complimentary cyber resiliency consultation.
Assess Your Tech Stack
The saturated tech market is a double-edged sword: while you have at your disposal a litany of solutions to address every conceivable pain point, sorting through everything out there is time consuming and could be costly. Let the experts at Contoso Technical Solutions assess your current tech stack at no charge and help you determine which new solutions are right for your business.
Friday, November 4, 2022
Assess Your Remote Collaboration Capabilities
If you have concerns about how well your remote workers are collaborating with their onsite counterparts, customers & other stakeholders—you're not alone. Sign up for a free consultation to assess your remote collaboration capabilities.
The Cloud 100
Produced in partnership with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures, the seventh annual Cloud 100 list of the world's top private cloud companies is out. Check out the full list in this Forbes blog.
Digitally Mature Providers Glean More Value from Analytics, AI Adoption
A Frost & Sullivan report shows that healthcare providers who achieve high digital maturity are seven times more likely to get value from artificial intelligence than less mature peers. Read this article to explore the links between US health system digital maturity and digital transformation performance.
Free Cloud Cost Consultation
Contoso Technical Solutions can help your organization when it comes to simplifying the complexities of cloud computing costs. Sign up for a free consultation.
NCSC publishes supply chain security guidance
In response to a growing trend in supply chain attacks, the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has published new guidance for organizations on assessing defenses and resilience in supply chains. Read the blog for additional insight.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Digital trust is critical, but many enterprises are not prioritizing it
Just one breach in digital trust can have devastating consequences for your business. And with many companies still in the early stages of digital transformation, the risk is heightened. Some tips on gaining and retaining digital trust:
Remote Work Doesn't Work Everywhere—But Flexibility Can
While countless polls show that most employees want remote work options because of the perceived improved work life balance, it's a mistake to conflate remote work with more flexibility and less stress—remote workers can feel isolated and actually end up working longer hours and burnout faster. The key to a happier, more flexible workforce is the company culture.
Application Modernization for Hybrid Environments: Ansible + ACM
Ansible + ACM is an infrastructure-agnostic solution that can deploy and scale complex applications in a variety of environments including multiple data centers, private clouds and public clouds that run in Kubernetes clusters. Watch this demo video for a walkthrough.
The 7 Best University Data Science Bootcamps for 2022
The growth of data science as a career field is increasing as organizations look to make sense of increasingly large and complex volumes of data. Read the article to check out a list of the best data science courses and online training to consider when looking to advance your organization's predictive analytics skills.
When it comes to procuring new tech, do you have a strategic framework to guide your decisions or do you prefer a more ad hoc, needs based approach? Share your thoughts! #EnterpriseTech
When it comes to procuring new tech, do you have a strategic framework to guide your decisions or do you prefer a more ad hoc, needs based approach? Share your thoughts!
#EnterpriseTech
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
🤔 Remote and hybrid workers: do you ever feel like #remotework has blurred the lines between work and life? Maybe you're working more on vacation or over the weekend than you were when you were in the office 5 days a week? Love to hear your thoughts!
🤔 Remote and hybrid workers: do you ever feel like #remotework has blurred the lines between work and life? Maybe you're working more on vacation or over the weekend than you were when you were in the office 5 days a week? Love to hear your thoughts!
Is cloud computing immune from economic downturns?
While the fears that accompany economic downturns have typically led to across-the-board budget cuts, with IT often receiving the deepest cuts, many businesses now consider IT spending to be directly correlated to overall business value. Read the article to gain insight on why many experts believe cloud spend may now be immune from economic slowdowns.
The proposed EU Cyber Resilience Act: What it is and how it may impact the supply chain
The proposed EU Cyber Resilience Act sets out new cybersecurity related requirements for products with "digital elements". Read the blog to learn what these security regulations entail.
Enable flexible work with Surface
The Surface Laptop 5 can do it all—and you can learn more about it in this document. These laptops are ready to ship now, so contact us today to learn more or to place your orders.
Is your organization skipping the step between data collection and insight extraction? Reply to start a conversation about the importance of data management to advancing #ML and #AI.
Is your organization skipping the step between data collection and insight extraction? Reply to start a conversation about the importance of data management to advancing #ML and #AI.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
With many experts anticipating budget cuts across the tech sector, where does your organization stand when it comes to your #cloud spend? How are you keeping cloud costs under control?
With many experts anticipating budget cuts across the tech sector, where does your organization stand when it comes to your #cloud spend? How are you keeping cloud costs under control?
Have you been fine tuning your #cybersecurity "A" game? The stakes have never been higher. Reply to learn why.
Have you been fine tuning your #cybersecurity "A" game? The stakes have never been higher. Reply to learn why.
3 Ways To Make Cloud Technology Work For Your Middle Market Business
Advances in cloud computing have closed many of the tech gaps between large enterprises and SMBs. But there's a right way and wrong way to implement SaaS solutions across your middle market business.
Remote work ate your vacation. 'The lines between work and life have become increasingly blurred'
Remote work has made striking the right balance between work and life increasingly difficult. Here's how to not fall into the trap of thinking that you always have to be "on".
Sanitas Leaps to the Cloud and Leverages the Potential of Microsoft Digital Selling
The digital transformation goals of Spanish health and wellness specialist Sanitas Seguros are focused on optimizing delivery of products and services. Read this customer success story to learn how migrating to Azure cloud and implementing Dynamics 365 helped the organization create an automated, data-centric digital sales platform.
ACM Ansible Integration Overview
Advanced Cluster Management with Red Hat Ansible allows you to bridge the gap between your existing IT infrastructure and cloud-based systems. From a single control panel, you can build, deploy and manage container-based applications. This means saving time, effort and risk so you can focus on innovation and customer value. Watch the video to see how these capabilities can benefit your organization.
Monday, October 31, 2022
How has your #hybridwork environment affected the company's internal collaboration efforts? @Microsoft can help you put a positive spin on that answer. #hybridwork
How has your #hybridwork environment affected the company's internal collaboration efforts? @Microsoft can help you put a positive spin on that answer.
#hybridwork
What's Holding Up Progress in Machine Learning and AI?
While many companies are making some gains by putting machine learning (ML) and AI into production, they'd make more by preventing data management barriers from getting in the way. This article highlights how data management and other challenges impact ML and AI progress. Read the article to explore how issues of transparency, traceability and data flow hinder the operationalizing of machine learning and AI applications and what to do about it.
VMware Carbon Black Cloud
Cyber-attackers are innovating faster than traditional defenses can keep pace. To keep them at bay, you need security with multilayer protection including machine learning and behavioral analysis.
VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard is a next-generation antivirus and endpoint detection and response solution that protects against the full spectrum of modern cyberattacks. Get this datasheet to learn the full range of features in the Carbon Black Cloud.
Microsoft cloud leader Scott Guthrie says companies aren't holding off on cloud spending as inflation mounts
Despite an uncertain economy with looming fears of a recession, Microsoft's top cloud executive Scott Guthrie claims he has not seen organizations slow their efforts to move software programs to the cloud in the past few months. Read the article for additional insight on Guthrie's thoughts.
Microsoft Dynamics Cloud Migration Overview
The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Migration Program enables you to accelerate your cloud migration journey and minimize risk in three simple steps. Watch this brief video for a walkthrough of steps and an overview of how the program helps simplify infrastructure monitoring and management, improves scalability, supports remote workers, reduces operating costs and increases security.
Beazley warns of cyber risk complacency
There is growing concern about complacency around active cyber risk management and maintaining resilience to cyber threats. Read the blog to gain insight on the factors fueling these concerns.
Hybrid Work - The new Microsoft Office in Vienna
Hybrid working models that focus on people's needs are the new reality. Watch the video to gain insight on Microsoft Austria's office that highlights social places for creative and focused work as well as space and time for mental health.
Managing the Technology Challenges of a Distributed Workforce
Most businesses continue to tweak their tech stacks to better align with the demands of the hybrid workforce. But as the vice president of product marketing at Catchpoint argues in this article, tweaking might not be enough. See why a new strategic framework for tech procurement—rather an ad hoc approach—is needed.
Replace AV Buyer's Guide
Selecting a new endpoint security solution for your organization can be complicated. This is especially true when teams use a number of different security products. According to ESG Research, nearly half of organizations have more than 25 security products.
There's a better way. This guide from VMware can assist you in assessing endpoint security solutions that can improve your cyber-security, not just add to a list of security products. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook from Contoso Technical Solutions.
8 Ways to Balance Your Home Life and Remote Work (And Stay Productive)
Let's face it, we can all use a productivity booster. And while that's true whether we're onsite or remote, the distractions we face at home can be particularly tempting. This article offers some great tips on how to balance your home life and remote work.
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Siemens enhances communication security with Red Hat Ansible Automation
Siemens, a global technology company, worked closely with Red Hat to replace its legacy automation solution with Red Hat Ansible Automation. With expert support and training, the Siemens team now uses Ansible to automate manual management tasks and improve communications security across the business.
View: Siemens enhances communication security with Red Hat Ansible Automation
Introducing Surface Pro 9
Get to know the Surface Pro 9 in this video. It's selling fast, so be sure to get yours quickly. To learn more or place an order, feel free to get in touch with us now!
AI Strategy Session
It's time to take a closer look at what AI can bring to your organization. Schedule a free strategy consultation with an AI expert at Contoso Technical Solutions to see how the power of AI can take your organization in new, more profitable directions.
Friday, October 28, 2022
Cloud Consultation: Defining Your Unique Set of Needs
How do you select the right cloud provider? By defining your organization's specific and unique set of needs. Schedule a cloud consultation with the experts at Contoso Technical Solutions to discuss our cloud solutions and how they can work for you.
Carrier network virtualization leads to enterprise services
Supporting multiple users, lowering costs and raising profits for telecommunications carriers, network virtualization is an important tool for advancing a diverse mix of enterprise needs—including #5G enablement and management. Learn more:
What Remote Work Debate? They've Been Back at the Office for a While
With the debate over the pros and cons of remote work continuing to rage across boardrooms (and living rooms), this New York Times article offers a somewhat contrarian take:
AI Steve Jobs interviewed by AI Joe Rogan - The Big Picture
Only through the magic of AI can Joe Rogan interview Steve Jobs. Check out this AI-generated podcast to listen to how it went.
How to Choose the Best Cloud Computing Software for Your Small Business
Read this article for a brief orientation on how SaaS, PaaS and IaaS work, as well as some tips on how to choose the optimal option for your business.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Schedule a Free Enterprise Information Management Assessment
The ability to efficiently and securely govern information assets across the entire organization is a critical IT capability. Find out how you stack up against your competitors by scheduling a free assessment with an expert at Contoso Technical Solutions
View: Schedule a Free Enterprise Information Management Assessment
Assess Your Hybrid Work Environment
The hybrid work model continues to rapidly evolve—and businesses that are not keeping up with the latest trends risk losing talent. Sign up for a free assessment with a consultant from Contoso Technical Solutions to make sure you're not lagging competitors.
Automate Infrastructure Workflows
How can the transition toward a holistic approach to infrastructure go more smoothly? Contoso Technical Solutions recommends using Red Hat Ansible automation to increase quality and productivity and save time and costs across the enterprise. Read this eBook today to find out how it works.
Detect Malicious Content on Upload with Trellix Detection as a Service
With the ubiquity of file sharing, companies are facing an increased risk of ransomware and malware. Read the white paper to learn about the importance of having a cloud-based detection service that scrutinizes content coming into your cloud and why it's important to do so quickly before harm is caused.
View: Detect Malicious Content on Upload with Trellix Detection as a Service
We are entering a new era for AI-powered robotics
Could we be less than a decade away from seeing personal robots into mainstream life? Read the article to learn how Elon Musk's Optimus might be on schedule for exactly this.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
What do you see as the major risks and challenges in your cloud journey? What are you doing to overcome them? #cloudmigration
What do you see as the major risks and challenges in your cloud journey? What are you doing to overcome them?
#cloudmigration
Air Force awards $5.7B contract for enterprise IT as a service
Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS) is quickly gaining traction as a strategy that enables organizations to free up IT staff to focus on more specialized roles like cyber defense. See how the Air Force is executing this strategy.
Is remote work over? Two experts debate return to office mandates
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton and venture capitalist and TV star Kevin O'Leary debate about the state of remote work, as a growing number of major companies are requiring workers to return to the office.
Enable flexible work with Surface for your workforce and customers
In this portfolio, you'll discover the new technology, new features, and great new devices that feature in this Surface launch. Get your devices soon—they're going to sell out fast! Contact us today for more information on devices or to place your orders.
View: Enable flexible work with Surface for your workforce and customers
The Trellix Approach to Effective Cloud Security
Assets on the public cloud continue to be compromised in similar ways to those stored in traditional data centers. Download the whitepaper to gain insight on the Trellix approach to effective cloud security.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Is your organization still feeling like the potential of #AI technology is just out of reach? What do you see as the major obstacles to adopting AI?
Is your organization still feeling like the potential of #AI technology is just out of reach? What do you see as the major obstacles to adopting AI?
Which cloud is for you?
When it comes to choosing which cloud provider is right for your organization, some serious digging is required. Read the article to see why despite all their commonalities, the big three cloud providers have some important personality differences that should factor into your decision.
Many orgs are investing significant resources in enterprise information modernization, prioritizing speed, security & efficiency. Is this something your organization is tacking as well? What are some of the biggest sticking points in this effort? #EnterpriseTech
Many orgs are investing significant resources in enterprise information modernization, prioritizing speed, security & efficiency. Is this something your organization is tacking as well? What are some of the biggest sticking points in this effort?
#EnterpriseTech
Is having your employees onsite important enough that you would consider offering raises to entice workers to return to the office? It's a tradeoff many companies are considering. Share your thoughts! #FutureOfWork
Is having your employees onsite important enough that you would consider offering raises to entice workers to return to the office? It's a tradeoff many companies are considering. Share your thoughts!
#FutureOfWork
Ansible Security Automation: Investigation Enrichment
Understanding security anomalies takes a lot of manual, time consuming interactions. In comes Red Hat Ansible. With Red Hat Ansible tools, you can automate complex security practices. Watch this demo for a how-to walkthrough.
Monday, October 24, 2022
Are You Ready to Be a Security Superhero?
No business is too small for a cyberattack so it's important to know when and if you're a target. Check out the infographic to learn how Trellix Helix Detect can turn your team into superheroes with the foundation to protect your workloads and data from malicious activity.
Modernizing the SOC with VMware Security
Cyber-crime becomes increasingly sophisticated year after year. It's important to keep your security up to date. Contoso Technical Solutions can help you modernize your security operations center with an advanced SOC solution from VMware.
Watch this Lightboard Demo to enhance your threat hunting skills and ensure your team is equipped to detect and respond to advanced cyber-threats.
Microsoft's Copilot AI is making rapid progress. Here's what its human leader thinks about it GitHub's Copilot AI can currently write up to 40% of the code for programmers and is heading up to 80% within five years. Read the article to learn how GitHub CEO
GitHub's Copilot AI can currently write up to 40% of the code for programmers and is heading up to 80% within five years. Read the article to learn how GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke feels about it and what this all means for coders.
Microsoft New Future of Work Report 2022: Organizational wellbeing
People who feel valued at work are less likely to suffer burnout or quit. Discover how enthusiastic workers in a strong workplace culture can help an organization flourish. Watch this video to get an overview of Microsoft's New Future of Work Report 2022.
Cloud Computing Ultimate Guide with beautiful Sketchnotes
Sometimes it's a good idea to take a step back and get a simple definition of something as complex as cloud computing before moving forward. This article provides exactly that and breaks down the many factors surrounding cloud computing.
Rentokil Initial Launches Hybrid Security Operations Center to Support Workforce
At Rentokil Initial, a global hygiene and pest control company, field staff rely on mobile devices to do their work. Although useful for flexibility, these devices — including tablets and smart phones — can be vulnerable to cyber-attack. This article shows how Rentokil thwarts would-be hackers using VMware's Carbon Black Cloud and a Zero Trust security model. Read it here.
View: Rentokil Initial Launches Hybrid Security Operations Center to Support Workforce
Information Enterprise Modernization Is an Important DOD Priority
Discover what the DoD is doing to significantly improve its ability to deliver information efficiently and securely, and the strategies underlying these efforts.
Complimentary Hybrid Work Readiness Assessment
Preparing to support hybrid work? When creating a hybrid work environment, you need to consider employee behavior and preferences in addition to technology. Receive a free Hybrid Work Readiness Assessment with one of our consultants when you schedule direct.
Nearly Half of Workers Are 'Definitely Looking' to Work Remotely
According to a study by the SHRM Research Institute, nearly fifty percent of workers say they're definitely looking to work remotely in their next job but would consider an onsite position in exchange for a raise ranging from 10-20% depending on their commute time.
Monday, October 17, 2022
Hybrid Teamwork: A Guide to Flexible Work
Microsoft offers this comprehensive guide to help organizations improve teamwork and collaboration skills. Read it to gain insight on how to empower your employees to do their best work, no matter where they are.
Focus on the fundamentals — Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
How do Red Hat Ansible's powerful automation tools actually work? In this white board session, explore what the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform really does under the hood.
Modernize Endpoint Protection and Leave Your Legacy Challenges Behind
As malicious actors find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, legacy endpoint security tools have proven ineffective. Instead, IT managers need modern endpoint security solutions to protect the endpoints in their organizations. Read this eBook to learn how to stop sophisticated threats with the modern endpoint security solution, VMware Carbon Black Cloud™
View: Modernize Endpoint Protection and Leave Your Legacy Challenges Behind
The new Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera
In this video, you'll discover the Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera, which is designed to pair with the Surface Hub 2S to create an amazing teleconferencing experience. If you'd like to learn more, feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.
Mesh for Microsoft Teams aims to make collaboration in the 'metaverse' personal and fun
As it turns out, remote/hybrid workers are far more efficient than most thought they would be. Read this blog to gain insight on how Mesh for Microsoft Teams is prepared to take remote/hybrid work collaborations to new heights as the metaverse era fast approaches.
Improving Cyber Compliance with Infrastructure Automation
There are so many risks that come with the exposure of sensitive company information: Disruption of operations, putting staff in harm's way and erosion of trust. With Contoso Technical Solutions and Red Hat, you can provide a complete solution for strengthening cyber compliance through infrastructure automation.
View: Improving Cyber Compliance with Infrastructure Automation
Next-gen threats require next-gen protection. What are your next-gen #cyber-security challenges? Reply to ask our experts how best to meet those challenges.
Next-gen threats require next-gen protection. What are your next-gen #cyber-security challenges? Reply to ask our experts how best to meet those challenges.
Surface Hub 2S. Meetings and collaboration for hybrid teams
In this video, you'll get to see the Microsoft Surface Hub 2S in action. Use it for teleconferencing, digital whiteboarding, and more. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Meet Surface Laptop Go 2 for Education
See how the Surface Laptop Go 2 can empower teachers and learners in this document. If you'd like to learn more, reach out with any questions you may have.
Monday, October 10, 2022
Complimentary VMware Horizon Consultation
With remote and hybrid work here to stay, boosting employee experiences across devices wherever they work needs to be a priority. Relying only on on-premises VDI delivery and management is no longer an option. With VMware Horizon, Contoso Technical Solutions can help you optimize VDI for the future with hybrid cloud management and deployment. Receive a complimentary VMware Horizon Consultation when you schedule direct.
Surface Laptop Go 2 for Education Flyer
In this flyer, you'll discover how the Surface Laptop Go 2 can make life easier for busy school IT teams. To learn more or to place orders, feel free to reach out to us today.
Free Hybrid Work Consultation
While you may not be ready for that entire AI/metaverse stuff just yet, hybrid work remains a need and a challenge. We have our hybrid work consultants standing by to help you resolve your stress. Schedule your consultation today and we promise you'll meet with a real person.
Senegal's top telco adopts Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat OpenShift
When Senegal's leading telecommunications service provider, Orange Sonatel, needed more speed in service delivery, it turned to RedHat OpenShift and the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Read the case study to learn how the telco delivers new services to customers across Africa within weeks.
View: Senegal's top telco adopts Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat OpenShift
What is the metaverse?
There's lots of interesting definitions of the metaverse floating around. With global companies like Microsoft and Facebook busy creating technology to develop the metaverse, it's time you discover exactly what it is. Watch this video for starters.
The Schwarz Group enhances Linux server management with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
The Schwarz Group is the world's fourth-largest retailer. Since adopting the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, the Schwarz Group is able to adapt to changing market demands more easily. Read the customer story to learn how the group uses self-service capabilities to quickly deploy innovative digital services and stay competitive.
View: The Schwarz Group enhances Linux server management with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
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