How has your #hybridwork environment affected the company's internal collaboration efforts? @Microsoft can help you put a positive spin on that answer.
#hybridwork
Monday, October 31, 2022
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
Monday, October 3, 2022
VMware Global Incident Response Threat Report 2022
This year's "Global Incident Response Threat Report" from VMware takes you on a deep dive into types of cyber-attacks including zero-day exploits, lateral exploits, deepfakes, business email compromises and extortionary ransomware attacks. The report offers you a detailed overview of emerging threats, potential vulnerabilities ripe for exploitation, and potential defenses. Download the report here:
Financial services innovation with Red Hat Ansible Platform
To adapt to digital disruption, forward-looking finance firms are turning to the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform to optimize resources and respond to market changes. Read the brief to learn how to apply a modern automation strategy with Red Hat.
The impact of the metaverse on the Supply Chain
For businesses, the metaverse will be all about new ways to simplify customer lives. One is by making it easier to anticipate and predict market changes and associated risks across the supply chain network. Read the blog for additional insight on how the metaverse can intermix the best of a store experience and customer service with the opportunity of buying at home.
Remote and Hybrid work made easier with Surface for Business
In this video, you'll discover how companies around the world have relied on Surface Pro devices to accelerate digital transformation. To learn more, please contact us today.
Lateral Movement in the Real World: A Quantitative Analysis
Cyber-attacks usually start with a single compromised endpoint. But the attacker then usually moves upward to higher levels of access.
A newer trend in cyber-attacks is lateral attacks. These attacks don't move upward but outward to gain access to a wide range of hosts, user accounts and applications. These types of attacks can be exceedingly difficult to spot as they move inside your system, often using trusted utilities that aren't scanned by security tools. This article from the VMware Security Blog explains how lateral attacks work and how to spot them. Read the article here:
Microsoft Surface business value: Solution guide series
This eBook reveals how Microsoft Surface devices create business value by reducing complexity, increasing productivity, and offering other great benefits. For additional details, feel free to get in touch with us today.
View: Microsoft Surface business value: Solution guide series
What is Microsoft's Metaverse?
Microsoft believes the metaverse is here and asks us to think of it as a new version - or a new vision - of the internet, one where people gather to communicate, collaborate, and share with a personal virtual presence on any device. Watch the video for insight on Mesh for Microsoft Teams, the company's gateway to the metaverse and a way to make online meetings more personal, engaging and fun.
Checklist
How can automation help your organization accelerate innovation? With simplified IT operations and the power of open source, this checklist explains how RedHat Ansible lets you automate to innovate.
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