Tuesday, January 31, 2023
How Hybrid Cloud Technology Can Improve Healthcare
When it comes to modernization, the healthcare industry faces unique challenges. Decades of growth through mergers and acquisitions have resulted in old, redundant applications that are putting a strain on many hospital systems. This has led to rising costs and a need for infrastructure modernization that improves resilience and efficiency in how patient care is delivered. In this article, MedStar Health shares its experience working with a consultant to tackle IT modernization. Read the article for lessons learned.
Tech Leaders Will Double Down On Cloud-Native In 2023
Tracking the public cloud market can be dizzying. To gain perspective, you need to step off the service adoption treadmill and consider the wider world of cloud computing. Explore 3 top predictions based on Forrester engagements with clients and service providers as well as observations on the economic and geopolitical trends shaping technology.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 - Business Ready for Hybrid Work
Surface devices offer so many advantages for businesses that need to enable hybrid work. Check out this infographic to learn more—and be sure to click the orange bar for facts and statistics from recent research on business priorities for enabling hybrid work.
View: Microsoft Surface Pro 9 - Business Ready for Hybrid Work
Retail Trends Playbook
Similar to how a quarterback needs a great playbook to win, so too does a retailer. Microsoft has just such a playbook. Download the Retail Trends Playbook for strategies, key trends and analysis of the retail landscape and start delivering "intelligent retail."
Red Hat Portfolio in 2 Minutes
Why Red Hat? This 2-minute video shows the power of the Red Hat portfolio, starting with a secure foundation in Linux and allowing customers to build what they need, where they want. Whether it is on-premise or on-cloud, you can automate, build and manage applications, and take advantage of open source technology, all while being supported by Red Hat up and down the stack.
Reply and retweet to start a conversation about strategies and tips to make #hybridwork, work.
Reply and retweet to start a conversation about strategies and tips to make #hybridwork, work.
The best AI writers of 2023: ChatGPT and alternatives
AI writing tools can help lighten your workload by writing emails and essays and even doing math. They use artificial intelligence to generate text or answer queries based on user input. ChatGPT is one popular example, but there are other noteworthy AI writers. Read this article for examples.
Monday, January 30, 2023
Introduction to Workspace ONE UEM Device Management Modes
Employees use a wide array of IT devices for employees to do their jobs. These devices include corporate-owned, employee-owned and third-party devices owned by contracting companies. All have different levels of security.
Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) provides several modes to manage devices with varying levels of control for the administrator and privacy for the user. Read this blog to learn about the options and uses for Workspace ONE UEM.
Gartner Highlights 10 Common Cloud Strategy Mistakes
A cloud strategy is a concise viewpoint on the role of cloud computing in an organization. Gartner findings show business and IT leaders continue to make 10 common mistakes when crafting cloud strategy. Read this article for lessons learned and insight on why the most effective cloud strategies coexist with other initiatives.
Microsoft Cloud for Retail
Among the many advantages data offers is it enables retailers to create customer recommendations based on purchase history, resulting in personalized shopping experiences and improved customer service. Watch the video to see how Microsoft Cloud for Retail is helping fashion retailer Fabrikam redefine what customer service is all about.
Latest CIO survey shows steady deceleration in tech spending
Chief information officers are tapping the brakes on spending, but levels are still well above historical norms. In this blog, David Vellante, Chief Analyst of The Wikibon Project, the world's leading open source IT research community, provides updates on the latest macro tech spending data from Enterprise Technology Research. Read the blog for a look at the trends including the IT project categories getting the most traction.
Complimentary Workspace ONE Demo
Employees use various smart devices —laptops, tablets, cell phones and handheld scanners —to do their jobs. Many of those devices are unsecured. That's an invitation to cyber-attackers who use vulnerable endpoints to gain a foothold into your company's data and applications.
You can protect them with a universal endpoint management (UEM) platform. VMWare's Workspace ONE provides a flexible UEM platform for managing and securing endpoints.
Find out more about UEM and VMware. Sign-up for a free demo of Workspace ONE.
POV: Hybrid may not be the golden solution we thought. Here's why
How can you unleash the full potential of your distributed workforce? Go 'remote-first,' advises entrepreneur Job van der Voort in this Fast Company article.
Great Expectations: Making Hybrid Work, Work
From when to go to the office to why work in the first place, employees have a new "worth it" equation. Findings from a recent Microsoft Work Trend Index Annual report suggest there's no going back. Read this blog post summarizing the report to explore top take-aways for business leaders tasked with the challenge of making hybrid work, work.
Strengthening Cyber Resilience in the Oil and Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry uses a variety of complex systems and technologies that are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Now, through the Cyber Resilience Pledge, more than 20 global CEOs have committed to work together to improve cyber resilience across the ecosystem. Read about their collective efforts in this Journal of Petroleum Technology blog post.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Free AI Readiness Consultation
Need help getting started or moving further along on your AI journey? We're ready to help you prioritize your efforts with a complimentary AI readiness consultation.
Free Cyberrisk Assessment
Ensure the #cybersecurity controls you implement are a match to the risks you face. Receive a free cyber risk assessment when you schedule direct.
Free Tech Stack Assessment
Enterprise tech experts at Contoso Technical Solutions can help you refine and modernize your tech stack and strategy. Schedule your free consultation today.
Free Hybrid Cloud Consultation
Need clarity on the different forms of #cloudcomputing? Book a free consultation with the cloud experts at Contoso Technical Solutions to assess your cloud capabilities.
Hybrid Work: Beyond the Point of No Return
Employees around the globe don't want to go back to working from the office five days a week. They want a hybrid work arrangement with the choice to work in the office, at home or any other place. This presents challenges for employers on multiple fronts. Read this Forbes Technology Council Post to explore the challenges and ways to address them with tech leader, Viswanathan Iyer.
Friday, January 27, 2023
IBM Cloud: Hybrid Clouds Offer Innovation, but Not Without Challenges
As tech leaders move towards hybrid cloud computing, they struggle with challenges including security, labor skills and regulatory compliance. These findings are highlighted in the report, "IBM Transformation Index: State of the Cloud." Read this blog for a summary.
The Gen Z Enterprise Tech Wish List
Younger employees are ready to innovate, but employers will need to find technology that lets their creativity run wild, right out of the box. Read this article for top business takeaways.
Overrated and underrated trends in analytics | TechTarget
Strong data governance frameworks are seemingly always underrated, while new data architectures such as data mesh and the promise of automated machine learning might be overrated. Read this blog for a look at the trends.
Cost of data breaches to global businesses at five-year high
Research from business insurer Hiscox shows that the cost of dealing with cyber events for businesses has more than tripled. Read this blog for an overview of the financial toll of cyber incidents and the best way to reduce your risk and limit impact.
Free Hybrid Work Strategy Assessment
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Trusted Software Supply Chain
Trust is at the center of a Trusted Software Supply Chain (TSSC). Powered by Red Hat, a TSSC incorporates trusted third-party tools and prescriptive workflows to deliver confidence in code deployment and benefit from rapid development, security by default and operational excellence. Get this solution brief for a look at how operations teams can understand and trust TSSC, even as needs evolve.
RaaS market growing as firms adopt cloud-based RPA models
Growing in popularity, Robotics-as-a-Service is predicted to grow to over $1 billion as organizations adopt subscription-based RPA models. Read this blog for a look at the factors fueling growth.
Vendors and customers alike are facing some frank discussions about their relationships
"It's not you, it's me." Breaking up is never easy. Claus Jepsen of Unit4 considers how vendors can review their relationships with customers that have reached a crossroads.
Remote work or in the office? Why the tide could turn again
The row about where and when we get our jobs done will rage for years. But a change could bon the way. Read this blog for insight on the smart way to approach decisions about remote, hybrid and in-office work.
Data gravity: Understanding and managing the force of data congestion
The concept of data gravity is simple and powerful: It's the tendency for data and related applications to congregate in one location. How does the concept apply to the real world of data and technology? Read this blog for answers and to see how data gravity can unlock the full potential of data and drive strategic decisions to give your business a competitive edge.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
How do people perceive #cybersecurity? Why is cybersecurity awareness so hard to achieve? RT to start a conversation.
How do people perceive #cybersecurity? Why is cybersecurity awareness so hard to achieve? RT to start a conversation.
Flexibility that will reshape the workday
Microsoft Surface devices offer your workforce the flexibility to reshape the day. Read this document for customer stories that will show you how.
The debate between remote work advocates and nay-sayers continues to rage. What side are you on? Reply with your thoughts.
The debate between remote work advocates and nay-sayers continues to rage. What side are you on? Reply with your thoughts.
What cloud computing trends are you most interested in tracking? Reply with your thoughts and one of our experts just may get in touch.
What cloud computing trends are you most interested in tracking? Reply with your thoughts and one of our experts just may get in touch.
What's more difficult to navigate when making #enterprisetech decisions? Provider relationships? Employee preferences? Reply to share your ideas and concerns.
What's more difficult to navigate when making #enterprisetech decisions? Provider relationships? Employee preferences? Reply to share your ideas and concerns.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
RT to start a conversation about how to get more value from #AI. You might get some great ideas.
RT to start a conversation about how to get more value from #AI. You might get some great ideas.
Cyber, business interruption remain top global corporate risks
A report by Allianz Group's corporate insurance unit, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, shows cybersecurity risk is a top concern at the most senior levels of corporations worldwide. Read this blog for a dive into findings from the report including top threats, cybercrime costs and factors fueling concerns around data breaches.
Built for Security, Designed for Trust
At the Korea Development Bank, Surface devices helped maintain business continuity and cybersecurity throughout the pandemic. Read this customer story to learn more.
Complementary UEM Consultation
How do you manage and secure mobile devices and other endpoints? Endpoints can be the most vulnerable attack vectors in an enterprise. Unified endpoint management (UEM) can help secure, control and manage hundreds of endpoints, from smart phones to printers.
Take advantage of our complementary UEM consultation and let our mobility and security experts help evaluate your UEM needs.
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Spanish Supermarket Adopts Kubernetes and Microservices
When Spanish supermarket chain Condis Supermarcats sought to improve communication with customers and systems, it chose IT infrastructure integration as an approach. Read the customer story to discover how the supermarket used Red Hat solutions to drive this strategy by building a microservices foundation to support new, innovative service while enhancing customer and franchise support.
Free Hybrid Work Consultation
To the future of work, work-life balance and employee wellness are priorities. How do you deliver it with the right combination of technology, process and culture? Experts in designing and implementing hybrid work environments, Contoso Technical Solutions can help you plan and deliver a hybrid work strategy for your organization. Receive a free consultation when you schedule direct.
Cloud Computing: SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS
With the expanded notoriety of distributed and cloud computing, organizations across the globe are getting away from the customary on-premises IT services they have come to depend on for a while. This article explores cloud computing forms including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Read the article to learn what each means and how they compare.
Monday, January 23, 2023
Mattress Firm Partners with Microsoft to Transform Customer Experience
Using customer data the right way helped transform bedding retailer Mattress Firm to move their thought process from just selling mattresses to selling healthier living by helping people sleep better. Watch the video to see how Microsoft Cloud helped this retailer change their buying process and transform customer experiences.
The Enterprise App Wars are Here
Salesforce will have to rely on ISVs and other partners to help push Genie. But with a plethora of competing marketplaces now available, the company has to sell its vision to the ecosystem harder than before. Read this blog to explore the risks and opportunities along with the types of enterprise tech partnerships that are poised to play a role in bolstering software sales and maximizing user retention for platform providers.
How can you transform your business to stay ahead in the rapidly changing retail industry? Accelerate growth and transform the overall retail experience with @Microsoft Cloud for Retail. #MSRetail #MSCloudRetail
How can you transform your business to stay ahead in the rapidly changing retail industry? Accelerate growth and transform the overall retail experience with @Microsoft Cloud for Retail.
#MSRetail #MSCloudRetail
Tech Companies Continue to Embrace Remote Work
Stanford economics professor, Nicholas Bloom, has been studying remote work for almost 2 decades. He's found that working from home increases productivity 3% to 5%. In this blog, Bloom shares findings on the two major upsides of fully remote work. Read the blog for insight.
Top Use Cases for Frontline Workers
Frontline workers rely heavily on mobile technologies. Smart phones, tablets, medical devices, laptops and other devices enable them to access the information and applications they need to do their jobs.
These mobile endpoints also need to be secured and managed. Unified endpoint management (UEM) is essential. Read this infographic to learn how different industries use mobile technologies and UEM on the front line.
The Rise of AI Orchestration
To get more value from AI, you need to integrate it with other AI systems. Deloitte Consulting Cloud Strategy Chief, David Linthicum, says this is the way to realize the full potential of AI orchestration. Read this article for deeper insight.
CEO Insights
Employee well-being is hugely important to Marty Flanagan, President and CEO at Invesco, Ltd. In this short video, Flanagan shares highlights from an interview with two of Invesco's rising career employees on how hybrid work environments provide the flexibility people need to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Watch the video on LinkedIn and get access to the full conversation.
Cybersecurity and the Myth of Quiet Quitting
People are working harder than ever. They're not happy about it, and that might be bad for business. A dissatisfied workforce increases the potential for insider threats. Read this blog to learn why and how.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Hybrid Cloud Computing with the Red Hat enterprise open source portfolio
Hybrid cloud computing is the next step in your digital evolution, giving your organization more flexibility and opportunities for innovation. Watch this video for an overview of the Red Hat Open Source portfolio, an integrated suite of enterprise software. Explore how to ensure consistency and become more efficient, agile and customer-centric with Red Hat's proven hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Schedule a free demo of the hottest trending tech
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Friday, January 20, 2023
Discussion on Doing Big Data Right
Looking for a more effective way to use #BigData and #analytics to inform strategic and operational decisions? Schedule a consultation with one of our data analytics experts at Contoso Technical Solutions to discuss the best strategy for your organization.
Cloud computing: Ascending the procurement mountain
There are advantages to cloud procurement systems but there's a bit of a mountain to climb first. Read the blog for insight on ascending that mountain.
Assess Your Remote Work Capabilities
With the U.S. workforce attrition rate at a record high due to many companies not meeting the needs of employees who value hybrid work, businesses have no choice but to address this growing divide. One key solution is to ensure that your business is equipped with the capabilities to enable flexible work options. Schedule a free capabilities assessment with Contoso Technical Solutions!
Why Error Handling Needs to Be Part of Data Integration
Duplicate data and data errors are common, and having clean data is critical to any integration project. Read the article to learn how organizations are managing their error handling and data integration challenges as data volume proliferates.
Navigate Cloud Cost Complexities
Let the experts at Contoso Technical Solutions help you reduce waste and control your cloud costs. Book your free consultation.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Poor integration is impacting the benefits of mobile tech
Despite its massive growth, mobile technology still presents a major challenge for companies trying to integrate mobile tech with legacy tech.
Demand for hybrid work may be behind record-high attrition
According to Gartner, voluntary turnover for U.S. employees is expected to increase by nearly 20% in 2022—and potentially keep rising thereafter. The key reason? Divergent interests between employees who want flexible work options and employers who are eager to get employees back to the office.
Datasheet: Surface Accessories Certified for Teams
With the right Microsoft Surface accessories, you can work in comfort from anywhere. Check out this datasheet to see the full lineup of new accessories certified to work with Teams.
How to Optimize the Modern Data Stack with Enterprise Data Observability
Organizations are turning to data observability methods to get a continuous, comprehensive and multidimensional view into all their data activity. Read the article to gain insight on how the business world is handling the demand and cost for even more (and, in many cases, rawer) data.
Cloud Computing Adoption Fuels Huge Data Center Capex
With global data center capex expected to top $377 billion by 2026, the data center of the future should enjoy an interesting evolution. Read the article to learn more about the new accelerated computing architectures on the horizon.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Reasons Why Enterprise Technology Fails and How to Break the Cycle
Tech's ability to accelerate innovation, boost productivity and streamline operations is a double-edged sword. Why? Because when tech breaks down, tech-dependent businesses experience severe operational gaps they have a hard time filling. Check out some excellent insight on navigating this growing problem.
With 90% of employees saying they prefer #remotework options, are you finding it challenging to strike a balance between encouraging a return to the office & retaining a flexible work schedule? Share your thoughts 👇
With 90% of employees saying they prefer #remotework options, are you finding it challenging to strike a balance between encouraging a return to the office & retaining a flexible work schedule? Share your thoughts 👇
Surface Team Accessories Digital Flyer Manufacturing
From Microsoft Surface comes a new line of accessories certified to work with Teams. Give this flyer a look to discover headphones, headsets, a webcam, and more.
#BigData helps companies resolve core business issues and bolster their #security. What can it do for your organization?
#BigData helps companies resolve core business issues and bolster their #security. What can it do for your organization?
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
What are some of the challenges you frequently encounter when navigating today's complex and dynamic #enterprisetech landscape? Cost? Talent? Integration? Fear that today's tech will be obsolete tomorrow? Share your thoughts or experiences 👇
What are some of the challenges you frequently encounter when navigating today's complex and dynamic #enterprisetech landscape? Cost? Talent? Integration? Fear that today's tech will be obsolete tomorrow? Share your thoughts or experiences 👇
Get Started with Teams for Retail
This blog offers a step-by-step look at how the flexibility of Microsoft Teams for Retail allows the platform to be set up to benefit the very specific needs of retail.
Remote work remains priority for job seekers
With nearly 90% of employees saying they prefer a role with remote options, companies have no choice but to weigh the benefits and risks of asking employees to return to the office. What's a good strategy for striking the right balance? Read on:
Giant Eagle reimagines communications, supports hybrid work model with Microsoft Teams
When U.S. grocer, Giant Eagle, decided to host a company-wide event to address corporate values, it turned to Microsoft Teams. In this customer story, Giant Eagle shares its experience using Teams live events to bring the event to about 17,000 team members at two store locations. Get the story on how Microsoft Teams enables the grocer with 470 retail locations and 34,000 employees emphasize corporate values around racial equality and treating each other with mutual kindness and respect.
Read about Red Hat's Open Hybrid Cloud portfolio in this Gartner Report
After receiving an overall positive rating in Gartner's "2021 Vendor Rating: IBM report", the team at Red Hat created this handy break down of the assessment including the Red Hat partner ecosystem; speed, stability and scalability; and cloud-native development enablement. Read the blog to explore how Red Hat supports working anywhere from on-premise to on-cloud and goes beyond Kubernetes and containers.
Free Cybersecurity Best Practices Consultation
Contoso Technical Solutions offers cybersecurity technology and expertise to help you deal with the complex security vulnerabilities caused by post-pandemic distributed workplaces and remote work routines. Get a complimentary cybersecurity consultation when you schedule direct.
West Midlands Police Protects and Serves the Public with Enhanced Mobility
The West Midlands Police in England wanted to empower officers to spend more time in their community by reducing paperwork. The department launched a mobility and device management transformation using VMware Workspace ONE. Today, some 10,000 officers and other employees on the front line use mobile devices to collect and share evidence. Read this customer story to learn how they did it.
View: West Midlands Police Protects and Serves the Public with Enhanced Mobility
Your Options for Big Data and What They Can Bring to Your Business
Organizations are constantly dealing with the problem of data flowing in from a large number of data sources. Read this article to gain insight on how to harness the power of Big Data for better business outcomes.
The Total Economic Impact™ Of Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform
In the post-pandemic, digital-first world, distributed workplaces and remote work routines create new security vulnerabilities for employers.
As the IT landscape becomes increasingly complex, organizations must rethink their data security strategy to protect valuable customer data while demonstrating compliance with ever-evolving privacy and compliance regulations.
In the TEI report, you will discover how The Thales CipherTrust Platform not only protects your assets on-premises and in the cloud, but also simplifies policy management and reduces your cost of compliance.
The cybersecurity experts from Contoso Technical Solutions can help your organization take advantage of the cost savings and business benefits of Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform.
View: The Total Economic Impact™ Of Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform
Technology Can Help Unlock a New Future for Frontline Workers
This Microsoft report explores findings from a survey of 9,600 frontline employees and managers and reveals that despite their essential role in every industry, these workers have traditionally been underserved by technology. Read the report to see how technology adoption on the frontline is accelerating and making a difference.
Big Tech Seen Cutting Back On Cloud Computing Spending In 2023
Will big tech continue to spend aggressively on building cloud computing infrastructure? See why some analysts expect a reduction in investment in 2023 and beyond.
How AmerisourceBergen ensures customer trust in the highly-regulated Healthcare Industry
Ranked #8 on the Fortune 500 with over $200 billion in annual revenue, AmerisourceBergen works to create healthier futures by providing unparalleled access, efficiency and reliability for human and animal health in the vast majority of U.S. hospitals.
Read the customer story to discover how Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform protected and managed all AmerisourceBergen's sensitive patient Personal Health Information (PHI) Personal Identifiable Information (PII) vendor data, the privacy of all PHI and PII collected data, while keeping in compliance with regulations such as HIPAA. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to start building peace of mind into your cybersecurity system with the Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform.
View: How AmerisourceBergen ensures customer trust in the highly-regulated Healthcare Industry
Monday, January 16, 2023
Empower Frontline Workers with VMware Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Frontline workers rely heavily on a variety of mission-critical mobile devices — from rugged mobile computers to mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) devices and head-mounted wearables — to do their jobs. But often technical glitches and security concerns can hurt their productivity.
This eBook explains how a unified endpoint management (UEM) platform helps both IT staff and frontline workers to be more productive, with less downtime and fewer security scares.
Read the eBook here.
View: Empower Frontline Workers with VMware Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Increased expectations see burnout on the rise among enterprise tech teams
One overlooked byproduct of the accelerated digital transformation is burnout among DevOps, ITOps and customer service representatives managing complex systems and multiple stakeholders. To ensure your best talent doesn't get demoralized and start looking for a new job, it's critical for you to gain insight into this phenomenon.
Economic Impact of CipherTrust Platform
Thales commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying the CipherTrust Platform.
The study illustrates how Thales' CipherTrust Data Security Platform's next-generation unified data protection, discovers, protects and controls sensitive data anywhere.
After reading it, you'll understand why Frost & Sullivan named Thales Software Monetization as the 2022 Market Leader in global software licensing and entitlement management.
Ready to talk improving cybersecurity and boosting your company's ROI?
Contoso Technical Solutions can help you get started with a complimentary cybersecurity consultation.
Does the Future of Work Include a Shift to Hybrid Work?
In our continually evolving new normal, it looks likely the hybrid work model will replace conventional, full-time in-office models. This is confirmed by surveys including from McKinsey & Company showing that many millions of Americans engage in hybrid work arrangements and want more of it. To derive the most value from hybrid work and attract and retain talent, leaders of distributed work need to continually fine-tune their approach to work flexibility. In this LinkedIn blog post, former Accenture marketing leader, Katrina Klier, provides tips to consider. Read the blog here.
The confusing job market
While the hospitality industry is accelerating hiring after the pandemic forced massive layoffs, tech companies that hired most aggressively during COVID find themselves overstaffed. Here's how the job market is playing out during these unprecedented times.
Growth Opportunity Analysis of the Global Software License Management Market
The continual demand for SaaS products and Intelligent devices has created the need for more robust entitlement management.
Read the report for an in-depth analysis of the SLM market, emerging trends and challenges, an overview of solutions and opportunities available across the global market.
Then contact Contoso Technical Solutions to get started with Thales, the market leader in global software licensing and entitlement management.
View: Growth Opportunity Analysis of the Global Software License Management Market
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Digital Transformation the Open Source Way
This eBook is filled to the brim with insights, ideas and customer success stories designed to scaffold your digital transformation plan. Explore the five elements of successful digital transformation, understand the "open approach" needed to build flexible processes and a collaborative culture and learn how the Red Hat Open Practice Library spurs innovation and aids in customer-centric product development.
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.
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.
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.
What private emerging tech companies don't tell you about their business
While public tech companies are required by law to disclose tons of data that can help analysts make informed decisions about their trajectories, private companies don't have to share nearly as much. Now, thanks to the Emerging Technology Survey, you can access sentiment and performance data based on surveys of more than 1,000 chief information officers and information technology buyers covering more than 400 private companies. Check out this fascinating report for metrics that help predict private tech success or failure.
Friday, January 13, 2023
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.
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.
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.
A Free Tech Assessment
Can your current tech stack catapult your business into the future or are you at risk of falling behind more forward-thinking competitors? As sellers of the newest, most innovative enterprise tech from world-class vendors, Contoso Technical Solutions can help evaluate your tech capabilities. Schedule your free assessment today.
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, January 12, 2023
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.
From Chip to Cloud: Endpoint Security for the Modern Workplace Flyer
Check out this video to learn about out-of-box Microsoft Surface security settings that can safeguard your endpoints and simplify the work that IT pros do. If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to us today.
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.
The Top 10 Reasons Why Businesses Will Fail Over The Next 10 Years
Business failure is not a new concept—50% of the Fortune 500 companies that existed 20 years ago have disappeared. But the reasons causing modern businesses to close are changing. Here's insight to help your business avoid the most dangerous pitfalls.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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.
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?
From Chip to Cloud: Endpoint Security for the Modern Workplace Flyer
Check out this document to learn more about essential Microsoft Surface security features designed to keep your endpoints safe. For additional information, feel free to contact us today.
View: From Chip to Cloud: Endpoint Security for the Modern Workplace Flyer
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.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
As the pandemic winds down, do you think the rate of digital transformation & innovation—accelerated by the demands of the pandemic-driven hybrid workforce—will decrease? How can tech companies sustain momentum? #EnterpriseTech
As the pandemic winds down, do you think the rate of digital transformation & innovation—accelerated by the demands of the pandemic-driven hybrid workforce—will decrease? How can tech companies sustain momentum?
#EnterpriseTech
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.
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.
Marks & Spencer Embraces the Future of Retail with Microsoft Teams for Frontline Workers
In its journey to becoming a digital-first business, British retailer Marks & Spencer embraces Microsoft Teams and deploys Surface Go 2 devices to frontline workers across hundreds of stores in the United Kingdom. Watch this video to discover how Microsoft helps Marks & Spencer empower frontline workers to spend more time interacting with customers and co-workers on the shop floor while reducing paper use and improving work/life balance.
Omnitracs Builds Digital Logistics Platform, Agile Development Approach With Red Hat
When Omnitracs, a pioneer in transportation technology, was ready to modernize development practices to deliver new features to market more rapidly, they chose Red Hat OpenShift. Read their story to learn how their team used collaborative practices and modular technology to increase innovation and expand business opportunities.
View: Omnitracs Builds Digital Logistics Platform, Agile Development Approach With Red Hat
Giant Eagle reimagines communications, supports hybrid work model with Microsoft Teams
When Giant Eagle wanted to emphasize corporate values around racial equality and treating people with kindness and respect, it turned to Microsoft Teams live events. In this customer story, Giant Eagle shares its experience using Teams to bring presentations from two store locations to almost 17,000 team members. Get the story to see how Microsoft Teams helps the grocer create virtual and physical spaces that bring people together in new ways.
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.
Monday, January 9, 2023
mobilezone Offers Employees Intelligent Endpoint Management
When Swiss telecommunications provider mobilezon began updating the IT services at its retail shops, the company was initially stymied by an outdated endpoint management solution. Mobilezone wanted better control over store tablets and laptops. How they successfully solved their problem with VMware Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and ensured a superior customer service experience is described in this customer case study.
Learn about mobilezone's new endpoint management strategy. Download the case study here.
View: mobilezone Offers Employees Intelligent Endpoint Management
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.
Empowering 2 Billion Global Frontline Workers
This blog highlights the push at retail to drive positive outcomes for employees, as this will ultimately also improve the shopping experience for customers and boost the bottom line. At the center of this push is a prioritization of culture and an investment in technology that enables frontline workers to thrive. Read the blog to dive into the details.
2022 technology industry outlook
Taking cloud and everything-as-a-service to the next level and creating the supply chain of the future are just two of the ways forward looking tech companies are laying the foundation for long-term growth. Read the blog for a complete analysis on how tech companies can sustain the digital transformation momentum post-pandemic.
How do you manage a diverse collection of smart phones, laptops, servers and even printers? Share your thoughts on intelligent endpoint management. @VMware, #ITsecurity, #cybersecurity
How do you manage a diverse collection of smart phones, laptops, servers and even printers?
Share your thoughts on intelligent endpoint management.
@VMware, #ITsecurity, #cybersecurity
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.
Free Work Trends Consultation
What workplace trends will have the biggest impact on how we work and live in the coming year? The answer will help you prepare for the future and empower employees with the insights, technology and support they need to move your organization forward. Having a vision of the business landscape ahead is critical to our work helping clients create and implement future-ready technology strategies. Receive a free Work Trends Consultation when you schedule direct.
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.
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Surface Hub 2S. Meetings and Collaboration for Hybrid Teams
Discover how you can empower collaboration with the Microsoft Surface Hub 2S in this video. Watch it to see how you can create engaging meetings, use digital whiteboarding features, and more.
Maximizing Your ROI From Microsoft 365 Enterprise With Microsoft Surface
In this eBook, you'll find a wealth of research and insights that show how Surface devices paired with Microsoft 365 Enterprise maximizes the return on your investment. Be sure to read it all the way through to discover how this pairing empowers teamwork.
View: Maximizing Your ROI From Microsoft 365 Enterprise With Microsoft Surface
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.
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.
Friday, January 6, 2023
What private emerging tech companies don't tell you about their business
While public tech companies are required by law to disclose tons of data that can help analysts make informed decisions about their trajectories, private companies don't have to share nearly as much. Now, thanks to the Emerging Technology Survey, you can access sentiment and performance data based on surveys of more than 1,000 chief information officers and information technology buyers covering more than 400 private companies. Check out this fascinating report for metrics that help predict private tech success or failure.
Apple Hybrid Work Policy Drives High-Profile Departure
As businesses increasingly urge employees to return to the office, they risk alienating some staff, as well as retaining and recruiting talent.
And no business is immune, as evidenced by the resignation of Apple's director of machine learning over the company's hybrid work policy. Read on for an overview of how to navigate the new work landscape.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, January 5, 2023
A Free Tech Assessment
Can your current tech stack catapult your business into the future or are you at risk of falling behind more forward-thinking competitors? As sellers of the newest, most innovative enterprise tech from world-class vendors, Contoso Technical Solutions can help evaluate your tech capabilities. Schedule your free assessment today.
Get a free assessment of your hybrid work model
Designing a new work model is never easy. If you would like a free assessment of how your hybrid work capabilities stack up against the competition, schedule your free assessment with a consultant from Contoso Technical Solutions.
Transformation Takes Practice
What is open transformation? This eBook is a vital resource for planning and executing the cultural changes at the heart of a transition with Red Hat. Get the eBook for a look at the five key components for successful transformation, what it takes to achieve a continuous discovery to delivery cycles, how to track open processes and more.
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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!
The Top 10 Reasons Why Businesses Will Fail Over The Next 10 Years
Business failure is not a new concept—50% of the Fortune 500 companies that existed 20 years ago have disappeared. But the reasons causing modern businesses to close are changing. Here's insight to help your business avoid the most dangerous pitfalls.
Hybrid Work Should Be an Exercise in Design Thinking. Here's Why
When it comes to designing your hybrid work strategies, if you're either mirroring your competitors or basing decisions on your own preferences, you're making a mistake according to some experts. See why experimentation could be an immensely valuable strategy in your efforts to create the best possible hybrid work environment.
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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.
As the pandemic winds down, do you think the rate of digital transformation & innovation—accelerated by the demands of the pandemic-driven hybrid workforce—will decrease? How can tech companies sustain momentum? #EnterpriseTech
As the pandemic winds down, do you think the rate of digital transformation & innovation—accelerated by the demands of the pandemic-driven hybrid workforce—will decrease? How can tech companies sustain momentum?
#EnterpriseTech
Thinking about your #hybridworkforce, have you had to adjust your management style (e.g., incentive structure, training, feedback loop, etc.) to more effectively support the new landscape?
Thinking about your #hybridworkforce, have you had to adjust your management style (e.g., incentive structure, training, feedback loop, etc.) to more effectively support the new landscape?
REI Connects with Customers for Virtual Outfitting
Outdoor apparel retailer REI modernizes the frontline worker experience by equipping employees on the shop floor with iPads and other Apple mobile devices and Microsoft 365 productivity tools. This customer story highlights REI's creative use of Microsoft Teams to create an online virtual outfitting solution. Get the story for a look at results including high customer satisfaction and improved agility.
Four Customer Challenges Addressed by Red Hat
Looking to exceed business expectations and fuel rapid innovation? Watch this Red Hat Director explain how the Red Hat portfolio addresses four common customer challenges: Digital transformation, working in multi cloud environments, dev ops for container-based technologies and the shift from proprietary to open source technologies.
Transform Your Legacy Desktop Virtualization Environment with VMware Horizon
Today's distributed workforce is putting more demands on your virtual desktop environment. To keep up with these demands, you need a truly modern VDI platform that enables secure access to business-critical apps on any device and across any cloud. Read this brief to learn how VMware Horizon not only provides the modern platform you need, but also helps reduce capital and admin costs while delivering a top-notch end-user experience.
View: Transform Your Legacy Desktop Virtualization Environment with VMware Horizon
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.
Monday, January 2, 2023
Leading College Delivers Secure, Anytime, Anywhere Digital Access to Learning
The College of New Jersey wanted to give its 7,400 students a modern, high caliber learning experience accessible from anywhere on or off campus. The college created its secure, virtual desktop infrastructure with VMware. Get the story to learn from the institution's experience creating a more scalable, agile approach to delivering secure digital access to education with VMware solutions including VMware Horizon.
View: Leading College Delivers Secure, Anytime, Anywhere Digital Access to Learning
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.
What's New in Microsoft Teams
Learn about the latest innovations coming to Microsoft Teams to make teamwork easier, more flexible, and inclusive. This post provides details for all the Teams features and solutions announced at Microsoft Ignite.
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.
Retail Day in the Life with Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams empowers retail workers to be connected, productive, and focused on customers and tasks at hand. Watch the video for a quick look at the capabilities that make it all possible including shift management, task management and push-to-talk communications.
2022 technology industry outlook
Taking cloud and everything-as-a-service to the next level and creating the supply chain of the future are just two of the ways forward looking tech companies are laying the foundation for long-term growth. Read the blog for a complete analysis on how tech companies can sustain the digital transformation momentum post-pandemic.
How to Fine-Tune Meetings for Hybrid Work Settings
Technology can make meetings more equitable and inclusive for employees joining from home.
Cisco's Hybrid Work Model Is Built For Flexibility And Success
Francine Katsoudas, the tech giant Cisco's executive vice president and chief people, policy and purpose officer, argues that flexible, empathetic leadership should underlie a successful hybrid work model. Read on for more original insight.
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