Saturday, April 29, 2023

Demo our AI offerings

Interested in seeing how AI-powered solutions can boost your productivity, streamline processes and automate mundane tasks? Book a free demo to explore our world-class AI tools.

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Consultation on hybrid work enablement tools and strategies

We partner with world-class vendors to deliver the most innovative hybrid work enablement solutions on the market. Book your free demo today.

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Green Intelligence: Why Data And AI Must Become More Sustainable

AI, big data, and machine learning are growing at a phenomenal pace, but these technologies also have an enormous environmental impact. Find out what can be done to make AI and big data more sustainable.

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Free consultation on cutting cloud costs

How optimized is your cloud environment for gaining a competitive advantage and growing your business? We can help you answer this critical question with a free assessment of your cloud infrastructure.

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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.

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Friday, April 28, 2023

Microsoft adds OpenAI technology to Word and Excel

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it will add artificial intelligence (AI) technology to its Microsoft suite of business tools and programs. In a news release, Microsoft said its new AI feature,...

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Will non-linear work days be the new hybrid working?

With a majority of companies now comfortable allowing their employees to work remotely, could the next workplace debate be the 9-5?

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Book a complimentary consultation on AI

Not every AI-powered solution is right for your organization. In fact, some AI tools might be counterproductive to your operations and business goals. We can help you sort through the AI tech flooding the market and identify the solutions you actually need to run and grow your business. Schedule your complimentary consultation today.

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Cloud Computing Is Pricy. These Startups Want to Help

Cloud computing is expensive. As the tech economy stumbles and businesses pare back, growth at the largest cloud-computing companies has slowed. That's created an opportunity for startups that want to help trim those bills.

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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.

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Datasheet—Red Hat Insights

Red Hat Insights is a single, consistent tool for analyzing Red Hat Enterprise Linux running across both hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructures. This handy guide breaks down the features and benefits of Insights for optimizing infrastructure with security and IT risk analytics.

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Understanding the Role of Modernized PCs in Hybrid Work Environment Optimization

This report from Forrester explores the role of modernized PCs and laptops in hybrid work optimization. Give it a read to learn how you can optimize for remote work.

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Has your organization already started implementing #GenerativeAI? If not, what's holding you back?

Has your organization already started implementing #GenerativeAI? If not, what's holding you back?

There's pervasive uncertainty among managers as to how to optimize hybrid work environments. What has been your organization's approach to developing an effective #hybridworkmodel? Do you think you have it figured out or is it a work in progress?

There's pervasive uncertainty among managers as to how to optimize hybrid work environments. What has been your organization's approach to developing an effective #hybridworkmodel? Do you think you have it figured out or is it a work in progress?

Citing Risks to Humanity, AI & Tech Leaders Demand Pause on AI Research

While applauding the ethical intentions of the open letter -- signed by Steve Wozniak, Turing Prize winner Yoshua Bengio, Elon Musk, and over 1,000 other leaders -- some experts wonder if the approach is too little, too late.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Do you work with more than one cloud provider? If so, what are some challenges you regularly encounter in managing a #multicloud environment?

Do you work with more than one cloud provider? If so, what are some challenges you regularly encounter in managing a #multicloud environment?

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.

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Remote and Hybrid work made easier with Surface for Business

With Surface for Business, you can make remote and hybrid work easier. Check out this video for customer stories from organizations around the world so that you can learn how organizations like yours are leveraging Surface devices.

Generative AI's future in enterprise could be smaller, more focused language models

As generative AI, like ChatGPT, continues to take hold, its future in business could be smaller, more focused models instead of a boil-the-ocean approach.

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Getting Managers Aboard With Hybrid Work

Many employees express satisfaction with hybrid work arrangements. Managers, not so much

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Tech leaders, entrepreneurs and public policy experts are raising red flags about the breakneck speed of AI implementation—citing everything from privacy concerns to flawed data. What are some of your biggest concerns about AI's meteoric rise?

Tech leaders, entrepreneurs and public policy experts are raising red flags about the breakneck speed of AI implementation—citing everything from privacy concerns to flawed data. What are some of your biggest concerns about AI's meteoric rise?

Don't get lost in the cloud: How to manage multiple providers

What are the potential benefits and pitfalls of a multi-cloud approach, and how can organizations get the most out of multiple vendors?

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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.

Red Hat Insights Overview

Red Hat Insights provides a window into securing systems in a Linux environment, showing you areas to focus on and what to fix. Proactively expose operational and security risks and identify compliance issues. See more in this 5-minute video, and then contact a Contoso Technical Solutions Red Hat consultant for pricing and implementation details.

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.

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Chatting about ChatGPT

The Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference opened up opportunities to present enterprise tech vendor visions around the likes of ChatGPT.

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Monday, April 24, 2023

VMware Named a Leader in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Tools.

According to Gartner, more than 90% of clients will soon use cloud-based UEM tools. This blog article explains why Gartner named VMware as a leader for overall ability to execute and completeness of vision.

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No one's talking about the shocking lack of hybrid work guidelines

As companies continue to navigate the new normal of remote and hybrid work, it's crucial that they establish clear expectations and guidelines for their employees. And unlike Disney and Twitter, it's very important that they don't change their minds randomly when the leadership changes.

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Journey to the cloud via Microsoft Azure and lessons learned along the way

Longtime Microsoft veteran Pete Apple, a principal service engineer in Microsoft Digital, discusses how the company has benefitted from moving to the cloud and running on Microsoft Azure. Watch the video to gain insight on lessons learned about easy wins, top security considerations and best practices, cloud optimization approaches, segmentation, iterative processes and more.

Challenges for Startups in Adopting AI and Data Analytics

In this contributed article, Bal Heroor, CEO and Principal at Mactores, believes that by 2027, it is nearly unavoidable that every business, both big and small, will need to get serious about adopting a high-value data analytics system. While this can be a costly investment, there's no reason that even a startup can't be a part of the data transformation that is affecting almost every industry sector today.

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How Cloud Management Helped Indian Bank Handle a Merger

When two banks in India merged its offices, banking services and 400 applications, they had to do it while ensuring continuous availability of services for their customers. The solution was VMware. The newly merged bank decided to implement a private cloud using VMware vCloud Suite. The migration was completed with no downtime in just three months. Read how the new Indian Bank handled the move in this customer story.

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5 ways to cut waste in cloud spending: McKinsey

Companies will probably increase cloud computing budgets by more than 20% next year even as they waste as much as 32% of their spending, according to surveys and analysts' estimates.

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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.

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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.

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

What's Next For Sustainability, IT And The Digital Employee Experience?

It's important for businesses to ask themselves: How can we work to improve employee experience in the age of hybrid work while also maximizing the value of our IT?

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Google kills Glass Enterprise, but big tech's AR dreams live on

Google Glass generated curiosity, not widespread acceptance — but that isn't stopping Google and its rivals from developing other augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) products.

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What can AI do for you? Free demo

The seemingly limitless potential of AI to transform business ops can make it more difficult to narrow your focus when it comes to investing in the AI tech that's tailored to your unique needs. Schedule a free demo to discover which AI solution makes sense for your business.

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A free consultation on managing cyber risk

If your organization is deploying cloud native code without taking necessary security precautions at key stages of the development process, you are vulnerable to a cyberattack. Schedule a free consultation with one of our experts to learn how to mitigate cyber risk.

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The Future Of Cloud Computing: Trends To Watch Out For

A key element of updated IT infrastructures, cloud computing has recently become an amazing technology. It offers an easy way to run apps online and retrieve data. A new era of digital development has begun as a result of the demand for more effective, affordable, and secure data storage, use, and communications. Following these developments [...]

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Building Telco Edge: Why Multicloud Will Dominate

Based on a survey of 150 CSPs, this detail-rich analyst report from STL Partners explores multi-cloud edge infrastructure and resulting lessons for telcos. Download the report for a look at key factors includeing convergence, organization and hyperscaler partnerships.

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Boost employee productivity

The evolving hybrid workforce is creating unique challenges and opportunities for virtually every business when it comes to keeping employees happy and productive. We partner with leading employee enablement solution providers, and we're offering a free assessment of how well you're meeting your employees' needs. Book today.

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Experience our latest tech offering—free demo

Whether you're looking to boost productivity, facilitate cloud migration or streamline IT, we offer solutions from the world's top tech vendors to help you achieve your business goals. Schedule your free demo today.

Demo a leading edge computing solution

Curious as to why edge computing is suddenly gaining on the cloud? Book a free demo of a world-class edge computing solution and see what all the hype is about.

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Organizations tempt risk as they deploy code more frequently

An imbalance between developers and security professionals on staff spotlights a disconnect between these business functions and objectives.

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

How Technology Is Transforming The Investment Landscape

By embracing the power of technology, investors can gain access to new opportunities, make more informed decisions and take advantage of the benefits of the new investment landscape.

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Edge Computing in Action: Healthcare

Intelligent healthcare analytics are transforming clinical decision making. Leveraging edge computing allows clinics and hospitals to predict disease, comply with privacy regulations and standardize data for analysis. See how Red Hat enables these advances while reducing costs and prioritizing security.

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Humanity at Work

Find out how to build a work culture that is human-centric to ensure a positive employee experience that leads to better retention.

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Surface Pro 7+ for Education K-12

With the Surface Pro 7+ for education, you can empower learning from anywhere. Review this flyer to discover powerful performance, extended battery life, and other great features.

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SVB Collapse Puts Pressure on Enterprise-Tech Pipeline

The abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is expected to put a damper on innovation in the enterprise-technology market—at least in the short term.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

If you could wave a magic wand to create the perfect #AIusecase specifically tailored for your business or industry, what would it look like?

If you could wave a magic wand to create the perfect #AIusecase specifically tailored for your business or industry, what would it look like?

Has your organization's senior leadership shown a greater interest in overseeing cybersecurity strategy in the face of the recent surge in crippling #cyberattacks?

Has your organization's senior leadership shown a greater interest in overseeing cybersecurity strategy in the face of the recent surge in crippling #cyberattacks?

Top Six Edge Computing Trends To Know About In 2023

With edge computing, businesses no longer need to transmit data back to a central location, process it and get a response. Computation can instead take place in nearby edge data centers.

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Some critics think that too many companies are misconstruing the key drivers that would motivate employees to shift from #remotework. Based on what you are seeing within your network, what do you think?

Some critics think that too many companies are misconstruing the key drivers that would motivate employees to shift from #remotework. Based on what you are seeing within your network, what do you think?

Surface Pro 7+ for Education

Discover how the Surface Pro 7+ offers the power and performance and students and teachers need as well as the easy management that IT leaders want. You can learn more in this flyer.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

With advances in AI dominating tech headlines, it's easy to overlook other tech innovations coming down the pike. Which non-AI developments or solutions are you most excited about?

With advances in AI dominating tech headlines, it's easy to overlook other tech innovations coming down the pike. Which non-AI developments or solutions are you most excited about?

Are you currently evaluating an #EdgeComputing solution? If yes, what do you think are its core advantages relative to #cloudcomputing?

Are you currently evaluating an #EdgeComputing solution? If yes, what do you think are its core advantages relative to #cloudcomputing?

Corporate boards struggle to understand cybersecurity and digital transformation

Boards are trying to navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape as federal regulators plan additional breach disclosure rules.

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IBM Builds An AI Supercomputer On The Cheap In Its Cloud

By definition, a capability-class supercomputer means buying the best compute, storage, and networking available and getting high performance at just

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What is Edge Computing?

This concise explanation of edge computing can help demystify the concept. Whether it's a remote location, vehicle, or manufacturer, the need to deliver information and insights faster is driving data to the edge. Watch the video.

Monday, April 17, 2023

Tech, Flex Space Will Bring Employees Back to the Office, Not Fancy Amenities

A recent survey revealed employees would much rather have the opportunity to work out of a flexible workspace than be asked to return to a flashy corporate office.

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4 Ways the Tech Market Will Change for IT Companies in 2023

Tech executives 👋 Gartner expects 4️⃣ emerging trends to require a response from all IT companies in 2023. Discover how to create new opportunities from these emerging trends ✔ #GartnerIT #EmergingTechnology #TechnologyTrends

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Supercomputer at the University of Florida is harnessing the awesome power of AI

The University of Florida is home to one of the fastest supercomputers in the world. It is called HiPerGator and researchers are using the processing power to crunch large amounts of data.

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Schedule a Free Cloud Migration Consultation

Assessing your IT resources and environment to evaluate its readiness for the cloud is the first step in a migration initiative. Schedule a complimentary cloud migration consultation with an expert from Contoso Technical Solutions to make your cloud journey easier and create a best practices-based cloud environment.

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Edge Computing Eats the Cloud?

Edge computing was previously pegged as edgy. Now it's ubiquitous. Here's why -- and where it's taking a big chomp out of cloud's lofty turf.

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Mapping Microsoft's expedition to the cloud with good cartography

The man originally charged with mapping Microsoft's expedition to the cloud, Pete Apple, recalls the intricacies and nuances the company experienced along the way. Read the blog to gain insight on the important role mapping played driving the journey.

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Bring the Benefits of the Cloud to On-Premises Workloads

To IT admins new to VMware Workspace Many business-critical workloads run on-premises for reasons of security, privacy, governance, performance and economics. All too often, these workloads are spread across infrastructure silos and lack the toolsets that optimize cloud benefits. The on-demand webinar, "vSphere 8: Bring the Benefits of the Cloud to On-Premises Workloads," shows you how to break free from these constraints with a new vSphere 8 offering, vSphere+. Watch the on-demand webinar to see how the latest vSphere version enables IT admins and DevOps engineers to access high-value cloud services that boost IT productivity and speed developer velocity for all applications, existing and next-gen.

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The top cyber risks to watch out for in 2023

The top cyber risks of 2023 range from growing geopolitical tensions to insufficient corporate leadership attention and the scarcity of cyber personnel, according to a new report from the Bipartisan Policy Center, a Washington think tank.

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Single Node OpenShift at the Manufacturing Edge

To help manufacturers transition to modern app development, Red Hat OpenShift prioritizes the consistency of operations in edge deployments for applications and infrastructure management. And with single node OpenShift, you have the flexibility to choose the right hardware footprint size and capabilities based on your edge environment. Read this blog for insight.

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Complimentary consultation on hybrid work empowerment

If you're struggling to effectively manage transitioning employees from remote to in-person or hybrid, we are offering a free consultation on solutions and services that can facilitate the process. Book today.

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Demo a leading attack surface management solution

As your attack surface expands, defending vulnerable entry points against sophisticated attacks becomes increasingly complex. We can show you an elite solution from a world-class vendor designed to facilitate attack surface management—saving you time, resources, and major headaches. Schedule your free demo today.

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Big Data: The Fuel Behind Successful Businesses

Gediminas Rickevičius, VP of global partnerships at Oxylabs, says with the help of modern technologies today, businesses can get the most out of public data.

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Reducing your Cloud Computing Climate Impact

Making the choice to deploy to the cloud is clearly the better choice for the climate, but you can further reduce your emissions by taking a couple of key steps. You are invited to attend this session to learn more about how the tech community is helping to mitigate climate change and a simple strategy to reduce your carbon footprint in the cloud.

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How to Protect a Multi-Cloud Architecture From Data Breaches, Cybersecurity Attacks

Multi-cloud provides flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency, but securing this architecture requires a comprehensive approach. Frank Domizio explains.

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New Research Shows Surprising Development In Hybrid Workplace Policy And The Return To Office"

Given the extensive headlines about Amazon, Disney, and Starbucks ordering employees back to the office, you might think that the back-to-office return is inevitable. Yet do such headlines represent the reality of a new wave, or are they just clickbait for anxious workers?

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Access Control Gap in Microsoft Active Directory Widens Enterprise Attack Surface

One researcher thinks trust is broken in AD. Microsoft disagrees that there's a security vulnerability. But enterprise IT environments should be aware of an authentication gap either way.

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Demo a new data management solution

If you're struggling to make sense of the massive volumes of data stored in your cloud or hybrid environment, we can show you a world-class data management solution. Book your free demo today.

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

How sustainable is your tech portfolio?

If reducing your organization's carbon footprint is an important goal, schedule a free consultation with one of our experts to assess just how green your tech suite is.

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A complimentary assessment of your security strategy

How effective is your cybersecurity strategy in fending off today's advanced attacks? To find out, book a free assessment with a cybersecurity expert at Contoso Technical Solutions

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Are you continuing to see more and more #remoteworkers return to the office at your organization? Or has the shift from remote to in-person slowed down or maybe even come to a halt?

Are you continuing to see more and more #remoteworkers return to the office at your organization? Or has the shift from remote to in-person slowed down or maybe even come to a halt?

Which cybersecurity threats are you most worried about? Phishing attacks? Brand Impersonation Attacks (aka #brandspoofing). Something else? Share your thoughts and let us know some of the solutions you've invested in to mitigate risk.

Which cybersecurity threats are you most worried about? Phishing attacks? Brand Impersonation Attacks (aka #brandspoofing). Something else? Share your thoughts and let us know some of the solutions you've invested in to mitigate risk.

How AI can ease those data management woes

A look at how AI and ML-driven techniques can address data management challenges for modern enterprises.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Cloud Computing Sustainability: How Green Is the Cloud?

Here are five facts on why cloud computing is more eco-friendly than conventional data centers — and why the difference will become even more pronounced in the future.

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Trend Micro, LogRhythm Combine SIEM, XDR for Cybersecurity Fight

Trend Micro and LogRhythm entered into a partnership to integrate their security information and event management (SIEM) and extended detection and response (XDR) platforms so security teams can pull threat data from multiple sources, correlate that data, and respond automatically to potential threats. But this joint service exists in a market that's "rife with offerings" of a similar nature, LogRhythm Director of Technology Alliances Robert Dirth told SDxCentral.

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Hybrid Work Is the New Norm—and So Are Half-Full Buildings

Many workers doing their jobs from home. Bosses are pushing for a return to the office.

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Jamf VP explains enterprise security threats — and how to mitigate them

Jamf has published its annual security trends report; I spoke with Michael Covington, the company's vice president of portfolio strategy to gain insights into what Jamf turned up.

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How would you rate your organization's ability to scale #datamanagement in the digital transformation era?

How would you rate your organization's ability to scale #datamanagement in the digital transformation era?

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

How much does a product's potential environmental impact factor into your purchasing decision? #SustainableTech

How much does a product's potential environmental impact factor into your purchasing decision? #SustainableTech

Are there any cybersecurity strategies or approaches you've seen tried that have proven ineffective? What do you think are some of the key attributes of a successful security strategy?

Are there any cybersecurity strategies or approaches you've seen tried that have proven ineffective? What do you think are some of the key attributes of a successful security strategy?

Manufacturers Can Scale Edge Computing with Hybrid Cloud

Take a deep dive into digital manufacturing including the challenges of merging information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) and the benefits of hybrid cloud computing. With a focus on security and efficiency, this brief offers stakeholders an in-depth look at the possibilities and proven performance of Red Hat's portfolio in the manufacturing sector. Download the brief.

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The gap between remote and onsite work narrows — again

Work is continuing to oscillate with the times

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Shifting left in enterprise cloud security

In today's constantly-evolving landscape of cyberthreats, with increased popularity of multi-cloud, hackers have never had more ways into company networks

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Announcing Workspace ONE UEM support for virtual desktops with Amazon WorkSpaces

VMware recently announced the general availability of Workspace ONE UEM support for virtual desktops on Amazon WorkSpaces. Workspace ONE UEM enables admins to manage the complete lifecycle of computers and devices across any platform and device type in an organization. Now it also supports virtual Windows 10 and Linux desktops on Amazon WorkSpaces. This article details the capabilities and advantages of Workspace ONE UEM with Amazon WorkSpaces. Read the article for insight.

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Unlocking the Power of AI with a Real-Time Data Strategy

To succeed with real-time AI, data ecosystems need to excel at handling fast-moving streams of events, operational data, and machine learning models to leverage insights and automate decision-making. This article, by George Trujillo, Principal Data Strategist, DataStaxfocus, focuses on why these three elements and capabilities are fundamental building blocks of a data ecosystem that can support real-time AI.

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Workspace ONE Integrates with Google Cloud's BeyondCorp Enterprise and Google Workspace to Support Context-Aware Access Policies on Mobile Devices

VMware's Workspace ONE UEM now supports integration with BeyondCorp Enterprise and Google Workspace for Android and iOS devices. Organizations can now provide employees with secure access to private and public cloud applications, as well as Google Workspace applications, on their mobile devices. This blog article details the announcement.

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The growing imperatives of ESG and how cloud computing providers measure up

The term ESG emerged in the 2000s as investors examined the role of environmental, social and governance value drivers in asset management and financial research.

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How 'born in the cloud' thinking is fueling Microsoft's transformation

After 8 years, Microsoft has finished the "lifting and shifting" of its massive internal workload to Microsoft Azure and this has the company rethinking everything. Read the blog to learn how the company is retooling to take advantage of all the cloud has to offer.

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Cybersecurity teams, beware: The defender's dilemma is a lie

Defenders rightly expect attackers to lie and cheat to achieve their goals, but sometimes we forget that lying and cheating can work both ways

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Saturday, April 8, 2023

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Transforms the Edge in Oil and Gas

Red Hat Enterprise Linux eliminates barriers faced by energy companies in edge computing, including: • device classification • cybersecurity • infrastructure security • operational reliability This solution brief explains how Red Hat helps you manage the edge to maximize efficiency and innovation.

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ChatGPT comes to Microsoft's enterprise-focused, Azure-powered managed service

ChatGPT is now available through the Azure OpenAI Service, Microsoft's fully managed, enterprise-focused repackage of OpenAI tech.

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A free consultation on managing the hybrid workforce

Empower your hybrid workforce by optimizing both the value of in-person collaboration and the flexibility of remote work. Book your free consultation today.

Decide which AI solution is right for you

When it comes to AI powered solutions, a one size fits all approach won't work. We can help you determine which AI solution is right for your industry and your unique business needs. Book a free consultation to learn more.

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Demo a cloud solution tailored for your business

Not all cloud computing solutions are created equal—and not every popular solution is right for your industry or your business. Sign up for a free consultation to discover the solution that's customized for your unique operational needs.

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Friday, April 7, 2023

Manufacturing IT pros: what are some unique cybersecurity threats disproportionately targeting your industry?

Manufacturing IT pros: what are some unique cybersecurity threats disproportionately targeting your industry?

Demo our productivity-boosting solutions

A key strategy for weathering rising business costs is to boost productivity. We work with world-class vendors to deliver productivity-accelerating tech that can help your business grow during uncertain economic times. Schedule your free demo today.

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Your Biggest Cybersecurity Risks Could Be Inside Your Organization

Today more than 300 million people are working remotely — creating, accessing, sharing, and storing data wherever they go — and data breaches arising from insider threats and simple mishaps can cost businesses an average of $7.5 million annually. Ultimately it doesn't matter if a breach is intentional or accidental. Insider risk programs should be part of every company's security strategy. To be successful, organizations should lead with their employees as partners in the effort and supplement their program with advanced tools that detect and mitigate insider risks wherever they arise. The author offers four lessons he's learned as Microsoft's chief information security officer.

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How AI and Machine Learning (ML) Help Prevent Sports Injuries

By analyzing data that athletes generate on the field, AI-and machine learning-powered predictions are preventing injuries and resulting in optimized training regimens.

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Cloud is a growing force in industrial IoT

The use of cloud technology is becoming more prevalent within industrial IoT. But U.S. industries are at the experimental stage with public clouds.

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

How Cybersecurity Protects Valuation: Considerations For Private Equity In The Deal Lifecycle

Cybersecurity risk applies to businesses of all sizes and across all industries - it is a risk that cannot be ignored.

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Google, Microsoft, Salesforce Transform Enterprise Productivity With Generative AI Integrations

New developments in generative AI are changing enterprise productivity as we know it. What will come next?

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Office Mandates. Pickleball. Beer. What Will Make Hybrid Work Stick?

Hybrid work has been choose-your-own-adventure, but now C.E.O.s are making their choices more permanent.

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Re-imagine Hybrid Work with the Latest Innovations from Surface

These innovations from Surface will help you re-imagine the hybrid workplace. Give this video a watch to discover advancements in AI and advanced processing—plus you can get a demo of the Surface Studio!

Thinking specifically about your industry, which #AI driven changes are you most excited about?

Thinking specifically about your industry, which #AI driven changes are you most excited about?

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Cloud computing adoption among healthcare organizations: 6 trends to know

Seven out of 10 healthcare IT professionals say their organizations have moved to the cloud, with another 20 percent saying that they hope to move to the cloud within the next two years, according to a Feb. 22 study from software company DuploCloud. 

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Biden's cybersecurity plan leaves quantum sector wanting more

The new National Cybersecurity Strategy for the U.S., unveiled last week by the Biden Administration, highlighted the importance for federal government agencies and the private sector to upgrade cu | The National Cybersecurity Strategy released last week reiterates previous statements the Biden Administration has made about quantum security threats, while offering nothing new.

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As business costs rise, is boosting operational efficiency and #productivity part of your strategy to lower expenses? If so, have you invested in any tech solutions to advance this goal? Would love your feedback.

As business costs rise, is boosting operational efficiency and #productivity part of your strategy to lower expenses? If so, have you invested in any tech solutions to advance this goal? Would love your feedback.

What do you think are some of the biggest mistakes employers are making in how they manage the #hybridworkforce?

What do you think are some of the biggest mistakes employers are making in how they manage the #hybridworkforce?

Hybrid Work: A Guide for Business Leaders

This eBook from Microsoft describes the lessons Microsoft has learned while making the shift to hybrid work—plus steps you can take to make your own shift to hybrid happen. Give it a read to learn more.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

How A.I. and Big Data Will (And Should) Change Your IP Strategy

The last two decades have seen an increasing recognition of the value of patent rights. In many industries, ownership of a substantial number of...

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What are some key changes your industry is experiencing that can be directly linked to advances in #cloudcomputing?

What are some key changes your industry is experiencing that can be directly linked to advances in #cloudcomputing?

Discover the cybersecurity solution tailored to your business needs

A cookie cutter approach to cybersecurity just won't cut it. To cultivate cyber resilience, your business needs a solution suited for your specific industry and unique IT architecture and operations. To discover the right solution, schedule your free consultation.

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux at the Edge

Understand why businesses are moving to the edge with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This overview video outlines the challenges and opportunities of computing at the edge.

No- and low-code AI's role in the enterprise

How do business professionals without coding experience build and deploy AI? Low-code and no-code AI tools democratize AI and machine learning. Here's how.

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Monday, April 3, 2023

How to Make Hybrid Work Effective, Engaging, and Empowering

Read this guide based on research by Michael Arena, University of Pennsylvania Professor, to learn how to best manage the hybrid workforce.

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How AI-Driven Innovation Will Change Speech Technology

The possibilities for speech tech in the enterprise will require communications professionals to rethink what role "voice" communications will play

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Free Cloud Migration Assessment

Are you prepared for the changes cloud migration will bring to your organization? What does a cloud migration roadmap look like for your organization? Schedule a complimentary cloud migration assessment with a @Microsoft Azure expert from Contoso Technical Solutions.

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The capabilities of cloud computing in 2023

In this guest post, Helen Kelisky, managing director for Google Cloud in the UK and Ireland, sets out several key trends in the world of cloud that she predicts will play out in 2023.

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Plan a successful cloud adoption with a well-defined strategy

A successful cloud migration strategy makes it seamless for companies to move applications and data from an on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. Listen to this Microsoft Azure webinar to learn how to plan a successful cloud adoption with a well-defined strategy.

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Workspace ONE Demo for IT Admins

To IT admins new to VMware Workspace ONE, this introductory demo shows how Workspace ONE integrates unified endpoint management, application management and access control on a single platform. Watch this on demand video to see how it enables IT to deliver a digital workspace without sacrificing security and control.

Cyber Threats and Domestic Manufacturing

A series of high-profile and damaging cyberattacks has underscored the critical role cybersecurity teams play, and top brass are taking notice.

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Saturday, April 1, 2023

We can help you recruit and retain the best talent

Hybrid work has turned traditional talent acquisition strategies on their head—and if your organization hasn't revamped employee recruitment and retention strategies, you risk losing talent to more forward-looking competitors. Book your free consultation with a hybrid work expert at Contoso Technical Solutions to discover the enablement tools essential to managing today's talent.

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Demo a world-class automation solution

If budget constraints or the ongoing tech shortage is making it difficult for you to hire the right talent to execute business critical tech functions, you could benefit from an automation solution that allows your IT team to do more with less. Book your free demo to learn more.

Demo our AI-powered analytics solutions

The ability to collect and interpret massive volumes of data is key to sustaining a competitive advantage—it's also time consuming and expensive. We can help you make sense of your data by showing you how the latest AI-powered tools efficiently process data to deliver the analytics you need to make the right business decisions. Schedule your free demo today.

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A complimentary consultation on cloud management strategies

Now that you've migrated some or all your data and workloads to the cloud, you need to develop a long-term cloud management strategy optimized for growth, innovation and profitability. Schedule a free consultation on the right strategy for your organization with a cloud expert at Contoso Technical Solutions.

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5 Tech Roles That Pay More Annually to Work Remotely

While companies around the world are going back to the office, remote operations in tech companies remain strong. Here are the top 5 tech roles expected to pay more for remote work in 2023.

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