Saturday, September 30, 2023

Red Hat is a Leader in Multi-Cloud Container Development Solutions

The Forrester Wave: Multicloud Container Development Platforms, Q3 2020 report researched, analyzed, and scored the leading multicloud container development platform providers, and evaluated how each provider measures up and helps infrastructure and operations professionals select the right one for their needs. The report concluded that "Red Hat-IBM offers the leading platform for both developers and operators." After you read the report, contact us for a free demo.

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Salesforce AI Cloud Hints At The Promise Of Generative AI + Customer Data

Last week in New York, Salesforce unveiled its new Salesforce AI capabilities bringing together CRM, customer data, and generative AI. A brief analysis of Salesforce AI.

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The digital divide, rural businesses, and cloud computing

Rural businesses lack easy access to high-speed internet and thus cloud-based resources, causing vast disadvantages that affect the overall economy.

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Can enterprise tech redeem itself with generative AI?

In the second part of my interview with Dr. Vishal Sikka, founder and CEO of Vianai Systems, we discuss a novel question: can enterprise tech redeem itself with generative AI? Sikka also shares the top questions customers should ask - to separate solid generative AI vendors from pretenders.

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DOD's Cyber Workforce Implementation Plan Will Target Talent Gap

Using its recent Cyber Workforce Strategy as a foundation, the department will lay out six initiatives to address its growing cyber needs.

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Prevent ransomware—free demo

With the average ransomware attack costing businesses $4.5 million, how confident are you that you have the necessary capabilities to prevent this potentially devastating attack? Book a free demo of a leading ransomware solution to see if there's room for improvement.

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Improve data quality with AI and automation—free demo

You already know the damage bad data can do to your marketing ROI. We are offering a free demo of an AI-powered automation solution that can significantly improve your data quality and data management. Book today.

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Streamline cloud management—free demo

If you're concerned that you don't have the talent or resources to get the most out of cloud computing, we can help you implement a cost-effective cloud solution that doesn't require extensive training. Book a free demo and see for yourself.

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An AI solution that won't let you down—free demo

Skeptical about whether that shiny new AI solution will deliver the automation results you want, while ensuring data privacy compliance? Schedule a demo of an AI tool designed to address both goals.

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A complimentary consultation on securing the hybrid workforce

Securing your distributed workforce shouldn't blow up your budget. The key is consolidating legacy systems and investing in highly efficient, AI-powered security solutions that enable automation. Schedule a free consultation to learn more.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Latest on Ransomware and Phishing Attacks

Organizations must have a clear grasp of the current threat landscape in order to develop an effective email security strategy. In this discussion, Proofpoint

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Surface Studio 2+ | Hands-On & Overview

The Surface Studio 2+ is here and ready to help you reimagine the way you work! Check it out in this video—and place your orders now before they sell out!

6 marketing automation use cases where AI can help with data quality

Will AI help address age-old marketing issues or just add more complexity?

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How to use a CASB to manage shadow IT

Shadow IT makes organizations vulnerable to threats and other disruptions. Learn how to use a CASB to manage shadow IT in your network.

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The Difference Between a Good Tech Product and a Great One

Josh Hart, chief product and technology officer of YuLife, shares how emotions play a part in building better tech products that users love.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Enterprise Security in our New Era of Hybrid Work

Consolidating security systems is vital to optimizing defenses against today's advanced threats. See why and discover the other strategic imperatives in the new cybersecurity ecosystem.

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Microsoft Surface: Business Ready for Hybrid Work

Surface devices offer the power and flexibility your workforce needs to do more in the new hybrid work environment. Check out this interactive graphic to learn how Surface enables hybrid work. Be sure to click the orange bar and mouse over elements to discover details—and don't wait to place your orders because these devices will sell fast!

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Ransomware With an Identity Crisis Targets Small Businesses, Individuals

TZW is the latest version of Adhubllka, which has been active since 2019 but has gone largely unreported due to its lower ransom demands.

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4 Considerations for Choosing Your Multicloud Infrastructure Foundation

With advances in connected, autonomous, shared and electric (CASE) vehicles transforming technology and business models, and fast-evolving consumer behavior fueling changes in the market, the automotive industry's traditionally static value chain continues to be rapidly disrupted. Read the brief to learn how automotive IT leaders are finding that a multicloud strategy is the best option to position their business for the major automotive market evolution that is already transforming the industry, and learn how to apply lessons learned to the unique demands of your industry.

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Artificial Intelligence Is Taking Over Marketing"

AI has made great strides within the marketing department, with a large percentage of companies using it today. Learn the AI tools out there that can help you improve.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Desktop and Virtualization 101: - Understanding VDI and DaaS

The growing demand for remote work has solidified the need to deliver a hybrid workplace, making desktop and app virtualization more critical than ever. What deployment options are available to help your organization benefit from desktop and app virtualization? Download the infographic for an at-a-glance of the basics — including how you benefit.

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Bridging The Cloud Computing Skills Gap

Susanne Tedrick currently works as a cloud computing technical trainer at Microsoft. In her work, Susanne delivers skills-based, outcome-driven training on the Azure platform for some of Microsoft's leading enterprise clients. Susanne is a Microsoft Certified Educator, Trainer and Azure Solutions Architect. She is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the tech industry.  She is the co-author of Innovating for Diversity: Lessons from Top Companies that are Disrupting Old Practices to Achieve Inclusivity, Equity and Business Success (Wiley, 2023) author of the critically acclaimed Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators (Wiley, 2020).   Roads are likely to buckle and fail if they cannot handle a growing number of motorists. In online terms, more and more remote IT workers, fueled by the global pandemic, are finding they lack in-house skills to handle more than half of their current operational tasks. Even more important, this deficiency is making it difficult for employers to build and maintain resilient and secure clouds and other technological services. Here's what business leaders, C-suite executives, and HR, can do to bridge this gap and keep their own "roads" from buckling and failing. Recommendations [...]

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Add Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) as an identity provider for External Identities

Azure Active Directory is available as an identity provider option for B2B collaboration by default. If an external guest user has an Azure AD account through work or school, they can redeem your B2B collaboration invitations or complete your sign-up user flows using their Azure AD account. This technical blog post shows you how to permit guest users to sign in with their Azure AD account, verify publishers' domain and walks you through next steps. Read it for a quick demo.

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4 ways to show customers they can trust your generative AI enterprise tool

Here are ways your generative AI organization can build as an open book while building trust with potential customers.

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Azure Active Directory - The Ultimate Beginners Guide

In this video, Andy Malone, Microsoft MVP and certified trainer, demos Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) basics. From architecture to setting up users to assigning licenses, Andy walks through everything you need to know to make the most of Azure AD's rich functionality. Ready to learn! Watch the demo to participate in a busy section packed with demos.

How Application Developer Turnover is Shaping Security

Developers will, unfortunately, come and go, but it should never be because security teams are overburdening them.

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Leveraging Hybrid Cloud and SaaS with VMware Horizon

VMware Horizon VDI and DaaS bring you a modern desktop and app virtualization solution to support remote work. Together, they form a modern architecture for delivering the best experiences no matter where users are located. Watch this video for an overview of how VMware Horizon VDI and DaaS enable you to simplify management of virtual desktop and app environments.

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A History of Ransomware and the Cybersecurity Ecosystem

By looking back at the history of cyber threats, we can develop a better understanding of how to face them in the future.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

6 Considerations for Choosing the Right Kubernetes Platform

Get a glimpse of some top reasons for choosing a Kubernetes platform to gain efficiency in this 2-page overview. Want more information, including pricing details? Our Red Hat experts are happy to answer all your questions. Get in touch today for a free demo and to discuss flexible pricing options.

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Avoid these AI pitfalls—free consultation

AI is fraught with pitfalls that can wreak havoc on your operations if you aren't careful. Schedule a free consultation to discover the guardrails that can help you avoid major AI induced headaches.

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8 Benefits of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has been the hot talk of the town for a while now. But what are the benefits of using it?

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Optimize your hybrid workforce—free consultation

Poorly conceived or implemented return-to-the-office policies risk alienating employees and hurting productivity. Book a free consultation to discover the IT tools for building a thriving hybrid work culture.

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3 ways to bolster supply chain cybersecurity as attacks accelerate

Cyberattacks against supply chains are becoming more common and more sophisticated. A cybersecurity expert gives insight on what companies can do.

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Make the ROI case—a free consultation on tech procurement

Struggling to link new tech purchases to measurable ROI? We can help. Schedule a free consultation with one of our experts today.

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What's missing from your company's A.I. transformation is a transformer

To harness the power of A.I. more quickly, collaborate with a partner that knows the territory.

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Optimize your cloud ops—free consultation

Not sure if you're getting the most out of your cloud investment? Book a complimentary consultation on the strategies for measuring and improving cloud ROI.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Automate manual security tasks—free demo

If your IT team is struggling to respond to endless security alerts, they can benefit from an elite security automation solution from a leading vendor. Book a free demo to learn more.

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Why CFOs should partner with IT to drive enterprise digital transformation

Finance and IT are often the stewards of enterprise transformation. How should you align for impact?

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Hybrid Work Models Spread As Companies Navigate The Future Of Work

Several businesses are once again gearing up to bring employees back to the office, and this time with more structured hybrid work policies.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

In his new cybersecurity strategy, Biden identifies cloud security as a major threat

The federal government's increased focus on #cloudsecurity can help inform the private sector's approach.

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Kubernetes Native Security

Explore the benefits of Kubernetes-native security in this in-depth whitepaper. Contact a Red Hat expert at Contoso Technical Solutions for details on how the Kubernetes container orchestration system provides deeper insight, faster analysis, and simpler operations.

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Build a Viable IT Architecture for AI and Analytics

Data centers still focus on transactional records data. Is it time to consider a new IT architecture that accounts for AI and analytics?

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Unlock Trapped Revenue by Using Cloud Computing in Logistics

Utilizing the cloud in logistics business allows cost-effective scalability, real-time data analysis, and optimized supply chain management. Read to know more.

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How and when to charge for adding AI to your enterprise software

From pricing new add-ons outright and raising prices for bundled offerings to simply getting an edge in negotiations, AI opens up a host of pricing strategies.

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Learning from HP: Implementing hybrid work successfully through IT

The right IT infrastructure centered on maximizing productivity and proactively fixing problems is the foundation of a thriving hybrid work culture.

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Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic and Cohere A.I. models all make stuff up — here's which is worst

Researchers from Arthur AI tested top AI models and found that some make up facts, or "hallucinate," significantly more than others.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

The Top 10 Benefits Of Cloud Computing For Businesses

Cloud computing has become one of the most popular and rapidly growing technologies in the business world today. It provides a cost-effective and scalable solution for businesses to manage their data and IT infrastructure. Cloud computing enables businesses to access a wide range of computing resources, applications, and services over...

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VMware Horizon: A modern platform for secure delivery of virtual desktops and apps

Growth in remote work, mobility and hybrid cloud have made technology modernization to drive business outcomes and ensure security an imperative. With VMware Horizon, your IT organization gets a modern platform for delivering desktop and application management capabilities across on-premises, hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments. This results in faster, easier application delivery cycles that maximize digital workspace experiences. Download this datasheet for an overview of benefits, the latest enhancements and deployment options.

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Tech tops C-suite priorities, but ROI concerns remain

Finding value from new technology investments, such as generative AI, represent a top challenge for most executives, PwC found.

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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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Surface Hub 2S. Meetings and collaboration for hybrid teams

The Surface Hub 2S unlocks new ways to collaborate for hybrid teams. Watch this video to discover how this device can elevate meetings and collaboration.

Over 40% of cybersecurity teams told to keep breaches confidential"

New report reveals phishing and ransomware attacks are on the rise with half of companies experiencing some form of cyber threat in the past year.

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Suffolk County Protects USD 60 Billion of Real Estate Transactions

The Suffolk County Clerk's Office is the busiest in New York State, managing vast volumes of records and generating USD $700 million in annual real estate revenue from USD $60 billion in real estate transactions. To mitigate business continuity risks from natural disaster, the office launched a go-digital strategy, centered on VMware technology, to build a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) on a secure network for 700 employees. Read this customer story to learn how the office's VMware-based VDI enabled it to pivot to remote work in a matter of hours when the pandemic hit. Get ideas from the office's experience capitalizing on its success by scaling up the VDI to support 10,000 remote users across the state of New York.

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Microsoft Surface Hub 2S Promotion

Right now, you can claim exclusive savings on the Surface Hub 2S. Review this announcement to see how you can save up to 15% if you act on this offer before September 30.

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How one company found the secret to RTO success: Love (and unforced hybrid work)

"This model, without a doubt, works. But only with the right attitude, the right people, and the guts to trust one another," writes HR VP Louise Peddell.

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Embracing Containers

A primer on containers, this overview goes beyond explanations, describing the bottom-line value proposition. Learn how Red Hat can decrease your time to market, help you react to business opportunities more quickly, and reduce both man hours and capital costs. Contact a Red Hat expert at Contoso Technical Solutions for details on getting started.

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Acer pedals into e-cycle market with AI and big data in its basket

Still tumbleweed for PC industry right now, but maybe folks will buy computers-on-bikes?

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The good and bad of 'zero-touch' cloud operations

We're getting closer to true zero-touch cloud operations, or so we keep hearing. Take a clear-eyed look at the advantages and disadvantages before jumping in.

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Tech's Newest Side Hustle: Prompt Engineers Surf the AI Wave

Bohdan Skitenko has been working in the design industry, producing 3D art and animation, for around five years. But it was when version four of generative AI image creator Midjourney was released in November 2022 that he began thinking about pivoting his career toward a more artificial ...

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Flexible Work Options Drive Engagement and Improve Talent Attraction and Retention

Flexible Work Options Drive Engagement and Improve Talent Attraction and Retention, According to New Research From Info-Tech Research Group

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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.

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Surface for Nonprofit Customer Stories

Microsoft Surface devices are instrumental in helping many prominent nonprofit organizations succeed in their mission. Read these customer stories to see how Make-A-Wish, the Seattle Housing Authority, and others are leveraging these devices.

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Accelerate innovation with a new AI-powered solution—free demo

Your business's long-term growth depends in large part on the ability to innovate quickly and at scale. Book a free demo of an AI-powered solution designed to accelerate your product development.

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A free demo of a new cloud solution

Interested in seeing how a new cloud solution from a world-class vendor can help you accelerate innovation? Book a free demo today.

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EU's Proposed CE Mark for Software Could Have Dire Impact on Open Source - Slashdot

The EU's proposed Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which aims to "bolster cybersecurity rules to ensure more secure hardware and software products," could have severe unintended consequences for open source software, according to leaders in the open source community.

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A free demo of an AI powered automation solution

One of the most compelling benefits of emerging AI tech is its ability to accelerate automation capabilities. Book a free demo of a world-class AI-powered automation solution to discover how you can significantly boost productivity and efficiency.

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Optimize your hybrid work environment—free consultation

There's significant evidence that employers who offer flexible, hybrid work schedules are more likely to retain talent than their counterparts who stick to a more traditional model. But striking the right balance can be tricky. To help you optimize your hybrid work environment, we're offering a free consultation on cutting edge hybrid work enablement solutions. Book today.

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Surface for Nonprofit

With Microsoft Surface devices, you can empower your nonprofit workforce in a hybrid working world. To learn more, review this brochure.

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AI At War

Paul Scharre, Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2023). It is widely believed that the

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AWS CEO: The cloud isn't just about technology

As AWS preps for its annual re:Invent conference, Adam Selipsky talks product strategy, support for hybrid environments, and the value of the cloud in uncertain economic times.

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OpenSSF GM talks funding, legal software supply chain issues | TechTarget

Brian Behlendorf, OpenSSF GM, is laying out plans to fund open source supply chain security in a slowing economy and speak out against the EU's Cyber Resilience Act. Read this blog for insight.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Searching for gold in enterprise AI

Searching for gold in enterprise AI - SiliconANGLE

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Solving Quick Quitting With Remote and Hybrid Work

New evidence supports the claim that flexible, hybrid work models can extend the average employee tenure.

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Transform your Organization with Containers

Find out why Gartner predicts that by 2022, more than 75% of global organizations will be running containerized applications in production. Hint: modernizing your approach is key. Want more details? Contact an expert at Contoso Technical Solutions.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Complimentary Cloud Migration Consultation

Migrating to the cloud is stressful, no matter the size of your organization. A cloud migration can be stress-free with expert guidance from an experienced cloud provider. We have the experience, the strategies and technology solutions to help your cloud migration succeed. Schedule a complimentary Coud Migration Consultation today.

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Gain a Competitive Edge with Your Container Strategy

This eBook explores the value of a Kubernetes powered container system and offers an in-depth discussion of Red Hat's solution. Check it out and then contact an expert at Contoso Technical Solutions for information on getting started.

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Microsoft 365: An Essential Resource for SMBs' Transformation

Rethink your approach to SMB productivity with Microsoft 365 Business Standard. The suite offers both web-based and desktop versions of applications like Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Also benefit from business-grade communications tools, robust cloud storage and superior security. Watch our featured video to understand how this solution can streamline operations and safeguard business.

How AI is helping historians better understand our past

The historians of tomorrow are using computer science to analyze how people lived centuries ago.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

The most important features of VMware App Volumes: Apps on Demand

VMware App Volumes is an application layering technology for VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) and virtual apps and desktops environments. With one of its latest enhanced features, Apps on Demand, App Volumes offers customers more flexibility and tools for managing Windows applications. This blog post describes how Apps on Demand eliminates limitations in prior versions of App Volumes. Read the blog post for a walkthrough of enhancements and available App Volume resources.

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NFT Technology and Decentralized Storage Empower Digital Photography

This article focuses on exploring the current situation and challenges faced by digital photography, as well as how NFT technology and the decentralized storage technology can empower digital photography and commerce.

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Fannie Mae Builds Productivity and Data Safety with Microsoft Security and Data Protection Solutions

Fannie Mae, the U.S. organization that facilitates mortgage financing, collects and analyzes massive amounts of data to make decisions. Much of that data is highly sensitive information about its customers. To protect that data, as well as make it accessible for analysis, Fannie Mae relies on Microsoft's Azure platform, Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. This customer explains why and how Fannie Mae relies on the cloud-native Azure platform and Microsoft security solutions to safeguard critical data. Read it here.

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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.

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Carhartt Gears Up for Growth with Azure VMware Solution

Since sewing its first bib overalls for railroad workers in 1889, Carhartt has built a reputation as an American apparel icon. Today, the privately owned company operates sites and employs thousands worldwide. It migrated its SAP environment to Microsoft's Azure VMware Solution when continued growth started to strain its aging infrastructure. Read this customer story to explore the factors that motivated Carhartt's decision to choose Azure VMware such as cost savings and efficiency benefits. Contact us to learn how Contoso Technical Solutions can help your organization benefit from similar results by modernizing IT with an Azure VMware Solution.

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Exclusive: Top enterprise startups are all in on AI

The annual survey finds that investors are betting the ChatGPT wave will excite B2B firms as much as consumers.

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Thriving in the Face of Adversity - How SMBs Emerged Stronger Post-Pandemic

Explore how small and medium businesses transformed amidst pandemic pressures. From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences and adopting new technologies, SMBs have shown resilience and innovation. Read the blog to get valuable insights and learn how technology can reshape your business journey.

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Unveiling the Power of Hybrid Work for Employee Retention

26% of US workers would pick a root canal over in-person work 5 days a week. Funny stat, but the need for hiring managers to appreciate how much employees value flexibility is serious business when it comes to retaining talent.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

A complimentary consultation on cloud architecture

Getting ready to migrate to the cloud or considering switching cloud providers? Schedule a free meeting with one of our experts to go over the essentials of building the right cloud architecture.

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Enterprise spending on cybersecurity has changed, and vendors must adapt

Even in the usually exciting world of cybersecurity, discussions on enterprise security budgets tend to veer toward the mundane. However, today's

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Go beyond chatbots—free demo of a new AI solution

Generative AI can do wonders for your productivity—and we aren't just talking about chatbots. Sign up for a free demo to learn more.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Build a thriving hybrid work culture—free consultation

Struggling to design a hybrid work model that optimizes your company's values and business goals? We can help you along this critical journey. Book a free consultation today.

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An AI solution tailored for you—free consultation

A one-sized-fits-all solution is a recipe for poor ROI. With countless AI-powered solutions flooding the market, it can be hard to determine which one is right for your business. Because we work with leading suppliers of AI solutions, we can help you navigate the AI labyrinth and pick the solution tailored to your unique needs. Schedule your free consultation today.

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ChatGPT Tempts Big Law Despite AI Accuracy, Privacy Worries

Some large US firms are beginning to embrace ChatGPT and other AI technology. Still, questions about accuracy and data privacy have led some to bar its use.

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5 Steps to Building Cloud Computing Architecture

From separating application services to a security strategy, building the right cloud computing architecture will have a long-term impact on your business.

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Planning a cybersecurity budget—free consultation

Despite escalating cyberattacks, many businesses are reducing security spending as part of overall cost cutting initiatives in a time of economic uncertainty. But the wrong cuts could leave you vulnerable to attacks with devastating financial implications. We can help you put together a cost-effective cybersecurity plan that will keep your business safe. Book your free consultation today.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Will startups have a shot in the enterprise AI race?

Recent news from Appian and Neeva make plain that the number of participants racing to build AI tooling for large companies is expected to be healthy.

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How companies can strengthen their workforces in an uncertain labor market

While tech layoffs make splashy headlines, other industries like health care, financial services, and education are eager to scoop up tech workers.

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Deliver Innovative Applications Faster

Delivering excellent customer experiences is key to gaining a business advantage. Discover ways your company can develop and deploy apps that engage customers and drive revenue in this 2-page brief on Red Hat and IBM's solution.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Cybersecurity Budgets Aren't Untouchable

The uncertain economy has hit cruise company Carnival and logistics giant FedEx in very different ways. Their respective cybersecurity chiefs discuss what that means for their budgets.

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Guided Tour for Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud

Get a technical look at how Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud simplifies cloud-native development in this 5-minute demo. Walk through this fully managed platform from the ground up, learn the basics of OpenShift clusters, building and configuring applications, and OpenShift CLI. Contact us for pricing and other details.

How Generative AI Helps Bring Big Design Ideas to Life

Commentary: Generative AI can help democratize 3D design, but it won't replace skilled artistry anytime soon.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

How to Address the Unique Endpoint Security Requirements of Cloud Computing

There are unique endpoint security challenges associated with cloud-based systems. Here are some strategies to address them.

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IBM Think 2023: AI and Quantum Computing

At its recent Think 2023 conference, IBM focused on AI and quantum computing.

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Free Security Risk Assessment

The reliability of your cloud security is impacted by a range of factors including hardware and software vulnerabilities, poor security hygiene, insider risks and unexpected downtime. Cloud security experts, Contoso Technical Solutions can evaluate your IT environment to assess risk and help you plan and implement a cyberrisk prevention and mitigation strategy that aligns with your risk profile and business needs. Receive a Free Security Risk Assessment when you schedule direct.

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Redefining "Amenity" In The Workplace

Be a better neighbor: design for both employee personalization and integration within the broader community.

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VMware Horizon: Deriving value from SaaS for desktop and app virtualization

If you're thinking about transforming your legacy VDI with VMware Horizon, you're probably wondering if it can improve your ROI. Good news: It can. Read this business case to see how VMware Horizon delivers exceptional value thanks to a number of factors including subscription-based pricing, reduced hardware costs, simplified image management and increased end-user productivity.

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From Big Data To Smart Data: How Manufacturers Can Drive Greater Value From Industrial Data

Manufacturers that amass more and more data without a clear plan or functional use cases risk losing out to competitors and falling behind the curve. A smarter approach to data empowers your organization to unlock the full potential and power of its industrial data.

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Monday, September 4, 2023

How to enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud plans through the Azure portal

Cloud security has become a must for every organization. Top cloud vendors offer security built-in, including Microsoft with Defender for Cloud. This blog provides a brief tutorial on enabling Microsoft Defender for Cloud through the Azure portal. Read the blog to learn how to do it, the differences between basic and enhanced versions, and what they can do for your security posture.

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Cloud Computing: Quality and Cataloging are Top Challenges When Managing Cloud Data

Complaints about poor data quality are ubiquitous across every industry. Here's how to ensure your company can gain meaningful data insights, leverage data at scale, gain agility, and make better-informed decisions.

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Work smarter: 3 practical ways to increase productivity for your small business

Discover three simple strategies from Microsoft to heighten small business employee productivity. Get tips on goal-setting, optimizing tech use and minimizing distractions. Learn how to reenvision a productive business environment today. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook, "Work smarter: 3 practical ways to increase productivity for your small business."

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Where to Focus Your Company's Limited Cybersecurity Budget

With the threat of recession looming, chief information security officers (CISOs) will increasingly see cybersecurity budgets constrained. So how can companies focus their limited cybersecurity investments on the controls that matter most? This article breaks cybersecurity investments into three categories: 1) controls that defend against threats in a particularly impactful way, 2) measures that validate that these controls are operating as intended and 3) capabilities that automate (1) and (2). All three of these categories will be important to consider moving forward, as business profile, attack surface complexity, and related threats change. This article discusses the elements of a good cybersecurity program, resources you can use, and how to determine the controls that will matter most for your own company.

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Surface Studio 2+ | Hands-On & Overview

The Surface Studio 2+ is here and ready to help you reimagine the way you work! Check it out in this video—and place your orders now before they sell out!

Top 5 ways improved visiblity enhances performance and user experience in the Horizon Cloud next-gen platform

Are you getting optimum value from your VDI? VMware's Horizon SaaS-based VDI platform provides an agile, cloud-based infrastructure. Horizon's latest updates provide improved monitoring features and greater visibility across virtual desktops, applications and infrastructure. Those aren't the only new capabilities in Horizon Cloud. Read this VMware blog article to learn about Horizon Cloud's new features.

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Generative AI Meets The Enterprise: How Businesses Can Capitalize On Generative AI Beyond The Novelty Of Rapid-Fire Chatbots"

From streamlining more complex processes to solving the pressing data management problem, AI's applications extend beyond the ubiquitous chatbot. Good read:

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Grow your small business with Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365 Blog

SMBs have always been the backbone of our economy, but how can they continue to thrive under economic pressure? Discover how Microsoft 365's integrated tool suite helps SMBs centralize technology, boost productivity, and safeguard against cyber threats. Read the blog and reach out to to learn how we can guide you through this transformative journey.

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4 Ways To Build Multigenerational Teams In A Hybrid Work Environment

With 4 generations active in today's workforce, building an age-diverse team is a smart way to advance inclusivity efforts, foster professional development & drive growth. Here's how to advance this goal in the hybrid work age:

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Microsoft Surface: Business Ready for Hybrid Work

Surface devices offer the power and flexibility your workforce needs to do more in the new hybrid work environment. Check out this interactive graphic to learn how Surface enables hybrid work. Be sure to click the orange bar and mouse over elements to discover details—and don't wait to place your orders because these devices will sell fast!

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What Is 'Responsible AI' And Why Is Big Tech Investing Billions In It?

AI's popularity is increasingly being tempered by its ethical implications. Important development on Ethical AI:

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Cloud-based IT operations are on the rise

You chose on-premises systems behind a firewall for security. Don't look now; cloud-based systems may carry out those operations on the firewall's other side.

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A complimentary assessment of your cybersecurity strategy

Schedule a free consultation with a security expert at Contoso Technical Solutions to assess whether your cybersecurity strategy is optimized for today's threat landscape.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

The Mindset Shift That Is Transforming Enterprise Recruiting

Prioritizing these three things now will provide a solid foundation for your organization to move forward in alignment with the mindset shift in enterprise recruiting.

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How Retailers and Businesses Can Capitalize on the Hybrid Workforce

As much as 40% of the nation's workforce is splitting time between the office and working from home. WSJ contributor Alexandra Samuel joins host J.R. Whalen to

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Broad campaign underway to access US critical infrastructure using small, home office devices

A state-linked actor, Volt Typhoon, is attempting to gain a foothold across U.S. networks amid rising tensions in the Pacific, Microsoft and the Five Eyes authorities said.

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