Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Startups may have trouble finding their enterprise footing

According to a survey from Battery Ventures, the percentage of respondents that let their engineers self-select tools fell from 74% in Q3 2023 to 44% last quarter.

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Remote Work Deals Devastating $506B Blow To Office Property Values

The shift to remote work has had a more significant impact on office property values than what was initially anticipated in the first...

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Red Hat Services Journey: Container Adoption

With the increasing popularity of cloud-native app development, organizations are realizing they also need to change their approach to software development. Learn how Red Hat's container adoption program can help in this eBook.

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The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams provides a versatile, feature-rich integration platform for enterprises to streamline workflows, digitize and automate processes, and connect and empower employees across departments and locations to strengthen strategic alignment, engagement and productivity. Read this Forrester Analytic Report for everything you need to know about cost savings and business benefits enabled by Teams as a unified platform for communication and collaboration. Download it today. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions with questions and comments.

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How Generative AI is disrupting data practice

The release of Language Learning Model (LLM) ChatGPT by OpenAI in November of last year opened the floodgates leading to alternatives including Google Bard and Microsoft Bing and Gen AI has proved massively disruptive, with businesses seeking to explore how they can apply the technology.

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Managing Virtual Machines and Containers as code with OpenShift Virtualization on Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS

Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA) now supports OpenShift Virtualization, which enables users to rapidly migrate full virtual machine images to Kubernetes pods in the cloud and automate them like containers. Read this blog to learn why that's important; how it enables more portability of workloads and enables rapid application modernization.

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7 cloud market trends and how they will impact IT

With the cloud now a key staple of IT strategies, IT leaders would be wise to keep apprised of offerings and pricing tactics evolving within the cloud market. Here's the latest CIOs should know.

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Monday, April 29, 2024

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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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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FBI warns of dual ransomware attacks, and other cybersecurity news to know this month

FBI warns of dual ransomware threat; Companies struggle to overcome cyber skills gap; and other cybersecurity news to know this month.

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Fear blocks enterprise innovation hopes as competition mounts

Executives grapple with the weight of picking the wrong projects or squandering resources as new technological capabilities emerge.

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Announcing new Copilot in Microsoft Teams enhancements

Customers around the world are already unlocking Microsoft Copilot to more value and learning the power of generative AI at work with Microsoft Teams. In this blog you will discover the exciting new Copilot in Teams enhancements that will supercharge collaboration, save time and make your company's hybrid meetings better. You'll also learn about MS's ongoing and future efforts to improve Teams performance, reliability, and ease of use. Contact Copilot AI tech specialist Contoso Technical Solutions for assistance integrating AI-powered collaboration with Microsoft Teams into your organization.

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This is how hybrid work will impact the future of cities

Say goodbye to traditional office-centric work models and the cities that support them. Introducing the new remote and in-office hybrid model that will reshape our cities.

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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Book your free appdev assessment

Looking for ways to speed app development and prioritize security? Our experts can help determine if a cloud-native approach will deliver a competitive advantage for your business.

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Using Federated Machine Learning to Overcome the AI Scale Disadvantage

FedML technology could help smaller companies train their machine learning models on larger, decentralized data sets.

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Amazon's Cloud Business Has Its Challengers. Analysts Think AI Is Key to Staying Dominant

Amazon rallies after CEO Andy Jassy says the company's cloud-computing business won large contracts in the third quarter. Wall Street is looking for AI to drive future cloud growth.

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What Is ai-powered Behavioral Analysis in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity uses AI-powered behavioral analysis leverages artificial intelligence to learn and predict adversarial behavior patterns. Learn more!

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How Enterprise Sales Can Supercharge Product-Led Growth

For software companies that rely on self-service products, adding an effective enterprise sales motion can maximize revenue.

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Remote Work Is Here to Stay. Remote Workers Need Better Internet

Remote work won't be fully optimized until remote workers have access to the same networking power as their in-person counterparts. Good analysis:

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Friday, April 26, 2024

A free consultation on dodging AI pitfalls

The fact that AI can help take your organization to the next level shouldn't obscure the tech's many pitfalls. Schedule a free consultation to go over the most common AI obstacles to watch out for.

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Streamline your cloud ops with AI—free demo

Our new AI-powered solution can streamline your cloud operations, boosting productivity and reducing costs. Schedule a free demo to see it in action.

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Demo an AI-powered cybersecurity solution

Sign up for a free demo to see how our AI-powered cybersecurity solution can automate incident response, detect and remediate threats faster, and significantly improve your security posture.

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Assess your tech portfolio—free consultation

Is your current tech portfolio optimized for advancing your business goals? Schedule a free consultation with one of our experts to assess if you have too few—or too many—tech solutions.

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Overcome hybrid work challenges—free demo

Ready to transform your hybrid work environment by streamlining collaboration between remote and in-person employees? We have the solution to make it happen. Schedule a free demo to learn more.

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Microsoft Surface Laptop 6

Discover the Surface Laptop 6, an AI-enabled PC built for business workloads.

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How to minimize data risk for generative AI and LLMs in the enterprise

To strike a balance between risk and reward, bring generative AI LLMs close to your data and within your existing security perimeter.

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Amazon's AI talk is making Wall Street drool, but there seems to be a catch

As excitement builds over AWS's investment in AI, experts are cautious about long-term growth trends, citing several concerns, uncertainty of outcomes chief among them.

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Cisco, Splunk CEOs Say Future of Cybersecurity Turns on AI

'It's really about correlating the threats using artificial intelligence,' says Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins.

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Keep An Eye On The Agile Vendors When Navigating The Waters Of Enterprise Software

Agility is key to innovation. Companies that adapt well to change are far more likely to develop cutting-edge tech.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Employers take note: HP study finds the business-employee relationship is broken

Employers take note: HP study finds the business-employee relationship is broken - SiliconANGLE

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Microsoft Copilot and Surface: A new era of work with AI PCs

This solution brief outlines how AI is helping companies achieve their objectives and how Surface is making a difference with its unique Copilot features on the device.

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In implementing AI-powered solutions, have you encountered any major obstacles or unforeseen costs?

In implementing AI-powered solutions, have you encountered any major obstacles or unforeseen costs?

Has your organization attempted to integrate AI into cloud management? Could you provide an example and share any outcomes?

Has your organization attempted to integrate AI into cloud management? Could you provide an example and share any outcomes?

Has your organization integrated an AI solution into its cybersecurity infrastructure? If so, has it made a noticeable difference?

Has your organization integrated an AI solution into its cybersecurity infrastructure? If so, has it made a noticeable difference?

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

How does your organization manage tech sprawl risk? And do you think you're getting the most out of your existing tech stack? #techsprawl

How does your organization manage tech sprawl risk? And do you think you're getting the most out of your existing tech stack? #techsprawl

🤔What are some of the biggest challenges your organization is grappling with when it comes to optimizing the #hybridworkforce?

🤔What are some of the biggest challenges your organization is grappling with when it comes to optimizing the #hybridworkforce?

Red Hat cloud-native development outlook

Learn five key takeaways from organizations looking for new ways to develop and deploy apps that run as-a-service anywhere and offer a consistent and rapid application life-cycle management experience.

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Microsoft AI Researchers Accidentally Exposed Big Cache of Data

If it can happen to Microsoft, it can happen to your organization. Take the necessary precautions to avoid AI mishaps.

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Why Bring Your Virtual Machines to Kubernetes?

What if virtualization itself can evolve to being a native citizen where all the innovations that are happening in Kubernetes and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation project ecosystem could instantly be made available to the applications in virtual machines? With OpenShift Virtualization, a feature of Red Hat OpenShift, you get a single platform for applications leveraging virtual machines, containers and serverless all together. It provides a more practical path to modernization by enabling you to manage a mix of applications with the same tools and teams. Connect with us at to navigate this technological advancement effectively.

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AI and cloud computing: A symbiotic relationship or a hostile collaboration

Artificial intelligence ("AI") and cloud computing are both popular buzzwords generally referred to as separate concepts without considering...

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Monday, April 22, 2024

How Microsoft 365 Copilot works

Are you looking ahead to the solutions of tomorrow? Get a look at them today by watching this eye-opening video showing how large language models work. See what happens when you can connect them to your organization's data in a manner that's safe and aligns with your organization's security, compliance and privacy policies.

A Primer On Artificial Intelligence And Cybersecurity

In simple terms, artificial intelligence acts as a powerful catalyst and enabler for cybersecurity in our connected ecosystem.

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What is the Right Way to AI?

Wondering how to get the most effective AI for your organization? You'll need a unique strategy to deploy and drive adoption. Check out this solution brief for the guidance you need to do AI the right way. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for assistance rolling out your AI adoption with Copilot.

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3 Ways To Reinvent Your Products And Services For The Future

Discover how your business can thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape by augmenting existing offerings, creating digital-only products.

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AI Data Drop: The 11 by 11 Tipping Point

Recently, Microsoft conducted a study of more than 1,300 early Copilot adopters across multiple industries to discover what their early behaviors could teach them about the good and bad effects of adopting and rolling out AI. Read this blog post for an analysis of what "the 11-by-11 tipping point" means for your Copilot users in terms of improved productivity, work enjoyment, work-life balance and the ability to attend fewer meetings. Ready to adopt and roll out AI? Microsoft Copilot expert Contoso Technical Solutions can help get you started.

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Hybrid Work Challenges: Top 4 Dilemmas To Consider

Understanding hybrid work challenges and how to navigate the modern workplace.

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Sunday, April 21, 2024

Saturday, April 20, 2024

A complimentary assessment of your cloud computing capabilities

Are your cloud ops optimized for productivity, efficiency and automation? Because we work with the world's most trusted cloud computing vendors, we can help you objectively assess your cloud capabilities. Book a free meeting today.

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A cybersecurity strategy tailored to your business—free consultation

There is no one-size-fits all approach when it comes to cybersecurity. Schedule a free consultation with one of our cybersecurity experts who can help you craft a strategy tailored to your unique needs and IT infrastructure.

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Drive long-term profitability—free consultation

Anxious about your profit projections? We can help you analyze your growth and profit models with cutting-edge, predictive analytics tools. Book your free consultation today.

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Take your hybrid workforce to the next level—free consultation

Book a free consultation with one of our experts to discover actionable strategies for building a thriving hybrid work culture.

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Demo an AI solution for streamlining operations

Inefficient business operations impede growth and profitability, but legacy solutions like hiring high-priced consultants often cost more than the value they create. Now there's a better way. Book a free demo of an AI-powered solution that can streamline operations without blowing up your budget.

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Friday, April 19, 2024

6 ways to develop and deploy better applications

Investigate six powerful ways Red Hat can help your mid-sized organization improve quality, speed, and stability in this solution brief. Contact us for pricing and implementation details.

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Enabling AI in Procurement Transformation - The Case For Adoption in the Electric Utility Industry

Utilities should set their procurement technology strategy to implement a fully integrated global I.T. system infrastructure that incorporates procure-to-pay operations with fully automated workflows.

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Quantum vs. cloud computing: Key differences?

Quantum and cloud computing are the future of computer operations. Here's what they are, their applications, and their main differences.

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American Hospitals Suffer Increase in Cyberattack

Under siege: cybercriminals are increasingly targeting hospitals for their rich customer data. What the healthcare industry must do to prevent costly data breaches.

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How Software Companies Can Avoid the Trap of Product-Led Growth

Companies like Slack and Dropbox have pioneered the use of Product-Led Growth (PLG). They start by building a product that's indispensable for small teams, then count on low friction and customer advocates to expand throughout the organization. PLG works, at least at first. But it can create challenges for growing companies. The answer isn't to reject PLG. It's to embrace it — but to plan ahead. Eventually, even the best PLG company will need an enterprise sales strategy which takes years to develop. Don't wait until product-led growth stalls to plan for a multi-pronged sales strategy.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

The Future Of Work Is Hybrid—Here's How To Make It Work

One big takeaway: there is no cookie-cutter approach to optimizing a hybrid work environment; leaders must tailor strategies and policies to the unique qualities of their companies, customers and employees.

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What is the most intriguing #AIusecase that you've come across?

What is the most intriguing #AIusecase that you've come across?

🤔From what you've heard about cloud-based #quantum computing, do you anticipate it will usher in the next #digitalrevolution or do you think the results ultimately won't match the hype?

🤔From what you've heard about cloud-based #quantum computing, do you anticipate it will usher in the next #digitalrevolution or do you think the results ultimately won't match the hype?

Question for any IT pro in healthcare or the medical device manufacturing industry: how would you rate the industry's #cybersecurity capabilities? Where do you think is there room for improvement?

Question for any IT pro in healthcare or the medical device manufacturing industry: how would you rate the industry's #cybersecurity capabilities? Where do you think is there room for improvement?

What tool do you use to analyze and predict #profitability? How would you rate its effectiveness?

What tool do you use to analyze and predict #profitability? How would you rate its effectiveness?

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

What are some #hybridworkstrategies your organization has implemented that you found to be particularly effective? How about one that didn't quite work out? We'd love to hear about your experience!

What are some #hybridworkstrategies your organization has implemented that you found to be particularly effective? How about one that didn't quite work out? We'd love to hear about your experience!

The Total Economic Impact of Red Hat OpenShift Platform Plus

Modern application development is increasingly focused on containers. Red Hat OpenShift Platform Plus is an enterprise hybrid cloud application platform built on open source Kubernetes and other upstream projects that enables organizations to build, deploy, and run applications at massive scale. Download this Total Economic Impact report from Forrester to see how it can offer 203% ROI, along with other quantified and unquantified benefits.

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Meet Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for Business

Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 are new and ready for hybrid work and AI PC with NPU.

AI Has the Power to Revolutionize Fraud Investigations

AI expert Johannes "Jan" Scholtes explores how AI and machine learning can be leveraged to detect irregularities and prevent fraud.

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Can cloud-based quantum computing really offer a quantum advantage?

A quantum machine can drastically speed up certain kinds of computation, but only if two or more quantum bits in the machine are entangled—that is, capable of displaying related behavior despite being separated.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Managing Software Vulnerabilities

The recently announced "Refuse to Accept Policy" signed into law under section 524B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) gives the FDA more traction to encourage the medical device manufacturing industry to utilize software bills of materials that help to incorporate supply chain security. The ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards defines a secure product lifecycle process that can be adopted by medical device manufacturers to identify and manage the security risks of all external components used within the product.

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Tech companies are finding their profitability groove

Tech companies are getting the hang of making money — or at least they're losing far less than they used to when money was cheap and "growth" was sexy.

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19 Agency Pros Share Tips For Remote, In-Office And Hybrid Workplaces

Flexibility and a mix of online and in-person activities are the dominant themes in this excellent list of tips for optimizing the hybrid work experience.

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BIAT delivers digital banking services 85% faster with Red Hat container platform

The leading bank in Tunisia, BIAT needed to respond to an increasing demand for digital banking solutions. Read this customer story to see why BIAT replaced its legacy IT infrastructure with Red Hat OpenShift and what the results were.

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Developing the Next Generation of AI Assistant

NYU Tandon researchers built visual analytics system to support the creation of advanced intelligent agents

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Copilot for Microsoft 365: Work On

Yo! Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a highly capable, always-available, dot-connecting data chaser that empowers you to co-create, co-author, co-produce, co-analyze, co-visualize, and just work on. Check out the video for the down low. Copilot techspert Contoso Technical Solutions is ready to help you get started with Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Quantum Cloud Computing Market Latest Trends & Innovations

Really interesting analysis on the current trends and anticipated changes in the fast evolving quantum sector, including key players and their strategies for expansion.

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Announcing Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companion

Businesses are entering a formidable new era where employee teams are challenged to increase productivity and efficiency. Read this eye-opening blog about how Microsoft 365 Copilot uses the context and intelligence of the web as well as your work data and insights to give employee teams the assistance they need for a competitive edge.

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Healthcare cybersecurity - building a better burglar alarm

Healthcare cybersecurity should be built on a principle similar to standard security - so built a better burglar alarm.

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Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot: Your Copilot for Work

Picture your employee teams accessing a new knowledge model that helps create a powerful productivity tool. Watch this video about Microsoft 365 Copilot, the new AI solution that uses the power of large language models with your data in the Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 apps to improve your daily operations.

SaaS moves to usage-based pricing as enterprises optimize tech spend

Software providers shift to pay-as-you-go billing to bolster revenue growth and give customers more flexibility. 

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Will AI Fix Work?

The intensity of work and always-on communications are outpacing the ability of businesses like yours to keep up. Working faster and smarter has become more challenging than ever. Read this infographic for a visualized account of how AI can overcome obstacles to productivity and create a whole new way of working. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for help navigating the complex challenges of integrating AI into your organization.

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Strategizing For The Future Of The Hybrid Workforce

With this seven-step strategy, your organization can better implement a new remote or hybrid work model.

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Sunday, April 14, 2024

Free Network Assessment

The edge will be an essential part of IT operations going forward, and containerization and automation help make it more scalable and consistent. Is your network ready to take advantage of what the edge has to offer? Book a complimentary assessment to find out.

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Will Predictive AI End Up Disrupting the Stock Market?

If AI has a 97% success rate in accurately predicting whether a song will become a hit, can its predictive prowess transform the stock market?

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VMware Looks to Streamline Multi-Cloud Computing Management

VMware integrated its cloud management console with its VMware Cloud Foundation to streamline on-premises deployment.

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Cybersecurity investments boost profitability, resilience

Expenditures on resilience will help companies reduce downtime, Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden said at the Billington Cybersecurity Summit.

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Accenture Exec On Metaverse: 'Why Would The Digital World Be Flat?

Accenture's David Treat talks expanding its metaverse capabilities as well as business and security opportunities.

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Workers and bosses are reaching a truce as hybrid work becomes the new norm among the biggest companies in the U.S.

"It's a pretty clear sign of where we're heading."

Friday, April 12, 2024

Free demo of an AI solution to improve customer experience

One of the most effective ways to differentiate your brand is to offer a superior digital experience to your customers. Book a demo of the latest AI powered solution that will keep your customers engaged and coming back.

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A free consultation on improving cloud computing efficiency

If your cloud computing costs are getting out of control, inefficient cloud operations are likely to blame. Book a complimentary consultation with one of our cloud experts to discover the surprisingly simple way to boost cloud efficiency.

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Why your cybersecurity strategy needs an overhaul—free consultation.

To build a truly cyber resilient organization, you must have buy-in from the entire organization—not just IT. Schedule a free consultation to learn how to cultivate a holistic cybersecurity strategy.

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Book a free consultation on the newest tech driving innovation

Wondering if you have the necessary tech tools to drive innovation and stay ahead of the competition? Book a free consultation with one of our experts to get a thorough assessment of your tech stack.

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Book a complimentary assessment of your hybrid work culture

Is your hybrid work culture optimized for productivity, employee morale and innovation? We can help you identify the tech gaps that may be holding your business back. Book a free consultation to learn more.

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

What Surface Federal Customers Are Saying

This datasheet includes testimonials on Surface from employees, IT professionals, and Federal agencies.

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Big Tech Forging Partnerships to Further AI Development Strategies

Players such as LG AI Research and Google Cloud are finding others to partner with in the continuing race for AI supremacy among major tech companies.

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Top 5 Global Companies Revolutionizing Cloud Complexity with Causal AI Automation

For too many organizations, cloud computing costs are exceeding projections. One reason is the unanticipated complexity of managing cloud networks—and the lack of tools that drive cloud efficiency.

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Commitment To Cybersecurity Must Come From The Top

As electronic consumers, we have our hands on our computers for hours daily, but most don't know how they work.

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VR-as-a-service scales enterprise training

Big name firms are using VR-as-a-service to speed up the delivery of operational excellence across organizations with thousands of staff.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Remote work is harder to come by as companies push for return to office

For many employees, the remote work gravy train is coming to a halt. What that could mean for morale and productivity:

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Surface for Federal Security

This solution brief contains details on how Surface security goes down to the core of the architecture and how security and hardware threats are prevented from attacking the device.

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Have you tried using AI to improve #customerexperience? What were the results and are you considering increasing your AI investment specifically for that purpose?

Have you tried using AI to improve #customerexperience? What were the results and are you considering increasing your AI investment specifically for that purpose?

Are you paying more for cloud computing than you bargained for? Why do you think that is and what steps have you taken to reduce #cloudcosts?

Are you paying more for cloud computing than you bargained for? Why do you think that is and what steps have you taken to reduce #cloudcosts?

Has C-suite shown more interest in your company's #cyberstrategy? If so, how is this shift impacting #SecOps and #ITbudgets?

Has C-suite shown more interest in your company's #cyberstrategy? If so, how is this shift impacting #SecOps and #ITbudgets?

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Other than AI, what major source of innovation do you think will have the biggest impact on the future of tech?

Other than AI, what major source of innovation do you think will have the biggest impact on the future of tech?

Are you sensing significant tension between employers who are demanding a return to the office and employees reluctant to relinquish their flexible schedules? Is there a reasonable compromise that would appeal to both sides?

Are you sensing significant tension between employers who are demanding a return to the office and employees reluctant to relinquish their flexible schedules? Is there a reasonable compromise that would appeal to both sides?

Automating the Last Mile: Ensuring Consistency and Scalability at the Edge

Whether automating operations, delivering rich customer experiences, or introducing new business models, edge solutions hold many benefits for enterprises. However, the edge requires a different type of scalability due to the number and variety of remote locations where the technology is deployed. Read this report to see why IDC says automation is urgent in an edge environment, and why the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is a fundamental building block for edge infrastructure.

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How is data democratization, cloud modernization and AI helping the financial services sector

How is data democratization, cloud modernization and AI helping the financial services sector? - SiliconANGLE

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3 ways collaborative apps like Workday in Microsoft Teams boost engagement and productivity

Apps that meet users in their natural flow of work are most likely to engage employee teams. Read this informative blog about how Workday, a leading enterprise cloud software provider for HR and finance built a collaborative app for Microsoft Teams that engages with employees organically.

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Avoid overprovisioning in cloud computing with tracking

A key aspect to manage overprovisioning in cloud computing, as well as deprovisioning, is tracking historical cloud usage.

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The New Performance Equation in the Age of AI

Clear communication between management and the workforce boosts profits, increases employee retention and prepares organizations for future growth. Read this Microsoft Work Trend Index Special Report to see how next-generation AI can help employee engagement and help organizations prepare their workforces in the years ahead.

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Corporate boards expand cybersecurity risk oversight, report finds

A study from EY shows Fortune 100 CISOs more closely engaged with the board of directors and C-suite.

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University of Gothenburg adopts application platform for data science

The University of Gothenburg, a Swedish university with more than 60,000 students and staff, needed to build a new web platform. Recognizing its best option was an application platform, it also realized building on its legacy VMs would be slow. Read this customer story to learn why the university chose Red Hat OpenShift, and how doing so gave them a stable, robust foundation to enhance its research capabilities.

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The Future Of Open-Source Enterprise Linux And Community Collaboration

Open-source ethos is in flux with enterprises challenging community standards; Red Hat's approach stirs community; Open Enterprise Linux Association forms in response.

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With Copilot, Every Meeting is a 'Digital Artifact'

Since human civilization began, groups of people have met to share information, generate ideas and reach decisions. Now there's a different way to experience a meeting. Read this enlightening blog about how Microsoft Copilot is transforming meetings into "digital artifacts" that can expand human interaction.

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Employers cutting remote, hybrid work from tech job ads

Tech job ads offering remote and hybrid work dipped below 20%, with employers potentially offering the perk privately.

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Sunday, April 7, 2024

Accelerate public sector digital transformation with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

Public sector organizations must balance citizen demand for more personalized services with evolving regulations and security concerns, managing existing IT configurations while adopting new infrastructure to streamline operations and increase efficiency. To overcome these challenges, agencies are accelerating digital transformation. Read this brief to learn how enterprise automation solutions like Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform can facilitate your digital transformation journey with a consistent foundation for improving existing processes.

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

FED Surface Productivity

This asset highlights how you can achieve productivity with Surface for Federal agencies.

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Make sense of Big Data—free demo

As your business processes massive and ever-increasing volumes of data, one way of ensuring you harness the full power of that data is by automating data management. Book a free demo to learn more.

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Keep cloud costs in check—free demo

Worried that your cloud ops aren't cost-effective? Book a free demo of a new platform for tracking and managing cloud costs.

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Separate fact from fiction—a complimentary consultation on cybersecurity myths

Not everything you hear about cybersecurity is completely accurate, and certain myths are undermining your organization's security. Schedule a free consultation with one of our cybersecurity experts to separate security fact from fiction.

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Separate AI hype from concrete results—free consultation

With tech news incessantly touting AI's transformative potential, it's easy to get lost in the hype and misunderstand the novel tech's concrete value prop. Schedule a free consultation with one of our experts to learn which AI solutions can deliver measurable results for your organization.

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Attract and retain the best talent—free consultation

How can you ensure you have the best team to drive your business goals? It's not only about money. Research suggests that employees are willing to forego exorbitant raises if they are offered other benefits—like a flexible work schedule. Book a free consultation to discover how you can foster a collaborative environment optimized for productivity with employees working from anywhere.

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Big Data Isn't Just For Big Pharma. How Small Companies Can Benefit, Too

To enable their science to change the world, pharma companies need an in-depth understanding of their market, including doctors, potential patients, and payers, as well as a plan on how to navigate it most effectively. This includes understanding their target audience, as well as the relevant channels they need to utilize in order to engage with that audience.

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Cloud Cost Management: Early Adoption & the Evolution of FinOps

By now, most organizations have some variety of cloud presence, particularly in recent years as cloud computing dramatically sped up what used to take longer to achieve with line-of-business and commercial off-the-shelf applications. In general, cloud computing spans across three major services:...

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The 10 most common cyber security myths

The post The 10 most common cyber security myths appeared first on Click Armor.

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Sure AI is hot, but is it an actual market or a platform piece?

AI has been as hot as it comes since the start of the year, but the question remains whether it's a product category or a platform piece.

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Only 1 in 4 CFOs See Wage Hikes as a Top Priority

"Avoiding turnover costs and ensuring teams are right-sized with the right skills are top of mind."

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Are there certain AI applications that you think are uniquely valuable to your industry? We'd love to know what they are!

Are there certain AI applications that you think are uniquely valuable to your industry? We'd love to know what they are!

Do you think your executive team generally has a unified vision for cloud computing investments? Or are there glaring differences in #cloudspending priorities?

Do you think your executive team generally has a unified vision for cloud computing investments? Or are there glaring differences in #cloudspending priorities?

What % of cyberattacks would you guess are committed by external hackers vs. current and former employees? Give us your best guess 👇

What % of cyberattacks would you guess are committed by external hackers vs. current and former employees? Give us your best guess 👇

🤔Has your organization tried using AI for content creation—whether short-form social posts or long-form articles? What were the results?

🤔Has your organization tried using AI for content creation—whether short-form social posts or long-form articles? What were the results?

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Thinking about your company, has the shift to hybrid work had a noticeable impact on compensation and incentive packages? #compensationtrends #hybridwork

Thinking about your company, has the shift to hybrid work had a noticeable impact on compensation and incentive packages? #compensationtrends #hybridwork

Surface for Federal

This document dives into the shift toward hybrid work in Federal government, highlighting the need for devices that support productivity from anywhere—and security everywhere.

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The use of AI in biopharma according to L.E.K. Consulting

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While C-suite disagreements are to be expected, squabbles over the way a company spends on cloud services don't have to be. Clarifying a company's cloud spending is one way to align all executives.

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Debunking The Top 5 Cybersecurity Myths

Uncover the surprising truths about protecting your digital world as this eye-opening article debunks the five most common myths about cybersecurity.

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Compare 3 AI writing tools for enterprise use cases

AI writing tools can help accelerate content creation, but still require human oversight. To get started, explore the capabilities of three popular tools.

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Hybrid work is here to stay: What does this mean for payroll?

Managing diverse payroll regulations can be overwhelming, but the complexities don't need to hinder a thriving hybrid work culture.

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Automation strategy for financial services

The financial services industry is changing at a fast pace and with increasing volatility. Improving the flexibility of infrastructure and operations is essential. Automation can present a solution, but it must be well planned and not all processes are eligible. Read this solution brief on automation strategy essentials.

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Big Pharma bets on AI to speed up clinical trials

Major drugmakers are using artificial intelligence to find patients for clinical trials quickly, or to reduce the number of people needed to test medicines, both accelerating drug development and potentially saving millions of dollars.

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It's not always feasible for businesses to have dedicated hardware and IT teams for development programs. That's when it becomes necessary to combine multiple workload types and deployment methodologies — containerized workloads and virtualized machines, for example. Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, a feature of Red Hat OpenShift, supports both container orchestration and virtualization, enabling the consolidation of services and support. Download this solution brief to see how it can provide your organization with a path to modernization as part of a unified hybrid cloud platform.

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7 cost benefits of cloud computing

Both aspects of a list of cloud computing costs and benefits could be summed up with just two words: "Lots, potentially." While hosting your application in the cloud does come with a ta...

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Is a Return to Office a Return to Creativity?

In the aftermath of Covid-19, many professionals, including researchers, have transitioned to hybrid work. A concern arising from this trend is the perceived cost to creativity. To test the validity of the perception, the Microsoft Research team interviewed 24 researchers at different levels of seniority across various disciplines and research labs about their hybrid work habits and inspirations for creativity. The report — "Is a Return to the Office a Return to Creativity? — highlights findings. Download the report for an understanding of how hybrid work is turning long-held beliefs about creativity and productivity on their head.

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4 Popular Cybersecurity Myths vs. Facts

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Microsoft's CEO on the future of work and technology that will shape it. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft shared his views on the future of work at Davos 2023. This blog post from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals the trends topping Nadella's list of predictions. Read the blog for insight from one of the world's most influential tech business leaders and innovators as well as findings from the WEF's Future of Jobs report.

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The majority of IT decision makers have been reluctant to roll-out enterprise AI systems, at least in the short-term, new research says.

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Embarking on the Microsoft Teams Premium Adoption Journey

Microsoft Teams Premium is the solution many organizations use to help employees benefit from seamless collaboration and security. Look at this thought-provoking blog showing the four-stage process of rolling out Teams Premium to ensure that your workforce adopts its features and advantages.

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