Wednesday, August 28, 2024
3 Reasons Why The Promised Gains From AI Are Still Faraway
AI hype Is generating hundreds of billions of dollars in investment. Yet AI is still hobbled by inconsistent data, and crippled by siloed expertise. One of them-surprisingly-is that it's actually bad at simple math. Discover the other two in this insightful Forbes article.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Businesses elevate IT architecture to fight back tech sprawl
To address the exponential spike in technical debt and vendor sprawl, more companies are choosing to architect roles and stand up units, Forrester's Charles Betz said.
Read the article for details and reach out to to schedule a free IT architecture consultation.
Here are the 3 ways workers learn their most valuable skills
In his new book, artificial intelligence expert Matt Beane explores how employees can protect and sharpen their skills for the future of work.
Read the article for a fascinating look at how to leverage these tactics to get the best from your employees-whether remote or in-the-office.
The Business Value of Red Hat Ansible Platform
Are you on the automation train yet? This IDC white paper highlights the very tangible benefits of the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. The paper includes business value results and a ROI analysis.
Three Smart Ways to Exceed Your Customers' Digital Expectations
The survey says: "High-quality CX isn't a nice-to-have—it's a revenue driver." That may be the understatement of the decade. Fully 73% of consumers rank customer experience (CX) as a vital factor in their purchase decisions (coming after only price and product quality).
Download this eBook for insights on the innovative new digital tools and strategies business leaders like John Hancock are embracing to rise above customer expectations and stay competitive.
Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to start driving your revenue to greater heights with Azure digital tools and services.
View: Three Smart Ways to Exceed Your Customers' Digital Expectations
Surface for Healthcare Flyer
This flyer contains 3 customer stories on the value of Surface, with links to the details on each one.
B.TECH scales retail operations and slashes time-to-market 30 percent with Microsoft Azure
B-Tech is an Egyptian retail giant specializing in household appliances and consumer electronics. Read how B-Tech used its digital transformation arm b_labs to build a competitive advantage with Microsoft Azure, boosted service availability to 99.9 percent, cut time to market by 30%. Bye-Bye Black Friday back-office blues.
Ready to build your competitive advantage with Microsoft Azure? Contoso Technical Solutions is ready too.
View: B.TECH scales retail operations and slashes time-to-market 30 percent with Microsoft Azure
Surface for Healthcare
This eBook describes the value of the Surface device portfolio for healthcare organizations and the patients they serve.
Monday, August 26, 2024
The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Teams
Collaboration tools are critical business enablers, but many organizations — and yours may be among them — now find themselves with multiple duplicative internal solutions, resulting in both money and work fragmentation.
Read this Forrester report for a detailed cost-benefit analysis of Microsoft Teams' efforts to engage and empower employees across a broad array of hybrid workplace environments and the potential return on investment (ROI) your enterprise may realize by deploying Teams as a platform.
Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for assistance getting started with Microsoft Teams.
Automated Live Video: "Burritos" Ep. 3
Everybody loves a Top Ten list. And who doesn't love burritos? Sean counts down ten reasons to automate and then Faz calls in to ask about what it means to scale her business. See how Ansible Automation Platform helps you engage with your organization and customers to make day-to-day tasks more streamlined and efficient.
OpenShift Virtualization: Not as scary as it seems
Red Hat has announced that it will be ending support of Red Hat Virtualization (RHV) in 2026. This move gives customers about four years to migrate their RHV workloads to another solution in a market that's experiencing some major changes. In this article, we discuss one alternative to legacy virtualization: OpenShift Virtualization, a feature offered within Red Hat OpenShift.
AI consumption to drive enterprise cloud spending spree
The research firm expects rapid advancement in AI technologies to double the market's size by 2028.
Read the article for a detailed analysis of how AI is reshaping enterprise consumption patterns. Among the key insights, is the growth of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), while SaaS remains cloud's largest category, consuming two-fifths of enterprise cloud spend.
Copilot in Teams Meetings
Watch this brief demo video to see how Microsoft's Copilot in Teams helps you run more effective meetings, get up to speed on the conversation, organize key discussion points, and summarize key actions so that the entire group knows what to do next. Ready to take the work out of working together. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions
A CISO's Guide To Fortifying Your Cybersecurity Posture
With data breaches increasing 78% year-over-year in 2023 and the average cost of a single breach reaching a staggering $4.5 million, the need to implement robust and adaptable cybersecurity strategies has never been more urgent. Here are critical considerations for CISOs as they develop and implement successful AI strategies to combat modern cyber threats.
If you're concerned about cyber threats, is ready to talk you through your choices and find the solution that right for your organization.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Free Red Hat Ansible Automation Demo
Ansible validated content is a new set of collections containing pre-built YAML content (such as playbooks or roles) to address the most common automation use cases. You can use Ansible validated content out-of-the-box or as a learning opportunity to develop your skills. It's a trusted starting point to bootstrap your automation. How do you use it, customize it and learn from it? Schedule a Complimentary Red Hat Ansible Automation Demo with one of our experts to learn how.
Exclusive: AI startups dominate Enterprise Tech list
While the jury is still out on how much AI tech will boost productivity and profitability, enterprise tech is all in on AI—with nearly half of the companies on the Enterprise Tech 30 list having origins rooted in generative AI.
Read the article for details on why companies building AI's infrastructure, tooling and core model technologies are attracting the most venture capital attention and what that means for the future of enterprise tech.
Meet Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for Business
This video highlights the features and benefits of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for Business PCs.
Surface Pro 10
This datasheet shows the many features and benefits of the new Surface Pro 10, especially when configured as a desktop device.
Alabama Appellate Courts System transforms and modernizes judicial operations with Azure.
"In the words of Blake T. Lunsford, Director of Information Technology at Alabama Appellate Courts System (AACS) their "technology infrastructure was functional but lagging behind modern standards...and faced limitations in terms of system integration, scalability, and security capabilities."
Microsoft empowered Lunsford's AACS IT team to modernize a new case management system while also upgrading to Windows 11 Enterprise and Microsoft 365 Government.
Great story. Check it out.
Ready to modernize your IT infrastructure? Let Contoso Technical Solutions help you get started.
Automate like an expert with Ansible validated content
Whether you're a seasoned automation architect or just getting started with your automation journey, there are two things you need to be successful. The first is a rich and trusted ecosystem of integrations that supports the platforms in your IT portfolio. The other is subject matter expertise to start building reliable automation on top of said platforms. Read this blog to see what that looks like with Red Hat Ansible.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Get more out of hybrid meetings with Teams Rooms and Copilot
When it comes to hybrid meetings, many Teams users struggle to capture key meeting insights without efficient ways to track decisions and manage tasks. Fortunately, Microsoft has a solution that will put an end to those struggles. In this blog post, discover how Copilot, when paired with Teams Rooms devices, enables your employees to get smarter insights, tasks and decisions from your meetings, all in a Teams environment.
Reach out to Microsoft Teams expert Contoso Technical Solutions for assistance getting started with Teams Rooms and Copilot.
Council Post: AI's Transformative Impact On Small Businesses
While many major tech advances can feel like they were designed with big brands in mind, AI can help SMBs stay competitive with larger competitors, which is why most small businesses are enthusiastically embracing the novel tech. Read the article to discover how you can start using AI.
Learn OpenShift Virtualization: 7 training resources to help you get started
OpenShift Virtualization is an essential part of transforming and consolidating your platforms into a modern and unified tech stack that helps match your organization's skills and applications to its larger goals. Want to know more? You're in the right place. Here are 7 learning resources that will help you and your team get started.
Reimagining cloud strategy for AI-first enterprises
New research illuminates findings about cloud maturity, data readiness, and AI adoption. Read the article to understand how businesses are integrating cloud and AI strategy to take their operations to new heights.
is ready to work with you on your cloud and AI strategy.
Improve hybrid meetings in BYOD rooms.
More than 85% of meeting spaces globally are not video enabled, with BYOD rooms accounting for many of these spaces. But no worries. Microsoft has a solution. Watch this video to learn how new AI-enhanced features in Microsoft Teams enable your employees to easily connect their PCs to A/V in the room to get Teams meetings up and running fast. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to get plugged into a better, more inclusive hybrid working environment.
Zero Trust Architecture: Redefining Cybersecurity in the Modern IT Landscape
Operating on the assumption that no entity, whether inside or outside the network, is trusted by default, Zero Trust has emerged as an indispensable security framework in today's ultra dangerous cybersecurity environment.
Read the article for a great synopsis of why Zero Trust is the best insurance against a devastating data breach. is ready to work with you on the security solution that meets your needs.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Future Of Work: Innovations Shaping Remote And Hybrid Models
Read the article for an overview of the drivers of a successful hybrid work model and strategies to maintain productivity and engagement as you navigate the seasons for optimal team performance.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
6 ways to promote IT automation adoption across your organization
Bringing people and processes together on a unified platform can help your organization realize the full value of IT automation. Here are six ways you can use Red Hat® Ansible® Automation Platform to promote enterprise-wide automation adoption
View: 6 ways to promote IT automation adoption across your organization
Surface Pro Family Portfolio
This datasheet shows the various models available in the Surface Pro Family, including the Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 9 with 5G, and Surface Pro 10 with optional 5G.
Meet the New Microsoft Surface Pro
This video shows the many features and benefits of the new Surface Pro, 11th Edition, highlighting its AI capabilities by enabling Copilot.
Sweet, Sweet Speed
We all know that time is money. When Nicholas calls in to ask about playbooks and retrospectives, Sean shows us how Red Hat Insights for Ansible Automation Platform can help you get the most out of your automation efforts. And what about Keanu Reeves? Tune in to see how Red Hat can help you "speed" your products to market.
Three Smart Ways to Exceed Your Customers' Digital Expectations
The survey says: "High-quality CX isn't a nice-to-have—it's a revenue driver." That may be the understatement of the decade. Fully 73% of consumers rank customer experience (CX) as a vital factor in their purchase decisions (coming after only price and product quality).
Download this eBook for insights on the innovative new digital tools and strategies business leaders like John Hancock are embracing to rise above customer expectations and stay competitive.
Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to start driving your revenue to greater heights with Azure digital tools and services.
View: Three Smart Ways to Exceed Your Customers' Digital Expectations
Council Post: The Next Big Data Leap: How AI Is Reshaping Data And Analytics Roles
The future lies at the dynamic intersection of data analytics and AI. The whopping $42.5 billion investment in AI startups is elevating data science to new heights, empowering decisionmakers to derive critical insights from the escalating volume of data.
Check out this article.
Monday, August 12, 2024
Evolve the way your employees collaborate and communicate
Perhaps you've noticed? Your workplace has changed a lot very quickly over the last few years. With innovations in productivity collaboration is possible in just about any space. Hybrid workers now enjoy far more flexibility and control. So, what's the next big thing in the world of hybrid work? Read this eBook for reasons why Microsoft's Microsoft Teams Phone is the native telephony solution for the future of hybrid work.
View: Evolve the way your employees collaborate and communicate
21 Cloud Computing Trends That Will Dominate in 2024!
As companies continue to leverage the economies and new services cloud vendors offer, cloud computing will continue to grow in 2024 and beyond. Some trends are straightforward; others—like Service Mesh—are more obscure, but equally vital to gaining a comprehensive understanding of the complex cloud landscape. Read to learn more
Revolutionize your strategy with the latest cloud computing trends of 2024. can help you discover cutting-edge innovations & stay ahead in tech!
Finance in the fast lane
With over MYR81 billion in assets under administration, Malaysia-based AHAM Capital serves a diverse client base that includes corporates, institutions, pension funds, and high net-worth individuals.
Read this customer story for details about how AHAM, with the help of Azure API Management boldly embraced digitization by shifting its operations to the Microsoft Azure cloud, transformed its total operation and digitized 75% of all transactions in just eight months.
Ready to make the move to MS Azure Cloud? MS Cloud techspert Contoso Technical Solutions can get you started.
20 Emerging Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out in 2024
Read this article for a comprehensive overview of the key trends that will shape the cybersecurity landscape in 2024 and beyond—including diverse attack vectors, IoT vulnerabilities, AI and ML powered attacks, and much more.
knows the latest cybersecurity trends and can help you stay ahead of threats.
Microsoft named a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service
In this blog article you will discover one of the major reasons Gartner® has recognized Microsoft as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) for the fifth straight year. Read the blog for an in-depth discussion of Teams Premium's several built-in and automated AI capabilities, specific to Teams, that work together with Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Teams, to harness the power of AI to optimize your employees' collaboration and meeting experience. Ready to put these capabilities to work for your Teams? Contoso Technical Solutions can help you get started on the road to intelligent productivity. Contact us.
The Upcoming Impact of AI on Enterprise Technology Design: Enhancing CX and Business Outcomes
Read the article for a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of AI in enterprise software—particularly its growing impact on user adoption and its transformative potential to improve customer loyalty, streamline workflows, and reduce operational costs.
can help you cultivate the capabilities necessary to provide seamless customer experiences and unlock new revenue opportunities.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Buzzing on Microsoft Teams Rooms technology internally at Microsoft
Explore inclusive hybrid meeting experiences for both our employees here at Microsoft and for our Microsoft Teams Rooms customers. Read this blog article for the latest news about how Microsoft Digital (MSD), Microsoft's IT organization, creates inclusive cutting-edge hybrid meeting experiences for both their employees at Microsoft and their Microsoft Teams Rooms customers.
Monday, August 5, 2024
Microsoft Named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management.
Read this news release to learn why Microsoft believes that their recognition as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management validates their end-to-end approach for developing and deploying enterprise-grade, cloud-native apps that run on Azure, in datacenters, or at the edge. And why MS
Cloud-native technologies like containers and Kubernetes are the future of application development and
highlights the broad and deep integration of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with other Azure services.
Free IT Automation Consultation
IT modernization is all about finding smarter ways to do business. Where do you start when your teams are focused on managing ever-changing IT architecture built on multiple platforms and complex technology stacks? IT automation can help, no matter the complexity of your environment. With the right IT automation strategy, you can improve processes to save time, increase quality, improve employee satisfaction and lower costs. Schedule a free IT Automation Consultation with Contoso Technical Solutions to learn how.
Building a mission critical application platform
Organizations need highly resilient application platforms that give them the ability to scale while enabling security and compliance. Is it possible to find one platform that meets all of these needs? Read this blog to learn about Red Hat's "OpenShift on OpenShift" solution, which utilizes a highly available architecture, including infrastructure and tenant clusters, and automation through Red Hat Ansible and GitOps, providing a platform that meets all of today's needs.
Automation for Everyone
What is your vision for the future? More leaders than ever realize that automation has become a strategic priority. As companies strive to become more agile and digitize their operations, IT automation has evolved into a business imperative. IT automation, once thought of exclusively as simple tools or scripts to help IT professionals streamline tasks, is now being seen as a strategic initiative and long-term IT strategy.
Embracing AI Transformation
Read this blog post for a discussion of four areas of opportunity for organizations like yours to empower AI Transformation, and learn what strategies MS customers from Bayer to Walmart are doing to maximize business outcomes.
Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for assistance in driving your AI transformation in the Microsoft Azure Cloud.
Introducing Surface Laptop 5
This stunning video shows this PC with multitasking speed powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, up to 17 hours of battery life, Windows 11, and a vibrant touchscreen.
Experience AI-enhanced meetings in every Teams Room
Watch this short video to see how easily you can level up productivity with AI-powered intelligent meeting Recap and the Copilot in Teams experience - even with your existing hardware.
Contact Contoso Technical Solutions when you are ready to create a more inclusive, productive hybrid work environment.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 Promotional Flyer
This flyer provides details on the Surface Laptop 5 discount available through September 30, 2024.
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