Tuesday, December 31, 2024

New workplace trends and how HR should adapt

This article offers terrific insight into the trends and innovations gaining momentum in the new era of hybrid work as millennials move into leadership positions.

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Managing infrastructure at cloud scale

The efficiency and unlimited scalability of cloud architectures are pushing companies toward cloud environments, whether public, private, or hybrid solutions. But cloud environments offer new complexities. Get this eBook to learn how consolidating on a single platform, like Red Hat Enterprise Linux, provides a common foundation across cloud infrastructure.

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4 essential cloud project questions

Cloud-based environments and technologies have become more common to IT strategies. But because the cloud abstracts so many of the basic infrastructure considerations, many organizations approach these projects individually without having a clear strategy or guidance on what the operating environment should be. Read this document for four areas IT leaders should look at when defining a comprehensive IT policy.

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Simplifying cloud migration and modernization with Microsoft Azure

Migrating to the cloud and modernizing resources in today's rapidly changing and complex internet landscape can be a major challenge for organizations like yours. Fortunately, a solution is at hand. Download this eBook for an in-depth exploration of cloud migration best practices, strategies, and use cases. Use it to equip your employees and IT team with actionable insights they need to navigate complexities, mitigate risks, and maximize the benefits of Azure for your customers. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to discuss simplifying and modernizing your migration to the cloud with Azure.

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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.

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Copilot for Microsoft 365: A whole new way of working with the power of generative AI

Are you one of the 3 in 4 people who are comfortable having employees use AI for admin work? Data from Microsoft's Work Trend Index survey shows most people would be happy to have an AI assistant help with routine tasks. Find out more about what an AI assistant like @Microsoft Copilot can do in this article. 👇

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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.

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Monday, December 30, 2024

Migrate to Azure with Confidence

Migrating to the cloud can be a daunting task, fraught with complexities that can leave even the most seasoned IT professionals feeling overwhelmed. From navigating the intricate process of cloud adoption to optimizing investments and mitigating risks, the road to the cloud is often paved with obstacles. However, you don't have to go it alone. Read this infographic for a detailed look at how you can unlock the full potential of your Windows Server investments. Understand the benefits of partnering with MS Azure migration experts who can guide you through the complexities of cloud processes, optimizing your investments and minimizing implementation risks. Ready to unlock the full potential of your Windows Server investments? Contact an Azure migration expert at Contoso Technical Solutions to get started.

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7 Essential Trends IT Departments Must Tackle In 2025

Discover how AI operations, advanced cybersecurity, and emerging technologies are revolutionizing IT departments in 2025 as organizations adapt.

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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.

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7 Essential Trends IT Departments Must Tackle In 2025

Discover how AI operations, advanced cybersecurity, and emerging technologies are revolutionizing IT departments in 2025 as organizations adapt.

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A day in the life of an HR manager

Human resource managers spend a lot of time each day answering emails, writing job descriptions, preparing for meetings, drafting reports and doing other routine tasks. AI can help them get those tasks done more effectively and efficiently. In this infographic of a typical day for an HR manager, you'll see exactly what an AI assistant such as Microsoft Copilot can do to speed up routine work. Like summarizing email threats, creating questions for upcoming interviews with potential recruits, and creating presentation slides. Learn all that AI can do by having a look at this Microsoft infographic.

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Happy New Year!

Thanks to all our customers and business partners for an amazing 2024. Happy New Year! Contoso Technical Solutions wishes you and yours all the best.

Navigating 3 Areas of Enterprise Tech Disruption

Enterprise IT has grown so much in complexity and scale that it's wreaking havoc across organizations' technology, operations, and connectivity. Fortunately, you can turn this chaos into opportunity for productivity and growth by gaining full control over your infrastructure and architecture. Read the article for details and reach out to to schedule a free IT architecture consultation.

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Happy New Year!

Thanks to all our customers and business partners for an amazing 2024. Happy New Year! Contoso Technical Solutions wishes you and yours all the best.

Monday, December 23, 2024

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!

Discover the latest Windows 11 Pro hardware innovation

Time is your most valuable resource. This infographic illustrates how Microsoft Copilot can help you enhance your productivity as a business leader, from handling critical issues to crafting impactful presentations. View the infographic to see how AI simplifies workflows, saving time and boosting effectiveness. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for tailored insights on integrating Copilot into your leadership strategy.

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Happy Holidays!

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Data Governance Concerns in the Age of AI

As many organizations make use of generative AI, there is growing concern about data governance issues that may emerge.

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Cloud inflation affects IT spending trends

IT spending trends point to an uptick in cloud and services spending, with inflation contributing to the increase. Read about the tech growth outlook.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

How Red Hat platforms and NGINX Plus enhance value

This solution brief shares how the powerful partnership between Red Hat and NGINX enables you to automate and deliver applications more quickly with confidence. Download the solution brief for insight.

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Surface for SMB—Security

This data sheet outlines how Surface is built for security with a Zero-Trust, cyber resilient architecture.

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Hybrid work leads to mid-week crowding and need to retain space

Despite some employees still working remotely, managers recognize the wisdom of keeping their same office square footage.

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Surface for Business Security eBook

This informative eBook explores the value of Surface devices in providing the security needed for business cyber resilience.

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Adaptive Application Strategies: Rethinking Dev for Speed, Security, and Performance

This report from IDC details why this is the time to rethink app dev strategies. It backs up that statement with research to show the key pain points in modern dev, and how to overcome them. Download your complimentary copy of the report.

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Pangaea Data builds novel AI with Azure to foster collaboration and improve patient outcomes while saving UK NHS £1 billion

UK-based Pangaea Data's product platform combines artificial intelligence (AI) and medical guidelines to characterize patients across 7,000 hard-to-diagnose conditions. When the Pangaea Data team determined they needed a cloud-based platform that could meet the rigorous security and privacy requirements of the healthcare industry, they turned to Azure AI Technology and Services for a solution. Read this customer success story for details on how Pangaea and Microsoft worked together to improve outcomes, save billions, and expand patient reach. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to discuss deploying Azure's AI cloud-based platform in your healthcare system.

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Monday, December 16, 2024

Compliance vs. Security: Striking the Right Balance in Cybersecurity

Compliance and security often go hand in hand as ideas that attempt to protect against cyber threats. While both compliance and security are designed to lower risk, they are not mutually inclusive.

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The Business Opportunity of AI.

Get details from a global IDC study on how leading organizations use Azure AI to reimagine business models, increase efficiency and maximize ROI. View the infographic. ContactContoso Technical Solutions to get started impacting your business bottom line for the better with Microsoft Azure AI.

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The extraordinary synergy of wi-fi and 5G in enterprise networks

Separately, Wi-Fi and 5G are amazing technologies. When used together, they are unleashing incredible capabilities for enterprises, as in 1+1=3.

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The New Performance Equation in the Age of AI

Highly engaged employees deliver better results, with organizations seeing measurable financial performance improvements. This infographic reveals three strategies to increase team engagement using Microsoft Copilot. View the infographic to learn more, and reach out to Contoso Technical Solutions for personalized guidance on integrating Copilot into your business.

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IT departments, stretched thin amid hybrid work, are craving AI support

There are numerous tactics leaders can introduce to their organizations to keep IT workers from calling it quits.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Strategies For Scaling Generative AI In Large Organizations

Beginning to implement generative AI comes with unique challenges and considerations—particularly for large organizations.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

On-premise vs. cloud - Analyzing the benefits, risks and costs for enterprises

Explore the critical factors influencing the on-premise vs. cloud debate for enterprises. Analyze benefits, risks, and costs to make an informed decision.

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Unpacking The National Cybersecurity Strategy: What Matters Most For The Private Sector?

From increasing market incentives for developing cyber resilience to shifting cybersecurity responsibility away from the end user, the new national cybersecurity strategy has big implications for SMBs.

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F5 Networks builds innovative container service with Red Hat

When application delivery services provider F5 Networks (F5) saw its customers deploying Red Hat software, F5 partnered with Red Hat to build integrations between F5 products. This use case explains more about the partnership.

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Achieve generative AI operational excellence with the LLMOps maturity model | Microsoft Azure Blog

The Azure LLMOps maturity model is more than just a roadmap from foundational LLM utilization to mastery in deployment and operational management. It is a strategic guide that is essential for navigating the ever-evolving AI landscape of AI. Ready to achieve AI operational excellence? Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to put Microsoft's Azure LLMOps maturity model to work in your transformation.

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Surface CYOD Digital Flyer BDM

This flyer outlines the many advantages for business teams employing a Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) strategy.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Prepare for a company-wide address

Preparing efficiently for company-wide addresses without compromising quality is important. Whether it's summarizing meeting points, drafting a memo or creating presentation slides, Copilot will help you get the job done efficiently. View this infographic for more insights and contact Contoso Technical Solutions for tailored advice on integrating Copilot into your workplace.

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Microsoft Surface Digital Flyer ITDM

This flyer outlines the benefits to IT teams in employing a choose your own device (CYOD) strategy using the Surface device portfolio with many model options.

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Siemens Teamcenter and Microsoft Azure solve the tough challenges with a modern PLM

Deployed on Azure, Siemens offers customers full visibility up and down the product lifecycle from planning to manufacturing to purchasing. Read their story for an in-depth discussion of how Siemens Teamcenter and Microsoft Azure AI are giving customers an edge over the competition, and enabling new, better products to roll out around the world. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to future proof your PLM with Microsoft AI technology.

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Multiprotocol solution helps service providers transition to 5G

F5 CAGM provides a Red Hat OpenShift-validated, Istio-based service mesh that allows telco providers to operate networks with a focus on security and within regulatory and compliance standards. Download the solution brief for an overview of components, how they work and benefits.

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The Right Way to AI

AI adoption is shaping the future of work at organizations that use it effectively. The blog post, "The Right Way to AI," highlights real-world examples of companies successfully integrating AI into workflows. Read the blog for strategies and insights on implementing AI tools like Microsoft Copilot to improve productivity and collaboration. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for a personalized consultation.

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IT departments, stretched thin amid hybrid work, are craving AI support

There are numerous tactics leaders can introduce to their organizations to keep IT workers from calling it quits.

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

A free consultation on optimizing your hybrid work environment

If there's ongoing tension between you and your employees when it comes to remote work policies, we may be able to help bridge the divide by introducing you to the newest collaboration and productivity tech. Book a free consultation to learn more.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Improve processes with AI—free demo

If process inefficiencies are hampering your ability to grow and innovate, you could benefit from an AI powered solution designed to streamline and improve business processes. Schedule a free demo today.

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Pick a tech solution aligned to your business goals

With the tech landscape undergoing continuous change, it can be overwhelming to discern between a business critical and a nice-to-have solution. We can help you make the right purchasing decision based on your business goals. Book your free consultation today.

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Implement safeguards and manage performance for cloud-native apps

This solution brief explains how the NGINX suite of products works with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat OpenShift to help deploy and manage legacy and modern apps in any environment. Download the solution brief to see how together, these solutions enable you to increase productivity and reduce downtime while avoiding the cost of proprietary infrastructures.

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The slow evolution of enterprise tech

Enterprises have largely favored the same programming languages and databases for the past decade, so don't panic if you haven't mastered artificial intelligence yet.

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Microsoft Copilot and Surface

This flyer focuses on the productivity gains with Copilot+ PC devices like the Surface Laptop 6.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Planning a cybersecurity budget—free consultation

Is your cybersecurity strategy optimized for the rapidly evolving threat landscape? 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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Are you paying too much for the cloud? Free assessment

Are your cloud costs far exceeding initial projections and wrecking your IT budget? Because we partner with leading cloud providers, we can help you reduce cloud waste. Schedule a free consultation to learn more.

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Special Savings on Surface Laptop 6

This flyer provides details on the limited-time savings (through December 31, 2024) on Surface Laptop 6.

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How confident are you with your #appsecurity? Implementing security in today's #hybrid infrastructure has its challenges. Let's talk about how you can overcome them.

How confident are you with your #appsecurity? Implementing security in today's #hybrid infrastructure has its challenges. Let's talk about how you can overcome them.

Many businesses are still holding back on spending big when it comes to AI

AI won't replace content creators after all

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Monday, December 2, 2024

Balancing AI Innovation and Tech Debt in the Cloud

With meticulous governance, organizations can harness the power of AI while maintaining a secure, compliant and cost-effective cloud environment.

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Build and implement solutions for nonprofits with Microsoft

Demand for nonprofit services is growing. From preserving clean air and water to fighting malnutrition and cardiovascular disease to delivering disaster relief, there are so many problems that can be solved with technology. Microsoft donated more than $4.7 billion to nearly 400,000 nonprofits worldwide last year. This video highlights a few that benefit from Microsoft AI and cloud technology including Copilot to address some of the world's biggest problems. A Microsoft partner, Contoso Technical Solutions is committed to the mission to expand the number of nonprofits served. Watch this video for ideas on how we help your nonprofit advance your mission with Microsoft cloud ad AI technology.

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NIST Updated Its Cybersecurity Framework. What Does That Mean for Agencies?

Updates by the National Institute of Standards and Technology will offer organizations new tools for risk management, with an emphasis on governance and supply chain security. The updates aimt o provide more comprehensive, flexible, and inclusive approach to cybersecurity, addressing emerging threats and fostering resilience across various industries.

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Build and implement solutions for nonprofits with Microsoft

Demand for nonprofit services is growing. From preserving clean air and water to fighting malnutrition and cardiovascular disease to delivering disaster relief, there are so many problems that can be solved with technology. Microsoft donated more than $4.7 billion to nearly 400,000 nonprofits worldwide last year. This video highlights a few that benefit from Microsoft AI and cloud technology including Copilot to address some of the world's biggest problems. A Microsoft partner, Contoso Technical Solutions is committed to the mission to expand the number of nonprofits served. Watch this video for ideas on how we help your nonprofit advance your mission with Microsoft cloud ad AI technology.

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Mixing it up: Hybrid work models can offer the best of both worlds for worker well-being and productivity

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sparked debate on the future of work in New Zealand this week when he ordered public service employees back to the office.

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