Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Surface for Education K-12 Pitch Deck
Unearth the transformative potential of Microsoft Surface in K-12 education. Microsoft Surface devices promise to unlock positive educational experiences and pave the way for operational resilience. Even more, they can fuel employee and student satisfaction while accelerating student learning wherever they are, thanks to dynamic AI experiences. Discover how Surface devices combined with Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 can simplify deployment, enhance security, and accelerate AI experiences. Just as Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft iterates, there's no better time to reimagine education, and there's no more reliable companion than Surface devices in this journey. Check out the eBook today!
An IT executive's guide to automation
In today's digital world, the pressure on IT teams is greater than ever to deliver services faster. To do this organization leaders need to either expand their teams with more staff or rely on automation to accomplish more with less. Download this engaging eBook highlighting the benefits of an automation platform that helps organizations move faster with greater resiliency.
Surface for K-12 Education: Perfect Device for Every Role
The eBook showcases how Surface devices can adapt to various educational roles and transform the teaching and learning process. Teachers can leverage powerful processors and high-resolution touch screens in Surface devices to run learning software, develop creative lesson plans, and manage administrative tasks effectively. Students can enjoy a high-quality learning experience with devices that support their studies, wherever they are. School leaders can easily manage large teams and improve curriculum, while also protecting institutional data with Surface devices' enterprise-grade protection. Understand how Surface devices provide unique solutions to the daily challenges faced by educational institutions. Check out this eBook today.
View: Surface for K-12 Education: Perfect Device for Every Role
'Tiny' AI, big world: New models show smaller can be smarter
IBM Research has developed a compact time-series forecasting model with fewer than 1 million parametersThis small model enables fast predictions and requires | Think bigger means better in AI? Think again.
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
Working smarter starts with the right tools. This guide to Copilot for Microsoft 365 will tell you about the benefits you can get with Microsoft's AI-powered assistant like Copilot and how it can help you be more productive and creative at work. Copilot is part of Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. Download the eBook and find out all that you can accomplish with Copilot. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for tailored guidance on integrating Copilot into your operations.
7 Ways Employers Can Enhance Their Competitive Edge for Drawing Talent
New research examines employers' workforce management priorities, business practices and benefit offerings.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Analytics Lessons Learned: How five companies increased data value with unified analytics solutions
Even when well along on the journey to digital transformation, many organizations are still unable to extract timely and accurate insights from their data. How do they get back on the right track? Read this eBook about how unified cloud analytics help IT teams uncover new insights and explore data in a scalable, secure and timely manner.
3 Ways Small Business IT Leaders Can Rightsize Their Tech Investments
SMBs must take a strategic approach to technology investments to remain competitive, efficient and secure in an increasingly complex business landscape.
Del Monte Foods improves system uptime by 99.99%, saves 57% on infrastructure, and reduces security risk by 50%
When leadership at Del Monte Foods Inc. saw that their existing cloud infrastructure was leading to higher maintenance costs, limited scalability and performance bottlenecks, the company turned to Microsoft Azure as a solution. Read this revealing customer story highlighting how Del Monte reduced infrastructure costs and increased system uptime with the help of Azure and the Microsoft Defender security stack.
SMEs can turn cybersecurity risk into opportunity
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber threats, often serving as gateways to larger targets due to weaker security measures. While cybersecurity presents challenges, especially for smaller companies with limited budgets and expertise, it also offers growth opportunities by building customer trust and driving responsible technology use.
With @msftcopilot, there are so many ways to help your employees work better. Ready to boost your productivity? DM us for a consultation. 📨
With @msftcopilot, there are so many ways to help your employees work better. Ready to boost your productivity? DM us for a consultation. 📨
The rise of the data platform for hybrid cloud
A move from siloed storage to data platforms unleashesthe potential of AI-driven business.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Surface for Education K-12 Day-in-the-Life Scenarios
Our latest portfolio of educational use cases, 'Surface for Education K-12 Day-in-the-Life Scenarios, showcases the transformative power of Microsoft Surface devices within the K-12 educational space. Discover how educators like Mr. Kim, in a day-in-the-life scenario, use the Surface Pro 10 's advanced features to reshape classroom experiences, igniting student engagement. Likewise, for students like Isabel and Mia, Surface devices, such as the Surface Go 4 and Surface Pro 10, do wonders. These devices have features like the high-resolution PixelSense touchscreen, dual studio mics, front and rear cameras and fast, reliable Wi-Fi 6 connections, which make remote learning, multi-tasking, and collaborative activities more efficient. It's about leveraging the best of tech to reimagine education. Read the scenarios to learn more.
HR is just 'scratching the surface' of what AI can do, leaders say
From automating tasks to analyzing data and answering internal questions, AI is transforming HR departments by freeing up HR managers to tackle strategic initiatives like diving deeper into trend analysis to predict attrition and success rates of workers.
Automate infrastructure workflows
It's generally recognized that infrastructure automation is essential to streamline operations, improve agility, boost productivity and increase security in all environments. Why should it be important to your organization? Download this informative eBook showing how it automates workflows, manages physical infrastructure and administers virtualized environments.
Deep automation: A CIO weapon for turning disruption into opportunity
In an era of constant disruption, CIOs and technology leaders are seeking new ways to not just weather the storm but thrive. Deep automation emerges as a powerful weapon in the CIO's arsenal. This article helps CIOs turn disruption into opportunity with deep automation's adaptable nature.
Surface for Education K-12 Pitch Deck
Surface devices are re-envisioning the school experience for K-12 students and educators. Surface laptops and Microsoft 365 A5 are being employed in schools like Keller ISD, supporting a learning environment where creativity and expression are encouraged. Not only are they meeting educational needs, but they're also easily managed, securing the organization's IT investment. Check out all the stories to see how Surface is changing the educational landscape for educators, students and the IT teams that support them.
Belfius uses Microsoft Azure Machine Learning to help detect fraud and money laundering
When Belfius, a prominent Belgian bank, started using AI and Machine Learning in operations, they struggled to synergize results for monitoring potential illegal activity. What did they do? Read this insightful customer story showing how by using Azure Machine Learning, Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Databricks Belfius improved development time, increased efficiency and gained reliability.
Monday, February 17, 2025
End-to-end automation: a strategic advantage
In today's rapidly changing IT environment, using an automation solution is no longer an option, it's a necessity for keeping your operational edge. View this infographic showing the advantages of the turnkey and hybrid-cloud-ready Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Get an at-a-glance of how it enables you to reduce downtime and make infrastructure teams more efficient.
AI Data Drop: The 11 by 11 Tipping Point
AI is reshaping work at organizations that have successfully helped employees embrace it? What's the secret to their success? This blog post highlights research showing that AI adoption often hinges on visible time savings. Read the blog to learn how you can move the AI tipping point at your organization by helping employees use Microsoft Copilot to transform workflows, save time, and create habits that stick. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for personalized guidance on integrating AI into your business.
What is machine learning?
Processing mathematical models of data to help a computer learn without direct instruction is how machine learning (ML) is defined. However, as you probably know already, there's so much more to ML. See this instructive website by Microsoft Azure explaining how ML works to solve problems, how it's used in modern industry and how ML learning algorithms are developed.
There's No Secret Ingredient To Good Cybersecurity
There is no secret ingredient to successful cybersecurity—it's just your workforce, their skills and unwavering resolve. Read the article for insight into security imperatives, including: these simple but important steps: regular patching, employee awareness training, and fostering open communication about potential threats.
Then connect with a cybersecurity expert at .
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Architecting cloud data resilience
A modern data resilience strategy starts with a cloud-native backup architecture.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The business value of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Improved IT operational efficiency, enhanced business speed and greater scalability were the features reported by customers of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform in a recent IDC survey. See more results in this analyst report focusing on the business value of the platform and how it delivers faster results, all while optimizing their IT environments.
View: The business value of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Surface for Higher Education Customer Stories
These customer stories from Microsoft showcases how Microsoft Surface devices can reshape the educational experience. Dive into testimonials from leading universities, exploring the transformative potential of Surface devices, optimized for education. Click on the links to read the entire story. It's clear that Surface devices are the path forward for integrating Microsoft's powerful AI capabilities into Higher Ed. Contact us today for more information on Surface devices for Higher Education.
Surface in Higher Education
This solution overview focuses on Surface devices for Higher Education. The desire to harness the power of modern technologies to improve learning outcomes has never been greater. AI-ready Surface devices from Microsoft are reshaping education. They deliver productivity, versatility, and new AI experiences, while ensuring data protection. Security is integrated at every layer, enhancing data safety. Check out these Surface devices today.
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
Generative AI has the potential to transform how businesses operate, boosting productivity, and driving innovation. This eBook discusses how Microsoft Copilot uses AI to streamline workflows, automate processes and empower teams to focus on strategic tasks. Download the eBook to uncover these insights and connect with Contoso Technical Solutions to learn how Copilot can help your business lead with AI.
An IT executive's guide to automation
Improved IT operational efficiency, enhanced business speed and greater scalability were the features reported by customers of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform in a recent IDC survey. See more results in this analyst report focusing on the business value of the platform and how it delivers faster results, all while optimizing their IT environments.
Monday, February 10, 2025
Microsoft named a Leader in 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Cloud Platform Services
In today's rapidly changing tech environment, being recognized by an organization as prestigious as Gartner® calls for a celebration. Read this inspiring blog about how Microsoft was named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Strategic Cloud Platform Services. The report showed that Microsoft had gone furthest in Completeness of Vision.
Remote Work Well-Being: How CEOs Can Best Support Remote Workers
Remote work is here to stay in some capacity. However, remote work well-being is often overlooked. Here are three solutions to support remote workers. Read this article to learn how employers can incorporate remote well-being into the workplace wellness strategy, ensuring a productive, happy and thriving workforce.
Canopius enables data & AI innovation by building a strong foundation with Azure
What happens when a worldwide leader in insurance finds that its technology infrastructure is slowing down and preventing future innovation? Find out in this perceptive customer story about how Canopius migrated from dual data centers to the more agile, cost-effective environment of Microsoft Azure.
Global cloud market sees another huge spending spree as AI demand continues
Cloud infrastructure just won't stop growing, with the big three providers towering over the rest.
Read the article for an overview of the state of cloud spending and its implications for businesses. Reach out to the cloud experts at when you're ready to discuss your cloud computing goals and challenges.
AI at Work Is Here. Now Comes the Hard Part
AI is transforming the workplace, presenting both opportunities and challenges. The "2024 Work Trend Index" annual report explores how organizations can adapt to AI's rapid integration, enhance productivity and build resilience. Read this report to gain insights into leveraging AI for success. Reach out to Contoso Technical Solutions to discuss how these insights apply to your team.
A Helpful Guide To AI's Impact On The Workforce
As AI continues to advance, so will the skills needed for success, driving both employers and employees to adapt.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Microsoft Surface in Financial Services - Day in the Life
This video demonstrates how you can step into a new era of financial services with Microsoft Surface for Business. Microsoft Surface can reshape your organization, enabling heightened productivity and accelerating the implementation of AI. Watch the video to see a day in the life for a wealth management advisor and how Surface empowers the manager to get everything done faster, more efficiently, and on a much more personal level with his clients.
How to deploy RHEL in the cloud: Pay as you go vs. bring-your-own-subscription
One of Red Hat's greatest strengths is its flexibility — it can be deployed anywhere, and that includes several leading cloud platforms.
Learn about two options for deploying RHEL in the cloud, how they work, and which scenarios they are best suited for in this blog.
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In today's business landscape, Microsoft Surface can prove instrumental for financial services professionals. The informative eBrochure 'Supporting device needs for Financial Services' elucidates how Surface offers a unique device portfolio with leading security features that empower financial services professionals to work from anywhere while delivering more personalized and differentiated customer experiences. The content is a worthwhile read for anyone wanting to leverage the power of technology to reshape their business landscape in the Financial Services sector.
4 ways to make the most of Red Hat Enterprise Linux in the cloud
A Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription comes with many useful benefits. Red Hat Cloud Access enables users to access those benefits on their choice of certified public cloud.
Get this solution brief for four ways to get the most out of RHEL in any cloud environment.
View: 4 ways to make the most of Red Hat Enterprise Linux in the cloud
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.
Monday, February 3, 2025
What is Microsoft Copilot for Azure
Gain new insights, discover more benefits of the cloud, and orchestrate across both cloud and edge with the new Microsoft Copilot for Azure. Read this informational blog outlining what this innovative solution can do for your organization and it includes a link to give you a free preview.
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.
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
Too much time spent on manual tasks can hinder finance teams' focus. This eBook, "Copilot for Microsoft 365: A Whole New Way of Working," discusses how Copilot streamlines workflows, automates reporting and empowers professionals to concentrate on high-value tasks. Download the eBook to learn how your team can thrive with AI-powered tools. For personalized guidance, contact Contoso Technical Solutions to speak with a Copilot expert.
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.
Build your own copilot with Azure AI Studio
Copilots are quickly becoming known as a unique AI category that gives businesses the opportunity to get products and services quickly to market. Watch this informative video about how your organization can build custom copilots using Azure AI Studio, the platform where you can confidently apply the latest state- of-the-art and open-source models.
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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Finance teams often struggle to focus on strategic work due to time-consuming manual tasks. The infographic, "A Day in the Life of a Financial Analyst," showcases how Microsoft 365 Copilot simplifies data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communication. Learn how this AI-powered tool can transform your finance operations. View the infographic now and contact Contoso Technical Solutions for tailored insights.
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.
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