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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Monday, May 26, 2025
Cloud Migration Simplified
Cloud migration can be complex and a well-defined roadmap makes all the difference. The eBook, "Cloud Migration Simplified," provides IT leaders with steps to strategize, plan, and prepare their environment for a successful Azure transition. Download it now to learn how to mitigate risks and achieve your cloud goals efficiently. Reach out to Contoso Technical Solutions for an Azure cloud migration strategy consultation.
Are you migrating to the cloud? A successful move starts with a smart strategy. 💡 DM us to schedule your #Azure cloud migration strategy consultation and build your migration roadmap.
Are you migrating to the cloud? A successful move starts with a smart strategy. 💡 DM us to schedule your #Azure cloud migration strategy consultation and build your migration roadmap.
Close Brothers Gains Agility with Surface and Windows 11
Venture into the journey of Close Brothers, a leading UK banking group, that reenvisioned its IT landscape with Microsoft solutions, from Surface devices to Windows 11 and Windows 365. They've reported an 80% decrease in performance tickets and halved software requests. Along with improved efficiency, their users are much more satisfied with their overall work experience. By switching to Windows 365, Close Brothers was able to simplify its IT and reduce overheads. Implementing Microsoft Intune resulted in almost zero-touch deployment, saving significant admin effort. Migrations to Microsoft also boosted security across the business. If you're a financial institution seeking to improve your IT estate while enhancing user experience and productivity, Close Brothers' journey offers plenty of insightful data. Dive in to find out how their switch to Microsoft streamlined operations while reaping numerous other benefits, setting the foundation for larger transformations across their business. Contact us to get the latest Surface devices today!
Microsoft launches latest Azure virtual machines optimized for AI supercomputing
Organizations training and deploying large AI models need infrastructure that won't slow them down. This blog post highlights Microsoft's latest AI-optimized Azure virtual machines — including new ND H200 v5 instances powered by NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs — and explains how they support compute-intensive workloads for faster innovation. Read the blog to understand the performance breakthroughs. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for help planning your next AI deployment on Azure.
Surface for Financial Services
With the shift towards a modern workplace, Microsoft Surface devices are changing how Financial Services operate. They're designed to boost productivity through enhancing flexible work and AI experiences. For front-line branch workers like Bank Tellers and Mortgage Lenders, the lightweight and high-resolution Surface Go ensures top-tier customer service and communication. For wealth advisors, the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop provide powerful performance for financial software and AI, ensuring efficient remote work and secure client data. Investment analysts trust the Surface Laptop Studio, designed to handle sophisticated software and complex models while providing connectivity for collaboration. Executives and leaders turn to Surface laptops for computing power and versatile work modes, reflecting the premium brand image while keeping sensitive data protected. Lastly, Surface Hub devices enable effective team collaboration, offering premium meeting experiences and impressive presentation capabilities. Contact us to order your new Surface devices today!
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Desktop as a Service 2024 Vendor Assessment
Enterprises are rethinking how they deliver digital workspaces. This IDC MarketScape report outlines Microsoft's leadership in DaaS, highlighting how Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop support scalability, automation, and enhanced end-user satisfaction. Download the full report for an in-depth look at DaaS market trends and vendor strengths. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to explore how DaaS can support your workforce transformation.
View: IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Desktop as a Service 2024 Vendor Assessment
Monday, May 19, 2025
Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service
Finding the right DaaS provider is no small task, especially with so many overlapping features and evolving needs. The Gartner "Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service" report offers a side-by-side comparison of top vendors to support informed decision-making. Read the blog for expert insight into the market and how Microsoft ranks. Then reach out to Contoso Technical Solutions for more information on why Microsoft may be the solution for you.
Maximize your cloud investment. DM us to schedule a personalized Azure ROI assessment and discover how your organization can benefit. 📨
Maximize your cloud investment. DM us to schedule a personalized Azure ROI assessment and discover how your organization can benefit. 📨
The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Azure VMware Solution
Forrester's report, "The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Azure VMware Solution,"showcases the quantifiable benefits of migrating with Azure VMware. Download your complimentary copy to explore results including cost savings, improved performance, and reduced maintenance efforts.See how this solution can provide substantial ROI while minimizing business disruptions. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for a personalized consultation.
View: The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Azure VMware Solution
Microsoft Surface in Healthcare - Day in the Life
By watching 'Microsoft Surface in Healthcare - Day in the Life', you'll learn how Microsoft Surface for Business devices can reshape the healthcare industry in favor of greater productivity and accelerate AI capabilities. The Surface Pro 10, for example, allows physicians to efficiently manage patient information and carry out their routine tasks seamlessly despite their hectic daily schedules. The working day commences with Windows Autopilot connecting the Surface Pro to Microsoft Intune for automatic downloading of hospital's physician profiles and compliance policies. With top-notch features such as the anti-reflective technology on the touchscreen, voice dictation using dual Studio Mics, and AI-enhanced video conferencing, physicians are set to rethink the obsolete healthcare management strategies. Watch this engaging video and contact us for more information on Surface devices for your healthcare providers.
Modern devices for healthcare
Improve the quality-of-care delivery and increase healthcare productivity with Microsoft Surface for Business. Surface devices are not only light and mobile, but also powerful and AI-ready - an excellent fit for healthcare professionals across the gamut, from physicians and mobile caregivers to hospital administrators. Key features include access to patient info anywhere, secure storage, and seamless coordination with specialists, but that's just the beginning. As Surface devices are equipped with Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, they also empower healthcare professionals with robust tools for collaboration and productivity enhancement. Gain the freedom to work your way, with zero-touch deployment and easy device management, and benefit from the highest level of security that comes with having built-in chip-to-cloud security features. Contact us today to learn more about the Surface devices for healthcare providers and administrators.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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.
Microsoft Surface for Education
This week's content highlights how the Microsoft Surface for Education can transform the way faculties, students, and staff operate. The Surface devices, built to provide a versatile and sustainable solution, are AI-Ready - ensuring smooth, up-to-date operations that empower users to perform at their best. These devices are packed with Microsoft 365's smart collaboration tools, enabling seamless communication, planning, and project management. In addition, one of the major attributes of these devices is built-in Microsoft Security, ensuring your data is protected, no matter where you are. As a Microsoft reseller, we can help you integrate these advanced, secure, and collaborative devices into your educational environment. With us, you can reshape how teaching, learning, and administration are carried out, ultimately enhancing productivity and experience. Learn more about how these devices can take your education system to the next level. Contact us today to get your new Surface device.
Surface in Education for Faculty, Staff and Students
Microsoft's AI-ready Surface devices are set to transform the way students, faculty, and staff experience education. Designed with versatility, these devices enhance productivity and provide robust data protection, delivering security from the chip level upward. The integration of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 further enables a seamless digital learning experience. Surface devices also offer powerful AI capabilities, supporting clear communication and improved collaboration. With cloud management features, Surface devices ensure a smooth transition to remote learning, providing the flexibility to work from anywhere. From the Surface Pro for Business with its high-quality speakers and cameras that facilitate interactive learning, to the Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business providing robust performance in a travel-friendly design, multifunctional devices cater to diverse educational needs. Factor in the Surface Hub 3 for Business, a device specifically designed to enhance team collaboration with its 4K touchscreen and whiteboard capabilities, and you have a full suite that can accommodate every aspect of educational interaction. Discover how this broad portfolio of devices from Microsoft could significantly enhance learning, boost security, and empower your education institute. Contact us today to explore these exciting options.
Monday, May 12, 2025
Is your business ready for Desktop as a Service? 🖥️ Let's find out. DM us for a DaaS readiness assessment. @Azure
Is your business ready for Desktop as a Service? 🖥️ Let's find out. DM us for a DaaS readiness assessment. @Azure
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.
Securing Your Migration
Securing your IT landscape is essential to enabling responsible AI. At many organizations, that means migrating SQL and Windows Server workloads to Microsoft Azure. The eBook, "Securing Your Migration," highlights the three main benefits of migrating SQL and Windows Server workloads to Azure. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook for highlights including cost savings, improved security response times, and enhanced IT efficiency. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions for expert guidance at every step of your migration journey.
How we're using 'chaos engineering' to make cloud computing less vulnerable to cyber attacks
Cloud computing powers services from transportation and healthcare to streaming services. With nearly 3 in 4 companies going over their estimated cloud budgets, cloud overspend is a serious problem that undermines the cloud's many transformative benefits.
Keeping cloud costs in check requires a mix of human and tech solutions outlined in this compelling article.
Migrate and Secure Windows Server and SQL Server to the cloud
Migrating your SQL and Windows Server workloads to Azure can revolutionize your operations. Learn how migrating can reduce infrastructure costs, improve security, and increase IT efficiency. Watch this video to understand the benefits and take the first step toward a more secure, cloud-powered future. Contact Contoso Technical Solutions to start your migration journey today.
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.
What is Azure Virtual Desktop?
Hybrid work requires more than just VPNs and file sharing. Azure Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based VDI platform that helps you deploy and manage apps and desktops on any device securely and at scale. Have a look at this blog post from Microsoft Learn to see how it works, the infrastructure behind it, and the benefits to IT teams and end users alike. For tailored guidance, contact Contoso Technical Solutions to schedule a DaaS strategy conversation.
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.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Surface_and_W11_Inking_in_Education_Flyer_2.pdf
This new Surface and Windows 11 Inking in Education datasheet presents innovative ways to reshape the concept of classroom teaching. Windows 11 digital inking in Education on Microsoft Surface devices, is an efficient tool that can save teachers time while promoting significant learning outcomes. Digital ink as more than an information input method; it helps learners and educators to rethink their expression patterns and idea sharing practices. Apart from helping students with complex concepts, digital inking also allows teachers more control over lessons and grading. Coupled with Windows 11, Surface devices offer engaging learning tools and options like 10-point multi-touch, palm rejection, Ink Anywhere, haptic feedback, and zero-force inking, which redefine the teaching and learning experiences. The Surface Slim Pen and Microsoft Classroom Pen play crucial roles in empowering this transformation, offering accuracy, an intuitive design, and easy deployment. Contact us today to get your new Surface devices with Windows 11 for digital inking.
Microsoft Surface in Education - Day in the Life
Unearth a window into the world of advanced education enabled through Microsoft Surface Laptop 6. Discover how technology can reshape professors' experiences, like our example, Dr. Mansour, a computer science professor accelerating her research through the state-of-the-art Surface Laptop 6. With benefits including secure login, lightweight and durable design, and seamless integration into her class and office setups, Dr. Mansour manages her schedules and meetings with ease. Use AI tools like Microsoft Copilot & Teams to nail down collaborations, discussions, and summaries. Enjoy visual clarity, excellent battery life, increased security, and ergonomic typing with Surface Laptop. Witness how educators can manage work and research effortlessly on the go while keeping their work secure. Take your education experience ahead with Microsoft Surface. Discover more about Microsoft Surface for Education. Contact us today to get the newest Surface devices for education.
How Will Artificial Intelligence Change Higher Ed? Let Us Count the Ways
The 2024 New Jersey Big Data Alliance Symposium, held last spring at Rutgers-New Brunswick, focused on the impacts of AI on society and higher education. Key takeaways include AI's amazing ability to automate tedious manual tasks (e.g., transcribing handwritten historical documents into text), streamlining the admissions process and significantly improving the feedback loop.
Total Economic Impact of Microsoft 365 Copilot for SMB
SMBs often face complex roles with limited bandwidth. This analyst report offers real-world insights into how AI is reshaping work for smaller organizations. Based on Forrester research, the report details how businesses are using Copilot to reduce operating costs, boost sales efficiency, and enhance employee satisfaction — all while improving margins. Download the report to see how the full findings could impact your business and contact Contoso Technical Solutions for tailored guidance on Copilot adoption in your workplace.
View: Total Economic Impact of Microsoft 365 Copilot for SMB
Many Businesses Are Nearing the Completion of Their Cloud Migrations
Within three years, many organizations will be running most applications on public clouds, new CDW research finds.
Monday, May 5, 2025
Cloud Migration Simplified
Migrating to the cloud isn't a one-size-fits-all project. That's why Microsoft created this step-by-step guide "Cloud migration simplified" to help leaders with cloud solutions that are right for their organization's needs. Businesses that migrate to Azure experience 80% cost savings and five times faster performance for workloads like SQL Server. Ready to start your cloud migration journey? Read this eBook and contact Contoso Technical Solutions to learn more.
CISOs list human error as their top cybersecurity risk
Three in four CISOs label human error as their top cybersecurity risk. Which is why prioritizing both security awareness education and putting up guardrails designed to minimize employee mistakes or oversights is an essential component of any effective cybersecurity strategy.
Easy to maintain, quick to scale: ZEISS migrates SAP applications to the Microsoft Cloud
SAP applications such as Treasury and Risk Management, SAP ERP, SAP BW, and SAP HCM, are the very core of a company. For its SAP applications, ZEISS had opted for an on-premises setup—an outdated and less flexible solution that was difficult to operate and modernize. This led to lengthy and slow processes in IT, and the automation of recurring processes seemed virtually impossible. Then, in 2017, the company made a decision: it would migrate business-critical SAP applications to the Microsoft Cloud with the help of Azure. ZEISS now benefits from unlimited scalability, flexibility, automation, and high speed in application development and use.
A big cloud hangs over Big Tech earnings: Is all this AI spending worth it?
Investors will be scrutinizing the AI spending levels of tech titans like Microsoft when they report earnings this week.
Focus on what matters most
Small business teams are stretched thin, juggling overlapping roles while trying to drive results. This datasheet outlines how AI is helping SMBs like you redirect time and energy to high-impact work, like creating compelling content, improving customer service, and closing deals faster. Download the datasheet to learn how you can work smarter with secure, reliable AI — and contact Contoso Technical Solutions to discuss how it could work for your business.
Was Hybrid The Wrong Approach To Delivering Workplace Flexibility?
Despite the growth of hybrid workplace policies, many organizations struggle to make them work. A broader, more multi-faceted approach to workplace flexibility can help.
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