Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Deploying Windows 10 at Microsoft as an in-place upgrade

If you haven't upgraded to the latest version of Windows, you could be losing out on productivity. Your employees need the latest tools, and we can help. At Content MX, we have a team of dedicated professionals who specialize in helping businesses just like yours grow and adopt new solutions, platforms, and IT. Contact us to find out how we can bring your team and their assets up to date with the latest tech and solutions on the market.

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Cloud lessons learned: Four companies that migrated Windows Server

As the motion picture industry shifts to compute-intensive high definition, a top digital studio, Jellyfish, found that their rendering times in on-premises servers were driving costs up and productivity down. To combat the issue, Jellyfish turned to Azure for its open source capabilities, cost savings, and superior support. Contact us today to learn more about migrating your on-premises computing needs to the cloud and begin your path to increasing productivity and cutting costs.

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Top ways marketing can help sales succeed

How well do your sellers and marketers work together? Do your customers know they're working on the same team? Buyers don't distinguish between marketing and sales. They expect a consistent experience when they're working with a company--whoever they're working with. It's important to keep this in mind as you're thinking through internal processes and systems. With Dynamics 365, your marketing and sales teams share common data, a complete view of customers, and Office 365 collaboration tools. With integrated solutions in place, you can deliver a seamless customer experience. Check out this e-book, then contact us to learn how your sales and marketing teams can work better together.

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Microsoft 365 Office Flyer

In the digital age, your business must offer customers increased security and privacy without breaking the bank. Security across all your devices is key to ensuring you're protected. Safeguard cyberthreats proactively with enhanced and constantly updated tools and anomaly detection policies. At Content MX, we know this can be a challenge, that's why we're here to help. Contact us today to create a robust and secure IT system that your customers expect and that you'll be glad you have.

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Intelligent economies: AI's transformation of industries and society

AI has already begun to transform businesses. It's only a matter of time before it touches nearly all aspects of society. This offers both exciting possibilities and inherent complications. This survey takes a step back to look at where we are, where we could go, and the impact AI will have on the world stage. Want to see where your industry is headed and the direct impact to your business? Contact us today to find out how we can help you plan for the AI transformation.

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Customer story: City of Westminster College

Discover how City of Westminster College used Office 365, Microsoft Teams and OneNote to bring together tools for communication, collaboration and presentations for students, teachers and staff.

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Customer Story: NewDay

Fuelled by ambitious growth plans, UK consumer credit giant NewDay migrated its infrastructure to Microsoft Azure in order to reap the benefits of improved customer experience, rapid innovation and speed to market. Your partners at Content MX and Microsoft can help you overcome any obstacle. With years of industry experience, you can be rest assured knowing your custom IT solution will be up and running in no time. Contact us today to find out more on how we can help.

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Customer story: TD Bank

6% of employees at TD self-identify as disabled. TD works hard to create a supportive environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work. By providing the right tools, they enable employees to self-accommodate and make their computing experience much more comfortable. How are you helping your employees to increase productivity in the workplace? Contact Content MX to learn how we can help you integrate the tools you need to enable your workers to reach their full potential.

Customer story: TD Bank

6% of employees at TD self-identify as disabled. TD works hard to create a supportive environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work. By providing the right tools, they enable employees to self-accommodate and make their computing experience much more comfortable. How are you helping your employees to increase productivity in the workplace? Contact Content MX to learn how we can help you integrate the tools you need to enable your workers to reach their full potential.

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Monday, November 25, 2019

Increase business productivity with Windows Server and Azure

IDC calculates the need for data storage capacity across all media types over the next four years will exceed the entire amount of data shipped over the past 20 years. With an exponential increase in data storage capacity required by many businesses, companies are looking for cost-saving options. With platforms like Azure, your business can save during every stage of cloud migration. Contact us today to learn how we can help.

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Boost productivity and increase revenue

Today's businesses are overloading sellers with multiple sales tools that complicate an already involved sales process. Despite significant investments of time and money in implementing these processes, they don't actually help sellers do their jobs better. Check out this infographic to learn how Dynamics 365 can alleviate these pains and increase productivity with a single, intuitive system. Contact us today to find out how we can help you adopt the right sales tools for your business needs.

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AI is on the rise

AI's impact is growing. Soon it will reach beyond individual company success stories to touch entire industries and eventually society at large. In particular, executives are recognizing the impact AI will have on knowledge workers. Check out more insights from over 350 surveyed U.S. executives in this infographic. Want to learn how AI will influence your industry? Contact us today to learn how we can help you plan for the coming changes and adopt the right AI solution for your needs.

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Customer Story: London Business School

London Business School is world-renowned as an elite higher education institution, built on pillars of academic excellence, dynamic culture, and deep relations with partners. Their rich partner ecosystem comprises alumni, leaders from top organizations worldwide, and fellow business schools. To better engage with their partners and provide a superior experience, London Business School uses Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AD). This service enables the school to integrate partners into their network using their own identities, securely and with minimal management or overhead. Azure AD B2B collaboration currently impacts 45,000 London Business School users, which is projected to grow to at least 100,000 in the next ten years. 

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

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How Do We Design Workplaces For Maximum Productivity

In the digital age, we need to start focusing on employees as the drivers of growth by helping them be more productive. Design a workplace strategy that supports and enables efficient, happier, and healthier employees with a mobile, modern desktop. At Content MX, we can help. With years of experience helping businesses handle the tech they need, we can help you ensure your employees are at their peak performance with new solutions. Contact us to find out how we can help.

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Data Migration Process: How Agencies Can Successfully Move Data to Modern Systems

In a recent Accenture survey of IT executives, 58 percent of those surveyed experienced 2 to 3 major IT outages over the past decade. Cloud migration can help prevent outages, increase security protections, and cut costs. When it comes to database migration, some IT pros fear data loss. That's why it's important to migrate to a platform that can handle your data storage needs--like Azure. Contact us today to learn how we can help you prevent outages with a tailored cloud migration plan.

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4 Reasons Why Companies are Choosing CRM Over Traditional Marketing tools

Within this digital marketing environment, relationship marketing is the name of the game and customer relationship management (CRM) is the method. With its ability to break down silos and offer insights across multiple functions, CRM is helping companies provide a cohesive and well-coordinated experience to customers. Check out this article to learn more about the benefits of CRM.

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A Closer Look At Hybrid-Cloud And Multi-Cloud Approaches

Risk is for losers. Literally. If you're not actively de-risking your IT infrastructure, you're asking for a ransomware attack where you could lose some or all of your hard-earned data. While cloud platforms like Azure can give you the data recovery tools you need, adopting a cloud solution can get tricky. At Content MX, we're pros at helping businesses transfer some or all of their data to the cloud. Contact us to find out more on how we can help you plan your journey to the cloud today.

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Customer Experience in Financial Services and the Influence of Technology

The future of technology is uncertain, but there's one thing we do know: customer experience is going to play a larger role in the success of businesses from here on out. Servicing customers with an omnichannel experience is the key to a great customer experience. Content MX can help. We're experts in helping businesses adopt the right tech and provide exceptional customer experiences. Contact us for more information.

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How Small Businesses Can Increase Their Digital Capabilities

As an SMB, improving your digital capabilities can be an affordable way to cut costs and reach customers. Few solutions can compete with the simplicity, performance, and cost savings of Microsoft solutions. Modernizing your data platform can be challenging. That's why Content MX is here to help. With the right tools and expert know-how, we can help your business integrate and implement these solutions today. Contact us to find out how.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

4 ways AI helps business protect the environment

Protecting the environment is in everyone's best interest. The preservation of our natural resources means that the generations that follow us will continue to have the tools they need to survive and thrive. This article examines how new innovations in AI are giving businesses the information they need to make sustainable decisions that will ensure this future becomes a reality. Interested in using AI to reduce your own environmental impact? We at Content MX, are ready to help you get started.

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Customer Story: Dell

For Dell, having a mobile workforce was essential. That meant they needed a cloud solution that would allow them to gain access from anywhere and collaborate with ease. With the right solution, Dell is positioned for the future evolution of their industry. Is your company ready to take on the future? At Content MX, we can help you integrate the modern desktop solutions you need to ensure a great digital experience for your employees. Contact us today to learn more.

Customer story: Australian National University pioneers the next generation of genomics research by moving to the cloud

Australian National University is consistently ranked as one of the top 20 genomic research institutions. As pioneers of genomic research, they are growing the number of samples they use. As a result, their data and storage needs are growing, too. That's why cloud platforms like Azure are important for their research. With faster analysis and on-demand scaling, researchers can focus more on their projects and less on IT. Contact us today to learn more on how we can help you save time and scale.

Workplace Agility: The True Secret To Improving Productivity And Efficiency

How do you maintain easy collaboration, save costs, pull talent from everywhere, and provide employees with the flexibility to work where and when they want? Some employers are adopting SaaS platforms and the cloud to facilitate remote work safely and simply. Tools like Microsoft 365 and Skype are invaluable assets to a modern agile workplace. But adoption requires planning to execute. With experts from Content MX at your side, you'll be ready for the modern workplace, and so will your employees.

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Customer story: Mashreq Bank increases growth and market share through digital transformation

How does the oldest bank in the UAE stay relevant? According to Mashreq Bank, the secret is in their people and their culture of innovation. Modern tools like Dynamics 365 capture important customer data so sales reps can spend more time focused on their clients. Check out this video to learn more about how they are using technology to support their sales team.

Customer story: Thomson Reuters with Azure SQL Services

The developers at Thomson Reuters needed to create a scalable cloud infrastructure capable of keeping their e-billing system safe. With tools like Azure SQL and Machine Learning, they automated and secured their e-billing system. While companies like Thomson Reuters have a lot of IT resources, we know you might not. At Content MX, we specialize in helping businesses just like yours to integrate solutions, protect, and scale your IT infrastructure.

Customer story: SilviaTerra maps the future of forests with Microsoft AI

Through Microsoft's AI for Good initiative, SilviaTerra has created the first high-resolution inventory of all US forests. What's next on their list? Democratizing that information to help all communities sustainably manage their precious natural resources. Check out their story in this video. At Content MX, we look forward to hearing more stories like this one as AI continues to open new doors for beneficial innovation. What doors might AI open for your business?

Customer story: Moneris and Dynamics 365

How do you manage customer interaction? Chances are, there's room for improvement, and you can do a better job. Moneris, a debt and payment processing firm, saw the potential of upgrading their customer relationship solution. That's why they chose Dynamics 365. They required a business management solution that could help them give their customers personalized service. You can do the same. Adopting new tech can be a challenge, that's why at Content MX, we're here to help. Contact us today to find out more.

Customer story: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

With the desire to modernize their court system, Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM) implemented tech tools to achieve the only free platform for civil and commercial courts in the world. While your goals for modernizing your data platform might not be as lofty, your business can certainly leverage the same tools. It's time for you to create a digital data platform that will enable your business to scale securely. Content MX wants to help. Contact us to find out how we can help you adopt Microsoft solutions.

Customer Story: Puma and Office 365

Puma, the international sports brand, is modernizing its workplace with a suite of tools that their employees are already familiar with--Microsoft 365. While it seems like a no brainer, the process to change your entire IT infrastructure can be complicated. That's why Content MX is here to help. We have the resources, experience, and knowledge needed to help you with your cloud integration. Contact us to find out how.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Increasing employee productivity with Microsoft Search in Bing and PowerApps

Technology exists to make our lives easier, safer, and more productive. So, why are you still using an outdated IT infrastructure? Empower your employees to accomplish more by digitally transforming how they work. At Content MX, our goal is to help you put solutions in place that can help your team accomplish more. Contact us today to find out how we can help you deliver the user experience and productivity gains your employees need to succeed.

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Microsoft increases productivity and protects assets with OneDrive for Business

Losing data because a device goes down is not an option. Cloud solutions like OneDrive for business can help you keep your data backed up and protected. With features like SSL encryption and the ability to set expiration dates on certain permissions, your data will be taken care of. Integrating new cloud solutions is tough for any business. That's why we're here to take care of you. Contact Content MX today to find out more on how we can help.

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THE MICROSOFT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SERIES Part 2: Engaging Customers

Customer engagement in the digital age provides amazing new opportunities to develop customer loyalty. Show your customers what they mean to your organization by constantly driving the differentiation, specialization, and expertise of your business and make sure your customer's needs are met. Ensure your customer's success and realize the rewards. Contact Content MX to find out how we can help you integrate a digital solution for engaging with your customers today.

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Microsoft SQL Server 2019

With SQL Server 2008 coming to the end of its life cycle this summer, it's time to modernize your data platform to Microsoft SQL Server 2019. Power your organization by providing a data hub that you can use to access data sources from across your entire data estate through a consistent interface. If you want a hand in making the transition, you know we are always here to help. Contact us for more information on the benefits and specifics on how to upgrade to SQL Server 2019 today.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Cloud migration essentials: A guide to migrating servers and virtual machines

Migrating servers and virtual machines has never been easier. With the right tools and processes, your migration project can be fast and friction free. You can reduce costs immediately and have more resources to drive cloud modernization. With the right tools and people, you can have the modern IT infrastructure you want and need. At Content MX, we have an experienced team and the best tools to help you migrate quickly and effectively. Contact us today to learn more.

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Empowering the modern seller: A new definition of engagement

Companies are over two times more likely to reach quota when sales teams emphasize engagement. This is easier said than done when the definition of effective engagement differs between buyers and sellers. This e-book explores the disconnect between assumed and actual buyer preferences for engagement and how Dynamics 365 for Sales can help sellers realign their strategies with buyer needs.

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Human AI is here

AI is certainly exciting. But is it worth the investment required? To find out, Forbes surveyed 305 executives across multiple countries and industries. The results for companies embracing AI compared to those lagging behind present a clear picture of the importance of AI in growing companies. At Content MX, we believe AI is the clear choice for companies ready to take the next step in their development. Check out the findings of this survey and learn how you can grow your company using AI.

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How cloud-based PBX and PSTN save Microsoft more than $120,000 per day with Skype for Business

Communication is key for any modern agile business. As a large company, innovation is more cumbersome and saving money can be tough. Yet, by changing the way they pass information and enable employees to have more flexibility to communicate from wherever they are in the world, Microsoft saves more than $120,000 a day. With the Skype platform, their employees can leverage the benefits of a modern digital workplace. Your business can do the same. Contact us to find out how we can help.

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Microsoft 365 Powered Device Pilot Datasheet

If your IT solutions are outdated, it's time you start thinking about how you're going to modernize the way you do business. With a modern desktop, employees have the tools to do more and stay secure. With security built in, Windows 10 protects, detects, and responds to the most advanced malware and cyber threats. At Content MX, we know how to help you plan and adopt a solution that you can use to give your employees the security and productivity they need to succeed. Contact us today for more.

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Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

With your data backed up in the cloud, you don't have to worry about owning physical servers that are costly to maintain. For instance, Azure disaster recovery helped save Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport 69% by reducing their reliance of on-premises IT infrastructure. At Content MX, we know how to help you integrate cloud solutions, no matter what state your IT infrastructure is in. Start saving today; contact us to find out how.

Containers 101

Containers allow you to run multiple applications on the same operating system kernel, unlock ultimate productivity, and provide a standardized environment for development, QA, and production teams. At Content MX, we want you to have the freedom and productive environment your developers need to achieve more. Contact us today to learn how we can modernize your workplace IT infrastructure with tools like Azure.

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Dynamics 365 for Customer Service - Create lifetime customers

Delivering a personalized customer experience is important for any business. Customers want to know they'll be taken care of, and it's up to every business to communicate that message. With a solution like Dynamics 365, you can empower your agents with artificial intelligence‒derived recommendations to ensure they can act fast, save time on every customer interaction, and resolve customer issues. Contact us to find out how we can help you integrate this solution today.

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3 reasons to modernize your data estate

Still using an out-of-date data platform? There are major benefits awaiting organizations that modernize their data estate, including enhanced security and compliance, significant cost savings, and the ability to empower employees with business insights and advanced analytics capabilities. That all sounds great, but how does a business go about that modernization? We want to help you figure it out. Contact us to learn more.

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Why Cloud Customer Flyer

If you're still using an old, outdated email platform, you could be losing a considerable amount of time every week and opening your email content to malicious actors. With the capabilities of modern email platforms, you can access email on the go with flexible usage options and sync your email, calendar, and contacts wherever you go. It's one way in which you can build a modern agile workplace for your employees. Curious on how to adopt a new email platform? Contact us to find out more information and learn how we can help.

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Monday, November 11, 2019

Close more deals with connected sales and marketing

Are your customer relationships limited by siloed customer data and disparate marketing and sales tools? Check out this infographic to learn more about how Dynamics 365 can combine sales and marketing to break down information barriers and give both functions a complete view of the customer.

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How AI-powered organizations are getting ahead

77% of companies believe automation will result in better jobs. Already, we're seeing how AI can automate routine tasks, helping employees focus on the most fulfilling aspects of their jobs. Check out this infographic to learn more about how AI is changing the way we work. Ready to see these trends reflected in your own business? At Content MX, we're excited to help you get started.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

13 Tech Experts Predict The Industry's Biggest Challenges In 2019

How is your business preparing for change? This year is set to be the biggest year in tech ever, but some businesses are still struggling to incorporate the cloud that will make the most promising innovations possible. If you still need to modernize your IT, we can help. At Content MX, we have industry experience helping businesses just like yours to modernize your desktop and IT.

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Why a 'Personal' Customer Experience Is Critical to Your Business' Success

This article highlights a few key reasons why businesses should embrace personalization as a powerful tool to stay competitive with customers and to differentiate themselves from competition. 70% of consumers say a company's understanding of their individual needs influences their loyalty. Consumers expect personalized experiences, and they build trust with those that are transparent about the data they collect.

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How Modern Infrastructure And Machine Intelligence Will Disrupt The Industry

This article points to the emergence of containers, microservices, and cloud-native architecture as trends in the next generation of modern IT infrastructure. It also explores machine intelligence, the convergence of cognitive computing and IoT, as a second disruptive trend that platform companies, ISVs, global SIs, and emerging startups must keep top of mind to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry.

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The millennial arrival and the evolution of the modern workplace

The modern workplace is characterized by cloud-based collaboration tools, untethered workspaces, and more and more, by millennials. In fact, millennials will make up 75% of the workforce by 2030. This article explores how businesses continue to evolve in step with a workforce that prioritizes work-life integration and expects access, flexibility, and technology that will not only contribute to personal growth but enable them to change the world.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Why a modern IT infrastructure is the cornerstone of data-driven enterprises

A solid IT platform is paramount for data-driven businesses. IT infrastructure, the foundation upon which datasets run, is key to the most basic and even the most sophisticated analytics capabilities. In this article, you'll read how updating networks, analytics tools, and data management resources, can prepare enterprises for the future of IT. At Content MX, your future is important to us. That's why we want to help you adopt the best solutions on the market. Contact us today to learn more.

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Three ways content marketing boosts the value of your leads

Are you ready to increase your sales by 50%? Studies show that it's all about the marketing content you use. When making their purchasing decisions, consumers connect with and remember companies that appear personable and knowledgeable. Check out this article to learn how a small tweak in your marketing strategy can change everything.

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Nine Essentials For Enabling An AI-Ready Culture And Business

New research from Forbes Insights shows that executives agree artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing society, industries and their own companies. But even amid such widespread recognition of AI's potential, not all businesses are advancing as rapidly as others. In fact, of the 387 companies surveyed, only 19--just 5%--describe their existing AI [...]

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Customer story: Miral

An Abu Dhabi leisure company, Miral, recently embarked on a digital transformation journey to make Yas Island a top travel destination. With Microsoft Cloud technology, the company is using data insights to understand customer behavior and to create seamless and personalized customer experiences.

Customer story: Xiaoyi Technology

When global camera company Xiaoyi Technology (YI) set out to modernize its IT infrastructure in the cloud, it chose Microsoft 365. Since adopting Microsoft 365, the company has been able to boost productivity, maximize productivity and enhance customer experience by automating time intensive processes. This video shows highlights of the YI's inspiring story.

Customer story: Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev)

AB InBev, the brewer and marketing force behind one-third of the world's beer products, is on a digital transformation journey to move 80% of its workloads to the cloud by 2020. With Microsoft Azure, the company has built a global analytics platform, broken down data silos, and reduced IT costs, while increasing insights and agility.

Customer story: Chevron's Azure migration journey

Chevron does business in over 30 countries around the world. With a distributed workforce and data coming from all over, they needed a solution to simplify, modernize, and secure their aging IT infrastructure. Chevron used Azure to convert legacy infrastructure to off-premises and automated their disaster recovery efforts. Watch this video to see how they also dropped infrastructure costs and improved security.

Customer story: Special Olympics

The Special Olympics, a global nonprofit that celebrates differences and promotes acceptance, inclusion, and healthy competition, is using technology to achieve more. The organization uses the Microsoft Cloud to track and access data for nearly 5 million athletes in 170 countries. Cloud technology has freed up innumerable hours that have been reinvested to empower athletes and change the world.

Mapping Data Protection Strategies For The New Year

Even when Lewis and Clark set out to find the Northwest Passage, they had to keep business continuity and disaster recovery top of mind. Like those explorers, business owners and IT teams must put plans in place to mitigate unforeseen dangers and risks, while protecting data.

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Customer story: Zespri

Zespri International markets and sells kiwifruit to retailers around the world. After business was disrupted by an earthquake and plant virus, the New Zealand grower moved business-critical SAP workloads to Microsoft Azure, reducing IT costs, promoting scalability, ensuring business continuity, and enabling the company to focus on what they do best--growing and selling kiwifruit.

Monday, November 4, 2019

Customer story: Park Place technologies builds personal relationships to drive global sales

Park Place Technologies is using Dynamics 365 to build and maintain strong relationships in the present and handle the data and changes necessary to move confidently into the future. Check out their story in this video.

Customer story: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and MIT collaborate with Microsoft to showcase the potential of AI

In February 2017, the Metropolitan Museum of Art decided to release the images and data of their public domain artwork. Their mission? To give everyone in the world the opportunity to experience and interact with their collection, not just those who could physically visit the museum. Throughout this process, technology has offered new ways to interact with and appreciate the history and culture of these items. Check out this video to learn more about The Met's AI journey.