Wednesday, February 26, 2020

How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Business Models

Business models are quickly changing in the age of AI. In this article, Jayshree Pandya of Risk Group writes about how the application and adoption of AI will revolutionize business and commerce. Still struggling to determine how AI can work for you? Contact us to learn more.

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Business Models

Business models are quickly changing in the age of AI. In this article, Jayshree Pandya of Risk Group writes about how the application and adoption of AI will revolutionize business and commerce. Still struggling to determine how AI can work for you? Contact us to learn more.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Unblocking Teamwork: Four tools and strategies to improve collaboration

In an IDG study, 56% of enterprises and 66% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) plan to implement a unified communications and collaboration solution. If you haven't considered upgrading your workplace tools, it's time to learn the benefits of upgrading to a modern workplace. Tools like Microsoft 365 with Teams can help your workers become more productive and communicate better, saving time, money, and enabling your workforce to achieve more. Contact us today to find out more.

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Introducing Microsoft Teams

Many modern employees work remotely, and more than half of today's meetings are attended by at least one remote attendee. This can lead to access, sharing, and compliance issues that threaten to compromise employee productivity and engagement. But Microsoft Teams, the integrated and secure collaboration tool chosen by 91% of Fortune 100 companies, keeps teams connected and compliant. Contact us today to learn more about integrating modern workplace solutions like Microsoft Teams. Together, we can help you achieve more.

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Branded PPT Test (1) 2/20/2020

Branded PPT Test (1) 2/20/2020

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Using AI To Augment Customer Service Agents

There is seldom a sector or field that is not undergoing some form of transformation driven by a wave of digital technologies that are upending traditional ways of doing things -- including customer service. While many of claims of disruption suffer from over-hype, the way companies engage with customers is one domain where claims are justified. A recent report from Deloitte highlights how customer service has transitioned from the cost centers of old to create experiences that delight customers and turn them into brand devotees. Read this blog for insight on the various ways enlightened organizations are using technology and automation to empower humans to augment and enhance customer experiences.

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With the advances in digital business applications, isn't it time to rethink how you integrate your applications into your IT infrastructure? From scale and agility to all-new capabilities, the cloud can help you move and grow quickly. We can help you take advantage of the cloud opportunity. To receive updates from Content MX and to learn more about Apps and Infrastructure, subscribe now!

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Azure SQL Database Managed Instance

Managed Instance is a resource type in SQL Database that enables you to quickly and confidently move your SQL Server databases (2005 and newer) at scale to the cloud. Companies report a 212% return on investment by moving their SQL Server databases to Azure with less that 6 months post-migration payback. Read this infographic for more on how straightforward and economical migration can be.

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Customer story: How migrating to Azure is modernizing JB Hunt

With more than 2,100 applications, trucking company JB Hunt needed to simplify their data operations onto one platform. They didn't want to restructure all their applications, so they found a platform that could seamlessly integrate with their existing apps. Azure made moving their on-premises infrastructure to the cloud easy. It gave them the ability to lift and shift to a modern platform. With the right help, you can do the same. Contact Content MX to learn how we can help

The Top 10 Reasons Why SMBs Should Invest in the Cloud

Cloud adoption is well underway but when it comes to making the move, Microsoft research shows that SMBs lag behind enterprise counterparts. In fact, 96% of enterprises are using the cloud, whereas only 78% of SMBs are following suit. As you know the cloud can be a game changer for businesses--big and small! This week's infographic demonstrates the ten most crucial benefits that SMBs report after investing in cloud solutions.

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Customer story: Federation Internationale de Volleyball uses Dynamics 365 to digitally transform consumer marketing

When the Federation Internationale de Volleyball was looking to transform fans' interaction with the sport, they knew they needed to go beyond a simple social media or website overhaul. They decided to embrace a full platform shift with Dynamics 365 to transform and optimize user experience, both with their organization and the sport overall.

Customer story: Rochester Institute of Technology levels the playing field with AI for students who are deaf

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf, one of nine Rochester Institute of Technology colleges, is using AI technology such as Microsoft Translator, in combination with their extensive interpretive services, to provide a quality education to all students, even those with different learning needs. NTID is showing us that when technology is combined with determination and ingenuity, anything becomes possible.

Customer story: City of Westminster College | What is voice?

For a student who is hard of hearing, it can be difficult to communicate in class. That's why Esam Baboukhan, the e-learning manager at the City of Westminster College (CWC), introduced Teams to facilitate the learning experience for every student, regardless of their ability to hear. Since then, Esam has seen improved student teamwork, especially with students that previously had to communicate through an interpreter. It's one way that the modern workplace has enabled students to collaborate at CWC.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Encouraging and enabling collaboration in modern workplace

Is your IT department the gatekeeper or the enabler of collaboration? All too often, IT falls into the trap of giving permission to use productivity tools instead of finding out what employees need to work together better, then facilitating those capabilities. In this article, the author poses the important question: "Are we the gatekeeper to employees collaborating or are we enablers and champions?" and discusses the benefits of moving IT to an enabler-focused mentality.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: A comprehensive business management solution for SMBs

This capabilities guide provides valuable information regarding the key benefits and core capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. It reinforces the impact of integrating with Office 365 and includes five insightful competencies. Leave behind a digital or printed copy with your customers or share on your favorite social media platforms.

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What is composable infrastructure?

There are a lot of benefits of having a composable infrastructure. Resources can be reconfigured to make up the infrastructure environment each workload needs. A developer can request VMs with any combination of compute, network, and storage capacity. At Content MX, we can help you create and optimize the infrastructure you need to achieve more. Contact us today to learn more about your different infrastructure options and how we can help you implement them.

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FP&A Trends for 2019: The Year of Digital Finance Transformation

It looks like data management will continue to be critical for businesses. To produce the best results, cloud-based platforms are playing a bigger role to provide more agile and accurate forecasts. At Content MX, we want you to have the right set of business applications to prepare and analyze your company finances and operations. With our industry experts, we can help you transform business processes with the right tools. Contact us today to learn more.

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5 Ways IoT Is Reinventing Businesses Today

In a recent survey of business executives, 45% report IoT has helped boost profits by 1% to 5%, and another 41% say the impact has boosted them by 5% to 15% annually. That's a huge increase to profit with a simple integration. Except integrating IoT isn't always simple. At Content MX, we have years of experience helping businesses just like yours to plan, implement, and optimize their connected devices. We can help you to do the same. Contact us to learn more.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

A Developer's Guide to Building AI Application

Like the vast majority of Nepalese, Melisha Ghimere came from a remote village from a family of subsistence farmers who raised cows, goats, and water buffalos. Seven years ago, she watched her relatively wealthy uncle and aunt lose a lot of their herd to an outbreak of anthrax; they were never to recover their economic footing. Melisha went on to college thinking about the plight of her family. In college, she worked to develop a predictive early warning solution to help farmers. With a team of four students, they researched livestock farming, veterinary practices, and spoke to farmers. They built a prototype for a monitoring device that tracks temperature, sleep patterns, stress levels, motion, and the activity of farm animals. Melisha's AI system predicts the likely health of each animal based on often subtle changes in these observations. Farmers are able to track their animals, receive alerts and actionable recommendations. Although her project is still in its infancy, the field tests have shown the solution was about 95% accurate in predicting risks to an animal's health. Melisha and her team were able to help a family prevent a deadly outbreak of an anthrax infection by identifying a diseased cow, before symptoms were evident to the farmer. Melisha's team was a regional finalist in Microsoft's Imagine Cup competition in 2016.* For more to inspire you to embrace AI, read this developer's ebook. Then contact us to find out how we can help make AI work for you! * The Future Computed--Artificial Intelligence and its role in society--Microsoft

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Customer story: Lilly envisions a workplace where collaboration enables innovation

Pharmaceutical company, Lilly, aspires to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. Prioritizing both caring and discovery, they're using Microsoft 365 to support creative teamwork and dissolve physical barriers through in-lab collaboration. At Content MX, we can help you unlock the potential of collaboration tools like Microsoft 365. Contact us to learn more.

Integral Analytics switches to Azure from AWS for high performance and cost-effective data warehousing

Darrin Kinney of Seattle City Light said, "Some of the biggest challenges are just collecting and handling the vast amounts of data." Now, using Azure SQL Data Warehouse, this energy-analytics firm cost effectively brings actionable insights to electric utilities. Watch this video to hear more.

3 ways online collaboration tools can boost company productivity

Online collaboration tools help employees with prioritization, decrease travel expenses, and improve work-life balance. But the biggest benefit is the increase to productivity. With extensive online collaboration tools, you can host webinars, engage with customers easily, and more. At Content MX, we specialize in helping businesses implement online productivity solutions and modernize their IT strategy. Contact us today to find out how we can help.

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Michelin delivers with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service

Leading tire company Michelin put together a team dedicated to engineering a game-changing experience that would allow customers to bypass the in-store line and reclaim their day. Watch this video to see how Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service allows Michelin to make the customer experience remarkable by allowing customization of Michelin's OnSite app.

Customer story: M-Files

M-Files, an enterprise content management vendor, is in the process of shifting their data and workloads to the cloud. To help them achieve their goals and migrate as seamlessly as possible, M-Files chose Azure. At Content MX, we want to help you migrate to the cloud quickly and efficiently so you can achieve more. Contact us to learn more.

Reinvent Business Productivity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Office 365

To get ahead of the competition, SMBs realize they need to break down silos, work from connected systems and make every customer engagement count. In this thought-provoking, easy-to-read eBook, discover how Business Central integrates with Office 365 to provide an all-in-one solution to drive success. Using three, day-in-the-life scenarios, visualize how Business Central brings insight and efficiency to daily routines. Specifically, this eBook illustrates the life of a business owner, a sales rep and an accountant, and shows how Dynamics 365 transformed their jobs.

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Customer story: Chemonics

Chemonics is an international development firm operating in 80 countries around the world. Since they conduct business in multiple languages, tracking the 120 projects they're working on can get complicated. That's why they use Dynamics 365 to help manage the talent that they need for each project. At Content MX, we can help you find and implement the solutions that will bring agility and accelerate transformation within your organization.

Customer story: EON

Natasha Franck, founder of EON, is working to create a more sustainable future by embedding clothing with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tech to help recycle garments at their end of life and put a dent in the number of clothes that eventually end up in landfills. RFID is just one example of the boundless applications of IoT technology available to drive transformation. At Content MX, we have the industry experts who can help you connect your devices. Contact us to learn more.

UK Banking Disrupted: Metro Bank Reinvents Customer Service with Microsoft

Metro Bank is modernizing its workplace with the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform by giving immediate access to employees information at their fingertips, fast-access to fast solution pathways and the empowerment to solve customer's needs. Content MX is here to help. We have the resources, experience, and knowledge needed to help you transform your . Contact us to find out how.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Empowered By Technology, Wealth Managers Will Take Personalization To The Next Level

Technologies like machine learning that make sense of data and patterns are essential. So are the incisive analytics that can result from its use.

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Using Azure and Visual Studio Team Services for open-source development

If you want to integrate more modern engineering practices using open-source technologies, now is the time to act. Azure offers a significant cost savings and business value, allowing customers to achieve more on all their workloads. At Content MX, we help support your open-source needs. Contact us today to speak with one of our dedicated professionals.

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Dynamics 365 automates complex transactions and business processes

As the complexity of transactions grew, Microsoft needed a robust management system to efficiently process and answer questions. So, they developed a Microsoft Dynamics 365-based contract and transaction case management solution. It uses defined stages to show the status of a transaction, helping employees manage the process. At Content MX, we have the knowledge to help you identify the tools you need to create that same capability. Contact us today to learn how we can help.

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Creating security controls for IoT devices at Microsoft

How are you leveraging the latest technology to meet your needs? Microsoft is using IoT to provide efficiency and convenience. With IoT, Microsoft monitors datacenters, controls smart building systems, and interacts with HoloLens devices. While you may have other needs, you can use that same technology to fulfill them. At Content MX, we know how to help your business connect devices and create the IoT system that will drive the transformation you need. Contact us today to learn more.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Seven Signs Your Business Should Move To A New CRM System

"Good CRMs will not make you drool in admiration or write a pretty sonnet, but the bad ones will drive you and your employees crazy." CRM systems are a necessary component of being proactive in managing your business. These seven signs are a great way to assess whether your CRM solution is not just meeting expectations but empowering your organization to focus on putting the customer first. Contact us to learn how you can create connected interactions and improve efficiency for your customers and employees.

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The future of work: Empowering people and organizations to achieve more

Digital technology is changing every industry and economy. If you're not modernizing your workplace, you could be falling behind. One of the easiest changes you can make to facilitate digital transformation is adopting a modern workplace solution like Microsoft Teams. At Content MX, we have helped dozens of companies like yours to implement modern digital solutions. Contact us today to learn more on how we can help.

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Microsoft Teams, the hub for teamwork in Office 365

Employees today are working with twice the number of teams they were just 5 years ago. Part of that change is the evolution of the modern workplace in which workers can freely collaborate and communicate to achieve more and drive profitability. At Content MX, we know that your company's productivity is the key to unlocking higher profitability. By planning and adopting a modern workplace solution like Teams, you could see profitability increase by 21%. Contact us today to learn more.

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Making the shift to a modern desktop with Microsoft 365

Making the shift to a modern desktop helps you to foster a highly secure workspace, empowered by the latest productivity, teamwork, and collaboration experiences for your organization. A modern desktop is Windows 10 and Office 365 kept up to date, and while that combination seems straightforward, adopting these solutions can be a challenge. At Content MX, we have some of the best IT pros you will find, and together, we can integrate your modern desktop solutions quickly and securely. Contact us today to learn more.

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Wild & Wolf (video 3)

Fast growth is great for business but can also prove to be difficult to navigate. Doubling in size in just five years, Wild & Wolf had to quickly move out of their comfort zone and adapt to rapid change. In this third video of the series, watch how this innovative business overcame their growing pains and rose to the challenge to achieve great success. In order to remain successful, Wild &Wolf knew that keeping their systems up-to-date and efficiently moving data around their business would help them provide a more customer-centric experience. Dynamics 365 Business Central enabled them to stop reacting to fires, and to proactively anticipate the needs of their customers.

Getting Started with Red Hat on Azure

Do you use open-source solutions and products like Red Hat? If so, you need a cloud provider that works with your existing Red Hat subscription. The good news is, you can now use your Red Hat subscription on Azure. If you're interested in making the shift to the cloud, Content MX can help you integrate your Red Hat services seamlessly. Contact us today to learn more about our industry-recognized service offering.

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SMB Group's 2020 Top 10 SMB Technology Trends

SMBs today are eager to find success and are discovering how digital technology impacts business. But, did you know that SMBs investing in digital transformation are 1.9 times more likely to forecast revenue increases than their counterparts? When it comes to technology, 2020 will be transformative year. This article from the SMB Group highlights ongoing conversations with SMB decision-makers, vendors, and channel partners on the latest digital transformation trends. It unveils insights on what SMBs need to know to successfully navigate today's digital transformation journey. Share this informative article from the SMB group on your social media accounts to attract new followers and encourage engagement.

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TEI Microsoft Dynamics 365 For Finance Operations

When you optimize operations, you make employees more efficient, and this can lead to real savings especially when it comes to reducing overtime. Some businesses have increased Finance employee productivity up to 20%. At Content MX, we know the business applications that you need to integrate and drive transformation within your organization. Contact us today to speak with one of our experienced staff about how we can help you plan your transformation.

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Finding the right IoT solution for your business

Are you an expert when it comes to building cloud solutions? As it turns out, you don't have to be. With the right SaaS solution from Azure, you can manage your device and cloud solutions with predictable or fine-tuned pricing and still have the level of control that makes you comfortable. At Content MX, we can help you determine whether you're best fitted for SaaS or PaaS solutions. Contact us today to learn how we can help you drive transformation with Azure.

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Microsoft 365 Windows 10 Flyer

In today's modern digital age, you need an operating system that can keep your workers and their assets safe from threats. Windows 10 is safe, secure, and it provides critical security capabilities that enable organizations to effectively guard against malicious activity. At Content MX, we have years of experience helping customers upgrade their Windows systems so they're using the best version available. Contact us today to find out more.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Leveling the Playing Field -- Competing in the Digital Age with Dynamics 365 (eBook)

It's time for a new perspective on business applications, infrastructure, and AI. This thought-provoking, sports-themed eBook focuses on how businesses are harnessing the power of AI to drive ambitious growth. A winning management solution helps companies improve customer outcomes and make better decisions by connecting all workflows into an integrated solution with a familiar look and feel. As companies scale, they need a flexible solution that offers an end-to-end view of their business that standalone systems simply can't provide.

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How collaboration can work for business

Whether you are a small-business owner or the CEO of a global enterprise, fostering a community of collaboration within your organization is important. Empowering employees through collaboration gives them the permission they need to go forth and do great things for the company. But collaboration doesn't come without the right tools. At Content MX, we want you to have the tools to foster the teamwork you need. Contact us today to learn more.

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10 ways to learn more about open source software and trends

Do you know the impact of open source software on your company? In a recent survey, 59% of managers didn't seem to understand the role open source would play in the future of their enterprise. You could be missing out on valuable opportunities. At Content MX, we have the experience to help you identify the right solutions for your open source needs. We can help you navigate today's ever-expanding options. Contact us to learn more.

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How To Bake Automation Into Your Company's Architecture, From The Ground Up

There are enormous benefits businesses can realize from integrating automated systems in their workplace. From increased agility to having a better understanding of the big picture. Automation isn't replacing humans, it's enabling people to focus on what they're good at. As an employer, you should be doing everything in your power to help your employees do the same. At Content MX, we can help you find the solutions that help your workers focus. Contact us to find out more.

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IoT devices proliferate, from smart bulbs to industrial vibration sensors

How are you using IoT? One of the biggest uses for IoT in an industrial setting is preventive maintenance. Devices like vibration and wear sensors measure the stresses on and performance of factory equipment to help catch malfunctions before they happen. Now you can use the same software to run your devices as Fortune 500 companies, and Content MX can help. We're industry experts and have the knowledge you need to adopt and connect all of your IoT devices. Contact us today for more.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

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Moving your data to the cloud can help you improve security, more easily meet compliance requirements, reduce costs, maximize ROI and enable real-time insights. Microsoft Azure enables you to make the move with rapid replication of your virtual machines and no downtime or interruption. Subscribe now and contact us to learn how Content MX can help.

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Wild & Wolf Video 2

Wild & Wolf is a large, global business that has successfully implemented Dynamics 365. Now, they are able to run their business, and its many dispersed locations, using as few solutions as possible, while enabling the most room to grow. This video showcases the success they've achieved with Dynamics 365. According to Wild & Wolf, what makes the solution truly unique is the ability to instantly add apps, and use the additional functionality to dial in a solution in ways never possible before. Share this video with your customers on your social media platforms.

Customer story: Razer plays to win, gains advantage in global gaming industry with Microsoft 365

Having a singular platform for collaboration and teamwork means that the IT department at gaming-laptop company, Razer, can empower their people. Razer wants their employees to do their very best work at a very high standard, and that means they need to communicate and share files easily. At Content MX, we know how to help you plan and adopt the collaboration tools you need to modernize your workplace and achieve more with teamwork. Contact us today to learn more.

Workplace agility: The true secret to improving productivity and efficiency

Balance and choice in the workplace are more important to the millennial generation than salary. With Gen Z coming up fast, choice won't be something nice to have, it'll be expected. That's why maintaining agility in the workplace is so important. At Content MX, we know that you need to keep your workforce productive and happy, and we want to help you find the solution that best meets your constantly evolving agility needs. Contact us today to find out more.

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How migrating to Azure is modernizing JB Hunt

JB Hunt is reinventing its enterprise by migrating to the Azure cloud, which is helping the company manage 18 billion integration points and 8 billion transactions over the next 3-5 years. They are moving over 2100 applications to one platform. "This isn't a cookie cutter approach," Vana Matte, Senior VP of Technology says. Microsoft Azure can help you disrupt your industry by modernizing, lifting and shifting your data to the cloud - and we can help you turn your vision of the cloud into a reality.

Customer Story: Arriva

Under pressure to meet high performance standards for its vehicles, bus routes, and drivers, Arriva London has unleashed the potential of Microsoft PowerApps and Microsoft Flow to quickly and easily develop apps for a wide range of business processes. The company has already realized efficiencies with two successful apps, and it plans to support the development of new apps across the organization.

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Climatec powered by Microsoft

Since 1975, Climatec has been a leading provider of energy solutions and building technologies. As the company grew, it found it needed a single, all-encompassing solution to connect multiple offices, adapt easily to business processes and support employees out in the field. Climatec chose a Microsoft solution for field service to help it organize and automate business processes while also equipping employees with the data they need to deliver exceptional customer service. Bringing in the right technology to enable employees creates better customer experiences. Let us help you drive intelligent optimization and empower your organization.

Customer story: M-KOPA Solar

As their business grew to over 1,000 employees, M-KOPA Solar, a consumer solar energy provider, needed to consolidate their reporting to promote timely responses and meet customer demand quickly--all while maintaining a secure IT environment. By adopting a full suite of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions, M-KOPA can respond to demand and meet business requirements quickly. At Content MX, we want to help you do the same. Contact us to learn more on how we can help.

Customer story: PCL Construction LLC

PCL Construction LLC uses IoT to connect their management with their jobsites. The devices alert builders and management to issues with construction. With the sensors, they can monitor the temperature, humidity, and pressure in over 483 units, something that would normally be done by hand. Now they can focus workers on more important things that drive value back to the company. At Content MX, we can help you deliver the same results. Contact us today to learn more.

Customer story: Goodyear

Goodyear has been accelerating for 100 years. Today, as innovation happens faster than ever, it's more important for their team to be connected, no matter where they are. Having the right tools to enable that collaboration and productivity is essential. That's why they use Microsoft 365; it's the right solution for their needs.

Monday, February 3, 2020

Business Central AI Infographic

AI isn't just for large businesses. The built-in AI capabilities in Business Central 365 make it easy for any sized business to work smarter and make better decisions. Share this infographic with your customers to promote this incredibly valuable component of Business Central.

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