Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Aruba helps guests experience the magic at Walt Disney World Resort
Aruba helps Walt Disney World make magic every day. How? By offering solutions that provide a seamless experience for guests. Watch this video to learn more.
How CISA Is Tackling Supply Chain Issues & Rising Cyber Threats
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has established a supply chain risk management office to help public and private sector partners implement policies aimed at mitigating supply chain woes and disruptions. Read this article for insights from CISA CIO, Bob Costello.
The Top Five Cybersecurity Trends in 2023
A security-aware culture is an essential component for all companies. It can help businesses avoid regulatory penalties and eroding their customer trust. Read on to find out how to achieve this and check out the top #cybersecurity trends for 2023.
Council Post: Is Streaming Intelligence The Next Business Frontier For Data?
Businesses demand more value from their data and expect to unlock its value in less time. Streaming intelligence is emerging as a solution. Read this Forbes blog post for insight on why streaming intelligence is the next business frontier for data.
Introducing Surface Laptop 5
The Surface Laptop 5 is a sleek and powerful device with Intel® 12th Gen processing, all-day battery life, and more. Watch this video to check it out!
Monday, February 27, 2023
Assess your data breach risk
As data volumes increase, so does the risk of a data breach that can wreak operational and financial havoc on your business. To help you gain insight into any data security gaps across your IT ecosystem, we're offering a complimentary assessment. Contact us today to book your free consultation.
Samsung Knox Suite: Government-grade security management | Samsung
Samsung Knox Suite offers government-grade security management designed to make it easier to safeguard your data. Check out this video to see how it works.
Large Department Store Chain Protects Brand and Sensitive Credit Card and Customer Data With CipherTrust Platform
After a devastating data breach that exposed the credit card data of millions of its customers, a multinational retailer sought to repair its severely damaged reputation by overhauling its data security strategy with Thales' CipherTrust Platform. Here are the results.
Small business outlook 2023: Biggest takeaways for small business owners heading into 2023
Optimism is high among today's small businesses—but with changing economic conditions, SMBs need to be nimble enough to adapt. Watch this video from Yahoo Finance to discover what this means for your business.
Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform Reviews Part 1
See what Thales' customers are saying about CipherTrust—the next generation data security platform that unifies data protection, simplifies data security management, and delivers unprecedented granular access controls with centralized key management.
Security trends to watch for in 2023
With waves of security threats and attacks on infrastructure and data, and constant technology shifts and evolution churning up the seas even more, security officers in field have a lot to figure out. Here is a compendium of predictions and security trends to watch.
Economic Impact of CipherTrust Platform by Forrester Research
With a seemingly endless stream of data protection products flooding the cybersecurity market, how do you facilitate making a strategic decision on purchasing the solution that can prevent data breaches without blowing up your budget or complicating your IT and SecOps management?
To help you navigate this massive market, Forrester Consulting interviewed representatives from four global enterprises that have implemented Thales' CipherTrust Platform. Here are the ROI results:
View: Economic Impact of CipherTrust Platform by Forrester Research
Red Hat Insights Overview
With Red Hat Insights, you can identify security vulnerabilities and automate patching and remediation to protect mission-critical applications. Check out this video to see how it works.
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Upgrade to IOS XE offer
Right now, you can get Cisco IOS XE for up to 30% off. Leverage the power of this flexible SD-WAN solution at a steep discount. Check out this document to learn more about this offer.
Migrating Windows Workloads to the Cloud: Market Trends Report
Thinking about migrating your Windows workloads to the cloud? This white paper shows today's market trends for cloud migration, plus tips and best practices to make your AWS Cloud migration easier.
View: Migrating Windows Workloads to the Cloud: Market Trends Report
Best Practice Guide: Implementing Edge-to-Cloud Security
With users accessing data and applications from anywhere—and on a multitude of different devices—IT departments face a major challenge. Check out this guide to discover best practices that will help you boost security from edge to cloud.
View: Best Practice Guide: Implementing Edge-to-Cloud Security
How is cybercrime being addressed across public and private sectors and what are the takeaways for your organization? RT to start a conversation.
How is cybercrime being addressed across public and private sectors and what are the takeaways for your organization? RT to start a conversation.
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Four Connectivity and Telecom Trends to Watch in 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic increased a need for connectivity. And now in 2023, multiple technologies will impact how people connect. Read this post from IEEE to learn about trends such as 6G and connectivity for all.
Rethinking asynchronous communication in remote work
Remote work has turned the internal communications process on its head, with a shift to asynchronous communication emerging as one of the cornerstones of the new environment. Here's a deep dive into navigating the synchronous-asynchronous communication spectrum.
Healthcare IT leaders on cloud adoption challenges
Healthcare IT leaders have been faced with several cloud adoption challenges over the last few years. Read the article to learn why security and compliance issues have become leading barriers.
What will #AI enhance next? How can you make the most of advances in AI in your business? RT to start a discussion.
What will #AI enhance next? How can you make the most of advances in AI in your business? RT to start a discussion.
Microsoft Surface: Business Ready for Enabling Hybrid Work
The Surface Laptop 5 has the power and performance modern workers need to tackle heavy workloads in the hybrid work environment. Check out this interactive graphic—and be sure to click various elements within the graphic—to reveal details about the Surface Laptop 5 and the latest business priorities for hybrid work.
Friday, February 24, 2023
A comprehensive guide to CJIS compliance in a mobilized agency
This thoroughly informative white paper is the ultimate guide to ensuring CJIS compliance within a mobilized agency. Give it a read to learn how you can make your mobile fleet compliant, and to discover how Samsung can help.
View: A comprehensive guide to CJIS compliance in a mobilized agency
Don't Go into 2023 Without Considering These Small Business Trends
What are the top trends among consumers in 2023? E-commerce, sustainability, and security number among them. Give this article from the SBA a read to find out more.
5 Takeaways from ISE 2023
Several noticeable trends came out of the latest ISE event in Barcelona. Read this blog for insight on the trends most relevant to the U.S. Pro AV market.
The Total Value of Microsoft Compared to Google
IT professionals in education face several challenges including enabling remote and hybrid learning experiences designed for all, delivering devices that do more with shrinking budgets, and ensuring robust security that's easy to manage and deploy. What factors are important to consider when choosing a technology vendor? This solution brief provides a side-by-side value comparison of solutions and services offered by Microsoft and Google. Download the solution brief when evaluating factors such as device affordability and functionality, device management efficiency, accessibility, costs and security.
Your people work everywhere. Does your print solution?
Many of the ways we work today have changed, but perhaps the biggest changes have been to the way we print. Hybrid and remote employees present a challenge for IT when they need to print secure documents or large numbers of pages. Download this helpful solution brief that shows how an effective print strategy can help you manage printing for employees wherever they work.
View: Your people work everywhere. Does your print solution?
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Power the Mobile World
Acer Chromebook Enterprise devices are built for a seamless and productive mobile work experience.
Equipped with the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, co-engineered with Intel, the Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713 Chromebook offers several layers of built-in security, cloud management from anywhere, easy app access, and super rapid deployment with cloud-based profiles.
An Acer partner, Contoso Tech is standing by to empower your mobile workforce to be more productive with Chromebook Enterprise Solutions.
Sometimes getting an agreement signed is the hardest part of a deal. Wouldn't it be nice if you could streamline it? RT with your ideas on how electronic document signing can help you do business better.
Sometimes getting an agreement signed is the hardest part of a deal. Wouldn't it be nice if you could streamline it? RT with your ideas on how electronic document signing can help you do business better.
Hybrid Print Made Easy
In today's fast-paced business world, it's become critically important to find tools and solutions that adapt to the way your organization works best. This means technology that's tuned to meet the needs of a hybrid workforce. Watch this motivating video showing the value of on-the-go cloud-enabled print to support employees wherever they work.
How medical practices — large and small — can provide continuous and effective care, even in the face of rising cyber threats to EHRs
Don't let the threat of cyberattacks derail your practice from harnessing the power of technology. Read this article describing how medical practices of all sizes integrate HIPPA-compliant, secure and encrypted solutions to protect vital communications and patient workflows from ransomware attacks.
Deloitte Insights Tech Trends 2023
ThTech Trends whitepaper from Deloitte's explores the impact and opportunities of emerging technologies in both innovation and foundational business areas. Learn about key emerging areas in tech as well as what's next for AI, the tech workforce and multicloud.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
How to Boost Employee Performance in a Hybrid Work Environment
From empathy-based leadership to so-called intentional collaboration, there are steps your organization can take to boost the morale, performance and productivity of your hybrid workforce. Read this article for some terrific and timely advice.
Disadvantages of cloud computing
Cloud computing currently has a positive global market outlook, but could some of its inadequacies render it redundant in the future? Read the article to learn how new technology trends such as the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, and the growing application of artificial intelligence and machine learning are exposing some cloud inadequacies.
How Microsoft Teams uses AI and machine learning to improve calls and meetings
Microsoft is delivering innovative enhancements in Microsoft Teams focused on improving audio and video challenges through AI and machine learning. Read the blog to gain insight on the new improvements.
How AI points the way to a new gold standard for big data analytics
If data is the new gold, then today's "gold" comes in the form of priceless insights into trends and customer behaviors for growth-seeking organizations. But possessing an abundance of data — through fortunate — remains problematic, at least for now. Read this blog to learn why.
Your Office, modernized
Move your business forward with enhanced performance and features that help you organize, analyze, create and collaborate better and faster. For an at-a-glance, download this infographic highlighting what a modernized office looks like with Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Free IT Automation Consultation
IT modernization is all about finding smarter ways to do business. Where do you start when your teams are focused on managing ever-changing IT architecture built on multiple platforms and complex technology stacks? IT automation can help, no matter the complexity of your environment. With the right IT automation strategy, you can improve processes to save time, increase quality, improve employee satisfaction and lower costs. Schedule a free IT Automation Consultation with Contoso Tech to learn how.
The Reviews are in. Morpheus Wins.
Morpheus Data's reputation as a global leader in hybrid cloud orchestration is well-deserved. As you will see in the reviews in Gartner Peer Insights, IT professionals gave Morpheus the highest ratings across the board for Evaluation and Contracting, Service and Support, Integration and Deployment, and Product Capabilities.
Contoso Tech is ready to discuss with you the many ways Morpheus Data can help you better serve your internal and external stakeholders, build faster ways to deliver new services and facilitate more developer innovation.
How to Sign a Dropbox Sign #shorts
Want to sign a PDF without printing? It's easier than ever with Dropbox Sign. Watch this short video to learn how it works and why you'll never go back to printed documents.
Simulating the flamingo universe, and other challenges at trillion-particle scales
Cosma-8 is part of the UK government's Distributed Research using Advanced Computing (DiRAC) program, formed by five supercomputers around the country, each with a unique feature. The system's breathtaking amount of random-access memory (RAM) and profound microprocessor advances make incredibly detailed simulations possible.
Get the story on how Cosma-8 is unlocking cosmic secrets at trillion-particle scales.
HPE AI Basics Glossary
There are a lot of confusing terms surrounding artificial intelligence and machine learning. This HPE AI Basics glossary is a handy guide that outlines the most common terms associated with AI and ML.
Monday, February 20, 2023
Why Choose Acer Monitors
Because a superior viewing experience is a critical element of a productive and happy hybrid workforce, Acer offers a world-class portfolio of monitors, with models ranging from 17" to 49" and in resolutions from FHD to immersive 4K UHD.
Acer's planet-friendly, super-reliable monitors offer a ton of great features and benefits your hybrid workforce will love.
Ready to discuss flexible pricing options? Contoso Tech can set you up with the Acer monitors that best fit your needs.
Automation for Everyone
What is your vision for the future? More leaders than ever realize that automation has become a strategic priority. As companies strive to become more agile and digitize their operations, IT automation has evolved into a business imperative. IT automation, once thought of exclusively as simple tools or scripts to help IT professionals streamline tasks, is now being seen as a strategic initiative and long-term IT strategy.
Free AI Feasibility Assessment
AI is a growing force in business, making existing tech smarter and unlocking the power of data organizations collect. Schedule a complimentary AI feasibility assessment with one of our experts from Contoso Tech to help demystify the power of artificial intelligence.
Free Cyberthreat Assessment
What cyber risks is your organization most vulnerable to and how reliable is your cybersecurity to address them? Let the experts at Contoso Tech help assess your risk profile by scheduling a Free Cyberthreat Assessment today.
The power of innovation: How Kent School District accelerates student success with Microsoft 365 and Surface
As the world grows more connected, the next generation of students will depend on community and collaboration to find solutions. The Kent School District in Washington state implemented Microsoft 365, Teams and Surface tablets to help prepare their students to use digital tools, to encourage collaboration and foster a sense of school community.
Read the customer story to see why and how they use digital tools to enhance their students' learning.
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Free Microsoft Office Consultation
What are the differences between Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021? A Microsoft partner, the experts from Contoso Tech can help you navigate the different features and benefits and how they align with your business requirements and environment. Receive a free Microsoft Office Consultation when you schedule direct.
Jail threats stop AI 'robot lawyer' from making its debut in court | Engadget
AI may one day help citizens defend themselves in a court of law. But not just yet, according to a recent article. The CEO of legal assistant app startup DoNotPay, was banned from using it in a real court of law.
While the jury is still out on AI in judicial proceedings, you can learn the pros and cons of DoNotPay from this article.
Watchdog warns FDIC fails to test banks' cyberdefenses effectively
The Federal deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) isn't doing enough to monitor cyber risk effectively at the financial institutions it regulates, according to a federal government watchdog. Read this blog post for a summary of report findings, including a look at deficiencies in the agency's IT and cyber risk assessment program.
What are HR leaders saying about the challenges of their hybrid workforce?
A Simplrr survey of HR leaders from over 600 companies found that Post-Covid internal communications have become "a little more challenging" for 52.6%, while it was "very challenging" for 27%. Chances are, you can relate.
Learn what it takes for critical internal communications to reach all staff as well as engaged them with the communication.
Elite Construction + Development builds success and a connected workplace with Microsoft Teams
Read how unfettered collaboration and a communication-first approach supported by Microsoft Teams led to Elite Construction + Development's success.
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms Family
With the Cisco Catalyst 8000 edge platforms family, you'll enjoy greater flexibility and security—plus visibility and analytics to help you make more informed decisions. Give this video a watch to learn more.
Convoy uses Amazon QuickSight to help shippers and carriers improve efficiency and save money with data-driven decisions
With AWS QuickSight, the freight network Convoy helps shippers and carriers save money while improving efficiency. In this customer story, you'll discover how.
Bridge Your Current IT Infrastructure to a Zero Trust Future with AWS
With AWS Cloud, you can bridge your current IT infrastructure to a more secure zero-trust future. Give this document a read to learn more.
View: Bridge Your Current IT Infrastructure to a Zero Trust Future with AWS
Machine Learning: Friend or Foe?
Check out this video for a brief but informative discussion on the implications of machine learning. It has the power to help you better leverage data—and that can help you deliver insights that drive your business decisions.
Friday, February 17, 2023
The State of Small Business in the U.S.
SMBs are a major driver of the U.S. economy. In this video, you'll discover the state of small business today—including the impacts of COVID, inflation, and other concerns.
HPE Alletra 9000 Data sheet
HPE Alletra 9000 lets you create a cloudlike experience with an AI driven solution built for the cloud. Learn more about its advantages in this document.
Is AI Eroding Our Ability To Think?
If you've heard of ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that produces original writing, then you know how sophisticated AI technologies have become.
But are they good for our brains? Will AI take over our thinking process, like Google Maps has replaced our need to remember where we're going?
Read this interesting article on the potential effects of AI in areas like museum curation and other artistic fields.
Gartner report shows zero trust isn't a silver bullet
Few security bandwagons have gathered as much interest and momentum as zero trust. In fact, 97% of companies either have a zero-trust initiative in place or plan to implement one in the next 12 to 18 months. Yet a report released by Gartner suggests that zero trust isn't a silver bullet or a fix-all solution. Read this blog for a summary of findings including research warning that in the not-too-distant future, 50% of cyberattacks will target areas unprotected by zero-trust controls.
OPM finding ways to better engage agency's internal hybrid workforce
The Office of Personnel Management added tools and training opportunities for its internal staff, in an effort to better engage a hybrid workforce and improve employee retention and satisfaction.
See if the lessons learned by OPM can help you better engage your company's internal hybrid workforce.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The big tech trends of the year
From artificial intelligence and machine learning to cloud-based working, personalized content and cyber-security, leading industry figures reveal the technology that is exciting them most. Read this blog from Broadcast to see what they have to say.
Self-managing Red Hat OpenShift sizing and subscription guide
This solution guide provides information about Red Hat OpenShift subscription offerings, self-managed OpenShift environments, and determining how many Red Hat OpenShift subscriptions you need. It also lists an example of initial self-managed Red Hat OpenShift deployment. For more information about Red Hat OpenShift subscriptions, please contact Contoso Tech.
9 ways Samsung DeX empowers public safety officers
Samsung DeX solutions put the power of desktop solutions into mobile platforms. Read this article to see 9 ways that DeX can empower public safety officers.
Cerner Associates Shape the Future of Healthcare in Hybrid Workplaces with Microsoft Collaboration Tools
Healthcare information technology solutions provider Cerner wanted a hybrid work approach, using tools that would combine the best of both worlds and create a flexible workplace that reflects the way people want to work today. Read the customer story to learn how Microsoft answered this call.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Hybrid Guide to Higher Education
One new development in higher education over the past few years has been the revelation that students, faculty and staff like the advantages created by flexible schedules. Technology has allowed everyone to build hybrid schedules that let them work, learn and teach wherever they may be. Download this eBook to see what professionals in education tech can learn from the successful hybrid work concepts used in the corporate world.
Cisco Catalyst 8000V Trial Offer
Right now, you can get a 30-day free trial for Cisco Catalyst 8000V edge software, including Cisco DNA Advantage. To get the details on this offer, check out this document.
Is composable business most essential technology trend to meet challenges of 2023 and beyond?
In the near future, it is believed that 70% of large and medium-sized enterprises will have composability as a key criterion for new application planning. But is composability really the wave of the future? Check out this Computer Weekly article for a discussion of the pros and cons of this emerging approach to application development.
Implementing a Cloud-Based Data Warehouse Solution in AWS
AWS QuickSight offers you an opportunity to harness the power of the data. Read this first-hand account to see how one CIO relies on QuickSight to make better use of the data in his organization's data warehouse.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Boost Security with AWS Cloud Zero Trust Solutions
Zero-trust security on AWS Cloud addresses many of today's biggest cybersecurity challenges. Check out this informative, data-rich infographic to learn more about each challenge and solution.
SBA: Strengthen your Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks can be devastating, causing thousands or millions of dollars in damage. Read this article from the U.S. Small Business Administration to learn about today's top threats, plus best practices to protect your business.
We're excited to share that @HP won the BLI 2023 A3 Line of the Year Award from Keypoint Intelligence. This distinction is testament to the superior print solutions we offer you to support your hybrid work environment.
We're excited to share that @HP won the BLI 2023 A3 Line of the Year Award from Keypoint Intelligence. This distinction is testament to the superior print solutions we offer you to support your hybrid work environment.
HPE Alletra 9000 tech overview | Chalk Talk
HPE expert Calvin Vito breaks down HPE Alletra 9000 in this video so that you can see what sets it apart from other tier-0 infrastructure. Give it a watch to see how it works—and how it can benefit your business.
Hybrid Cloud Automation with Red Hat Ansible
When you orchestrate, operationalize and govern your hybrid cloud with Red Hat Ansible, you can unlock the potential of your organization's environment to do more with less, simplify deployment and understand what you're running and where. This reduces the complexity and challenges of operating a hybrid cloud. Watch this video to see how hybrid cloud automation with Red Hat Ansible frees up valuable administration and maintenance resources to drive efficiencies and innovation.
AI is everywhere. How do you use #AI-driven applications? Do they help or hinder you in your work? RT and start a conversation.
AI is everywhere. How do you use #AI-driven applications? Do they help or hinder you in your work?
RT and start a conversation.
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus Product Overview
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus is a server built to deliver unmatched workload optimization—along with 360-degree security, automation, and more. Get to know it by watching this video.
What awaits on the #cyberthreat landscape? Reply with your predictions and RT to start a conversation.
What awaits on the #cyberthreat landscape? Reply with your predictions and RT to start a conversation.
Monday, February 13, 2023
Launch Summary Slides
Don't miss out on all the valuable content shared at the AWS re:Invent 2022 conference! This document provides a summary of slides shared, complete with links to further information for each entry.
Like it or not, #hybridwork is here to stay. There's no turning back. Resistance is futile. Let Contoso Tech know how your company is adjusting and what we can do to help it overcome hybrid work challenges.
Like it or not, #hybridwork is here to stay. There's no turning back. Resistance is futile. Let
Contoso Tech know how your company is adjusting and what we can do to help it overcome hybrid work challenges.
Building Your Organization's Trusted Supply Chain
A trusted partner like HPE is essential for maintaining security from manufacture to deployment. To learn why, check out this infographic—and discover why security in the supply chain is crucial.
Demystifying Broadcast Technology Trends
The broadcast industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, especially in the wake of the pandemic. The pandemic forced many broadcasters to adopt new technologies and workflows to keep up. Read this blog post for an overview of what innovations stuck and fell to the wayside, and predictions
Alletra 4000 Solution Brief
HPE recently launched the new HPE Alletra 4000, a server-based solution designed for data-heavy workloads like AI, ML, data lakes, active analytics, and more. You can learn all about it in this solution brief.
Application Modernization with Red Hat OpenShift and Lenovo
This short video explains how businesses can leverage Lenovo and RedHat OpenShift to get the benefits of Kubernetes while limiting the time, resources, and cost required to develop and manage it. Please contact Contoso Tech for more information about Lenovo and RedHat OpenShift.
Customer Cheat Sheet
The AWS re:Invent 2022 conference was a huge success, with presentations on topics ranging from AI and ML to cloud operations, security, and more. Download this document for a comprehensive resource listing to everything presented at the conference.
HPE announces HPE Alletra 4000: the next generation of data storage servers
Get acquainted with the brand new HPE Alletra 4000, a solution designed for data-heavy workloads. This blog post has all the details on this exciting new launch.
Public Safety Network Samsung DeX Case Study
Discover how Samsung offers the desktop experience (DeX) on mobile devices. This case study offers in-depth information plus real-world use cases.
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Schools promote digitally enhanced learning experiences at the Showcase School Summit.
Microsoft's 3rd annual Global Showcase School Summit celebrated forward-thinking schools that use technology to prioritize student well-being and long-term success. Microsoft Showcase Schools are standout primary and secondary institutions that serve as an example of what is possible, inspiring schools around the world to join the Showcase School Incubator Path.
Watch the Microsoft Education video to get a taste of what Showcase Schools can do.
Four pillars to help you shape the future of higher education
The pandemic shifted priorities for a number of industries, but perhaps the one affected most was education. Classrooms and lecture halls needed to be conducted online, which meant a huge priority shift for school and university IT leaders. With a future still somewhat uncertain it pays to be prepared for anything. Download this educational infographic explaining four key policy pillars for your institution.
View: Four pillars to help you shape the future of higher education
Customer Story — AMEX
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) is the world's leading business partner for managed travel, helping keep global businesses moving with the support of teams in more than 140 countries. Companies of all sizes and in all places rely on GBT to provide travel management services and solutions, organize meetings and events, and deliver business travel consulting.
To better serve both their internal and external stakeholders, the IT group set a goal to build faster ways to deliver new services and facilitate more developer innovation.
Read the full customer story for details on how Morpheus Data helped AMEX accelerate deployment of their hybrid cloud model and shave months off their project timeline.
Contact Contoso Tech when you are ready to get started with Morpheus.
Simplify workflows and close the deal with Dropbox Sign
Today's business environment may be largely remote and virtual, but agreements still need to be signed.
Watch this video to see how Dropbox Sign simplifies e-signatures to streamline workflows and help customers succeed.
PTC Roundup: Data Center Leaders Expand the Industry's Future
The data center movers and shakers gathered in Hawaii to discuss the industry's future at a recent Pacific Telecommunications Council's (PTC) annual conference. What did they have to say? And how will it affect your organization's operation?
Data center expert Bill Kleyman provides his top five takeaways regarding Sustainability, Digital Infrastructure, 5G for Emerging Markets, Diversity, and the role of Private Equity. Read this for insight.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Acer CB2 Series Monitors
When can you call a computer monitor a work of art? Here's your answer: When it's an Acer CB2 ZeroFrame Hi-Res curved screen monitor. Watch the video and be amazed at this masterpiece of style and productivity.
I Outsourced My Memory to AI for 3 Weeks
hanks to the Internet and smart phones, we now have the opportunity to access endless sources of information. But few of us can remember all the articles, social media threads, podcasts that we read and hear every day.
Can AI-driven memory apps help?
Read this article exploring the issues involved in memory retention and how AI memory assistants could help.
Coalition launches inaugural cyber threats index
In its first annual cyber threats index, Cyber insurer Coalition provided detailed insights on cybersecurity trends and the emerging cyber threats businesses should prepare for in 2023. Read this blog for an overview of additional findings from the threat index.
Four in 10 companies will try to undo hybrid working - and fail
A recent report from Forrester found that four in 10 hybrid working companies will try to undo anywhere work and fail - with 49% of leaders expected to dramatically alter their return-to-office approach this year. So, what's the solution?
Check out the article for insights on how significant investments in learning and development (L&D) can ease your company's adjustment to a more flexible and productive hybrid work environment.
What does a productive #hybridwork environment look like to you? Comment to let us know your thoughts and contact a Contoso Tech @Microsoft #hybridwork solutions expert to help you create it. #WorkTrends #FutureOfWork
What does a productive #hybridwork environment look like to you? Comment to let us know your thoughts and contact a Contoso Tech @Microsoft #hybridwork solutions expert to help you create it.
#WorkTrends #FutureOfWork
Friday, February 10, 2023
"Introducing the Acer Chromebook Spin 13"
The Acer Chromebook Spin 13 delivers Enterprise-grade performance that works seamlessly in the cloud.
Perfect for cloud workers on the go, this powerful, multi-form factor device comes with a stylish all aluminum design, 360-degree hinges, QHD+ touchscreen, and stowable Wacom® stylus-for optimum performance, so your employees can work however and wherever they need to.
Contact Contoso Tech to put this powerful performer to work in your business.
Enhanced workflow tools to power modern work—all from Dropbox
As work has become more distributed, our digital tools haven't kept up.
Watch this video to learn how Dropbox is helping businesses and individuals seamlessly get work done with the launch of new and updated products.
Mindset Matters: The Art And Science Of Data In The Disability Economy
What is the Disability Economy? And why is it crucial for your business to uncover the key data within it?
Read the Forbes article to find out why corporate leaders need to embrace this emerging reality to revolutionize the global business culture.
Contact Contoso Tech to discuss how your company can get started uncovering data in the Disability Economy.
Aruba Introduces the Next Evolution of Switching Architecture
Discover the Aruba CX 10000 in this video! It's a new category of data center switch that delivers better security and performance than ever—at 1/3 the total cost of ownership. It combines best-of-breed L2/3 switching with the industry's first hardware-accelerated services processor.
Just the Facts: AI
Watch this video to discover what you can do with AI. You'll also discover the challenges with AI—and how to overcome them with the right technology.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Reply and retweet to start a conversation about strategies and tips to make #hybridwork, work.
Reply and retweet to start a conversation about strategies and tips to make #hybridwork, work.
Free AI Feasibility Assessment
AI is a growing force in business, making existing tech smarter and unlocking the power of data organizations collect. Schedule a complimentary AI feasibility assessment with one of our experts from Contoso Tech to help demystify the power of artificial intelligence.
Cyber Resiliency Consultation
How prepared is your organization to accelerate remediation and minimize disruption when a breach occurs? Let the experts at Contoso Tech help you improve your cyber resilience strategy by scheduling a complimentary cyber resiliency consultation.
A Brother and PrintWithMe Customer Story
CA Ventures is an integrated real estate investment management company with more than $13 billion in assets across the United States, Europe, and Latin America, specializing in a range of building classes.
In 2018 they turned to B2B PrintWithMe, a company that places self-serve, wireless printing stations, popular nationwide coffee shops, apartment buildings, and co-working spaces.
As you will see from this case study, all CA Ventures properties with Brother printers installed through PrintWithMe experienced a dramatic reduction in total cost of ownership, and a high return on investment. Contoso Tech is ready to get you started with the full range of Brother and B2BPrintWithMe solutions.
ChatGPT is changing education, AI experts say — but how? - DW - 01/24/2023
Experts say artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT are changing the way students are taught and study. These "language model" AIs can write flawless-looking academic essays. Is it a threat or opportunity, or both Read this to explore these questions.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
EU's Proposed CE Mark for Software Could Have Dire Impact on Open Source - Slashdot
The EU's proposed Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which aims to "bolster cybersecurity rules to ensure more secure hardware and software products," could have severe unintended consequences for open source software, according to leaders in the open source community.
How to manage different personality types in a hybrid workplace
Scientists have found that the Big Five personality test actually is a much better tool for predicting job performance.
By assessing the personality traits of team members and adapting hybrid work arrangements to fit their needs, The Big Five personality test empowers managers to optimize team-member performance across the board. Read on.
Lenovo XClarity (XCC) Support on ThinkSystem Servers
Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) support on ThinkSystem servers delivers advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting functions. Check out this document to discover three levels of features for XCC.
Hybrid Work: A Blueprint for Print Transformation
There have been numerous changes to the office landscape in the past few years, and more are likely to come. Solutions and services are now available that turn the hybrid workspace into a productive, collaborative and secure part of the environment. Download this informative eBook from HP that provides you with guidelines on how to create a successful hybrid program.
AWS Named as a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Services (CIPS) Magic Quadrant for the 12th Consecutive Year
AWS named as Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Services (CIPS) Leader for 12th year! Read this blog post to learn more.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
3 ways tax agencies can use AI on AWS
Check out this blog post to learn how AI on AWS Cloud can help tax agencies. Transform the taxpayer experience, protect against abuse and waste, and more.
Using Zero Trust Solutions to Support Hybrid Work
Was it really just a few years ago when everyone commuted to an office for work? Today, most employees benefit from some kind of hybrid schedule. And as workforces adjust to this new reality, IT pros need to focus on the security vulnerabilities of hybrid workspaces. This insightful infographic shows how a zero-trust solution protects your infrastructure wherever employees work.
Flexibility, the best ability: Reimagining the tech workforce
It's time to reimagine the tech workforce. Read this article to learn why flexibility is the winning strategy for cultivating talent.
Accelerate Innovation with AI
With VMware and NVIDIA, you can fully leverage the power of AI to drive innovation. Check out this solution brief to learn more.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Top 5 tips for navigating your SASE journey
With Cisco SASE, you can make it easy to transition. Give this infographic a look for 5 steps to streamline your SASE journey.
HP A3 MFPs named Line of the Year
Data Services Cloud Console from HPE
HPE Data Services Cloud Console is here to unify your data operations, from edge to cloud. Give this short video a watch to see how it works.
Surface Studio 2+ | Hands-On & Overview
The Surface Studio 2+ is here and ready to help you reimagine the way you work! Check it out in this video—and place your orders now before they sell out!
Connect your hybrid cloud environment with IT automation
Organizations across industries are digitally transforming to meet rising demands for new services and innovation. IT automation is emerging as a solution for connecting traditional and cloud-native environments with speed and accuracy. Download this eBook to explore the benefits.
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Microsoft Surface: Business Ready for Hybrid Work
Surface devices offer the power and flexibility your workforce needs to do more in the new hybrid work environment. Check out this interactive graphic to learn how Surface enables hybrid work. Be sure to click the orange bar and mouse over elements to discover details—and don't wait to place your orders because these devices will sell fast!
I'm a copywriter. I'm pretty sure artificial intelligence is going to take my job
It took ChatGPT 30 seconds to create, for free, an article it would have taken copywriter, Henry Williams, hours to write. Read this article for Williams' perspective on impact.
OpenSSF GM talks funding, legal software supply chain issues | TechTarget
Brian Behlendorf, OpenSSF GM, is laying out plans to fund open source supply chain security in a slowing economy and speak out against the EU's Cyber Resilience Act. Read this blog for insight.
Sunday, February 5, 2023
The Forced Return to Office Leads to Quiet Quitting
The term "quiet quitting" emerged in March 2022, and refers to doing the bare minimal tasks of your job description well enough that you don't get fired. The concept quickly went viral on TikTok. Yet it only started to gain traction as an issue of concern among business leaders when government data on productivity released [...]
Introducing Surface Pro 9
The Surface Pro 9 is the device your workforce needs to stay productive from anywhere. Watch the video to learn more about everything it offers.
Galaxy XCover Pro and L3 Harris BeOn P25 PTT Solution
The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro is the ideal device for fire and EMS. Read this solution brief to learn all about a ruggedized device with push-to-talk capabilities and other smart features.
Non-profit Charter School Optimizes Document Workflow and Campus-wide Efficiency
When administrators at Creativity CoLaboratory Charter School were seeking new office solutions to support printing, copying, and scanning needs on their 115-acre, 15-building campus, they called on Brother, who responded with balanced deployment initiative and state-of the art technology solutions that helped the school to optimize document workflow, maximize efficiency, and reduce the overall cost of operation.
Ready to get on board with the new world of work? Contoso Tech will get the ball rolling.
View: Non-profit Charter School Optimizes Document Workflow and Campus-wide Efficiency
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Lenovo Scalable Infrastructure (LeSI) Solutions Product Guide
Lenovo Scalable Infrastructure offers tested and validated solutions that make it easy to choose the right hardware and software for data centers. Read this solution brief to discover solutions that guarantee interoperability.
View: Lenovo Scalable Infrastructure (LeSI) Solutions Product Guide
Council Post: Cloud Adoption Can Boost The Bottom Line For Legal Firms, Too
Who's afraid of the big, bad cloud? Answer? Pretty much nobody nowadays -- except for law firms.
In this Forbes article, you'll be presented with the five reasons why law firms like yours can embrace cloud-based tech and enjoy the same boost to your bottom line as organizations in most other industries.
Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services
Here is the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services. It details the leadership position held by AWS and how it compares with other solutions.
5 Ways AWS Cloud Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Capabilities Fortify the Public Sector
From the IoT to improved constituent responses, AI can make a world of difference in the public sector. Check out this infographic to learn 5 ways the AWS Cloud AL and ML capabilities can fortify the public sector.
The Value of Hybrid Cloud Application Orchestration
With more built-in integrations and native functionality than any other platform, Morpheus can be up and running in under an hour including hooks to ITSM, ID Management, Infrastructure, IPAM, DNS, Backup, Logging, Monitoring, Load Balancers and more.
More importantly, we bring those integrations together into a logical and intuitive framework for automating and managing the full application lifecycle.
Curious to learn more? Read the info-rich solution brief for complete details.
An application orchestration provider, Contoso Tech can help you integrate Morpheus Data's software platform into your organization.
Friday, February 3, 2023
Gartner's Top Technology Trends for 2023
What are the biggest strategic technology trends for 2023? Download this Gartner report to find out—and to gain access to a wealth of information and insights.
Simplify, accelerate, and secure data center networking and IT operations
Aruba offers unique solutions designed to meet the unique needs of enterprise data centers. Discover the switches and solutions that can help you simplify, secure, and accelerate your data center in this solution brief.
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Cisco SASE Bundle Offer
Right now, you can leverage a special offer that allows you to bundle Cisco SASE with other valuable Cisco services. Be sure to read this document to get the full details on this offer.
Data Services Cloud Console
With the HPE Data Services Cloud Console, you can transform data and storage management. Give this document a read to learn how.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
What does ChatGPT look like to you? RT if you consider it an opportunity.
What does ChatGPT look like to you? RT if you consider it an opportunity.
Why the shift from #cybersecurity to #cyberresilience? Reply to start a conversation on trends and ideas.
Why the shift from #cybersecurity to #cyberresilience? Reply to start a conversation on trends and ideas.
Work patterns, they are a changin' fast. What is your company doing about it? Reply to start a conversation about strategies for managing shifting work patterns.
Work patterns, they are a changin' fast. What is your company doing about it?
Reply to start a conversation about strategies for managing shifting work patterns.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 - Business Ready for Hybrid Work
Surface devices offer so many advantages for businesses that need to enable hybrid work. Check out this infographic to learn more—and be sure to click the orange bar for facts and statistics from recent research on business priorities for enabling hybrid work.
View: Microsoft Surface Pro 9 - Business Ready for Hybrid Work
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Ultimate Fire EMS Guide to Going Mobile
For first responders, mobile technology is essential technology that can help save lives. Read this white paper for a roadmap that can help your organization go mobile.
How Work Now Works
The old world of printing and document management is fast fading away. Brother is at the forefront of evolutionary change, retrofitting the old centralized systems with a balanced deployment approach.
Brother offers printers, MFPs, scanners and label printers that support a more efficient, secure and productive workforce, whether employees choose to remain at home, return to the office, or a combination of both. Contoso Tech is standing by to connect you with Brother's solutions to transform the way your company operates.
LInk to TD Apple Trade In
Trading in your Apple device has never been easier!
We quickly provide a quote for the worth of your current device.
We ensure your protection and security are up to Apple standards so you can rest assured devices will be wiped, and your information protected.
We provide you with reverse logistics support and mailing labels to help you easily ship all your current devices to our secure processing facility.
Learn more!
Post the datasheet, "Introducing the Acer Chromebook 13"
The Acer Chromebook 13 delivers Enterprise-grade performance that works seamlessly in the cloud. Apps load quicker graphics run faster, and multiple tasks run simultaneously with reduced lag.
This portable powerhouse features an all-aluminum clamshell, 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, QHD+ display, and dual USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 ports. Perfect for cloud workers on the go.
Consult with Contoso Tech to determine which Acer Chromebook 13 configuration works best for your business.
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December 2022 product updates
What's new from Dropbox? Check out this blog post and find out.
Read about product updates that make Dropbox an even more complete solution, including built-in eSignature options, automatic ransomware protection, Data Governance enhancements and more.
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