Friday, May 31, 2024

ThinkSystem AMD Alveo V70 Datacenter Accelerator Adapter

This product guide provides an in-depth look into the ThinkSystem AMD Alveo V70 Datacenter Accelerator Adapter. This document highlights its specifications, use cases, and suitability for various AI Inference applications.

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Network-as-a-Service Practitioner's Guide

This practitioner's guide to network-as-a-service will help you analyze key factors in choosing NaaS. Read through to learn what to look for in terms of maturity, performance, reliability, and more.

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Big Tech Forging Partnerships to Further AI Development Strategies

Players such as LG AI Research and Google Cloud are finding others to partner with in the continuing race for AI supremacy among major tech companies.

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Top 5 Global Companies Revolutionizing Cloud Complexity with Causal AI Automation

For too many organizations, cloud computing costs are exceeding projections. One reason is the unanticipated complexity of managing cloud networks—and the lack of tools that drive cloud efficiency.

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Commitment To Cybersecurity Must Come From The Top

As electronic consumers, we have our hands on our computers for hours daily, but most don't know how they work.

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Why Choose Acer Chromebook Enterprise Devices

Acer has engineered its line of Chromebook Enterprise devices to meet the needs of businesses large and small. Get this datasheet to learn about Acer's Enterprise Chromebook devices - designed with business in mind.

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Remote work is harder to come by as companies push for return to office

For many employees, the remote work gravy train is coming to a halt. What that could mean for morale and productivity:

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VR-as-a-service scales enterprise training

Big name firms are using VR-as-a-service to speed up the delivery of operational excellence across organizations with thousands of staff.

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Innovate with Automation: A Red Hat Customer Success Series

Automation has become a must-have technology to respond to change. For more than a decade, automation-driven innovation has been informed by Ansible, and the open source community has continually expanded the possibilities of automation software. Read this collection of stories from real Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform customers to see how they used automation to address their needs and what's possible for other organizations.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Modernize the Service Experience Guided Tour

Explore how businesses like Contoso Coffee are reshaping service strategies and moderning customer experiences with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Service. Benefit from faster problem resolution, collaborative tools and a seamless journey that leave customers and employees satisfied. Take the tour.

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Who is ENET?

Established in 2003, ENET Solutions is a leading manufacturer and solution provider of more than 20,000 different network peripherals and connectivity products. This solution brief gives you an overview of ENET products including OEM Compatible optics, direct-attach cables, fiber and copper patch cables, Network Interface Cards, Memory upgrades and power cables. Download the solution brief to explore benefits such as performance matched to OEMs, alignment with OEM Warranty & Service Level Agreements and lifetime warranties. Ready to connect with confidence? Connect with Contoso Tech to get started with ENET Solutions.

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How to Satisfy Your IT Cost Reduction Initiatives and Solve Supply Chain Constraints

The demand for increased network infrastructure scalability is putting a stress on financial budgets, product supply chains and resources. Organizations like yours are looking to trusted advisors and partners now more than ever to guide them with strategic and innovative options for help meeting their overall network connectivity objectives and cost reduction initiatives. Read this news article for details on how ENET Solutions satisfies your IT cost reduction initiatives and solves supply chain constraints at a lower price point than the cost of an OEM product. Ready to connect with ENET? Contoso Tech is standing by to help you get started.

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Identify vulnerabilities and prioritize for immediate action

Organizations must find a way to protect their environments from the growing volume of security threats and the implications associated with a breach. Read this solution brief on Managed Detection and Response Pro to learn how organizations can protect their critical assets while improving their security posture.

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At a glance: Main Features HP Color LJP 4201dw

The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw offers features designed to maximize the security, performance and efficiency of your printer fleet. View this infographic for an at-a-glance of features and benefits.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Banking on the Cloud Report

This white paper sets out research from AWS on the future of banking on the cloud. It also showcases the 7 areas of focus for modern online banking.

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4 Steps to Deliver AI Projects

Discover 4 steps to help you deliver AI projects faster and more efficiently with HPE GreenLake. This solution brief has the details.

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Microsoft Pluton Security Processor

Microsoft Pluton security processor is a chip-to-cloud security technology built with Zero Trust principles at the core. Microsoft's new Pluton CPU provides hardware-based root of trust, secure identity, secure attestation, and cryptographic services. Learn how this combination of a secure subsystem and Microsoft software protects your data. Read this informative article on the Pluton processor.

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Confidential Computing: An AWS perspective

The AWS Cloud for the public sector works hard to keep sensitive data safe. In this blog post, you'll learn about the Nitro System, an approach that AWS takes to maintain data confidentiality.

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Here's how retailers can improve employee and customer experiences

With Samsung mobile devices, you can improve employee and customer experiences. Read this article to learn how.

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Monday, May 27, 2024

Sunday, May 26, 2024

HPE Alletra - Power Your Data From Edge to Cloud

This eBrochure details the features and benefits HPE Alletra brings to the table, ensuring that data management is maximized for agility, capable of running any app and offering freedom for data across various platforms.

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Alveo™ v70 AI Inference Accelerator Card Product Brief

This product brief provides a detailed overview of the ThinkSystem Alveo™ V70 accelerator card, showcasing its energy efficiency and robust capabilities in handling AI inference workloads.

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IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023

The average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million last year. That's an all-time high, according to the latest IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report. Worse, only one-third of companies discovered the data breach themselves, while 67% of breaches were reported by a benign third party or by the attackers themselves. Get in-depth analysis on the complete findings in this 78-page report, plus breach costs by geographic region and industry, effective security approaches and recommendations from IBM security experts. Download the complimentary report here.

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

The New Performance Equation in the Age of AI

Clear communication between management and the workforce boosts profits, increases employee retention and prepares organizations for future growth. Read this Microsoft Work Trend Index Special Report to see how next-generation AI can help employee engagement and help organizations prepare their workforces in the years ahead.

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Seven key insights from the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

Did you know 74% of all breaches include some type of employee mistake or negligence, including credential misuse and social engineering? To protect your data and applications, you need to know your organization's vulnerabilities as well as the threats it faces. Download this infographic to learn more about cyber-threats and tactics, based on data from the latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

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Friday, May 24, 2024

How is data democratization, cloud modernization and AI helping the financial services sector

How is data democratization, cloud modernization and AI helping the financial services sector? - SiliconANGLE

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Avoid overprovisioning in cloud computing with tracking

A key aspect to manage overprovisioning in cloud computing, as well as deprovisioning, is tracking historical cloud usage.

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Corporate boards expand cybersecurity risk oversight, report finds

A study from EY shows Fortune 100 CISOs more closely engaged with the board of directors and C-suite.

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The Future Of Open-Source Enterprise Linux And Community Collaboration

Open-source ethos is in flux with enterprises challenging community standards; Red Hat's approach stirs community; Open Enterprise Linux Association forms in response.

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Employers cutting remote, hybrid work from tech job ads

Tech job ads offering remote and hybrid work dipped below 20%, with employers potentially offering the perk privately.

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 — Built for Productivity

What does the Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 have to offer enterprise users? Watch this video and find out

What's new in Ansible Automation Platform 2.4

Welcome to Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.4, which continues to build on Red Hat's core promise to help customers create, manage and scale their automation. Read this blog for a complete outline of the exciting new features and capabilities in the 2.4 release, including Event-Driven Ansible.

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Reshaping the future of business with Microsoft Sales Copilot, Dynamics 365 Customer Insights, and a new cloud migration program

Companies like Campari Group, Leatherman Tool Group and Northrop & Johnson are harnessing the transformative power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot to break down data silos and enhance customer interactions. From uniting CRM and ERP to empowering sellers with AI-driven insights, Dynamics 365 Copilot is giving service experiences a major facelift. Read this blog to discover why an incredible 63,000+ customers are experiencing Copilot in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix Children's Hospital saw the cyberthreat landscape change significantly during the pandemic. At the same time, they began making the move from an on-premises-only shop to the cloud. Watch this video to see how Dell Managed Detection and Response helped the team meet all their challenges and find peace of mind.

Professional-quality prints, highly secure and blazing speed - shouldn't all #printers be like the @HP Color LJP 4201dw? RT to hear from one of our experts about HP print products and solutions for your business.

Professional-quality prints, highly secure and blazing speed - shouldn't all #printers be like the @HP Color LJP 4201dw? RT to hear from one of our experts about HP print products and solutions for your business.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Have you heard about the @Microsoft enhanced @Windows 11 hardware security? View the graphic and reply to ask about Microsoft's chip-to-cloud approach to cybersecurity.

Have you heard about the @Microsoft enhanced @Windows 11 hardware security? View the graphic and reply to ask about Microsoft's chip-to-cloud approach to cybersecurity.

How do transportation customers use AWS for improving safety

Discover how organizations can improve the performance of transportation networks with AWS. This video features Phil Silver, AWS Transportation Lead, as he discusses the use of technology for improving safety and effectively moving travelers.

Enhancing the Buyer's Journey With Digital Signage in Retail

This white paper explores the latest strategies for using dynamic data screens, such as Samsung signages.

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Is cloud cheaper than on-prem?

This video explains that businesses can save money with cloud storage vs. on-prem storage. Please contact Contoso Tech for more information about Google cloud storage.

Georgia Banking Company turbocharges growth

Georgia Banking Company in Atlanta, GA has grown from a $600 million bank to a $1.5 billion phenomenon in only two years. That kind of rapid growth is good news for the company but challenging for its IT security staff. Fortunately, the bank's plans called for enhanced security. Georgia Banking Co. adopted Microsoft Azure with VPN Gateway, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview Data Loss Prevention and other Microsoft security solutions. The highly bankable result? Substantial savings, best-in-class user experience for employees and customers, and heightened security draw rave reviews from IT and other employees. Read this interesting story.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Separate fact from fiction—a complimentary consultation on cybersecurity myths

Not everything you hear about cybersecurity is completely accurate, and certain myths are undermining your organization's security. Schedule a free consultation with one of our cybersecurity experts to separate security fact from fiction.

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Keep cloud costs in check—free demo

Worried that your cloud ops aren't cost-effective? Book a free demo of a new platform for tracking and managing cloud costs.

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Make sense of Big Data—free demo

As your business processes massive and ever-increasing volumes of data, one way of ensuring you harness the full power of that data is by automating data management. Book a free demo to learn more.

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Zoom provides the U.S. Government with a safe communications platform

Zoom began as a video communication solution, but it has grown to offer much more such as Zoom for Government. Read this blog to learn how Zoom meets FedRAMP and DoD's stringent security requirements by running this platform on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

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Monday, May 20, 2024

Attract and retain the best talent—free consultation

How can you ensure you have the best team to drive your business goals? It's not only about money. Research suggests that employees are willing to forego exorbitant raises if they are offered other benefits—like a flexible work schedule. Book a free consultation to discover how you can foster a collaborative environment optimized for productivity with employees working from anywhere.

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Which Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Hub is right for you?

Whether you are a business professional, content creator, student, or gamer, you can maximize your creative space and boost productivity by adding Thunderbolt 4 technology into your workspace. Get the perfect Thunderbolt dock today!

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Six Trends That Are Shaping Supply Chain Transformation for Manufacturers

Supply chains have achieved major importance in manufacturing. Like other manufacturers, you depend on implementing the right supply chain strategies and technologies to stay competitive. In this report, you'll learn about six emerging trends that are shaping how supply chain leaders succeed. With an understanding of these trends and their impacts, you can identify opportunities to be more agile, efficient and competitive. Read the report here.

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Big Data Isn't Just For Big Pharma. How Small Companies Can Benefit, Too

To enable their science to change the world, pharma companies need an in-depth understanding of their market, including doctors, potential patients, and payers, as well as a plan on how to navigate it most effectively. This includes understanding their target audience, as well as the relevant channels they need to utilize in order to engage with that audience.

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Cloud Cost Management: Early Adoption & the Evolution of FinOps

By now, most organizations have some variety of cloud presence, particularly in recent years as cloud computing dramatically sped up what used to take longer to achieve with line-of-business and commercial off-the-shelf applications. In general, cloud computing spans across three major services:...

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Sunday, May 19, 2024

The 10 most common cyber security myths

The post The 10 most common cyber security myths appeared first on Click Armor.

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Sure AI is hot, but is it an actual market or a platform piece?

AI has been as hot as it comes since the start of the year, but the question remains whether it's a product category or a platform piece.

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Only 1 in 4 CFOs See Wage Hikes as a Top Priority

"Avoiding turnover costs and ensuring teams are right-sized with the right skills are top of mind."

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Embrace A New Era Of Intelligent Teams Rooms

Organizations like yours around the world are working hard to create more equity in their workplace. Yealink's AI-powered New-Gen of MVC Series for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows breaks down the barriers between meeting rooms and remote participants. Your workforce will experience a higher level of equity and flexibility across all rooms, and your audiences will be impressed by the seamless flow of interaction. Check out the brochure for complete details. Got questions? Contoso Tech is ready to assist.

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Original HP Cartridge Security

Cyber criminals are experts at finding new ways into a system so they can steal valuable digital assets. And one of the weakest links in any organization is its printer fleet. Watch this alarming video about the danger of third-party printer cartridges and how you can close this door on the bad guys.

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Krones uses Windows 11 Enterprise as its platform for secure, sustainable innovation

Krones is a global manufacturer of process and packaging technology for the food and beverage industry. To adapt with the shift to hybrid work and a shared desk environment, Krones upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 Enterprise with existing tools including Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot. Upgrading to Windows 11 Enterprise enabled Krones to experience additional security, IT, and productivity benefits and allowed employees to access company resources securely, from anywhere. Watch the video to get the story.

AWS HealthImaging Features

This article describes the myriad of features and advantages of AWS HealthImaging.

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Great customer service through technology

At Done Plumbing & Heating, the challenge was to find technology that improved performance and enabled them to better serve customer needs. In this customer story, you'll see how Lenovo ThinkAgile with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI delivered.

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Turning Data Into Intelligence With Hybrid Cloud

This solution brief highlights the pivotal role of the hybrid cloud in converting data into intelligence, showcasing the success rates of various cloud strategies in generating meaningful intelligence from data.

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Friday, May 17, 2024

LG IT Medical Feature Overview Diagnostic Monitor 31HN713D

This LG diagnostic display reproduces virtually the same level of color and detail that you'd see with a microscope. Watch this video to learn how you can put this display to work in hospital and clinical settings.

Reimagining HCI to Take it Further

This solution brief examines the benefits of using the HPE Alletra Disaggregated HCI (dHCI) as a storage solution.

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714

There are a lot of high-performance features in Acer's Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 including a 12th Gen Intel processor, 10-hour battery life, fingerprint reader and DTS Audio. Want to know what other surprises the Spin 714 has under the hood? Download the Acer datasheet with all the important details on the Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 from battery and chipset to security and WLAN.

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See and Secure Your Data and Devices

Traditional endpoint management and security tools have limitations and blind spots. This can result in uncertain audits, resource waste, data breaches, and compliance violations. Download this datasheet to learn how to ensure persistent endpoint visibility and control with Dell Absolute.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Is a Return to Office a Return to Creativity?

In the aftermath of Covid-19, many professionals, including researchers, have transitioned to hybrid work. A concern arising from this trend is the perceived cost to creativity. To test the validity of the perception, the Microsoft Research team interviewed 24 researchers at different levels of seniority across various disciplines and research labs about their hybrid work habits and inspirations for creativity. The report — "Is a Return to the Office a Return to Creativity? — highlights findings. Download the report for an understanding of how hybrid work is turning long-held beliefs about creativity and productivity on their head.

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What is AWS HealthImaging? | Amazon Web Services

This captivating video dives deep into what AWS HealthImaging is and its transformative benefits.

The True State of US Transportation

In this white paper, you'll discover the true state of transportation today. Give it a read for an insightful discussion from DoTs around the country—and to learn how the AWS Cloud can help improve transportation infrastructure.

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Lenovo TruScale Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI

Power your edge-to-cloud workloads with #Lenovo TruScale Hybrid Cloud and Microsoft Azure Stack HCI. 💪 Check out this brochure to discover a seamless, scalable solution. For additional details, contact Contoso Tech.

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Retail's Biggest Digital Display Trends

This video examines the benefits of Samsung's digital signage solutions for businesses. It hints at the growing trend of businesses moving away from traditional signage and toward digital solutions.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Cloud storage vs. on-premises servers: 9 things to keep in mind

This article discusses the pros and cons of both cloud storage and on-premises storage, so businesses are better informed before they decide.

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Intelligent Data Center Switching

This video discusses how HPE intelligent switches can reduce the need for traditional, expensive security appliances, optimize network bandwidth, and enhance overall performance.

The Best of Both Worlds: Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid Work for Software Engineers

Learn from Microsoft's recent findings on the dynamic landscape of hybrid work for engineers. Read the blog for a summary of Microsoft's in-depth research on hybrid work challenges, opportunities and practical solutions for engineers.

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VMware Horizon: A modern platform for secure delivery of virtual desktops and apps

Remote and hybrid workers need easy access to corporate apps and data from any device. But securely delivering services across distributed environments to end users with traditional or legacy desktop and app tools has also become increasingly difficult. This solution brief describes how VMware Horizon® provides IT with a modern, streamlined approach to delivering, protecting and managing Windows and Linux desktops and applications across a distributed enterprise.

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HPE GreenLake for AI/ML and Analytics | Chalk Talk

This chalk talk video by Calvin Zito demonstrates how HPE GreenLake enables businesses to navigate the complexities and potentials of AI/ML and analytics, ensuring that data is collected and transformed into valuable intelligence.

31.5-inch 8MP IPS Black Diagnostic Monitor

This LG 31.5-inch 8MP IPS Black Diagnostic Monitor delivers deep blacks through IPS Black technology, which creates sharp, clear images. To learn more about this display and its features, review this solution brief.

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Monday, May 13, 2024

Maturing Hyperconverged Infrastructure Is Running Mission-Critical Workloads in Many Enterprises Today

This analyst report looks at HCI as a viable option for mission-critical workloads. It details the growing trend of enterprises moving on from SAN and NAS workloads to HCI options.

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The use of AI in biopharma according to L.E.K. Consulting

Unleashing the Power of Data: AI in Biopharma and Healthcare

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Cloud Spending Infuriates Executives. Here's How to Solve It.

While C-suite disagreements are to be expected, squabbles over the way a company spends on cloud services don't have to be. Clarifying a company's cloud spending is one way to align all executives.

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Debunking The Top 5 Cybersecurity Myths

Uncover the surprising truths about protecting your digital world as this eye-opening article debunks the five most common myths about cybersecurity.

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Compare 3 AI writing tools for enterprise use cases

AI writing tools can help accelerate content creation, but still require human oversight. To get started, explore the capabilities of three popular tools.

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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Hybrid work is here to stay: What does this mean for payroll?

Managing diverse payroll regulations can be overwhelming, but the complexities don't need to hinder a thriving hybrid work culture.

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Absen LED lights the way to a brighter venues

A world-leader in direct to LED manufacturing, Absen LEDs are brightening public spaces in over 120 countries and regions around the world. including some of the most challenging OOH environments. And they can do the same for your municipality, corporate, retail enterprise and educational institution. Check out this brief video for an overview of Absen LED solutions that could make your public spaces shine more brightly Contact Contoso Tech to get started.

Yealink's new generation of the MVC series

Check out this video to see what's new and exciting in Yealink's MVC series Intelligent Team Rooms. Contact Contoso Tech for more details.

Run an Azure Hybrid and Multicloud Environment

With data flowing in all directions — between the edge, the core and the cloud — enterprises like yours are seeking trusted solutions that give them the right level of control and security while keeping overheads low and allowing for cloud-speed innovation. In this guide, you will discover how Dell Technologies and Microsoft Azure work together to deliver the capability you need to streamline multicloud management, modernize business operations and deploy cloud native applications wherever it makes sense — all in a controlled and more secure way. Read the eBook for complete details. Contact Dell IT expert Contoso Tech to begin taking total control of your IT infrastructure.

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Today's #hybridworkforce presents a golden opportunity to hackers. Unprotected devices like printers can lead to easy break-ins. RT to hear from one of our @HP Wolf Security experts who can help seal those weak links. @hpsecurity

Today's #hybridworkforce presents a golden opportunity to hackers. Unprotected devices like printers can lead to easy break-ins. RT to hear from one of our @HP Wolf Security experts who can help seal those weak links. @hpsecurity

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Annnouncing new Windows 11 innovation, with features for secure, efficient IT management and intuitive user experience

Technology is creating amazing opportunities for our industry and the world. Windows 11 is at the center of innovation with new experiences that transform how people interact with the Windows PC and each other. Read this article from the Microsoft Windows blog to find out the latest security, management and useability features of Windows 11.

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Announcing Public Preview of Personal Desktop Autoscale on Azure Virtual Desktop

Good news! You can now preview Microsoft's Personal Desktop Autoscale, which is Azure Virtual Desktop's native scaling solution that automatically starts session host virtual machines according to schedule. With Personal Desktop Autoscale, you can save costs by shutting down idle session hosts while ensuring session hosts can be started by users when needed. Find out more in this article.

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Stamford Remote Work Expert: The Return to Office Wars Are Over. Hybrid Work Won

Discover the benefits of hybrid work for engineers with expert insight from Stanford's Nick Bloom and Microsoft. This essential read from Inc. shows how a well-managed hybrid environment fosters flexibility, talent attraction and in-person collaboration with a balanced approach to work and life.

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Nature Fresh Farms Uses Technology to Improve Farm-to-Fork Time

Greenhouse farming is an increasingly digital enterprise, with everything from sowing to shipping enriched by a bounty of data. To grow tastier products at scale, Canada's Nature Fresh Farms employs a suite of VMware solutions to deliver a networked, anywhere workspace IT environment that enables secure distributed work and harnesses technology to improve the yield and flavor of its produce. Read this case study on Nature Fresh Farms and its use of VMware to expand access to data and applications to all its workers.

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What is security automation?

Security automation is the use of technology that performs tasks with reduced human assistance in order to integrate security processes, applications, and infrastructure. Read this blog to learn about the benefits of automating security processes with Red Hat.

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Friday, May 10, 2024

Big Pharma bets on AI to speed up clinical trials

Major drugmakers are using artificial intelligence to find patients for clinical trials quickly, or to reduce the number of people needed to test medicines, both accelerating drug development and potentially saving millions of dollars.

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7 cost benefits of cloud computing

Both aspects of a list of cloud computing costs and benefits could be summed up with just two words: "Lots, potentially." While hosting your application in the cloud does come with a ta...

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4 Popular Cybersecurity Myths vs. Facts

Learn four popular cybersecurity myths vs. the actual facts.

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Enterprise AI deployments not keeping pace with hype

The majority of IT decision makers have been reluctant to roll-out enterprise AI systems, at least in the short-term, new research says.

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Remote workers are earning almost $8,600 more on average than their in-office peers—but it's coming at a cost

But it's coming at a cost.

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Acer for Business: Built for You

Your business and workforce need high performance, flexibility and security in its IT solutions. Acer's hardware solutions are designed to boost performance and safeguard critical data, whatever your industry. Read about Acer's full range of business desktops, laptops and tablets in this infographic.

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What's up with Thunderbolt Slim?

Get a 15 second glimpse of the thin and powerful Thunderbolt Slim 4 Hub from Satechi. Contact Contoso Tech for the full story.

Absen LED shines brightly in the heart of Shenzhen - and the world.

Situated in the central business district at the heart of China's coastal megacity Shenzhen, the Wongtee Plaza is arguably one of the busiest shopping centers in the city. The massive iconic curved Absen LED screen mounted on the shopping mall welcomes more than 22 million people every year. Read this blog article to discover the story of how LEDs encapsulated by Absen are making public spaces shine more brightly, not just in China but in more than 120 countries and regions worldwide. Contact Contoso Tech for assistance bringing new vibrancy to your public spaces.

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Your Infrastructure. Your Way: Take Total Control of Your IT Infrastructure

Delivering a consistent and secure experience across multiple locations can be a complex and challenging process as your organization scales. But it doesn't have to be. Check out this infographic to learn how with Dell Technologies and Microsoft Azure, you and your teams can access future-ready solutions that support fast and flexible innovation at scale and deliver you the competitive edge you need. When you are ready, Contoso Tech can help you take total control of your information, on your own terms.

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Cyberthreats are everywhere, and no matter how careful you are, cyberattacks happen. When they do, @Dell solutions offer you the help you need to bounce back quickly.

Cyberthreats are everywhere, and no matter how careful you are, cyberattacks happen. When they do, @Dell solutions offer you the help you need to bounce back quickly.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

3 trends will shape the future of work, according to Microsoft's CEO

Microsoft's CEO on the future of work and technology that will shape it. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft shared his views on the future of work at Davos 2023. This blog post from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals the trends topping Nadella's list of predictions. Read the blog for insight from one of the world's most influential tech business leaders and innovators as well as findings from the WEF's Future of Jobs report.

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Strike a Strategic Inventory Balance

Demand driven material requirements planning (DDMRP) is the next evolution in materials requirements planning. DDMRP is also the latest feature in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Learn more about DDMRP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 in this Microsoft blog article.

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AI vs. Humans: Which Performs Certain Skills Better?

Progress in computation ability, data availability, and algorithm efficiency has led to rapid gains in performance for AI vs. humans.

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6 Key Components of a Successful Security Compliance Framework

Everyone in business technology and IT must understand the world's leading compliance frameworks and cybersecurity certifications to stay competitive and informed. The landscape is changing perpetually, from transitioning to cloud infrastructure to managing AI-gathered data. What are the foundational compliance systems for the most well-regarded tech experts, and how easy is it to obtain them?1. ISO 27001 and 27002The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) house the world's most regarded cybersecurity frameworks. They solidify a company's authority and enhance security efficacy.

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Most Companies Can't Handle Cybersecurity Alone

The way to detect and neutralize determined cyber attackers is with 24/7 eyes-on-glass delivered by expert security operations professionals. These highly skilled operators have never been more critically urgent. Few organizations, however, have the right tools, people, infrastructure, and processes in-house to do this on their own. Global cybersecurity workforce shortages complicate the challenge, increasing risk and exposure to potential attacks for those without the necessary, on-demand resources. CSaaS is a security model where organizations leverage outside specialists to fulfill critical cybersecurity needs — such as around-the-clock threat monitoring. By outsourcing or augmenting IT teams to include managed cybersecurity services, organizations can more effectively mitigate attacks before they cause damage.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Self-Driving Enterprises Imminent? Hold That Thought

Launched and maintained with little or no staff, the AI-enabled autonomous enterprise is already feasible—but the risks and societal impact are monumental. Good read:

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Remote or hybrid is the wrong question: How technology can help resolve the true root of the issue

A recent Microsoft survey found that while 87% of remote workers consider themselves productive, only 12% of business leaders agree. How the right tech can bridge this problematic trust gap:

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2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service - Free Offer

You need to know the pros and cons of the leading desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) solutions before you buy. Read the full inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for DaaS vendors, including digital workplace leaders like Microsoft Virtual Desktop. Get the free report. 👉

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Cloud Paves The Way To AI. But Understand What Your Cloud Providers Aren't Telling You

Cloud sticker shock: that's what many CFOs experience after a period of time with cloud services, as usage and data transfer and storage costs mount. Those savings from "renting" compute services and applications versus buying it all quickly vanish. But it's not about the money saved — instead, it's about the money made through agility, speed to market, and innovation.

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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.

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Monday, May 6, 2024

HPE Smart Choice

This video outlines the value of the HPE Smart Choice program in delivering ready-to-go, pre-configured systems. It emphasizes the importance of choosing the right computing solution to ensure the security of the infrastructure.

Book a complimentary demo of an AI automation solution

It's time to take your IT operations to the next level of productivity and efficiency. Book a free demo of the newest AI solution to learn more.

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Accelerate Innovation Everywhere Your Apps and Data Lives - HPE ProLiant Gen11 Compute

This video demonstrates that the HPE ProLiant is an ideal solution for hybrid engineering environments as it accelerates innovation.

Free demo of a new cloud security solution

Worried that your cloud network has security gaps that you're not seeing in real time? Book a meeting with one of our cloud security experts to demo a new solution that gives you full visibility into your cloud ops and alerts your security team of all new threats.

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Assess your cybersecurity strategy—free consultation

Is your cybersecurity strategy tailored to today's threat landscape or does it need an overhaul? Schedule a free consultation with one of our security experts to find out.

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Demo our latest productivity boosting solution

We partner with the world's most renowned vendors to bring businesses cutting edge tech solutions that accelerate productivity and drive innovation. Schedule a free demo of a solution that can take your business to the next level.

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Sunday, May 5, 2024

Improve collaboration across your hybrid environment—free demo

Concerned that collaboration between your in-person and hybrid teams isn't optimized? Book a meeting with one of our experts to demo a cutting-edge collaboration tool that will keep your employees fully engaged—no matter where they are.

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VM Backup V9: Ransomware Protection leveraging Immutable Cloud Storage.

With Hornetsecurity's VM Backup 9, you can restore data with ease, any time, and with amazing speed and storage savings. VM Backup leverages immutable cloud storage ensuring your data can't be erased, modified or deleted by anyone for a set duration. View this infographic for an at-a-glance of features and benefits including how to upgrade from VM Backup V8 to V9.

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Cisco XDR at a Glance

Unified visibility, accelerated threat detection, automated responses—Cisco XDR delivers all of this and more. Read this solution brief to learn how Cisco XDR will help you simplify and improve security.

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Effective Data Management - Real-Time Decision Making With HPE ProLiant

This infographic illustrates effective data management and real-time decision making with HPE ProLiant.

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Arrow Vale leverages Microsoft Education to advance learning amongst underprivileged students

Discover how Arrow Vale, located in one of England's most economically challenged regions, employed Microsoft Education tools to close learning disparities. Its integrated approach not only boosted academic achievement but reshaped the very essence of home learning. Dive into their compelling story and the transformative power of Windows 11 in education.

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Building resilience: Using technology to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the unexpected

This blog post showcases AWS's capabilities in building resilience through technology, including how it employs technology to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from unforeseen crises.

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Security spotlight: The cost of human error and the advantages of automation

Cybercrime is getting more expensive. As cybercriminals devise new ways to breach protected systems and data, organizations must become more strategic and proactive in their defense. Read this eBook to learn why government agencies are reconsidering manual approaches to managing security and turning to intelligent automation.

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The Exponential Growth in AI Computation

In eight decades, artificial intelligence has moved from purview of science fiction to reality. Here's a quick history of AI computation.

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The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Strengthening Cloud Security

Cloud computing has become essential for modern business operations, offering flexibility, scalability, and accessibility for data storage, processing, and application deployment. However, the convenience of the cloud also raises security concerns. As cyber threats evolve, traditional security measures fall short. To address this challenge, organizations are increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning ... Continue reading "The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Strengthening Cloud Security" The post The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Strengthening Cloud Security appeared first on Solvo.

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Untold Studios Unlocks Creative Potential by Running Entirely on AWS

This customer story from Untold Studios highlights how they leverage AWS for their creative workflows, enabling them to scale rapidly, access global talent, and focus purely on innovation and creativity.

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Friday, May 3, 2024

5 ways to boost your cyber hygiene

Discover what steps to take to improve cybersecurity controls and manage complexity.

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Web3 adoption could come via the enterprise, but the real boom will be through startups

While the use cases in enterprise are more incremental, the real drivers of the tech might be coming from startup land.

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Discovering The Formula For Hybrid Work Employee Engagement

From generational divides to different personality types, there are scores of factors that determine whether a hybrid work environment thrives or falters.

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Generative AI Spurs Cloud Demand—and Competition

Welcome back!To help readers track the frenzy around generative artificial intelligence, we launched The Information's Generative AI Database, listing 39 startups that make AI models or build services on top of them. Together, those companies have raised more than $15 billion from more than 50 ...

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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.

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Cisco XDR for Dummies

In a world of evolving threats and complex security measures, Cisco XDR delivers simplicity, speed, and elevated productivity. Review this insightful eBook from the "For Dummies" series for an in-depth discussion about today's threats, modern tools, and the advantages of Cisco XDR.

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Selecting the Right ChromeOS Device for Your Cloud Workers

To select the right devices for your employees, you have to consider their work roles and duties. Different device specifications and capabilities are best for different use cases. This solution brief from Acer will help you navigate the different Acer ChromeOS devices and select the models that are best for your organization. Download it here.

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Endpoint security is an essential element of your Zero Trust journey

Traditional security models no longer work. They are often siloed and don't address all the necessary control points. Get this eBook to learn why zero trust is essential for protecting today's cloud-based environment.

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Go Beyond

Committing to sustainability is more than just paying lip service to a page full of goals. It's about organizations, companies and individuals taking responsibility for global issues and working to make a change for the better. Watch this inspiring video from HP that shows how a holistic approach to sustainable principles moves sustainability forward.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Windows 11 Security Book: Powerful security from chip to cloud

Microsoft Windows 11 has security throughout, with hardware and software working together to protect sensitive data from the core of your PC all the way to the cloud. Layers of protection help keep applications and data secure, no matter where people work. Download this complementary eBook, "Windows 11 Security eBook: Powerful security from chip to cloud," to learn the details of Windows 11 security layer by layer, including hardware, operating system, application, identity and cloud services.

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AWS for Healthcare Providers

This video showcases how AWS is ushering in a new era of healthcare innovation, from voice assistance in hospitals to predictive AI capabilities.

Microsoft Azure Stack HCI Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Discover how you can easily deploy virtual desktop infrastructure on Azure Stack HCI. This solution brief has the details.

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5 Reasons To Modernize Compute and Transform Your Data Infrastructure

This analysis report discusses 5 reasons to modernize compute and transform your data infrastructure, backing up each of the reasons with statistics.

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Creating the Universal Sales Associate Through Mobile Innovation

This webinar from GIGAOM details the changes in online retail.

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