The new era of work is here! Employees need the right tech and services in today's #hybridworkspace. RT now for advice from one of our @HP experts on equipping your teams.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
For Hyper-Enabled Operators, Cognitive Dominance Is Built on Mobility
This white paper explains the concept of hyper-enabled operators (HEO) in military contexts, emphasizing advanced mobility solutions to improve cognitive dominance on the battlefield.
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ThinkSystem DG Series
The Lenovo US ThinkSystem DG Series lets you optimize performance, minimize storage costs, and seamlessly manage data across various environments.
RaceTrac Revs Up Customer Experience for 800+ Gas Service Station Stores Using HPE ProLiant Servers at the Edge
This customer story highlights the transformative benefits of HPE Alletra storage and HPE ProLiant servers.
Edge-to-Cloud Security
With HPE Aruba Networks Edge-to-Cloud Security, you can get full visibility, control, and enforcement with a built-in foundation for Zero Trust and SASE frameworks. Watch this video to learn more.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Cisco Manufacturing Thought Leadership
In manufacturing, visibility is what helps you secure infrastructure and make it more resilient. Read this white paper to discover how Cisco Cyber Vision can help you get the visibility you need.
FY24 Surface Copilot Promo Flyer
With this Microsoft Surface Copilot promotion for Early Access program participants, you can get exclusive discounts on Surface devices. Review this announcement to get the details.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Securing the Enterprise Workforce
Worried about the security o your mobile and remote employees? Snapdragon laptop technology can help you keep your hybrid workforce secure against data theft and cyber-attacks. Download the Snapdragon solution brief to get all of the details on Snapdragon's security and management features.
Big Data, AI Help Advance Ornithology
For the first time, big data and artificial intelligence are being used to model hidden patterns in nature, not just for one bird species, but for entire ecological communities across continents. And the models follow each species' full annual life cycle.
Wishing Up Your Innovation Dollars: Best practices for effectively modernizing your on-prem infrastructure
Modernizing IT infrastructure doesn't mean you have to throw out your existing IT investments. Integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services for a hybrid cloud solution allows organizations to take advantage of existing investments and leverage the benefits of a flexible cloud model.
Read this VMware eBook to learn why and how to implement a hybrid cloud architecture and how VMware vSphere+ can help you maximize the value of your investments.
3 Steps to Keep Cloud Growth and Business Value in Step
Cloud is delivering growth for companies. However, companies risk losing control over cost, security, and management as usage expands. Here are ways to address this.
Government investigation puts spotlight on password insecurity
A team working for the Department of Interior's inspector general successfully cracked 1 in 5 active user passwords, a ratio that highlights traps in cybersecurity standards, Mike Kosask from LastPass writes.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Organizations say they plan to cut, optimize space to accommodate hybrid work
A decrease in average office utilization suggests that office attendance has plateaued.
What's at the top of your IT wish list? ✅Portability across edge and cloud? ✅ Access to different software versions? ✅ Both? Reply and tell us what the ideal @RedHat environment looks like to you.
What's at the top of your IT wish list?
✅Portability across edge and cloud?
✅ Access to different software versions?
✅ Both?
Reply and tell us what the ideal @RedHat environment looks like to you.
Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features
Thanks to customer input, recent enhancements to communities in the free version of Microsoft Teams make it easier than ever for people to come together, connect, share and collaborate. This blog post delves into features and how they work. Read the blog to learn how enhancements to the free version of Teams give community owners more control with features that streamline approving requests to join, assigning controls, sharing posts, and sending invitations to multiple emails and phone numbers. See how Microsoft Teams accelerates creativity with features like Microsoft Designer, an AI-powered tool for designing banners and community announcements, and camera functions for simpler video recordings. Read "Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features and contact Contoso Tech to learn how we can help you make the most of Microsoft Teams' community-building capabilities.
Payette secures and extends on-premises BCDR while preparing for a cost-effective cloud future with Azure
Boston architectural company, Payette incorporated Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery into its toolkit of disaster recovery solutions, expanding protection from on-premises into the cloud.
"The added threat monitoring capability of using the Azure platform in our security operations for detecting those data anomalies really gives us peace of mind," noted Dan Gallivan: Payette's director of IT.
Read the story here.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
ChromeOS and Acer are built for providers
Healthcare providers have more employees moving to remote or hybrid work. That includes doctors providing healthcare over tele-health applications. A healthcare organization needs a secure, high performance, rugged laptop that can meet all the needs of the healthcare industry and its workers.
Fortunately, Acer may have a helpful solution. This Acer brief explains how Acer technology and the ChromeOS platform make it possible for healthcare professionals — from lab techs and office administrators to physicians and patients — to work better, more securely and more flexibly.
Windows 11 Pro is the first carbon aware OS —
Green printing for a sustainable future
There's no question that organizations don't print as much as they used to. But it's also true that in some cases, printing is a necessity. And the question is, how do you maintain a print program that works for both the budget and the company's sustainability goals? Download this informative blog showing how you can print responsibly and save money.
A secure, modern laptop solution
Need a secure, modern laptop solution for your hybrid and remote workers? @Snapdragon technology is built with modern security solutions to help protect, detect and remediate threats in real-time.
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A.I. could 'remove all human touchpoints' in supply chains
Artificial intelligence may "totally (or nearly) remove all human touchpoints in the supply chain including 'back office' tasks," Morgan Stanley says.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Embracing Generative AI with a Multi-Cloud Approach: Leaders Envision the Potential
With its powerful pattern recognition and data analysis capabilities, generative AI is creating waves across industries from healthcare to finance. However, businesses looking to adopt this technology face challenges related to security, data privacy and infrastructure.
Traditional data centers often struggle to handle the demanding requirements of advanced AI workloads, raising concerns about capacity and suitability for the modern digital landscape. A multi-cloud strategy could be the solution.
Watch these interviews with VMware customers sharing their reasons for moving AI to the cloud.
3 trends will shape the future of work, according to Microsoft's CEO
Hybrid workspaces and the rise of AI in company operations are a topic on the minds of organization leaders around the world. Read this insightful blog that highlights the thoughts of Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft on the future of the workplace.
Evolve the service level of sophistication with Dynamics 365 Customer Service
Service leaders face challenges trying to adapt to customer needs. This blog from Microsoft showcases how service leaders can utilize Dynamics 365's tools and strategies to meet evolving customer expectations and provides sthought leadership from industry experts.
Planning a PC refresh? It pays to know the ROI you can expect before you spend the money. Reply if you'd like one of the experts at Contoso Tech to help assess your potential ROI. @Microsoft
Planning a PC refresh? It pays to know the ROI you can expect before you spend the money. Reply if you'd like one of the experts at Contoso Tech to help assess your potential ROI.
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Navigating the Cloud in 2024: Kyndryl Exec Offers Roadmap for Business Resilience
In 2024, businesses will be faced with the task of reining in cloud spending while navigating evolving trends in AI, regulatory changes, and sustainability goals.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Security has an underlying defect: passwords and authentication
Cyberattacks are fueled by the shortcomings of business authentication controls. Bad things happen when access falls apart and credentials land in the wrong hands.
Innovation In Action: 19 Tips For Empowering Tech Teams
Achieving a culture of innovation in a tech team doesn't happen by chance; it takes deliberate, ongoing effort and support.
Office hoteling pros and cons for hybrid work
Hybrid work means enterprises must adjust their office needs. Learn office hoteling pros and cons and the tools needed to make it work for your business.
What do you need to know about predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies? Ask a question, answer a question or just share your thoughts. 🤔 #SAS
What do you need to know about predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies? Ask a question, answer a question or just share your thoughts. 🤔
#SAS
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation
Many organizations know how robotic process automation (RPA) streamlines operations, reduces costs and increases productivity, but may not be sure which vendor is best for them. Take a look at this analyst report showing why Power Automate, by Microsoft, is one of the leading RPA solutions on the market.
Breach Protection at a Glance
Discover how the Cisco Breach Protection Suite helps you prioritize, investigate, and remediate faster. This solution brief has all the details.
Microsoft Digital Defense Report
Cybersecurity professionals need to keep up to date on the latest cyber-threat trends. This report from Microsoft analysts covers the threat landscape from IoT and infrastructure threats to disinformation campaigns, ransomware, and guidelines for thwarting these complex new threats.
Each chapter provides the key lessons learned and insights based on Microsoft's unique vantage point. The trillions of signals that Microsoft analyzes from its worldwide ecosystem of products and services reveal the ferocity, scope, and scale of digital threats across the globe.
You and your security team can read this comprehensive report on threats and Microsoft technologies that identify and block billions of phishing attempts, identity thefts, and other cyber-threats to Microsoft customers.
High Performance Innovations
Wonder what innovations you might accomplish with a high-performance AI engine? Stop wondering and get a @Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 Compute Platform with a Qualcomm AI engine. Reply to learn more.
HP EliteBook 645 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
Who knew such a powerful, secure and high-performance PC could be found in a small package? Download this informative datasheet to see how the HP EliteBook 645 14-inch G9 Notebook PC can power up your hybrid workforce.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Green Printing for a Sustainable Future: Tips to Make an Environmental Impact
Tips for conserving paper when printing at home or in the office
Government collaboration tool for the modern conference room
This article discusses the changing nature of government work, with a focus on the increasing use of remote and hybrid work by federal employees. It also explores how government agencies are modifying their teams to adapt to this trend.
Microsoft Pluton security processor
The Microsoft Pluton cryptographic processor is a chip-to-cloud security technology built with Zero Trust principles at the core.
This article will give you a detailed overview of how Microsoft Pluton provides hardware-based root of trust, secure identity, secure attestation, and cryptographic services.
HPE Alletra Storage Demo
With HPE Alletra Storage, you can simplify and automate using a unified dashboard that lets you manage your storage from anywhere. Watch this video to take a tour of this solution.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Security Out of the Box
This comprehensive web page details the multi-layered security features built into Surface devices and illustrating how Surface provides end-to-end protection right out of the box.
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.
AWS Storage Gateway FAQs
This article provides detailed information on the Storage Gateway service, answering important questions on its function, types, and use cases.
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.
Monday, October 21, 2024
Salesforce Standardizes Global Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Salesforce relies on a massive IT footprint that spans hundreds of thousands of systems running in traditional datacenter environments. Salesforce's platform architecture for the public cloud.
Read this customer story to see how Salesforce intends to gain even more efficiency in its IT operations by standardizing the full scope of its hybrid cloud infrastructure on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Ten Healthy Habits You Need to Start Doing at Work
Your work life has a major impact on your long-term health. The habits we develop at work can influence our health in the long term. So, it's essential to establish good practices that can not only improve our health but also help boost productivity.
Here, we explore ten positive habits you can start doing at the office, discussed in terms of physical and mental health.
Now Is the Moment: Dell Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Dell Technologies wants you to know about the many ways it works to improve its environmental, social and governance efforts. In this executive summary of its annual ESG report, Dell shares its goals and results. Download the report for highlights of Dell's many ESG projects and performance.
View: Now Is the Moment: Dell Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Recall on Surface Pro and Surface Laptop
The Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are already known as proven business PCs. Now, they're even better. Take a look at this informative brochure outlining how Copilot+ PC and these outstanding machines work together to create the ideal platform to work with your AI apps. It's time to get a close-up look at this amazing innovation. Your knowledgeable Microsoft partner, Contoso Tech, is ready to show you what they can do. Reach out today!
Get Back to Business
Need a PC that gives users high-end computing no matter where they work? Download this informative infographic about the HP EliteBook 605 and 805 series, the powerful tools that give you the ability to productively collaborate and excel with a seamless user experience anytime, anywhere.
Introducing Copilot+ PCs
Get ready for the next level of experience with Copilot+ PCs, the unique machines designed specifically to enhance your AI. Watch this video introducing the key features of Copilot-equipped computers, powered by a unique neural processing unit capable of 40 trillion operations per second to ensure you receive optimal AI performance.
Want to see it IRL? Reach out to Contoso Tech for a demo of Copilot+ PCs and other Microsoft solutions built just for your needs.
Improve Storage Performance with VMware vSAN ESA on Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series
Discover how Lenovo and VMware vSAN ESA make it easy to scale up, scale out, and expand storage. Join in and watch this video to learn more about the benefits of VMware vSAN ESA on the Lenovo ThinkAgile VX series.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Train to win: Harnessing the latest tech for government training and learning
This white paper discusses how government agencies can make use of the latest technology trends to improve their training and learning programs, with a particular focus on interactive displays.
View: Train to win: Harnessing the latest tech for government training and learning
Why HPE Alletra Storage
Discover what makes HPE Alletra Storage the smart choice in today's data-driven world. This video has all the details.
Extended Detection and Response for Dummies eBook
Discover how Cisco XDR helps you detect and respond to modern threats while reducing complexity. This informative eBook has everything you need to know!
The Economic Impact of Windows 11 Pro Devices
Windows 11 Pro devices are packed with features that make them ideal for mobile and remote workers. Strong security, enhanced audio and video, AI assistance and enhanced touchscreen. But what are the costs and benefits of an investment in Windows 11 Pro devices?
Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) commercial customers may realize by deploying Windows 11 devices.
The study provides readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of Windows 11 devices on their organizations.
The Role of Modern Devices in Achieving Human-Centric Security
This blog post explores how Microsoft Surface devices implement a human-centric approach to security, delving into various attack methods and how Surface's innovative security features counteract them.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Cloud Storage in Minutes With AWS Gateway
This video introduces AWS Storage Gateway, a service that connects on-premises infrastructure with cloud storage to provide flexibility for applications that need to remain on-premises due to performance or compliance reasons.
A New Era of Secure Data Center Networks
This video highlights the advantages of HPE Aruba intelligent switches, including improved performance and a safer architecture.
Why Forward-Thinking Organizations are Making the Move to HCI
As businesses implement more cloud applications, many of them are moving beyond traditional 3-tier infrastructure and toward hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI). HCI is a software-defined, unified system that combines all the elements of a traditional data center-- storage, compute, networking and management—into one unit. These organizations have come to trust HCI with their most critical applications in a time when digital transformation is imperative.
Read on to learn more about HCI use cases and why more organizations are making the switch to HCI.
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Your print program can help you reach #sustainabilitygoals. RT to hear from one of our @HP specialists who will show you how the eco-friendly ink and toner line of HP Print help you minimize your environmental impact.
Your print program can help you reach #sustainabilitygoals. RT to hear from one of our @HP specialists who will show you how the eco-friendly ink and toner line of HP Print help you minimize your environmental impact.
You can simplify complex business processes with IT automation from @Microsoft365. Reply if you'd like to learn more about how migrating to the cloud will help your business excel.
You can simplify complex business processes with IT automation from @Microsoft365. Reply if you'd like to learn more about how migrating to the cloud will help your business excel.
Friday, October 18, 2024
New security features in Windows 11 protect users and empower IT
Windows 11 is designed to simplify security with features from the chip to the cloud that are on by default. Learn more about these new security features.
Devices for business transformation
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.
Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking Support
Need help learning to use the new Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking feature? We have it here!
Watermarking is an optional protection feature to Screen Capture in Virtual Desktop that acts as a deterrent for data leakage. This watermarking capability was first introduced in Feb 2023 via Public Preview of Windows Desktop clients. With General Availability, we're introducing support for Azure Virtual Desktop web client.
Read how to access Watermarking support in this article.
Working at the edge.
Are you working at the very edge of innovation? Then you should work with leading edge technologies like @Snapdragon laptop solutions.
Reply if you'd like to learn how Snapdragon can help you innovate with confidence.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Loyalty NZ Disrupts Data-Driven Loyalty Programs with VMware Cloud on AWS
Loyalty NZ is the marketing automation company behind New Zealand's most extensive loyalty program, Flybuys, with 2.8 million members. When Loyalty NZ wanted to transform its traditional infrastructure to a hybrid cloud-based infrastructure and leverage its massive data sets, it turned to VMware Cloud on AWS.
In this customer story video, you'll learn how VMware Cloud on AWS enables Loyalty NZ to provide its partners with valuable customer insights and deliver personalized customer experiences faster than ever before.
Watch it here. 👉
Pillars of Resilient Digital Transformation: How CIOs Are Driving Organizational Agility
For as long as the CIO role has existed, the people in it have served as technology ambassadors to the rest of the organization. Digital transformation and today's volatile work climate mean CIOs are now under pressure to help their organizations adapt to a new paradigm.
Read this report and see how CIOs are looking to modern IT architecture and more flexible and collaborative ways of working to create agile, resilient organizations.
View: Pillars of Resilient Digital Transformation: How CIOs Are Driving Organizational Agility
Enable Remote Workers with Chrome OS and Acer
Keep your workforce connected, productive and secure anywhere with Acer ChromeOS Chromebooks. ChromeOS is a modern, secure platform that empowers a remote workforce, allowing employees to be productive from any location and providing IT with the ability to manage devices remotely.
In this solution brief, you'll learn the key benefits of deploying ChromeOS for remote workers. 👉
Making Recycling Easier
Dell Technologies has a deep, diverse pool of talent who design products with concern for how they impact the world around them. In this video, we meet and get to know a little about the people and passions who are working to create sustainable solutions. Watch to discover how Dell innovators are working to help slow climate change by reducing waste and encouraging recycling of its products and packaging.
Acer TravelMate P2 TCO Certified Business Laptop
The Acer TCO-certified TravelMate P2 is the best value laptop for small business. This sustainable business companion contains ocean-bound plastic while combining the latest Intel® Core™ processor with durability and security.
Learn about the features of the TravelMate P2 in this video. ⏩
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Five Reasons Why Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Is the Ultimate HCI Solution for VMware Environments
This video provides a detailed explanation of why Lenovo's HCI solution is the best option for VMware environments.
Simplify Security Operations with Cisco XDR
This at-a-glance document explains how the Cisco XDR approach, centered on data analysis, empowers SOC teams to identify and prioritize significant events, directing remediation efforts to enhance the overall security stance of the organization, bolstering its resilience.
Accelerate Innovation Everywhere Your Apps and Data Lives - HPE ProLiant Gen11 Compute
This video communicates that the HPE ProLiant is an ideal solution for hybrid engineering environments as it accelerates innovation.
Name your top 3 ransomware recovery challenges. 🤔 Contoso Tech's ransomware recovery experts can help you meet them with advice, support and flexible @VMware DRaaS services and solutions. Reply to learn more. @VMware
Name your top 3 ransomware recovery challenges. 🤔
Contoso Tech's ransomware recovery experts can help you meet them with advice, support and flexible @VMware DRaaS services and solutions. Reply to learn more.
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Exploring new opportunities with AI in education
Microsoft Education is using AI to solve critical problems in education. Learn how Microsoft tools are empowering schools around the world to personalize learning, increase productivity and improve operational efficiency. Read the Microsoft Education Blog post, "Exploring new opportunities with AI in Education," and imagine the possibilities for your school.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Empower the Do-Everything, From-Anywhere Workforce
Before the hybrid workspace explosion, employees could get by using a small personal laptop to work on light tasks and emails outside the office. Now, those little machines are not nearly the answer. Download this eBook to find out what's needed to equip staff in today's demanding hybrid era.
West Sayville Fire Department Leads the Way With Interactive Displays
This customer story showcases how the Samsung displays helped the West Sayville Fire Department overcome the challenges of static signage.
Understanding Zerto HPE Data Protection
HPE and Zerto as leaders in data protection—and in this video, you'll see how Zerto works to deliver rapid recovery in the event of ransomware, human error, or hardware failures.
Monday, October 14, 2024
HEINEKEN connects employees with information across the company using Azure AI Services
Many forward-thinking corporations are using technology to build connections between its management and the information they need to make impactful, data-driven decisions. Read this insightful customer story about how Heineken uses Azure OpenAI to bring innovation to its business processes.
Annnouncing new Windows 11 innovation, with features for secure, efficient IT management and intuitive user experience
Microsoft is committed to delivering continuous innovation to Windows 11. In this article, Microsoft showcases many of the new privacy, security and accessibility features that Microsoft has added to Windows 11 this year.
Find out what new innovations are available to you in Windows 11.
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Breakthrough the confusion using the innovative #Microsoft Copilot+PCs! These are uniquely designed and optimized in both hardware and software to enhance your AI experience. Reply for an eye-opening demo.
Discover what's possible with Copilot+ PC
Get to know the world's fastest, most intelligent Windows computers ever built. Copilot+PCs are specifically designed to keep pace with AI innovations from the chipset level through the operating system. Watch this video highlighting how Copilot+PCs are destined to be an integral part of everyday life. And, when you're ready for the Copilot+PC experience IRL, reach out to Contoso Tech, your reliable Microsoft partner.
Repair | Surface Laptop Studio
Microsoft Surface devices are easy to repair—and that includes the Surface Laptop Studio 2. Check out this video to see how easy it is to repair these devices (and save money on replacements or upgrades)!
Sunday, October 13, 2024
City of Vancouver Shines Light on AWS Security
This customer story features a talk by the cybersecurity manager for the City of Vancouver. It covers various aspects, such as financial considerations in the public sector, architectural changes, legal requirements, and the importance of putting security in a business context.
Watermarking in Azure Virtual Desktop
Watermarking with screen capture protection helps prevent sensitive information from being captured on client endpoints. When you enable watermarking, QR code watermarks appear as part of remote desktops. Learn how in this article from Microsoft.
Open your possibilities with Red Hat
Opportunities for business value span the entire IT organization from traditional workloads and applications to new technology integrations and deployments.
Read this eBook to learn how to boost innovation and growth in your organization with Red Hat open-source solutions.
Announcing Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companion
With the convergence of chat interfaces and large language models, you can now use natural language to interact with AI-enabled applications and chatbots.
Microsoft has been building AI-powered copilots into our most popular products - making coding more efficient with GitHub, transforming productivity at work with Microsoft 365, redefining search with Bing and Edge and delivering contextual value that works across your apps and PC with Windows.
Read this article on the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot and how it can meet your company's needs.
Dell Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Reducing climate change, curbing pollution and working for social justice and equity is a concern of organizations worldwide. Dell Technologies is taking action today to deliver a better world tomorrow with its environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs both inside and outside the company.
Download Dell's latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report to learn how many ways Dell is dedicated to making the world a better place.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
Planning for CDP Success: A guided journey
As marketers shift their focus to hyper-personalized omnichannel messaging that fits with consumers' hybrid digital/physical shopping experiences, it's more important than ever to have the right technology in place. That's why marketers are turning to customer data platforms (CDPs) to help them manage these multiple channels and media for maximum effect.
Read this guide to learn why CDPs are in demand and becoming a customer marketing necessity.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights Guided Tour
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights reimagines how teams manage and act on customer data. From a comprehensive 360-degree view to real-time journey orchestration, learn how to harness next-gen AI for deeper insights and stronger customer relationships.
5 Principles for a Smarter Data Center
This insightful eBrochure unveils the HPE Aruba approach to designing smarter, future-ready data centers, empowering businesses to stay at the forefront of innovation and efficiency.
Securing Federal Display Technology: What Every IT Buyer Needs To Know
This eBook discusses the advantages and vulnerabilities of HD displays and the importance of implementing strong security measures.
View: Securing Federal Display Technology: What Every IT Buyer Needs To Know
The Gorilla Guide to Real-Time Ransomware Detection and Recovery
With HPE Zerto, you'll have a single solution that addresses the shortcomings of traditional disaster recovery methods. Check out this eGuide to learn more about real-time ransomware detection and recovery.
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Friday, October 11, 2024
Why HCI is Important in Hybrid Cloud Environments
This infographic emphasizes the significance of HCIs in hybrid cloud environments.
SOC Modernization and the Role of XDR
This report shares insight into trends related to modernizing security operations centers to keep up with the volume of security alerts.
Trusted Security by Design - HPE ProLiant Gen11
This video emphasizes the importance of choosing the right computing solution to ensure the security of the infrastructure.
Repair | Surface Go 4
The Surface Go 4 offers a variety of benefits—including an easily repairable design, which helps you save money on repairs and maintenance. Check out this video to learn more.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
AWS Cloud Security
This new video emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive data, complying with regulations, and defending against cyber threats.
Reinventing Microsoft's Employee Experience for a Hybrid World
Explore Microsoft's transformative journey to a secure and empowering hybrid work environment. Get lessons learned by the tech leader when it transformed employee experience and made strategic investments in technologies like Microsoft Viva, Teams, Azure Digital Twins and the Power Platform to foster innovation and collaboration among employees working remotely and in-office. Read the case study for tips on how to apply these lessons to your organization's hybrid work strategy.
Securing the Enterprise Workforce
With its dedicated AI engine, Snapdragon® compute platforms enable features like dynamic noise suppression, background blur and advanced auto-framing to run concurrently — without draining your battery or slowing down your laptop.
Learn more: Download the Snapdragon solution brief. 👉
Overcome the Top 5 Challenges of Ransomware Recovery
Ransomware attacks are shockingly frequent. In fact, an attempted ransomware attack happens every 11 seconds, costing victims $4.54 million each, on average.
VMware Ransomware Recovery for VMware Cloud DR is a purpose-built ransomware recovery-as-a-service (RRaaS) solution that provides end-to-end protection at scale.
Download this infographic to learn the top five challenges in ransomware recovery and how VMware's solutions help overcome them.
Original HP Cartridge Security
Did you know that inserting a generic-brand ink cartridge into your printer is similar to using an unknown flash drive in your laptop? Both have the potential of wreaking havoc in your systems and stealing valuable data. Watch this eye-opening video by HP showing how Original HP office printer cartridges enhance your cyber security strategy.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Chromebook Vero 712 - Sustainable Learning
See and do more with the Acer Chromebook Vero 712. This 3:2 aspect ratio Chromebook for schools features a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor that enables students to do coding on their Chromebooks faster than ever before.
Watch this video on the best features of the Vero 712.
Azure OpenAI Service: 10 ways generative AI is transforming businesses
Generative AI is proving to be an essential tool in many industries, creating realistic images and videos that enhance the customer experience. Read this enlightening blog about the ten ways generative AI is being used by organizations to transform their operations and drive growth.
Westpac transforms IT and enables secure, inclusive, flexible work with Windows 11 Enterprise
Westpac, one of the largest banks in Australia, wanted to improve support for its more than 40,000 people, including its hybrid workforce, by transforming its IT environment.
In 2023, the bank chose a solution based on Windows 11 Enterprise E5 and Microsoft cloud services which has since improved user experience for staff and supported secure flexible work that is inclusive of all work styles.
Read the story.
Best practices for information lifecycle and storage management in education
Leading K-12 technology solution provider, PowerSchool, uses Microsoft's Azure OpenAI to personalize learning. Teachers say they have more time for instruction and students are learning more. Watch the video to see for yourself.
View: Best practices for information lifecycle and storage management in education
Malware distributor Storm-0324 facilitates ransomware access
Are you prepared for attacks from cybercrime groups like Storm-0324 that infiltrate networks and act as distributors for other attack payloads such as ransomware? Understanding cybercriminal tactics is an important step in fighting them. Read this Microsoft article analyzing Storm-0324 tools, tactics and procedures (TTPs) and documented attacks. Learn how Microsoft Defender helps to identify threats such as these and mitigate their impact.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Gartner Forecasts 39% of Global Knowledge Workers Will Work Hybrid by the End of 2023
With 39% of global knowledge workers going hybrid, the future of work is now. This article highlighting Gartner research on global knowledge workers provides insight on trends and an overview of strategies you can adopt to make this inevitable shift at your organization. Read the article for a deeper look including why flexibility, collaboration and human-centric design are so important.
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Modernizing IT with a Modern OS
Modern organizations need modern IT practices to keep pace in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.
Check out this infographic to see how Red Hat Enterprise Linux allows organizations to manage applications and workloads with the same tools and services no matter the location, all within a secure and reliable IT environment.
Don't forget the details when reviewing your #cybersecurity. Original @HP Ink Cartridges contain tamper-resistant HP firmware to help protect your system. RT to hear more from our HP experts.
Don't forget the details when reviewing your #cybersecurity. Original @HP Ink Cartridges contain tamper-resistant HP firmware to help protect your system. RT to hear more from our HP experts.
Intelligence at Work Windows 11 Pro
Monday, October 7, 2024
Our commitement to sustainability drives impact
This short video highlights Dell's commitment to energy-efficient data center solutions and carbon-free data center services with Dell PowerEdge servers accelerated by Intel® Xeon®.
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Strengthen your security posture with Managed Detection and Response
This data sheet highlights Dell's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service delivering 24/7 monitoring to detect, respond to, and neutralize cyber threats in real-time. Download your complimentary copy showing how Dell's MDR leverages advanced threat intelligence, skilled experts and automation to safeguard critical business assets. Contact us to learn how Contoso Tech can help you get started with an MDR service that best suits your needs.
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SAS Provides Leading Customer Data Platform Capabilities
The SAS Customer Intelligence 360 customer data platform provides a wealth of features to help marketers and customer experience specialists personalize the customer journey.
See this infographic for an at-a-glance of main SAS CDP features as well as customer results and testimonials.
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A New AI era at work
To take full advantage of the AI revolution, you'll need PCs and devices optimized to use it. For insights into what that looks like, read this informative eBook showing how Copilot + PCs are designed specifically to enhance employee productivity, collaboration and security using AI from the chip level on up.
You can learn more about the capabilities of Copilot + PC devices by reaching out to the Microsoft experts at Contoso Tech for a hands-on demo.
Vattenfall Streamlines service, scaled for sustainability and growth with Dynamics 365
Vattenfall AB, a leading European energy provider, embarked on a transformative journey using Microsoft Dynamics 365. This case dives into how they optimized sales, services, and customer engagement, fostering trust and aligning with their Net Zero goals. Discover their success story and how Dynamics 365 can reshape your customer insights.
Managed Detection and Response Pro Plus
This infographic highlights the benefits of upgrading to MDR Pro Plus from Dell. Download it for a comparison of MDR Pro Plus to other Dell MDR packages as well as an overview of the key security benefits of the Pro Plus version. Contact us for an introduction to Dell Technologies' MDR offerings from Contoso Tech
Surface Laptop Studio 2 Fact Sheet
This document details the laptop's specifications and how it is the perfect creative outlet for businesses.
Introducing Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft PCs are meeting the challenge of AI with Copilot + PCs. Watch this dynamic video showing how Copilot-equipped computers are powered by processors capable of 40 trillion ops per second, and are a perfect complement for users looking to incorporate features like all-day battery life, sharper graphics and easier multi-tasking. Get a close-up look at Copilot + PCs by reaching out to Contoso Tech, your knowledgeable Microsoft partner.
Microsoft recognized as a leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service
Remote and hybrid workspaces were thought to be temporary solutions to productivity during the pandemic, but now we see that organizations are embracing flexible hybrid schedules for their employees. Read this Microsoft 365 blog about how Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Seven key insights from the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
Cybercriminals are coming for data, and they're using more types of attacks against organizations like yours.
Protecting your organization starts with understanding the threats you face. Reducing the mean time to detect a breach can make all the difference in how effectively your organization recovers from one.
Read the seven key insights from the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report with a link to the full report in this infographic.
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Microsoft a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service
Before you buy a desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) solution, you need to know the pros and cons of the leading solutions. Read the full report on Gartner 's Magic Quadrant for DaaS vendors — which includes digital workspace leaders like Microsoft Virtual Desktop.
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Industrial information as a service & cloud computing are transforming sustainability
Industrial information as a service helps enterprises eliminate internal and external data silos to achieve a more efficient and sustainable value chain.
Breach Protection Infographic: See More to Secure More
With Cisco Breach Protection, you can take control of your security operations. Check out this infographic to learn more.
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Latest 2023 TravelMate B Series Laptops and Chromebooks for Education
Secure, dependable and built for learning - our latest TravelMate B Series laptops and Chromebooks are loaded with features that make sure you get the most out of the classroom.
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Saturday, October 5, 2024
CEO says these 3 A.I. tools can make you more efficient at work: They're going to be 'truly disruptive'
Tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can make writing emails, meeting agendas and PowerPoints much quicker.
Cybersecurity Sucks And Here's Why: Three Truths To Accept
If we shift our thinking to the current reality and ask ourselves the right questions, being in cybersecurity doesn't have to suck.
Enterprises Cautiously Assess the Risks of Adopting Generative AI
Citigroup hosted a CIO/CTO forum to gauge enterprise interest in adopting generative AI.
How to Redesign Your Office for the New World of Work
Employers calling for a return to the office could realize better outcomes by ensuring their offices are conducive to the new work landscape.
Maximize cloud ROI—free consultation
New cloud computing tech can help take your business to the next level—but as you know, not all cloud solutions deliver the results you want. We can help you maximize cloud ROI. Book a free call today.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Improve processes with AI—free demo
If process inefficiencies are hampering your ability to grow and innovate, you could benefit from an AI powered solution designed to streamline and improve business processes. Schedule a free demo today.
Book a free audit of your cybersecurity strategy
Is your cybersecurity strategy optimized to meet today's most dangerous threats? Schedule a free audit to find out.
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Separate AI fact from fiction—free consultation
The hype surrounding AI can overcomplicate the decision on AI adoption. Schedule a consultation with one of our experts to determine which AI solutions can help your business thrive.
Book a free consultation on optimizing your hybrid work model
If your hybrid work environment isn't delivering the results you expected, book a meeting with one of our hybrid work enablement experts to discover opportunities for improvement.
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
Ready for small business Wi-Fi
Discover how you can leverage Aruba Instant On—and finally cross "fix the Wi-Fi" off your to-do list for good. This video has the details you need.
Signage, Retail and the Consumer Experience
Samsung digital signage for retail gives you the power to improve the consumer experience. In this video, you'll get the chance to learn about current trends in display technology—like interactive kiosk displays, LED technology, and more.
Aruba.it Racing
This video tells the story of the longstanding partnership between Ducati and Lenovo and how it has gone beyond just cloud infrastructure.
The New Way to Secure the Hybrid Workforce
This is no time to be caught sleeping while cyber criminals sharpen their tools and scheme, day and night, to break into your systems. Download this eye-opening report from HP Wolf Security highlighting four principles to protect your vulnerable hybrid workforce and solutions to keep your valuable digital assets safe.
Lynk & Co is "changing mobility forever" with a customer-focused business driven by Dynamics 365
Lynk & Co, driven by a mission to change mobility forever, uses Microsoft Dynamics 365 to deliver unmatched customer experiences. From offering flexible vehicle acquisition methods to launching community-centered clubs, discover how this company revolutionized market strategy. Get the story.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Windows 11 Security Guide: Powerful Security by Design
Windows 11 is designed with layers of security enabled by default, so you can focus on your work, not your security settings. Out-of-the-box features such as credential safeguards, malware shields and application protection led to a reported 58% drop in security incidents.
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Amazon Textract: Automatically Extract Printed Text, Handwriting, Layout Elements, and Data From Any Document
This web link describes the benefits of Amazon Textract and how it over-delivers by understanding and extracting specific data from documents.
The Cloud Can Solve America's AI Problems
Washington doesn't have to restrict chip exports to control the technology's future development.
Endpoint security is an essential element of your Zero Trust journey
Implicit trust is a one-and-done approach to security — once authenticated, users roam freely around the network. It's not enough in today's security landscape. Zero trust replaces it, giving organizations more control over their IT environment.
Get this eBook to learn more about the basics of zero trust, how and why it works, and why endpoint security is such an essential element of zero trust.
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Unlocking the power of collaboration
As innovations shape a changing workplace landscape, certain core business priorities remain. Your organization needs to bring people together to strategize, solve problems, and plan for business initiatives and growth. In an increasingly hybridized work environment, it's more important than ever to find ways to stay connected, increase efficiency and boost productivity — all while keeping costs under control. Enter Microsoft Teams Rooms, a Microsoft Teams innovation that removes the barriers between locations and people to delivery hybrid meeting experiences that improve equity and inclusion with tools that work the same anywhere. The eBook, "Unlocking the power of collaboration," provides insight. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook to discover how your organization can maximize hybrid work with Microsoft Teams Rooms.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Red Hat subscription management: Simple Content Access Explained
With infrastructure to manage, customers to support and management to answer to, who has time to worry about handling Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscriptions? Fortunately, it's not necessary.
Read this blog for information on Simple Content Access (SCA), a capability that simplifies the behavior of entitlement tooling, making consumption of Red Hat subscription content simpler.
HP Original Toner Cartridges with TerraJet technology
Your office tech must address the needs of the 21st Century. So why use old-fashioned printer cartridges? Watch this inspiring video about the advantages of TerraJet toner cartridges by HP, the high-performance cartridges that use less plastic while providing sharper images and built-in security.
The missing piece of the AI puzzle - process intelligence
By pairing AI with Process Intelligence (PI) businesses tap into an enablement layer that powers enterprise-wide solutions capable of transforming diverse industries for good. Cong Yu of Celonis shares some real-world examples.
Why The New U.S. National Cybersecurity Strategy Is At Risk
Though generally praised by the cybersecurity community, the strategy itself is rather ambitious and holistic in approach.
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