Friday, January 31, 2025
Copilot can help employees use Microsoft 365 productivity apps more efficiently!
Secure, Connected Employees, Resilient Agencies
Hybrid and remote work are trends that are here to stay, but it's critical for IT leaders to make sure their technology is keeping up with employee needs. Read this infographic outlining some of the latest tools and solutions to maintain hybrid workforce security, productivity and collaboration.
Working out the blueprint for a successful hybrid workplace isn't easy! Reply to start of conversation with one of Contoso Tech's @HP experts to see what priorities are best for your organization.
Working out the blueprint for a successful hybrid workplace isn't easy! Reply to start of conversation with one of Contoso Tech's @HP experts to see what priorities are best for your organization.
Finance in the fast lane
With over MYR81 billion in assets under administration, Malaysia-based AHAM Capital serves a diverse client base that includes corporates, institutions, pension funds, and high net-worth individuals.
Read this customer story for details about how AHAM, with the help of Azure API Management boldly embraced digitization by shifting its operations to the Microsoft Azure cloud, transformed its total operation and digitized 75% of all transactions in just eight months.
Ready to make the move to MS Azure Cloud? MS Cloud techspert Contoso Tech can get you started.
Why businesses choose Microsoft Power Platform
There's overwhelming evidence that companies that encourage digital skills throughout their organization by giving staff innovative tools, increase efficiency and gain a competitive advantage.
Watch this quick video for an overview of how the Microsoft Power Platform empowers these critical capabilities.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Prevasio cloud security
Prevasio CNAPP gives you an extensive view of your east-west and north-south traffic. It empowers you to detect both configuration and IaaS network risks, identify drift from safe setups, and spot risky behavior in container apps—all without agents.
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. ⏩
HPE Edgeline EL8000 Animation
This video describes how the HPE Edgeline EL8000 brings military-grade computing to the extreme edge. Tested to military specifications and optimized for size, weight, and power, it provides high compute power in hostile environments, extreme temperatures, and other adverse conditions.
What can Generative AI do for you? Free demo.
Book a free demo with an AI expert at Contoso Tech to discover the latest generative AI solutions that can take your business to the next level.
A free consultation on the cloud solution that's right for your business
With so many cloud solutions on the market, how do you decide which solution will address your unique business needs? Schedule a free consultation with a cloud expert at Contoso Tech to assess your options.
View: A free consultation on the cloud solution that's right for your business
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Identify your biggest security gaps—free consultation
If you're using ChatGPT or another relatively new AI powered tool, you're a prime target for cybercriminals eager to exploit the new tech's security gaps. To determine what you can do about it, schedule a free consultation with one of our experts.
Explore the solutions that'll take your business to the next level—free demo
Keeping up with the rapidly changing tech landscape can be overwhelming. We can help you sort through the newest solutions tailored to your business's needs. Book a free consultation today.
View: Explore the solutions that'll take your business to the next level—free demo
Empower your hybrid employees—free consultation
As you refine your hybrid work model, we can work with you to ensure you have the tech solutions vital for hybrid work success. Schedule a free consultation for details.
Audio for UNC's dream classroom
From the moment he started teaching 10 years ago, Gary Kayye knew the traditional classroom was a poor fit for his tech-savvy students. Discover what happened when he got the chance to design his dream classroom and how Nureva helped him realize his vision.
Title Surface in Financial Services
Discover how Surface devices can help you make the shift to hybrid work in financial services—while mitigating risk. This datasheet has the details.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Build an efficient IT foundation for modern business success
Success in a digital world requires IT modernization.
Read this eBook to learn what IT modernization is, and why flexible, open platforms are key to achieving it.
View: Build an efficient IT foundation for modern business success
Big data market will be worth $400bn by 2030, driven by AI and ML
The big data world is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by the integration of advanced technologies such as machine learning, AI, and data analytics
Cloud first is dead—cloud smart is what's happening now
Not every application is meant for the cloud. Enterprises need to make optimal use of their on-prem infrastructure at the same time they leverage the benefits of public cloud.
100K ChatGPT logins have been leaked on dark web, cybersecurity firm warns
Login credentials for OpenAI's ChatGPT have flooded the dark web, with over 100,000 being put online in the past 12 months according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
Enterprise Software's Laggards: Firms Growing Slowly And Still Burning Cash
It's the age-old refrain in American business: You have to spend money to make money. And it's particularly true of the tech industry, where startups pour millions into untested new businesses and technologies. Investors usually don't mind companies burning cash as long as they're growing ...
Monday, January 27, 2025
Are hybrid work models here to stay?
It's been over three years since in-office work was upended by the Covid-19 pandemic, but many companies are still refining their hybrid and remote models fo...
Stay in the flow with premium laptop performance
Stay in the flow with premium laptop performance, prolonged battery life, AI accelerated experiences and modern security solutions - all on Snapdragon laptops.
Hybrid Cloud Strategy - Five Leaders, Two Minutes
This concise, impactful video features industry leaders who share their insights on the hybrid cloud's strategic value.
Supporting Device Needs for Financial Services
The diverse Surface portfolio features devices designed to support a range of needs in the financial services industry. Check out this eBrochure to find the right devices for hybrid workers in finance.
Microphone Mist technology roundtable | Nureva audio
A video of passionate audio experts - including Nureva customers - discussing whether Microphone Mist technology is just marketing fluff.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Red Hat and Lenovo Linux for SAP Solutions
Discover how to increase operational efficiency and improve business processes with Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP on Lenovo servers. Find out more in this solution brief.
Boosting people-first productivity
Hybrid employees tend to be happier, and consequently more productive. However, how can you keep up the productivity momentum? Look at this insightful solution brief summarizing how to tailor technology to employees' needs and give them the tools and solutions that help your teams work productively, securely and collaboratively no matter where they work.
The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Windows PCs for Business
This report by Forrester Consulting evaluates the benefits of Microsoft Windows-based PCs vs non-Windows desktops and devices. Forrester evaluated savings on IT support, hardware expenses and third-party licenses and examined other important potential benefits of deploying Windows PCs vs alternative endpoint devices.
The report also provides a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of Windows PCs on their organization as compared to refreshing with alternative end-point PCs and devices. Download the report, "The Total Economic ImpactTM of Microsoft Windows PCs for Business."
View: The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Windows PCs for Business
Onward with security that lets HUG HUB bring insurance into the digital age
Windows 11 Pro is more than just a simple upgrade from Windows 10. Read this absorbing customer story about how HUG HUB, an innovative London-based insurance platform, has used Windows 11 Pro to build its successful portal allowing customers to buy and manage policies on their own.
View: Onward with security that lets HUG HUB bring insurance into the digital age
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Do you have a #GenerativeAI wish list, i.e., is there an operational need that you would like AI to eventually address?
Do you have a #GenerativeAI wish list, i.e., is there an operational need that you would like AI to eventually address?
How satisfied are you with your current #cloudcomputing capabilities? What are some of your biggest cloud performance issues and what specifically would you like your cloud solution to do better?
How satisfied are you with your current #cloudcomputing capabilities? What are some of your biggest cloud performance issues and what specifically would you like your cloud solution to do better?
Are you more concerned about the security vulnerabilities in new AI solutions than in traditional tech products? We'd love your feedback! #AIrisk
Are you more concerned about the security vulnerabilities in new AI solutions than in traditional tech products? We'd love your feedback!
#AIrisk
What's the one #techtrend that you think will have the biggest impact on your industry or business?
What's the one #techtrend that you think will have the biggest impact on your industry or business?
Over the last year at your organization, have more workers returned to the office or is the percentage of #remoteworkers holding steady?
Over the last year at your organization, have more workers returned to the office or is the percentage of #remoteworkers holding steady?
Friday, January 24, 2025
Your people work everywhere. Does your print solution?
In today's disrupted workplace employee teams are often spread miles apart, often leading to confusion over printing, over-printing documents, security over printing documents at home, etc. If this sounds like your situation, read this solution brief outlining the advantages of HP Managed Print Services to help you design a printing strategy that works for everyone, no matter where they work.
View: Your people work everywhere. Does your print solution?
Verve HD Hybrid Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Tune out distractions and Focus on what's important with Verve HD Hybrid ANC Wireless Headphones for an immersive experience Performance - We designed our Verve HD Hybrid Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones with the Qualcomm aptX HD Sound Codec for a truly immersive experience. Enjoy listening to the finer details of
Turning Data Into Intelligence With Hybrid Cloud
This thought leadership document discusses how hybrid cloud architectures empower businesses to analyze vast data to uncover actionable insights.
Simplify Large-Room Audio: a whitepaper by Frost & Sullivan
A recent Frost & Sullivan survey shows that 90% of organizations are supporting hybrid work in some capacity. As a result, most meetings have at least one remote participant. Leadership-with IT managers— must fully harness the power of advanced audio- video collaboration to ensure that remote working and learning is not compromised.
There is a growing need for simple yet scalable solutions in large spaces that eliminate the cost and complexities of traditional pro AV and enable easy management of all rooms, without sacrificing performance.
View: Simplify Large-Room Audio: a whitepaper by Frost & Sullivan
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Improving Federal Operations With AI at the Edge
This document explores how government organizations can leverage AI at the edge to maximize operational data, accelerate decision-making, and optimize asset maintenance—all with the robust support of HPE Edgeline systems, C3 AI, and Intel.
Red Hat and Lenovo for SAP
With Lenovo and Red Hat, you can get optimal performance for SAP through SAP-certified operating systems, servers, storage, and endpoints. Check out this solution brief to learn more.
Three Big Bets on the Future of AI
At the upcoming SingleStore Now conference, developers will get hands-on sessions on how to build and scale compelling enterprise-ready gen AI applications
Infuse responsible AI tools and practices into your LLMOps
It's critical to have responsible principles like transparency and safety built into a generative AI solution. If this concerns you, read this timely blog about how Microsoft uses cutting-edge ideas from research combined with the best practices about policy and customer feedback to build and integrate responsible tools into its AI portfolio.
There's Substance to Cloud Computing Rebound
Cloud computing stocks and the related exchange traded funds like WCLD are proving resurgent.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Prompt injection attacks threaten AI chatbots
Top cybersecurity news: UK agency warns against prompt injection attacks; Data breaches continue to climb; Japan's cybersecurity agency suffers breach.
5 Trends Shaping the Public Sector's Technological Transformation
State and local agencies must pay particular attention to these requirements as more embrace cloud services, artificial intelligence and other technologies in the year ahead.
Companies like Goldman Sachs may want workers back in the office full-time, but most US execs think hybrid working is here to stay
US executives predict growth of remote and hybrid work over the next five years, the Survey of Business Uncertainty found.
Dell EcoLoop Bags - Designed with the Environment in Mind
Designed for on-the-go productivity and protection, the Dell EcoLoop carrying cases are made of eco-conscious materials. The Dell EcoLoop™ label identifies products which are manufactured with select materials and/or processes that help reduce the environmental impact compared to traditional industry methods.
Watch this Dell video to learn more.
10 top Windows 11 Pro device features
Check out the Premium Device Guide for a detailed look at the top 10 features and capabilities of Windows 11 Pro devices that that will help elevate every workstyle in your organization.
These include options that fit all user types, while providing best-in-class security, manageability, and productivity through Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise and Microsoft 365.
What's more, Forrester reported a 250% ROI on average for Windows 11 devices with Microsoft 365.
So, check it out.
Then contact Contoso Tech for assistance selecting the best Windows 11 Pro devices for your organization.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Introducing Snapdragon X Elite: Built for AI
Immerse yourself and your employees in a new era of enhanced productivity, seamless communication, and unbridled creativity—powered by Snapdragon X Elite with an integrated Qualcomm Hexagon NPU. Get inspired by this Snapdragon video.
Pulse HD Hybrid ANC Wireless Earbuds
We designed our Pulse ANC Hybrid True Wireless Headphones with some of the most popular features consumers sought after while eliminating the less practical ones. Giving you one of the best performing products in its class.
Say hello to the new Microsoft Teams
Keeping hybrid employees connected no matter where they work is essential for collaboration and your organization's overall productivity. Download this helpful infographic showcasing the new Microsoft Teams app, the quick and seamless upgrade that allows for faster chat and meetings features while using 50% less energy.
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.
How is your organization ensuring its IT infrastructure is future-ready? Reply to exchange ideas on what an IT modernization initiative involves.
How is your organization ensuring its IT infrastructure is future-ready? Reply to exchange ideas on what an IT modernization initiative involves.
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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Monday, January 20, 2025
Introducing Copilot in Windows 11, new AI tools, and more
The new Windows 11 update brings nearly 200 new features to your business, but the most exciting is your everyday AI assistant: Microsoft Copilot. Watch this engaging video highlighting how using Microsoft Copilot will add to your Windows 11 experience and increase your productivity and efficiency.
Big tech bets billions on machine learning tools
In this edition of This Week in AI, we cover DeepMind's robot-controlling AI, transcription app Otter getting into the chatbot game, and more.
The Future is in the Cloud
6 Key Reasons Why Cloud Computing Is Critical to the Future of Technology
Sunday, January 19, 2025
NSA, FBI, and CISA Release Cybersecurity Information Sheet on Deepfake Threats
The growing threat from so-called "synthetic media", including deepfakes, presents unique challenges for organizations across every industry. Here's what you need to know:
The Top 5 Tech Trends In 2024 Everyone Must Be Ready For
Dive into the must-know tech trends for 2024: From the transformative potential of generative AI and the phygital convergence reshaping our reality.
The demand for hybrid work is only growing, according to a new Deloitte report
Remote education is also gaining in popularity.
Dell Technologies is a First-Generation EPEAT Climate+ Champion
Dell Technologies was recently named one of the first-ever Global Electronics Council's (GEC) new EPEAT Climate+ Champions.
EPEAT Climate+ is a third-party recognition of a company's sustainability initiatives and their reduction of the environmental impact of our products
While the tech industry is working at full speed to develop more environmentally sustainable products and services, Dell is clearly a leader, with the industry's widest portfolio of EPEAT Climate+ designated product types under EPEAT.
Read the story on Dell's blog. 👉
What top features do you look for in a laptop for your employees? Microsoft Windows 11 Pro has what you need to help your workforce work more comfortably and productively. Hit reply for assistance selecting the Windows 11 Pro laptops that best suit your organization's needs.
What top features do you look for in a laptop for your employees? Microsoft Windows 11 Pro has what you need to help your workforce work more comfortably and productively.
Hit reply for assistance selecting the Windows 11 Pro laptops that best suit your organization's needs.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Get everything you need from a printer-and more!
Your father's printers did just that - print, probably in black and white. RT to hear about why your business needs a smart, reliable and sustainable @HP printer fleet to complement the high performance of your hybrid workforce.
Friday, January 17, 2025
The digital divide, rural businesses, and cloud computing
Rural businesses lack easy access to high-speed internet and thus cloud-based resources, causing vast disadvantages that affect the overall economy.
Can enterprise tech redeem itself with generative AI?
In the second part of my interview with Dr. Vishal Sikka, founder and CEO of Vianai Systems, we discuss a novel question: can enterprise tech redeem itself with generative AI? Sikka also shares the top questions customers should ask - to separate solid generative AI vendors from pretenders.
DOD's Cyber Workforce Implementation Plan Will Target Talent Gap
Using its recent Cyber Workforce Strategy as a foundation, the department will lay out six initiatives to address its growing cyber needs.
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.
Watch the introductory video. 👉
HPE Compute Security Explainer Video
HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers are designed to remove complexity with built-in security features that give you both protection—and confidence in that protection. Watch this video to learn more.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Lenovo DE Series Storage for Video Surveillance
With Lenovo DE Series storage solutions, you can reap the advantages of simple sizing, reliability at scale, and more—perfect for a video surveillance environment. Read this solution brief to learn more.
Get the ultimate hybrid work platform.
Get the ultimate hybrid work platform. @Snapdragon platforms power rich, fast, and intelligent laptop experiences with premium performance, incredible battery life, enterprise-grade security, and lightning-fast connectivity.
NAIT optimizes its print environment for an improved customer experience
What happened when the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), one of Western Canada's largest post-secondary schools, searched for a more efficient, secure and greener printing solution? They found HP, which helped them reimagine what printing could be like. Watch this video about how HP has enabled NAIT to be at the forefront of their print transformation.
Taking your organization to the next level
The hybrid work revolution continues to roll forward, as more organizations see the value of flexible workspaces for their employees. Find out what works for the most successful businesses by checking out this eBook about the five key objectives to ensure your hybrid teams are productive, secure and collaborative.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Lantronix Datasheet Set - SISPM1040-582-LRT and SM24TBT2DPB
In this set of datasheets, you can have the specs on hand for Lantonix's Ethernet PoE++ Switches.
The SISPM1040-582-LRT is a switch suitable for connecting and powering devices in hardened environments.
SM24TBT2DPB Series is great for supplying power and connectivity to lighting and other smart building IoT devices.
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No matter how advanced and expensive your IP camera is, a video surveillance system can fail spectacularly if supported by poor infrastructure.
Read the blog by TP Link—a leading provider of wireless networking products—to learn how PoE switches deliver superior surveillance by:
Supporting data and power transmissions up to 250 m away—perfect for surveillance camera deployment in large areas
Guaranteeing the quality of sensitive applications like video monitoring in critical business areas
Isolating broadcast storm for higher security and performance
The consultants at Contoso Tech, are ready to discuss flexible pricing and implementation options with Lantronix. solutions
View: Lantronix Datasheet Set - SISPM1040-582-LRT and SM24TBT2DPB
Latest on Ransomware and Phishing Attacks
Organizations must have a clear grasp of the current threat landscape in order to develop an effective email security strategy. In this discussion, Proofpoint
Streamline cloud management—free demo
If you're concerned that you don't have the talent or resources to get the most out of cloud computing, we can help you implement a cost-effective cloud solution that doesn't require extensive training. Book a free demo and see for yourself.
An AI solution that won't let you down—free demo
Skeptical about whether that shiny new AI solution will deliver the automation results you want, while ensuring data privacy compliance? Schedule a demo of an AI tool designed to address both goals.
A complimentary consultation on securing the hybrid workforce
Securing your distributed workforce shouldn't blow up your budget. The key is consolidating legacy systems and investing in highly efficient, AI-powered security solutions that enable automation. Schedule a free consultation to learn more.
View: A complimentary consultation on securing the hybrid workforce
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
SQL Server Everywhere: Platform Choices Enrich Data-driven Businesses
More SQL data is moving to the cloud, and containers and virtualization are on the upswing.
In this report, see why more SQL server sites are adopting Linux for the flexibility and agility required by modern data environments.
View: SQL Server Everywhere: Platform Choices Enrich Data-driven Businesses
Hotel Marcel & Sinclair Digita
The hotel owner had an ambitious goal of creating a model for environmental sustainability by building a net-zero energy hotel that would operate entirely on the energy it creates.
Supported by Lantronix's Smart Managed Gigabit Power over Ethernet++ (PoE++) switch, the hotel generates 100 percent of its own electricity and energy to power, automate and control all of its electrical systems
How is your organization addressing the pervasive #ransomwarethreat? Is there a specific anti-ransomware solution you've implemented, or do you depend on a general cybersecurity solution to mitigate all cyber risk?
How is your organization addressing the pervasive #ransomwarethreat? Is there a specific anti-ransomware solution you've implemented, or do you depend on a general cybersecurity solution to mitigate all cyber risk?
How to use a CASB to manage shadow IT
Shadow IT makes organizations vulnerable to threats and other disruptions. Learn how to use a CASB to manage shadow IT in your network.
The Difference Between a Good Tech Product and a Great One
Josh Hart, chief product and technology officer of YuLife, shares how emotions play a part in building better tech products that users love.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Enterprise Security in our New Era of Hybrid Work
Consolidating security systems is vital to optimizing defenses against today's advanced threats. See why and discover the other strategic imperatives in the new cybersecurity ecosystem.
Zerto Cost Calculator
What is the financial impact of IT downtime on your business? Follow this link and use this downtime cost calculator from HPE Zerto to find out.
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.
Save with Microsoft Promo on Surface Laptop 5
This flyer highlights the Surface Laptop 5's retail price and features, including lightning-fast productivity, sleek portability, an enhanced camera for better video calls, and built-in security.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Dell PC-as-a-Service Executive Summary
While software-as-a-service and infrastructure-as-a-service are well known cloud services, Dell Technologies has launched something new: a PC-as-a-Service package for enterprise customers. PCaaS comes with the modern Dell Intel devices of your choice, and custom software and services on a monthly subscription basis.
To determine the potential costs and benefits of PCaaS, Forrester Consulting conducted a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study. The report examines the potential return on investment (ROI) that enterprises may realize with Dell APEX PCaaS.
Download your complimentary copy of the report to review the results of the TEI evacuation and measurable benefits of PC-as-a-Service.
Global State of Customer Service Sophistication
Microsoft's "Global State of Customer Service Sophistication" explores the crucial alignment between customer service and brand loyalty. With research showing a staggering 96% of customers might leave after receiving subpar service, the whitepaper provides actionable steps you can take today to uplevel the sophistication of your customer service experiences and ensure your success, tomorrow. Get insight on risk factors, challenges and steps to address them by modernizing service experiences with the right strategies and technology solutions. Download it here.
Ransomware With an Identity Crisis Targets Small Businesses, Individuals
TZW is the latest version of Adhubllka, which has been active since 2019 but has gone largely unreported due to its lower ransom demands.
Does your organization have a cloud computing #skillsgap? If so, what steps are you taking to close it?
Does your organization have a cloud computing #skillsgap? If so, what steps are you taking to close it?
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Are you inherently more skeptical of new AI solutions than of other tech tools? Why or why not?
Are you inherently more skeptical of new AI solutions than of other tech tools? Why or why not?
🤔What strategic cybersecurity changes has your organization made to secure the new #hybridwork landscape?
🤔What strategic cybersecurity changes has your organization made to secure the new #hybridwork landscape?
Top 5 Data Predictions for 2024
Ready to see what industry leaders are saying about the top predictions in the world of data for 2024? Visit this link to get signed up for an on-demand webcast from the leaders at HPE!
HPE ProLiant Compute Security—The Basics and Business of Trusted Security
HPE delivers trusted security by design, built on the HPE "silicon root of trust." Read this solution brief to discover how these servers can help you stay secure—and maximize your technology investments.
View: HPE ProLiant Compute Security—The Basics and Business of Trusted Security
Friday, January 10, 2025
DE Series for Video Surveillance Best Practices Guide
The Lenovo DE Series is a reliable, affordable storage solution that is ideal for video surveillance. Check out this best practices guide for practical considerations that will help you choose the right storage solution.
Taking your organization to the next level
Now that hybrid work has become established in your organization, it's time to reimagine workspaces for the business of tomorrow. Download this helpful eBook outlining the key objectives and strategies that will help you blend technology, process and culture to create a productive hybrid workforce.
New York City Department of Transportation and Lantronix
The NYDOT was challenged with finding an ITS solution that would enable the transportation agency team to remotely manage more than 10,000 traffic intersections in busy New York City. The NYDOT chose Lantronix's TAA-compliant Managed Hardened Gigabit Ethernet Power-Over-Ethernet Plus (PoE+) Switches.
Save with Microsoft Promo on Surface Pro 9
This announcement highlights savings of up to $270 on various configurations of the Surface Pro 9, designed to combine tablet portability with laptop performance.
Building a Foundation for AI Success: A Leader's Guide
Given the pace of AI innovation, the most frequent questions you might have about a generative AI solution is, where do we go from here? How do we create the most impact and what does success look like? Find out in this thought-provoking eBook that features the five pillars of AI success that growing enterprises rely on to thrive and flourish.
View: Building a Foundation for AI Success: A Leader's Guide
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Streamline IT operations with single ecosystem
Shifting to a more remote workforce has forced organizations to streamline their IT operations while reducing cost and complexity. Quite a challenge. Windows 11 Pro can help meet this challenge with devices that enable all role types while maintaining a single ecosystem for your IT team to manage.
With Microsoft services and applications like App Assure and Test Base10 for Microsoft 365, Autopilot and Fast Track your IT team can plan, manage and migrate to the latest versions of Windows 11 with 99.7% application compatibility.
Check out the Premium Device Guide for more details.
Microsoft's Contoso Tech can help get your next migration streamlining in the right direction.
A History of Ransomware and the Cybersecurity Ecosystem
By looking back at the history of cyber threats, we can develop a better understanding of how to face them in the future.
Bridging The Cloud Computing Skills Gap
Susanne Tedrick currently works as a cloud computing technical trainer at Microsoft. In her work, Susanne delivers skills-based, outcome-driven training on the Azure platform for some of Microsoft's leading enterprise clients. Susanne is a Microsoft Certified Educator, Trainer and Azure Solutions Architect. She is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the tech industry. She is the co-author of Innovating for Diversity: Lessons from Top Companies that are Disrupting Old Practices to Achieve Inclusivity, Equity and Business Success (Wiley, 2023) author of the critically acclaimed Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators (Wiley, 2020). Roads are likely to buckle and fail if they cannot handle a growing number of motorists. In online terms, more and more remote IT workers, fueled by the global pandemic, are finding they lack in-house skills to handle more than half of their current operational tasks. Even more important, this deficiency is making it difficult for employers to build and maintain resilient and secure clouds and other technological services. Here's what business leaders, C-suite executives, and HR, can do to bridge this gap and keep their own "roads" from buckling and failing. Recommendations [...]
4 ways to show customers they can trust your generative AI enterprise tool
Here are ways your generative AI organization can build as an open book while building trust with potential customers.
How Application Developer Turnover is Shaping Security
Developers will, unfortunately, come and go, but it should never be because security teams are overburdening them.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Chris Young on What Work Will Look Like in 2030
It's hard to predict the future, but you can get an informed projection by listening to the right voices. Read this insightful interview with Chris Young, an executive vice president of business development, strategy, and ventures at Microsoft giving his views on AI and future leadership strategies.
How a Secure and Eco-Conscious Investment Can Benefit Your School
In this era of technological interdependence, striking a balance between innovation and sustainability becomes crucial. Schools are facing the challenge to not only integrate advanced, efficient, and engaging technology into the educational system but also to do so responsibly and sustainably.
When it comes to investing in student laptops and other IT purchases, have you considered eco-conscious, sustainable technology? Sustainable schools are an important part of our future, but we must also protect students' information and privacy.
In this article, we will discuss the importance of making sustainable IT investments, and then go on to introduce ways to ensure that student and staff data is protected.
How do you accelerate data value? Start by maximizing the performance of your modern database. Reply to learn more about how @RedHat Enterprise Linux can help.
How do you accelerate data value? Start by maximizing the performance of your modern database. Reply to learn more about how @RedHat Enterprise Linux can help.
Prevasio cloud security
Prevasio CNAPP gives you an extensive view of your east-west and north-south traffic. It empowers you to detect both configuration and IaaS network risks, identify drift from safe setups, and spot risky behavior in container apps—all without agents.
Request a demo today to experience how Prevasio CNAPP can revolutionize your cloud security.
Before, Now, and Next: A quick look at our changing work world
After all the uncertainty in recent years, can we believe predictions about what will happen in the working world? There are no crystal balls, but informed projections about where technology is heading can give us some guidance. Look at this insightful infographic showing the progression of technology from the office to where people may work.
View: Before, Now, and Next: A quick look at our changing work world
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot
Get ready for the next generation of AI with Dynamics 365 Copilot. Watch this informative video showing how this handy tool helps drive efficiency, improve customer experiences and deliver insights into your enterprise.
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.
Microsoft named a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Strategic Cloud Platform Services
For years Gartner Magic Quadrant reports have been relied upon to provide a holistic review of cloud providers' capabilities. Take a look at this blog showing why Microsoft has been named by Gartner® as a Leader in the recently published 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Strategic Cloud Platform Services.
Onward with security that lets Calgary Sports focus on their fans
Founded in 1980, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is a professional sports and entertainment company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, that owns and operates five franchises across hockey, football, and lacrosse and manages two multi-purpose large capacity stadiums. Read this customer story to learn how Windows 11 Pro helps Calgary Sports keep everything from coaching videos to broadcast systems, from in-game feeds to business ops up and running so they can focus on their fans.
Contact Contoso Tech to get started with Windows 11 Pro.
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Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is the next evolutionary stop in computing, with fast and efficient processing speeds, enterprise level security, and an AI Engine for intelligent computing experiences. Watch this video to get inspired.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Transform your IT with Dell APEX PC-as-a-Service
Managing and maintaining hundreds of employee desktops and laptops can become a costly burden on your IT budget. But with Dell Technologies APEX PC-as-a-Service (PCaaS), you can get everything your IT staff and end users need in one package: modern, high-performance devices, custom software and services, all in a single, cost-effective package for one monthly price.
Watch this video to see what Dell's PCaaS has to offer your company 👉
National Housing Company offers fully automated smart customer journeys with Dynamics 365
Maximizing customer satisfaction is a strategic imperitive. With Microsoft Dynamics 365, real-world organizations are reaching their service improvement goals by using AI and automation to transform customer experiences. The National Housing Company (NHC) is the perfect example. Get the story on how Microsoft Dynamics 365 enabled the state-owned Saudi real estate development company to improve customer satisfaction by 95% and enhance its capacity to scale.
Optimize your hybrid workforce—free consultation
Poorly conceived or implemented return-to-the-office policies risk alienating employees and hurting productivity. Book a free consultation to discover the IT tools for building a thriving hybrid work culture.
Revolutionized and Immersive Solutions for Education
Nurture students' desire to learn new and important computer skills in an engaging learning experience. Acer brings e-sports to schools, so teachers and students can leverage the potential of innovative gaming solutions.
See Acer's impressive portfolio of e-sport devices.
Lexmark digitally transforms its service organization
Can a large enterprise integrate all of their data repositories and digital workflows into one cloud-based system that encompasses the entire business? Find out in this thought-provoking customer story showing how Lexmark uses Azure IoT capabilities to connect and manage any device, no matter what network environment it finds itself in.
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Triofox Pogue Construction Case Study
Triofox delivers a proven, secure, and easy-to-use solution for remote access to file servers. Triofox enhances your file servers with secure remote access, mobile file sharing, data protection, and cloud migration ensuring the highest level of data ownership, data security and privacy, compliance, and control.
3 ways to bolster supply chain cybersecurity as attacks accelerate
Cyberattacks against supply chains are becoming more common and more sophisticated. A cybersecurity expert gives insight on what companies can do.
Make the ROI case—a free consultation on tech procurement
Struggling to link new tech purchases to measurable ROI? We can help. Schedule a free consultation with one of our experts today.
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Secure, Flexible and Fast Remote Access Solution
Triofox delivers a proven, secure, and easy-to-use solution for remote access to file servers. Triofox enhances your file servers with secure remote access, mobile file sharing, data protection, and cloud migration ensuring the highest level of data ownership, data security and privacy, compliance, and control.
Automate manual security tasks—free demo
If your IT team is struggling to respond to endless security alerts, they can benefit from an elite security automation solution from a leading vendor. Book a free demo to learn more.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Why CFOs should partner with IT to drive enterprise digital transformation
Finance and IT are often the stewards of enterprise transformation. How should you align for impact?
Hybrid Work Models Spread As Companies Navigate The Future Of Work
Several businesses are once again gearing up to bring employees back to the office, and this time with more structured hybrid work policies.
Is scheduling #printer repairs impacting productivity? Get that tech's phone number out of your contacts when you use Original HP Toner Cartridges. Ask us how to make fewer service calls while getting high-performance printing.
Is scheduling #printer repairs impacting productivity? Get that tech's phone number out of your contacts when you use Original HP Toner Cartridges. Ask us how to make fewer service calls while getting high-performance printing.
In his new cybersecurity strategy, Biden identifies cloud security as a major threat
The federal government's increased focus on #cloudsecurity can help inform the private sector's approach.
Friday, January 3, 2025
🤔Is your organization's current #ITinfrastructure optimized for hybrid work? If not, what are the outstanding issues and what are your plans to address them?
🤔Is your organization's current #ITinfrastructure optimized for hybrid work? If not, what are the outstanding issues and what are your plans to address them?
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. 👉
Dell APEX PC-as-a-Service
Dell's APEX PC-as-a-Service (PCaaS) gives your company a package of high-performance, AI-powered PCs with digital services for management, personalization and support.
Dell's PCaaS provides sustainable asset recovery and overall IT efficiency with lower costs. Download this brochure to learn about Dell's PC-as-a-Service and its range of as-a-Service management tools.
How and when to charge for adding AI to your enterprise software
From pricing new add-ons outright and raising prices for bundled offerings to simply getting an edge in negotiations, AI opens up a host of pricing strategies.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Learning from HP: Implementing hybrid work successfully through IT
The right IT infrastructure centered on maximizing productivity and proactively fixing problems is the foundation of a thriving hybrid work culture.
Secure File Access, Editing, Sharing & Collaboration From Anywhere on Any Device!
Triofox enhances existing Windows file servers with secure remote access, mobile file sharing, data protection, and cloud migration, while addressing business concerns about security, privacy, compliance and control.
Premium Devices Guide — 3 factors to consider when considering a hardware refresh
Considering a hardware refresh?
Check out the Premium Device Guide for a discussion of why investing in Windows 11 innovative Pro PCs can ensure your organization's hardware and software stay completely secure and up to date.
With device types ranging from mobile 2-in-1s to ultra-slim laptops to powerhouse workstations, Windows 11 Pro PCs can enable transformation for the entire organization.
Contact when you are ready to streamline and supercharge your next refresh.
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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.
Over 40% of cybersecurity teams told to keep breaches confidential"
New report reveals phishing and ransomware attacks are on the rise with half of companies experiencing some form of cyber threat in the past year.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Tech tops C-suite priorities, but ROI concerns remain
Finding value from new technology investments, such as generative AI, represent a top challenge for most executives, PwC found.
How one company found the secret to RTO success: Love (and unforced hybrid work)
"This model, without a doubt, works. But only with the right attitude, the right people, and the guts to trust one another," writes HR VP Louise Peddell.
Author Kate O'Neill on Why Leaders Should Embrace Optimism amid Uncertainty
Hybrid and remote work can be not only more fulfilling for employees, it can also be more productive for employers. That's the message of this enlightening WorkLab blog featuring an interview with noted tech humanist and consultant Kate O'Neil. Read it and find out about the emerging technologies she foresees will help the hybrid workforce.
Trade & Technical College Case Study
When a budget-conscious technical college needed thousands of high-quality Windows 11 tablets and laptops for its students and educators, it turned to Acer for an affordable solution.
Read the case study to learn why this college chose Acer for its laptop and tablet needs and how it benefited.
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