Friday, February 28, 2025

Has C-suite shown more interest in your company's #cyberstrategy? If so, how is this shift impacting #SecOps and #ITbudgets?

Has C-suite shown more interest in your company's #cyberstrategy? If so, how is this shift impacting #SecOps and #ITbudgets?

Other than AI, what major source of innovation do you think will have the biggest impact on the future of tech?

Other than AI, what major source of innovation do you think will have the biggest impact on the future of tech?

Are you sensing significant tension between employers who are demanding a return to the office and employees reluctant to relinquish their flexible schedules? Is there a reasonable compromise that would appeal to both sides?

Are you sensing significant tension between employers who are demanding a return to the office and employees reluctant to relinquish their flexible schedules? Is there a reasonable compromise that would appeal to both sides?

New Technology: The Projected Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform

How can organizations minimize infrastructure costs, automate workflows and deliver new or improved services to customers? With the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform (MIDP), your organization can benefit from a unified approach that delivers a projected ROI of 95% to 232%. The Forrester Report, New Technology: The Projected Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform highlights key findings. Download your complimentary copy of the report to review quantified projected benefits to productivity, efficiency, cost savings, uptime and income. Contact Microsoft partner, Contoso Tech, to discuss how we can support your migration to MIDP.

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Acer for Education: Chrome Classroom

Read this solution brief to learn how Acer Chromebooks with built-in AI give your students the freedom to connect to the information they need, in the way they need to experience it, and with the right instruments to do their best work. Contact Contoso Tech to start transforming your school's learning environment with Acer Chromebooks and Google for Education.

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Increase your pace of innovation with AI

Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is mainstream, and organizations of all types and sizes are adopting a holistic approach to AI. The emergence of Generative AI provides even greater potential for businesses to extract value for their large data sets. Read this eBook to learn how GenAI can help accelerate business transformation and innovation with the support of tools and solutions from Dell Technologies.

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Onward with security that let's Broadway play a bigger role in the community.

The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. Its 700-plus members include theater owners and operators, producers and presenters, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the commercial theater industry. Read its story to learn how Windows 11 Pro protected the league's technology-dependent environment from an unending stream of bad cyber actors and enabled employees to stay productive and safe. Want to keep cyber crooks from ruining your show? Contact Contoso Tech to get started with Windows 11 Pro.

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The Ransomware Prevention Guide for Enterprises

Ransomware is an ever-growing threat to data, both on-premises and in the cloud. However, protecting an enterprise's environment with various layers of security can significantly reduce ransomware's damage to business-critical data. This eBook guides customers through the ransomware ever-changing threat landscape and then provides guidance through tough, but critical questions: - Should you get ransomware insurance? - Should you pay the ransom? - What are effective ransomware prevention methods? - What are the steps to create an action plan for a ransomware attack? Read the eBook, then contact Contoso Tech to take the first step in protecting your SaaS data.

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Secure, Connected Employees, Resilient Agencies

To stay safe in today's evolving threat environment, you need to rely on some of the biggest names in cyber security. Download this educational infographic showing how HP PCs equipped with AMD Ryzen™ PRO processors provide the innovative solution to keeping your data protected in the complex world of hybrid and remote workspaces.

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With Copilot, Every Meeting is a 'Digital Artifact'

Since human civilization began, groups of people have met to share information, generate ideas and reach decisions. Now there's a different way to experience a meeting. Read this enlightening blog about how Microsoft Copilot is transforming meetings into "digital artifacts" that can expand human interaction.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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

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

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Avoid overprovisioning in cloud computing with tracking

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

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Corporate boards expand cybersecurity risk oversight, report finds

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

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The Future Of Open-Source Enterprise Linux And Community Collaboration

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

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Employers cutting remote, hybrid work from tech job ads

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

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

The Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform — Unleash your data and accelerate your transformation

There's a strong need for a cloud solution capable of solving data fragmentation problems of the past and present. Find out why the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform is the best answer in this informative blog pointing out how it can easily manage spikes in data, new workloads and the challenges of emerging technologies.

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Wisconsin high school students become certified to repair Chromebooks, saving their district time and money

With over 5000 Acer Chromebooks deployed, the Chippewa Falls School district was wasting a lot of time and money on repairs and maintenance. Outsourcing repairs to an IT support company was expensive and could often take three months for routine fixes. Read this customer story for the inside scoop on how Acer's free Repair Certification eLearning Program enabled Chippewa Falls students to get certified to perform repairs and have the Chromebooks back in class online in a matter of hours. Contact Contoso Tech to learn more about implementing the free Acer Repair Certification eLearning Program in your school system.

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Dell APEX for GenAI: The race is on

Generative AI is a giant leap forward for business innovation. Organizations that don't clear the way forward risk missing opportunities. The solution is to bring GenAI to your data, wherever it resides. Get this infographic and see how choosing multicloud by design by Dell APEX lets you deploy GenAI where it creates the most value, allowing your business to innovate without compromise.

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How reliable has @Windows 11 Pro security been for your organization? Only you know. Share your experience in a reply. Don't have Windows 11 Pro? Reply to discuss updating your cyber security platform.

How reliable has @Windows 11 Pro security been for your organization? Only you know. Share your experience in a reply. Don't have Windows 11 Pro? Reply to discuss updating your cyber security platform.

Why build natively on Windows on Snapdragon

Watch Qualcomm engineer Rajan Mistry demonstrate native Windows development on Snapdragon using Windows Dev Kit 2023, as well as show AI models running on Snapdragon processors with built-in Hexagon NPU.

Monday, February 24, 2025

Protect your users from new threats

Your organization's data assets are a valuable resource that can be accessed by cyber criminals through unsecured devices or networks. How confident are you with your hybrid workspace security plan? Protect your users from new threats.

Phish in a Barrel

Is that strange email offering you a $1 million reward ever for real? Not really, but the security and reliability of HP printers is a real thing. That's the message of this entertaining video reminding everyone that the HP OfficeJet Pro from America's most trusted printer brand comes equipped with enhanced security and faster printing.

FED Surface Productivity

This asset highlights how you can achieve productivity with Surface for Federal agencies.

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Secure SMB: Safeguard Your Growth at Every Step

This infographic has the data to show that now is the right time to invest in solutions that address the security needs of every SMB.

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HP Compute Explained

This video delves into the many reasons that HPE ProLiant handles the most demanding workloads.

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Sunday, February 23, 2025

Make sense of Big Data—free demo

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

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Keep cloud costs in check—free demo

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

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Separate fact from fiction—a complimentary consultation on cybersecurity myths

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

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Attract and retain the best talent—free consultation

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

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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Work Safer. Work Smarter. Spend Less.

With Judy's cybersecurity platform, SMBs can leverage a virtual cybersecurity assistant-using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning- to protect their endpoints and environments without the complexity or requirement for multiple products or extensive security teams. Read this solution brief to learn how Judy can deliver cyber protection and support to companies that lack the time, expertise and resources to implement these solutions on their own. Contact a tech expert at Contoso Tech to get started with Judy Security.

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Ransomware Readiness: How SMBs Can Prepare for the Rising Threat of RaaS, IABs, and Credential Theft

The cyber threats confronting your SMB sector are increasingly frequent and sophisticated and include Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), Initial Access Brokers (IABs) and Credential Theft among others. The possibility of a breach looms large, particularly if you're in manufacturing, business services or retail. Knowledge is power. Build your knowledge by downloading your complimentary copy of the eSentire eBook, "Ransomware Readiness: How SMBs Can Prepare for the Rising Threat of RaaS, IABs, and Credential Theft." Explore threat actor tactics and the attributes of publicly known victims. For answers to your most pressing questions about risk exposure and how to reduce it, contact Contoso Tech, an eSentire partner and experts in helping SMBs confront the latest cyber threats.

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

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

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Cloud Cost Management: Early Adoption & the Evolution of FinOps

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

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Friday, February 21, 2025

The 10 most common cyber security myths

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

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

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

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

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

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ThinkAgile HX Product Guide

This technical product guide discusses the Lenovo ThinkAgile HX's most important features. Please contact Contoso Tech for more information about the ThinkAgile HX solution with Nutanix.

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Introducing the new HPE Alletra 5000 | Chalk Talk

Join Calvin Zito in this Chalk Talk video to learn all about HPE Alletra 5000. Built on the DNA of HPE Nimble Storage Adaptive Flash, this solution is ideal for your general purpose workloads.

Are there certain AI applications that you think are uniquely valuable to your industry? We'd love to know what they are!

Are there certain AI applications that you think are uniquely valuable to your industry? We'd love to know what they are!

Do you think your executive team generally has a unified vision for cloud computing investments? Or are there glaring differences in #cloudspending priorities?

Do you think your executive team generally has a unified vision for cloud computing investments? Or are there glaring differences in #cloudspending priorities?

What % of cyberattacks would you guess are committed by external hackers vs. current and former employees? Give us your best guess 👇

What % of cyberattacks would you guess are committed by external hackers vs. current and former employees? Give us your best guess 👇

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

🤔Has your organization tried using AI for content creation—whether short-form social posts or long-form articles? What were the results?

🤔Has your organization tried using AI for content creation—whether short-form social posts or long-form articles? What were the results?

Thinking about your company, has the shift to hybrid work had a noticeable impact on compensation and incentive packages? #compensationtrends #hybridwork

Thinking about your company, has the shift to hybrid work had a noticeable impact on compensation and incentive packages? #compensationtrends #hybridwork

Using Zero Trust Solutions to Support Hybrid Work

In today's new hybrid work era countless products and solutions have appeared to keep remote employees productive and collaborative, but what about security? View this quick-hitting infographic showing how zero trust solutions are relied on by organizations large and small to shield infrastructure from cyber criminals.

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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.

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Alabama Appellate Courts System transforms and modernizes judicial operations with Azure.

"In the words of Blake T. Lunsford, Director of Information Technology at Alabama Appellate Courts System (AACS) their "technology infrastructure was functional but lagging behind modern standards...and faced limitations in terms of system integration, scalability, and security capabilities." Microsoft empowered Lunsford's AACS IT team to modernize a new case management system while also upgrading to Windows 11 Enterprise and Microsoft 365 Government. Great story. Check it out. Ready to modernize your IT infrastructure? Let Contoso Tech help you get started.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Case Study: Heungkuk Finance Group

This customer case study explains the key reason for Heungkuk Finance Group selecting the ThinkAgile HX with Nutanix HCI solution.

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Surface for Federal

This document dives into the shift toward hybrid work in Federal government, highlighting the need for devices that support productivity from anywhere—and security everywhere.

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SQL Server Everywhere: Platform Choices Enrich Data-driven Businesses

Three out of four data managers would consider running their databases on Linux, so what's holding them back from implementation? Get this report to learn what's holding them back so you can overcome their objections and show your customers why moving forward with Linux is the right choice.

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Secure Networking—Cisco Meraki MX and Secure Firewall

The video outlines the Cisco Secure SMB solution portfolio, focusing on two cost- effective integrated security and networking solutions that protect organizations from malware, ransomware, and other cyberthreats.

Monday, February 17, 2025

Hear why your peers are modernizing with HPE Compute

This testimonial infographic showcases the main reasons customers initially choose HPE ProLiant servers over all others—and why they choose them again.

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Ransomware: A Big Threat to Small & Medium Businesses

Ransomware is a big threat to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). How big? Our technology partner, eSentire, gives you an at-a-glance in this quick-hitting infographic. Download the infographic for data showing just how vulnerable SMBs are to threats such as ransomware-as-a-service and initial access brokers. In addition, get 4 tips to preventing, detecting and responding to threats. Ready to take your first step? Contact Contoso Tech today to get started.

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Top 12 Reasons to Choose HPE Alletra 5000

In this solution brief, you'll learn why organizations are choosing HPE Alletra 5000. It's all about simple, reliable, cost-efficient hybrid storage.

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

Unleashing the Power of Data: AI in Biopharma and Healthcare

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

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

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Sunday, February 16, 2025

Debunking The Top 5 Cybersecurity Myths

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

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Compare 3 AI writing tools for enterprise use cases

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

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

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

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The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Azure AI

If you're looking to see what an AI solution can do for your organization, download this insightful Forrester analyst report outlining how six decision-makers felt about their experience and their return on investment while deploying Azure AI in their infrastructure. Discover how Azure AI contributes to business growth and improved customer acquisition and retention.

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Snapdragon X Elite: Performance Reborn

Your end users expect high performance and a feature rich experience in their laptops Fortunately, the Snapdragon X Elite can provide that performance thanks to its industry-leading Qualcomm® AI Engine that can handle large AI models and superior video conferencing, security, and productivity assistants. Read this solution brief on the Snapdragon X Elite to get the details.

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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Southeastern Virginia Health System boosts the quality of patient care on Windows 11 Pro

By upgrading to Windows 11 Pro, Southeastern Virginia Health System (SEVHS) strengthened the security of its technology, more effectively safeguarded sensitive patient data, and eases compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks. Read their success story for insights on how Window 11 Pro can help your IT team, providers and administrators work more productively on their Windows 11 Pro devices to provide patients with more secure and higher-quality care during in-clinic and remote appointments. Contact Contoso Tech to discuss putting AI-enhanced Windows Pro to work in your organization.

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FY23 Environmental, Social and Governance - Executive Summary

Slowing climate change, curbing pollution and working for social justice and equity are concerns of organizations worldwide. Dell Technologies is acting 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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Why Acer for Education?

Have you ever imagined what a 100% digital school looks like? Or how much it could improve your current learning environment? If so, Acer has some answers for you. Read this solution brief for the five big reasons why Acer is the smartest choice to create a dynamic learning environment where your students and teachers can connect, collaborate, and engage from anywhere. Contact Acer education expert Contoso Tech to begin creating your digital school of tomorrow -- today.

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Judy Commercial

Meet the heart (and brains) of the Judy platform. Judy leverages a powerful set of features to protect your brand, your customers, and your bottom line—all at a price SMBs can afford. See why everyone loves Judy!

The new era of AI-powered business

Discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365 empowers organizations to get a complete picture of their entire business by connecting and accessing data from hundreds of sources, while driving efficiency and productivity.

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Friday, February 14, 2025

Are you considering investing in an AI-powered solution that streamlines processes and accelerates content creation? If so, what are your top choices and why?

Are you considering investing in an AI-powered solution that streamlines processes and accelerates content creation? If so, what are your top choices and why?

Why IT leaders choose Linux for Microsoft SQL Server

Using Linux for Microsoft SQL is a popular choice for data-driven businesses. Get this infographic and see how SQL Server is being used on Linux, and why 20% of all those using Linux choose Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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Big Pharma bets on AI to speed up clinical trials

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

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7 cost benefits of cloud computing

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

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

4 Popular Cybersecurity Myths vs. Facts

Learn four popular cybersecurity myths vs. the actual facts.

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Enterprise AI deployments not keeping pace with hype

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

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

But it's coming at a cost.

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Microsoft named a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Strategic Cloud Platform Service

Everyone knows it's important to work with a winning partner. Read this notable blog about how Microsoft has been recognized by Gartner® as a Leader in the recently published 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Strategic Cloud Platform Services (SCPS). In the report, Gartner placed Microsoft furthest among the competition in Completeness of Vision.

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Strong Enterprise Security

Your laptop needs strong enterprise security. Fortunately, @Snapdragon technology is built with modern security solutions to help protect, detect and remediate threats in real-time.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

How are real-world organizations benefiting from Windows 11 Pro today?

How is your organization benefiting from #AI infused @Windows 11 Pro today? Share your experience in a reply.

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 Through innovative efforts to produce more environmentally sustainable products and services, Del has created a portfolio of more than 200 EPEAT Climate+ designated products, spanning laptops, desktops, displays and servers. Read the story on Dell's blog. 👉

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Acer is all you need. Everywhere you need it.

In this eBook you will discover the many ways Acer's rugged, sustainable and easy-to-deploy devices empower your students, teachers and administrators to communicate and collaborate remotely, in-class and hybrid environments with total security. Contact Contoso Tech when you are ready to create the digital school of tomorrow, today -- with Acer.

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Built for the Future

Help everyone perform their best with an AMD-powered HP premium PC designed to optimize your hybrid workspace.

HP Smart Tank from America's most trusted printer brand

Should you go with your gut when looking at products for your business? That's the message of this comical video by HP letting you know about its refillable Smart Tank printers that come with features that make printer management a snap and let users print and scan from anywhere with the HP App.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Microsoft's AI history: Designing for the future

This chart shows the timeline of Microsoft's enablement of Surface devices for AI capabilities.

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AI vs. Humans: Which Performs Certain Skills Better?

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

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6 Key Components of a Successful Security Compliance Framework

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

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Most Companies Can't Handle Cybersecurity Alone

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

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Self-Driving Enterprises Imminent? Hold That Thought

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

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Monday, February 10, 2025

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

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

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Delivering the premium experiences business end users and IT want and deserve

There's a new chip in town. @Snapdragon® compute platform is shaking things up, delivering the premium experiences business end users and IT want and deserve.

Three Smart Ways to Exceed Your Customers' Digital Expectations

The survey says: "High-quality CX isn't a nice-to-have—it's a revenue driver." That may be the understatement of the decade. Fully 73% of consumers rank customer experience (CX) as a vital factor in their purchase decisions (coming after only price and product quality). Download this eBook for insights on the innovative new digital tools and strategies business leaders like John Hancock are embracing to rise above customer expectations and stay competitive. Contact Contoso Tech to start driving your revenue to greater heights with Azure digital tools and services.

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🤔What is the one biggest roadblock to #efficiency inside your organization? IT talent shortage? #Techsprawl? Lack of low code tools that empower staff to build solutions? Something else? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

🤔What is the one biggest roadblock to #efficiency inside your organization? IT talent shortage? #Techsprawl? Lack of low code tools that empower staff to build solutions? Something else? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Optimizing DevOps Flawlessly hit your delivery target

As DevOps reshapes the landscape of application development, integrating security in the initial phases is crucial to maintain momentum. The latest Solution Brief from AlgoSec highlights how to integrate security proactively to preempt risks and streamline compliance, all while ensuring faster deployments. By incorporating AlgoSec's platform with common DevOps tools like Chef, Puppet, Ansible you can synchronize security measures seamlessly. AlgoSec's IaC connectivity risk analysis permits developers to identify and remediate vulnerabilities early, thereby accelerating delivery and optimizing security. Moreover, the ability to define network connectivity requirements easily translates into fewer delays and cost reductions. Plus, AlgoSec's threat management capabilities allow for real-time container security, keeping your containerized applications safe from threats and vulnerabilities. Hit reply to learn how Contoso Tech can empower you to redefine your approach to security and deployment and secure your DevOps workflow

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Sunday, February 9, 2025

Book a complimentary demo of an AI automation solution

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

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Free demo of a new cloud security solution

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

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Assess your cybersecurity strategy—free consultation

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

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Demo our latest productivity boosting solution

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

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Improve collaboration across your hybrid environment—free demo

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

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Saturday, February 8, 2025

IBM Security 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report

IBM's 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report — conducted by Ponemon Institute and sponsored by IBM— examines the root causes and both short-term and long-term consequences of data breaches. The report includes information from 553 organizations impacted by data breaches that occurred between March 2022 and March 2023 and explores the various factors and technologies that either limited or increased the costs of a breach. Download the report and learn what works, and doesn't, in preventing data breaches.

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Introducing HPE GreenLake for File Storage | Chalk Talk

Discover how you can supercharge your data intensive workloads with HPE GreenLake for file storage. Watch this Chalk Talk video to find out more!

HPE Superdome Flex 280 Hardware Tour

In this video, you'll take a tour of the HPE Superdome Flex 280 to get a look at the hardware this system offers. If you have additional questions, please contact Contoso Tech for further details.

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Blue Sky Innovations Creates Human Centered Technology with the help of Lenovo AI Solutions

Discover how UNC Blue Sky Innovations are leaning on Lenovo AI to shape the future of the metaverse in this fascinating and informative video.

Friday, February 7, 2025

The Exponential Growth in AI Computation

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

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The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Strengthening Cloud Security

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

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5 ways to boost your cyber hygiene

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

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

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

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Discovering The Formula For Hybrid Work Employee Engagement

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

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Transformative application-based cloud security with Prevasio

As businesses migrate to the cloud, security challenges become increasingly complex. Prevasio CNAPP offers a solution by providing a unified umbrella over your cloud security needs. Learn how Prevasio's agentless technology simplifies multi-cloud security. This platform reshapes how organizations can obtain full visibility across cloud accounts and assets, manage security policies in one place, and integrate into the CI/CD pipeline with IaC security scanning. With the advanced rule cleanup capabilities and intelligent network alerts, Prevasio CNAPP not only reduces the risk of misconfigurations but also ensures compliance with critical regulations, like CIS, HIPPA, and PCI. Benefit from Prevasio's AI capabilities and AlgoSec's expertise in network security. Rethink cloud application security with real-time, actionable intelligence. Let guide you in harnessing the comprehensive protection Prevasio CNAPP offers for your cloud-native applications.

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Simplify data management with HPE Storage

Digital transformation requires modernizing your technology and processes, and a shift to a data-first model. Learn how HPE Storage can help.

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HPE Superdome Flex 280 Management and Security Ecosystem

In this solution brief, you'll learn about the HPE Superdome Flex Management and Security Ecosystem. It features a system-level embedded rack management controller (RMC), which provides a single management interface and control point for the entire system.

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Lenovo Delivers AI at the Edge, Bringing Next-Generation Intelligence to Data

Discover how Lenovo delivers AI at the edge bringing next-gen intelligence to data with a comprehensive portfolio of new offerings.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Surface + AI

AI is no longer an emerging trend—it is here and now the question is how to leverage it. This solution brief describes how Surface devices and AI are ready to provide what you need to move your workforce and business forward.

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SQL Server Everywhere: Platform Choices Enrich Data-driven Businesses

Increasingly, Linux is being used as a SQL Server platform. Platform decisions are made based on costs, but performance and cloud migrations are also becoming important. Check out this analyst report to see the reasons users choose Red Hat Enterprise Linux for their platform.

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If you've recently implemented a new AI solution, which outcomes are you happy with and what are your outstanding concerns?

If you've recently implemented a new AI solution, which outcomes are you happy with and what are your outstanding concerns?

Are you more concerned about on-prem server or cloud security? We'd love your feedback! #SecuringTheCloud

Are you more concerned about on-prem server or cloud security? We'd love your feedback! #SecuringTheCloud

Are there any simple cybersecurity rules you live by—e.g., not opening attachments from unknown senders—that you think significantly mitigate #cyberrisk?

Are there any simple cybersecurity rules you live by—e.g., not opening attachments from unknown senders—that you think significantly mitigate #cyberrisk?

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Which recent tech innovations do you think will have the biggest impact on your company's digital future?

Which recent tech innovations do you think will have the biggest impact on your company's digital future?

What are some things your organization does to break down the silos between in-person and #remoteworkers? How successful is your strategy and where do you think there's room for improvement? #collaboration

What are some things your organization does to break down the silos between in-person and #remoteworkers? How successful is your strategy and where do you think there's room for improvement? #collaboration

Revolutionizing IT operations for sustainable business growth

Every three years, AVK Holding, a global manufacturing conglomerate based in Denmark, replaces its employee PCs with new models. As all IT departments know, a PC refresh can be an enormous and costly undertaking. However, AVK instead chose Dell's APEX PC-as-a-Service (PCaaS) with a three-year subscription to outsource most of the provisioning, maintenance and replacement of its PCs. Read this interesting case study on PCaaS and the cost and time-savings it afforded AVK.

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Elevate Every Workstyle

It is no secret that most businesses, large or small, are constantly on the hunt for technology that will give them an advantage over their competition. Check out the Premium Device Guide for the latest devices, applications and services in Windows 11 that enable employees to be better prepared and organized, and come up with fresh, creative solutions. Windows 11 Pro tech consultant Contoso Tech can help you decide which combination of Windows 11 Pro devices, applications and services work best for your business.

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On-device Stable Diffusion on Windows on Snapdragon

In preparation for this week's episode, you can help your team get familiar with the capabilities of the Snapdragon AI platform by watching this demonstration video of an AI graphics generation model running on a Surface laptop equipped with the Snapdragon AI chip.

Monday, February 3, 2025

Building a Foundation for AI Success: A Leader's Guide

You can foresee a future where your organization reaches new heights with the help of a generative AI solution, but how do you get there? Download this perceptive eBook to find out how to actively plan your AI strategy across the business and build a foundation for building sustainable value with your AI solution.

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Accomplish more in less time

Start creating and get results quickly with Microsoft 365 and Copilot, your AI work assistant. Watch this video to learn what Copilot can do to help you land more sales, create innovative content and gain insights faster.

Security for a Hybrid Workforce

The hybrid workspace is extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks as perimeters get stretched across cities, countries and continents. Download this instructional solution brief spotlighting four crucial areas you need to focus on and the value of an endpoint security philosophy to secure a widely distributed network.

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Taking your organization to the next level

Planning for a successful hybrid work program takes some thought to determine your organization's expectations and matching it with a modern, digital infrastructure. Download this instructive eBook highlighting five key questions to consider when developing a hybrid work blueprint and the devices, solutions and expertise that can help your program thrive.

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Make the Switch to the New Teams

The new Microsoft Teams was reimagined from the ground up for a faster, simpler and more flexible experience. See why it's the perfect collaboration app for your hybrid workforce in this informative video showing how it's made connecting with colleagues simpler and faster.

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Top insights and best practices from the new Microsoft Data Security Index report | Microsoft Security Blog

Data security is a constant concern of CISOs and business executives. To better understand the security issues, Microsoft partnered with the independent research agency Hypothesis Group to conduct a multinational survey involving more than 800 data security professionals. Our collaborative effort has resulted in the publication of the Data Security Index report, designed to offer valuable insights into current data security practices and trends. Moreover, it aims to identify practical opportunities for organizations to enhance their data security efforts. In this article, you'll learn some of the key findings from the report, including: - Data security incidents remain frequent - Vulnerabilities manifest in various dimensions due to a diverse set of factors - How a fragmented solution landscape can weaken an organization's data security posture

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Accelerate and optimize Microsoft SQL Server performance for modern IT demands. Get the #1 performance with Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®.

Accelerate and optimize Microsoft SQL Server performance for modern IT demands. Get the #1 performance with Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®.

Redefining AI Training: Quality Over Quantity

phi-1, a new large language model for code, was trained on much less, but more curated data in a faster time.

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Top Security Risks of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing's widespread adoption by businesses in recent years makes it a tempting target for cyberattackers. Our expert details some of the top risks you need to know and how to stay safe.

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6 simple cybersecurity rules to live by

How do you train others to avoid being victims of online crime? It's all about human behavior.

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Saturday, February 1, 2025

5 technologies that will transform the digital future of enterprises

Digital humans, satellite communications, tiny ambient IoT, secure computation and autonomic robots.

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How to engage hybrid employees through communications

Employers face a serious risk of alienating their remote employees by failing to seamlessly integrate them into the company culture and processes. Some terrific tips on optimizing hybrid work engagement:

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Concept Luna: a vision for sustainable PC design

Dell Technologies is actively creating new product development processes that recycle and reuse electronics that would otherwise be discarded into landfills or become pollutants in our oceans. Concept Luna is Dell's project for making components easily accessible, replaceable and reusable, pushing the boundaries of sustainable design beyond the device. Watch the video to see how much Dell is working to create a circular economy and a healthier planet.

Introducing Copilot Pro: Supercharge your Creativity and Productivity

Whether you need advanced help with writing, coding, designing, researching, or learning, Copilot Pro delivers the AI-enhanced power your workforce needs to elevate everyone's workstyle. Check out the video. But don't blink; 38 seconds will go by before you can say "CoPilot Pro from Microsoft Windows 11 Pro will supercharge your company's creativity and productivity." Contact Contoso Tech to begin empowering your organization's employees to achieve more.

INSPIRE Environmental

Determining the health of the seafloor is critical when preparing offshore wind and other ocean construction projects. Read this thought-provoking customer story about how INSPIRE Environmental uses Microsoft Azure solutions that can streamline the analysis and processing of complex ocean data so that seafloor images are interpreted more quickly and efficiently.

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